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Ameer Abdullah Catches One Pass In Week 8
Detroit Lions running back Ameer Abdullah caught his only target for six yards in Sunday's loss to Seattle. This was the only touch Abdullah was given in the game. However, he also fumbled a kick return in the second quarter. Abdullah was active because Theo Riddick missed his second consecutive game, but it's clear the... Read More
Kenny Golladay Silent Against the Seahawks
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay caught his only target for a 12-yard gain in Sunday's loss to Seattle. This is a surprising outcome as Detroit trailed Seattle for three quarters. This is Golladay's second quiet game in a row after posting just two receptions in Week 7. Golladay is still a big part of... Read More
Golden Tate Targeted 12 Times In Loss
Detroit Lions wide receiver Golden Tate caught seven of 12 targets for 50 yards in the 28-14 loss to Seattle on Sunday. Tate was the beneficiary of a pass-heavy game script, as the Lions trailed for three quarters. While he wasn't able to find the end zone, this is about what to expect out of... Read More
Marvin Jones Explodes For Big Day Against Seattle
Detroit Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones was on the receiving end of both of his team's touchdowns in the loss to the Seahawks on Sunday. He was targeted 10 times, pulling in seven of them for 117 yards and the two scores. Jones' big day comes at the hands of an overall weak day for... Read More
LeGarrette Blount Non-Existent Against Seahawks
Detroit Lions running back LeGarrette Blount only received three carries for three yards in Sunday's loss to Seattle. Blount did catch his only target for a 23 yard gain but that was the extent of his day. The bruiser didn't have a chance to make anything happen as the Lions trailed from the second quarter... Read More
Kerryon Johnson Silenced In Loss To Seahawks
Detroit Lions running back Kerryon Johnson rushed for 33 yards on eight carries in the 28-14 loss to the Seahawks on Sunday. Detroit trailed from the second quarter on, so Johnson only received one carry in the second half, but made up for it with his work in the passing game, catching six of eight... Read More
Matthew Stafford Average In Week 8 Loss
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford finished 27 of 40 for 310 yards and threw for two touchdowns and one interception in a loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Stafford connected with Marvin Jones in the first quarter to put the Lions up 7-0, but they didn't score again until the fourth quarter. The Lions got behind... Read More
Marvin Jones - A Forgotten Man
The Detroit Lions have been a fairly unpredictable team through the first seven weeks of the NFL season. Fans and fantasy owners knew coming into the season that Matthew Stafford and the offense would be leading the charge towards a hopeful playoff berth. Aside from Stafford, Golden Tate and Marvin Jones were the only “sure... Read More
Lions Defense Has Challenge With Seattle
The Detroit Lions host the Seahawks at home this Sunday. The defense has been up and down through the first six games of the season, but performed admirably in last week's 32-21 victory over the Brock Osweiler-led Dolphins. They allowed just 322 total yards of offense, the second lowest total of the season. Through six... Read More
Michael Roberts Not An Option In Week 8
Detroit Lions tight end Michael Roberts is coming off a career day, catching three passes for two touchdowns against the Dolphins. It was lightning in a bottle for the second-year tight end who has been injured for much of this season. He has four receptions and three touchdowns on the year. This week against the... Read More
Luke Willson Is Far Off The Radar In Week 8
Detroit Lions tight end Luke Willson caught both of his targets for just eight yards in last week's win over the Dolphins. Willson was completely overshadowed by fellow tight end Michael Roberts who caught three passes for 48 yards and two touchdowns. Willson may lead the team's tight ends in targets (nine) and receptions (six)... Read More
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
