Matthew Stafford (QB, DET) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

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Analysis: Talk about making a statement in Week One. Everyone has heard about Matthew Stafford’s numbers since Jim Bob Cooter took over Detroit’s offense last year, but it was still great to see him carry it over into a new season. Of course, it was the Colts and their depleted defense, but we’ll take the stats however we can get them. If Stafford is sitting on your waiver wire, you should consider adding him this week as he has a few attractive matchups upcoming.

The Lions have their home-opener in Week Two against the Titans in front of what should be a raucous crowd. The Titans are coming off a game that saw them surrender 236 yards through the air to Shaun Hill and the Vikings, who by the way, couldn’t get the running game going all day long. It’s a matchup ripe for the picking. If you’re looking beyond next week, Week Three is a bit of a difficult tilt on the road in Green Bay, but Stafford should feast in Weeks Four (@ CHI) and Five (vs. PHI). He has a very realistic shot at jumping back into the every-week QB discussion given his improvements and Detroit’s schedule.