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Theo Riddick Catches Four Passes
Detroit Lions running back Theo Riddick hauled in four of five targets for 20 yards, and also had one carry for seven yards in Sunday's 26-24 loss to the Cowboys. Riddick's biggest play on the day was an 11-yard reception. This is Riddick's role every single game and he'll continue to provide a steady dose... Read More
LeGarrette Blount Non-Existent Against Cowboys
Detroit Lions running back LeGarrette Blount rushed for 12 yards on seven carries in Sunday's loss to the Cowboys. Blount is still getting opportunities in the offense, especially on short-yardage situations, but he is as touchdown dependent as it gets. He remains not worthy of a fantasy roster spot.
Kerryon Johnson Scores Against Cowboys
Detroit Lions running back Kerryon Johnson saved his fantasy day by scoring a touchdown early in the fourth quarter of a 26-24 loss to the Cowboys. He finished with 55 yards on just nine carries. He also hauled in his only target for a one-yard gain. Detroit held the lead for a good portion of... Read More
Matthew Stafford Impressive In Loss To Cowboys
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford did all he could in a 26-24 loss to the Cowboys on Sunday. Stafford finished 24 of 30 for 307 yards and two touchdowns, while also rushing for five yards. It's another solid performance from the 30-year-old but the Lions defense just wasn't able to contain the Cowboys offense to... Read More
Lions Defense Could Be Challenged Against Cowboys
The Detroit Lions defense had without a doubt their best performance in Week 3 when they held the Patriots to just 10 points and 209 yards of offense. While that was an impressive performance, they now have to travel to Dallas to face Ezekiel Elliott and the Cowboys. Dallas' offense is nowhere near as potent... Read More
Luke Willson Is Well Off The Radar In Week 4
Detroit Lions tight end Luke Willson is the only tight end on the roster with at least three receptions and more than two targets. For a team that has been passing almost exclusively this season, with the exception of Week 3, it is clear that tight ends are an afterthought in this offense. Avoid Willson... Read More
Kenny Golladay Looking To Carry Momentum
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay has emerged as one of the top young playmakers in the league through the first three weeks. He has 19 receptions on 28 targets for 256 yards and two touchdowns. While he draws a tough matchup with Dallas this week, Golladay has been on the field for at least... Read More
Marvin Jones Is a Flex Play On Sunday
Detroit Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones has a tough matchup with the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday. While he has hauled in two touchdowns so far, the overall numbers are uninspiring. Fourth on the team in receptions, Jones carries flex appeal because of his touchdown potential. The 28-year-old continues to run some of the deepest routes... Read More
Golden Tate Should Have Opportunities Against Cowboys
Detroit Lions wide receiver Golden Tate (hip) was a late add to the team's injury report and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Dallas. It could be just precautionary, but pay attention to his status heading into Sunday, as the Cowboys surrender the third fewest points to wide receivers. Tate leads the team... Read More
Golden Tate Questionable Against Cowboys
Detroit Lions wide receiver Golden Tate (hip) was added to the team's injury report and is listed as Questionable for Sunday's game against Dallas. Tate showing up on the report was a surprise and he was very limited in practice on Friday. This could be a case of precaution for the 30-year-old, but it's worth... Read More
Which Lion is King of the Jungle?
It’s not often that an NFL offense can produce enough volume to make three wide receivers all fantasy relevant, each and every week. Luckily for us owners, the Detroit Lions have established themselves quite a stable of pass catchers. I’m of course talking about Marvin Jones, Golden Tate, and Kenny Golladay. Neither of these three... Read More
Theo Riddick Has Decent Matchup In Week 4
Detroit Lions running back Theo Riddick is third on the team with 17 receptions. While he only has 98 yards and no touchdowns, his 5.8 yards per reception serves it's purpose in the offense. This week against Dallas, Riddick should see a similar workload and could see some success. The Cowboys are ranked 23rd against... Read More
Avoid LeGarrette Blount In Week 4
Detroit Lions running back LeGarrette Blount's touches have doubled each game through the first three weeks of the season. On 28 total carries, all he has to show is 83 yards and no touchdowns. As a touchdown-dependent option, Blount only has three yards on four carries in the redzone. With Kerryon Johnson rushing for 100... Read More
Kerryon Johnson Draws Tough Matchup Against Dallas
Detroit Lions running back Kerryon Johnson broke the century mark in Week 3 against the Patriots. It was the first time a Lions running back did so since Thanksgiving of 2013. However, the Patriots were missing their best defensive lineman, and their defense already isn't that strong to begin with. Now, Johnson get to face... Read More
Matthew Stafford's Outlook Is Tricky In Week 4
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford is on pace for over 700 passing attempts, a number he hasn't reached since 2012. After last week's victory against the Patriots, the Lions are out to make a statement that it wasn't a fluke. While Vegas believes this will be one of the lowest scoring games of the week,... Read More
Lions Defense Stifles The Patriots
The Detroit Lions defense looked like a different unit in Sunday's 26-10 win against the Patriots. Holding Tom Brady and company to just 209 total yards, Detroit had an answer to almost everything the Patriots had to throw at them. Not only did they Lions contain Rob Gronkowski, but they also got pressure on Brady,... Read More
Theo Riddick Catches Three Passes Against Patriots
Detroit Lions running back Theo Riddick caught all three of his targets, for 36 yards, in the Lions 26-10 win over the Patriots on Sunday. Detroit played a game of keep away against the Patriots, which negatively affected the way Riddick was used. Aside from the occasional carry, Riddick is still slotted in as the... Read More
LeGarrette Blount Quiet in Week 3
Detroit Lions running back LeGarrette Blount rushed for just 48 yards on 16 carries and caught two passes for 17 yards in the Lions 26-10 win over the Patriots. Blount split carries evenly with Kerryon Johnson; however, Johnson finished with 101 yards. It's quite clear now that Johnson is the Lions best back, but the... Read More
Kerryon Johnson Hits Century Mark Against Patriots
Detroit Lions running back Kerryon Johnson became the first Lions player to rush for 100 yards or more in a game since 2013. The rookie tallied 101 yards on 16 carries and also hauled in two of three targets for nine yards. Despite not scoring, this was Johnson's biggest workload of the season so far... Read More
Matthew Stafford Leads Lions to Win Over Patriots
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford had an effective game on Sunday, finishing 27 of 36 for 262 yards and two touchdowns. The Lions offense did a great job keeping the Patriots offense off the field, going on long, methodical drives the entire game. Stafford was able to take advantage of a Patriots defense that was... Read More
Marvin Jones Is A Decent Play On Sunday
Detroit Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones is fourth on the team in targets and he only has eight receptions. However, he has 103 receiving yards and has found the endzone once. The Lions receiving corps is the only thing keeping the team competitive right now, and although Jones isn't the team's leading receiver, he has... Read More
Kenny Golladay Should Be Productive Against Patriots
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay is quickly becoming a favorite target of Matthew Stafford. Through two games, the second-year receiver has 13 receptions on 21 targets for 203 yards and a score. Detroit has been forced to pass almost exclusively this season and it should be much of the same in the Week 3... Read More
Golden Tate Has WR1 Upside This Week
Detroit Lions wide receiver Golden Tate has been one of the most targeted receivers in the league so far with 28 looks. Those numbers are skewed since Detroit has been playing from behind almost the entire season so far, but it's not surprising as he is Matthew Stafford's security blanket. This week, the Lions draw... Read More
Lions Need Matthew Stafford Ready To Go
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford has been starting games slow this season, and this trend is carrying over from 2017. With the Patriots coming to town this week, Stafford and the Lions have to be at their best from the very beginning. This game has all the makings of a shootout, as both defenses are... Read More
Kerryon Johnson Shows Dual-Threat Ability Against 49ers
Detroit Lions running back Kerryon Johnson rushed for 43 yards on eight carries and caught five passes for 23 yards. While Johnson's numbers don't jump off the page, he had a slightly bigger role in the offense than in Week 1. Similar to the Jets game, the Lions were trailing the 49ers for a majority... Read More
LeGarrette Blount Ejected On Sunday
Detroit Lions running back LeGarrette Blount was ejected in the fourth quarter of Sunday's 30-27 loss to the 49ers. Blount left the sideline to shove a 49er's defender after Matthew Stafford was took a close hit near the sideline that Blount took offense to. During the game, Blount took eight carries for 38 yards and... Read More
Theo Riddick Catches Nine Passes On Sunday
Detroit Lions running back Theo Riddick caught nine of 12 targets for 47 yards in a 30-27 loss to the 49ers on Sunday. For the second week in a row, the Lions were playing from behind for a majority of the game, forcing them to all but abandon the run game and focus on passing.... Read More
Michael Roberts Catches Touchdown In Week 2
Detroit Lions tight end Michael Roberts caught his first career touchdown on Sunday against the 49ers. It was Roberts' only target of the day, but the score came on a 15-yard pass, pulling the Lions within three at 30-27 in the final minutes of the game. Luke Willson was the only other tight end to... Read More
Matt Prater Hits Two Field Goals On Sunday
Detroit Lions kicker Matt Prater nailed two field goals (27, 43) in a 30-27 loss to the 49ers on Sunday. He also hit all three of his extra-point attempts. This was a solid outing for Prater, after missing two field goals at home in Week 1. He will look to carry the momentum into a... Read More
Marvin Jones Hauls In Touchdown Against 49ers
Detroit Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones made good on just four receptions for 54 yards when he scored a fourth-quarter touchdown in Sunday's loss to the 49ers. Jones was targeted nine times, which tied him with Kenny Golladay for the game. It was great to see Jones find the endzone this week, as he and... Read More
