TJ Jones Could See Increased Usage Against Panthers

Detroit Lions wide receiver TJ Jones saw his most snaps (50) of the season in Week 10 due to Marvin Jones (knee) being forced to leave the game in the third quarter. However, it didn't lead to increased production as the former caught just one pass for 12 yards. This week against Carolina, if Marvin... Read More

Kenny Golladay Looks To Improve On Strong Performance

Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay caught six passes in Week 10, the same amount he caught over Weeks 7-9 combined. He also found the end zone for the first time since Week 5. These are the results fantasy owners were expecting when Golden Tate was traded away. This week at home against Carolina, Golladay... Read More

Theo Riddick Could Be Challenged By The Panthers

Detroit Lions running back Theo Riddick recorded his highest receiving yardage total of the season last Sunday against the Bears, catching six passes for 60 yards. Serving as the Lions pass-catching back, the 27-year-old returned two weeks ago from a knee injury and has since caught 13 of 15 targets. This week, the Panthers present... Read More

Don't Consider LeGarrette Blount In Week 11

Detroit Lions running back LeGarrette Blount hasn't crossed the goal line in three weeks and has totaled only 15 yards rushing in the same period. That is all you need to hear when breaking down Blount's fantasy value. Making his case even worse is the fact that Kerryon Johnson received a goal-line carry last week... Read More

Kerryon Johnson Is Flex-Worthy In Week 11

Detroit Lions running back Kerryon Johnson scored a rushing and a receiving touchdown last week against the Bears, but outside of that was very average against a good defense. This week, Johnson has another questionable matchup against the Carolina Panthers. The rookie's yardage totals have suffered recently because the Lions have trailed in each of... Read More

Matthew Stafford Has Some Upside Against The Panthers

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford has a decent matchup at home with the Carolina Panthers this Sunday. Stafford saved his Week 10 stat line with two garbage-time touchdowns against the Bears; however, he did toss two interceptions. The Panthers are in damage control after getting torched by Ben Roethlisberger for 5 touchdowns last Thursday. With... Read More

Matt Prater Hits A 52-Yard Field Goal In Week 10

Detroit Lions kicker Matt Prater booted a 52-yard field goal and hit an extra point in Sunday's 34-22 loss to the Bears. It was the second 50-plus yard field goal that Prater has hit this season, and he also has yet to miss an extra point on the year. He'll get to return indoors next... Read More

Detroit Lions Defense Manhandled By The Bears

The Detroit Lions defense surrendered 34 points in the first three quarters of Sunday's 34-22 loss to the Bears. At one point in the second quarter, the Lions trailed 26-0. Detroit wasn't off to a good start when cornerback Darius Slay (knee) was labeled inactive. The Bears took advantage of that absence, as Mitch Trubisky... Read More

Michael Roberts Catches Pass, Leaves Game With Injury

Detroit Lions tight end Michael Roberts (shoulder) left in the third quarter of Sunday's game and did not return. The injury came when Roberts caught his only reception for nine yards; he was targeted three times. He was expected to see an uptick in targets with Luke Willson (shoulder) inactive for the game but it... Read More

TJ Jones Hauls In One Pass Against Bears

Detroit Lions wide receiver TJ Jones was targeted just twice against the Bears on Sunday, leading to just one reception for 12 yards. It's now his third straight game with at least one catch but he hasn't benefited from the absence of Golden Tate like some anticipated. Jones should be considered as touchdown dependent as... Read More

Marvin Jones Leaves Game Against Bears, Doesn't Return

Detroit Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones (knee) was forced to leave in the third quarter of Sunday's game and was not able to return. Before exiting, Jones was targeted seven times, catching three passes for 55 yards. It will be interesting to see if Jones is able to practice this week, but monitor reports to... Read More

Kenny Golladay Catches Touchdown in Week 10

Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay caught six passes on a career-high 13 targets for 78 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 34-22 loss to the Bears. The second-year receiver was having a solid day before catching a five-yard TD pass from Matthew Stafford in the fourth quarter. This is a sight for the sore... Read More

LeGarrette Blount Non-Existent Against Bears

Detroit Lions running back LeGarrette Blount took six carries for just four yards in Sunday's 34-22 loss to the Bears. The 31-year-old has rushed for just 15 yards over his last three games combined. Blount continues to fall victim to game script as the Lions have trailed in each of the last three contests. He... Read More

Theo Riddick Catches Six Passes On Sunday

Detroit Lions running back Theo Riddick caught six of his seven targets for 60 yards in Sunday's loss to the Bears. Riddick was tied for the team lead in receptions and second on the team in targets. This marks the second straight week that he had six or more receptions. The Lions continue to get... Read More

Kerryon Johnson Scores Twice Against Bears

Detroit Lions running back Kerryon Johnson rushed for 51 yards and a touchdown on 14 carries, while also catching six passes for 38 yards and a score in a loss to the Bears on Sunday. Just before half time, the rookie rushed for his second touchdown of the season, before catching his first NFL receiving... Read More

Matthew Stafford Saves Fantasy Day In Garbage Time

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford finished 25 of 42 for 274 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions in Sunday's 34-22 loss to the Bears. The Lions got behind 26-7 in the first half, meaning they were forced to pass exclusively in the second half of yet another game. This garbage-time production was able to... Read More

The Bears Present a Problem For Detroit Lions Defense

The Detroit Lions defense has a tough spot in Week 10, getting to face the Bears in Chicago. Last week, the Lions gave up just 283 yards of offense but still lost 24-9. That total is their second lowest of the season; however, the offense was not able to get the job done. This week,... Read More

Michael Roberts Not In A Good Spot Against Bears

Detroit Lions tight end Michael Roberts has come on as a touchdown-dependent option for the Lions since his breakout two-touchdown performance in Week 7. While he hasn't scored since then, he has seen the same amount of targets as Luke Willson in that span, and is the only tight end on the roster with a... Read More

Luke Willson Not A Viable Option In Week 10

Detroit Lions tight end Luke Willson has seen his most steady target share over the past three weeks, and has hauled in at least two receptions in each of those games. Last week he caught both of his targets for just 17 yards against the Vikings. He has yet to garner a red zone target... Read More

TJ Jones Isn't An Option Against Bears

Detroit Lions wide receiver TJ Jones recorded a season-high two receptions for just 13 yards in last week's loss to Minnesota. While it was an ugly game for the Lions all around, Jones just wasn't a factor at all. Things likely won't change against an even tougher matchup with the Bears in Week 10. While... Read More

Kenny Golladay Is A Risky Option In Week 10

Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay caught three of his four targets for just 46 yards in last week's loss to the Vikings. The second-year receiver hasn't had more than three receptions and 46 yards in any of the last three games. It was expected that Golladay would pick up the extra targets left when... Read More

Marvin Jones In A Tough Spot Against Bears

Detroit Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones is coming off a six-reception game against the Vikings, his second most receptions in a game this season. It was the Lions' first game without Golden Tate and Jones was easily the top target. This week, it doesn't get any easier as the Lions face the Bears in Chicago.... Read More

Theo Riddick Has Flex Appeal In Week 10

Detroit Lions running back Theo Riddick returned from a two-game absence in Week 9 to post seven receptions on eight targets for 36 yards. In his absence, rookie Kerryon Johnson took on the team's pass-catching back role but it's clear that role is back to being Riddick's. Last week, the 27-year-old played his most snaps... Read More

LeGarrette Blount Not An Option In Week 10

Detroit Lions running back LeGarrette Blount (knee) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice. Blount is also coming off of his third lowest carry (five carries) total of the season in last week's loss to the Vikings. Now throw in a road matchup with the Chicago Bears in Week 10 and you have yourself a... Read More

Kerryon Johnson A Risky Option Against Bears

Detroit Lions running back Kerryon Johnson (ankle) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice. This comes after the rookie hasn't topped 37 yards in either of the last two games against the Seahawks and Vikings. Things don't get any better in Week 10 as the Lions face the Bears, who allow the fewest fantasy points... Read More

Matthew Stafford Should Be On Benches In Week 10

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford is coming off a pedestrian Week 9 performance against the Vikings when he passed for just 199 yards and no touchdowns or interceptions. However, he was sacked a career-high 10 times in the loss, and it seems to be a low point of the season for the 30-year-old signal caller... Read More

Matt Prater Hits Three Field Goals In Week 9 Loss

Detroit Lions kicker Matt Prater hit all three of his field goal attempts in Sunday's loss to the Vikings. Prater scored the only points for Detroit on Sunday and has now hit his last seven field goals. It was a tough day for the Lions offense but they were able to get Prater in a... Read More

Michael Roberts Targeted Four Times In Week 9 Loss

Detroit Lions tight end Michael Roberts was targeted four times, catching one for 12 yards, in a 24-9 loss to the Vikings on Sunday. The targets were a season high for Roberts but only being able to corral one doesn't help much for fantasy. Roberts isn't a big-play threat by any means but he is... Read More

Luke Willson Ineffective In Week 9

Detroit Lions tight end Luke Willson caught his only two targets for 17 yards in Sunday's loss to the Minnesota Vikings. While it doesn't look like much, it was actually Willson's third straight game with multiple receptions, a feat he hasn't accomplished since 2015 as a member of the Seattle Seahawks. He seems to be... Read More

TJ Jones Quiet In Week 9 Loss

Detroit Lions wide receiver TJ Jones caught his only two targets for 13 yards in a 24-9 loss to the Vikings on Sunday. Jones was expected to see more action with Golden Tate being traded to Philadelphia, but the Lions offense struggled to do anything productive all game. Even without Tate, Jones is still likely... Read More