Marvin Jones In Tough Spot Against Seahawks

Detroit Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones has a tricky matchup this week with the Seahawks. Ranked third on the team in targets, receptions, and yards, Jones has ceded way to Kenny Golladay. He has just eight targets in the last two games, hauling in four of them, including a touchdown. It doesn't sound bad for... Read More

Kenny Golladay Looks To Get Back On Track In Week 8

Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay disappointed fantasy owners in Week 7 with just two catches for 37 yards against an impressive Dolphins secondary. Unfortunately, Week 8 presents a similar challenge with the Seattle Seahawks. The Seahawks allows the tenth fewest fantasy points to opposing team wide receivers. Look for Matthew Stafford to have to... Read More

Golden Tate Flex-Worthy Against Seahawks

Detroit Lions wide receiver Golden Tate led the team in targets (six) last week against a solid Dolphins secondary. He was able to haul in four of them for just 36 yards. Detroit led the entire game and relied heavily on the running game to keep Miami's defense on the field, thus taking away production... Read More

LeGarrette Blount A Desperation Play In Week 8

Detroit Lions running back LeGarrette Blount has served a purpose through six games, and that is to vulture touchdowns away from Kerryon Johnson. Blount averages 9 carries and 28 yards per game. However, he's scored three times in the last two games, all from within two yards out. This week, he will likely have a... Read More

Kerryon Johnson Is Flex-Worthy In Week 8

Detroit Lions running back Kerryon Johnson is fresh off his second 100-yard rushing game of his rookie season. While Miami, the Lions Week 7 opponent, is more forgiving to opposing running backs, Seattle allows the 18th most fantasy points to opposing backs. Keep in mind that LeGarrette Blount has vultured three rushing touchdowns so far,... Read More

Matthew Stafford Draws Tough Matchup In Week 8

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford faces off against the Seahawks at home this Sunday. Stafford performs better at home but Seattle allows the fewest fantasy points to quarterbacks. The Seahawks are one of two defenses in the league that have recorded more interceptions than passing touchdowns allowed. While Stafford has been more risk-averse this season,... Read More

Matt Prater Hits Four Field Goals In Week 7

Detroit Lions kicker Matt Prater was perfect on all field-goal and extra-point attempts in Sunday's win over the Dolphins. Prater nailed kicks from 29, 28, 35, and 50 yards out, and also hit both extra-point attempts. It was the first time Prater hit a 50 yarder since Week 12 of last season. After missing his... Read More

Lions Record Four Sacks Against Miami

The Detroit Lions defense was able to get pressure on Dolphins quarterback Brock Osweiler, recording four sacks in the 32-21 victory. However, they weren't able to force any turnovers against the backup signal caller. It was helpful for the Lions that they were able to jump out to an early 10-0 lead in the second... Read More

Michael Roberts Explodes For Two Touchdowns In Week 7

Detroit Lions tight end Michael Roberts hauled in all three of his targets for 48 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's victory over Miami. The two scores were the only passing touchdowns that Detroit recorded on the day, and it marks Roberts' third of the season. After scoring his first career touchdown in Week 2,... Read More

Luke Willson Has Two Catches Against Miami

Detroit Lions tight end Luke Willson notched his second multi-catch game of the season with two receptions for eight yards on Sunday against the Dolphins. However, Willson wasn't the featured tight end for the Lions in Week 7, as former fourth-round pick Michael Roberts caught both of the Lions passing touchdowns in the win. Even... Read More

TJ Jones Catches Lone Target In Week 7

Detroit Lions wide receiver TJ Jones caught his only target for 26 yards on Sunday against the Dolphins. It was the first time Jones has been targeted since Week 3 and is only his third reception of the season. In a crowded Detroit receiving corps, Jones' role in the offense seems to be to catch... Read More

Marvin Jones Quiet Against Dolphins

Detroit Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones caught three balls for 29 yards in the victory over Miami on Sunday. He was targeted four times for the second straight game but was not able to find the end zone. His reception total is about what owners can expect on a weekly basis but he has yet... Read More

Kenny Golladay Held In Check Against Dolphins

Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay caught both passes thrown his way for just 37 yards in the 32-21 victory over Miami on Sunday. The second-year man has been on fire so far this season, but Miami's secondary was a tough matchup for the Lions receivers. It also doesn't help Golladay that the Lions seem... Read More

Golden Tate Catches Four Passes Against Dolphins

Detroit Lions wide receiver Golden Tate hauled in four of six targets for 36 yards in the victory over the Dolphins on Sunday. He also rushed for 30 yards on one carry. It was a relatively quiet day for the Lions most reliable receiver. Matthew Stafford only threw or 217 yards in the game with... Read More

Ameer Abdullah Rarely Used In Week 7

Detroit Lions running back Ameer Abdullah was active on Sunday, due to the absence of veteran back Theo Riddick. In the 32-21 victory, Abdullah received one carry for one yard, but he also pulled in his only target for 12 yards. Many anticipated that when Riddick was announced out for the game that Abdullah would... Read More

LeGarrette Blount Scores Against Miami

Detroit Lions running back LeGarrette Blount bowled into the end zone in the second quarter in Sunday's victory over the Dolphins. It was his third touchdown in two weeks. Blount finished the day with 50 yards on 10 carries and the score; however, he wasn't targeted in the passing game. As a touchdown-dependent option, these... Read More

Kerryon Johnson Impressive Against Dolphins

Detroit Lions running back Kerryon Johnson eclipsed the century mark for the second time in his rookie season in a win over the Dolphins on Sunday. Johnson totaled 133 rushing yards on 19 carries, while also catching two of three targets for 21 yards. The highlight of the Auburn product's day was a 71-yard run... Read More

Matthew Stafford Productive Against Dolphins

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford led the Lions to a 32-21 victory over Miami on Sunday. He finished 18 of 22 for 217 yards and two touchdowns. It was a unique afternoon for the Lions passing attack, as the leading pass catcher was tight end Michael Roberts, who was on the receiving end of both... Read More

Detroit's Defense Has Potential Against Dolphins

The Detroit Lions defense has a sneaky solid matchup against the Brock Osweiler-led Dolphins on Sunday. After surrendering 78 points in their first two games, the Lions defense has been better, but not great, in their previous three games, allowing 19.6 points per game. They have allowed the fewest passing yards in the league so... Read More

Luke Willson Isn't An Option In Week 7

Detroit Lions tight end Luke Willson is the starter in name only. He did not garner a target in Week 5 against the Packers and only has seven targets on the season, which leads all Lions tight ends. He's been able to corral four of those looks for 29 yards, but hasn't found the end... Read More

TJ Jones Has No Appeal In Week 7

Detroit Lions wide receiver TJ Jones has played just 20 combined snaps in his last two games and has not been targeted once. Jones is an afterthought in the offense with receivers like Golden Tate, Kenny Golladay, and Marvin Jones in the mix. Especially in a tough matchup with the Dolphins, leave the Lions fourth... Read More

Marvin Jones Is A Risky Play On Sunday

Detroit Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones saved his owners in Week 5 when he hauled in an eight-yard touchdown, his only reception against the Packers. As each game is played, it seems as though Kenny Golladay has supplanted Jones as the big-play threat for the Lions. With just 16 receptions for 231 yards, Jones has... Read More

Kenny Golladay Has Tough Matchup In Week 7

Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay has vaulted himself into the fantasy limelight with a strong start to the season, posting 27 catches for 428 yards and three scores through five games. However, Golladay is welcomed out of the bye week with a likely matchup of Xavien Howard. Despite the tough matchup, the second-year receiver... Read More

Golden Tate Looks To Continue Solid Season Against Dolphins

Detroit Lions wide receiver Golden Tate leads the team in targets (51), receptions (33), and receiving yards (431), while also tying for the team lead with three touchdowns. Tate goes into a Week 7 matchup with the Dolphins on pace to set a career high in receptions and yards. Drawing a matchup with rookie Minkah... Read More

Theo Riddick Is A Dart Throw In Week 7

Detroit Lions running back Theo Riddick has a chance to make an impact against the Dolphins in Week 7. Riddick is the fourth most targeted player on the Lions with 30 looks. He's hauled in 23 of those for 138 yards. While he hasn't found the end zone yet, the Dolphins have allowed the third... Read More

LeGarrette Blount Not On The Radar In Week 7

Detroit Lions running back LeGarrette Blount scored his first two touchdowns of the season in Week 5. The Lions short-yardage back is as touchdown dependent as it gets as he only has 117 yards to go with his two scores this season. In Week 7, he draws a tough matchup with the Dolphins front seven.... Read More

Kerryon Johnson Has Flex Appeal Against Dolphins

Detroit Lions running back Kerryon Johnson faces off against a tough Miami defense in Week 7. After leaving the Week 5 game against the Packers with an ankle injury, he did not return. Having a bye week to recover, Johnson gets to face a Dolphins defense that allows 118.2 yards per game. He's had almost... Read More

Matthew Stafford Is A Low-End QB1 in Week 7

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford leaves the bye week and is preparing to face the Dolphins on the road in Week 7. Stafford has been solid but not great thus far; however, he is throwing to one of the best receiving groups in the league. According to Football Outsiders, Miami is ranked fifth against the... Read More

LeGarrette Blount Scores Twice in Win

Detroit Lions running back LeGarrette Blount found the end zone twice from one yard out in the first quarter Sunday against the Packers. He did absolutely nothing outside of that, finishing with just 22 yards on 12 carries. Blount's role as the short-yardage back doesn't give him much of any fantasy value, but it certainly... Read More

Kerryon Johnson Impressive Despite Leaving With Injury

Detroit Lions running back Kerryon Johnson (ankle) did not finish the game in Sunday's win over the Packers. However, his outlook after the game was positive, saying "Yeah, I think I could have played, if needed." Before exiting the game in the second half, Johnson rushed for 70 yards on 12 carries, while also hauling... Read More