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Monday, June 17, 2019

Detroit Lions 2019 Fantasy Football Projections

In addition to viewing our 2019 Fantasy Football Projections by position, we will post our preseason projections per team.

Below you will find our 2019 fantasy football projections for the Detroit Lions.

QUARTERBACKS

Player	Att.	Comp.	Yards	TD	INT	Rush	Yards	TD	Points
Matthew Stafford	559.3	369.1	3915.1	22.65	11.19	32.1	102.7	0.64	238.93
Posting top-12 production in six of the previous seven seasons, Stafford finished 2018 as fantasy's QB20. Not only did his pass attempts drop to 555, only 10 less than 2017 but still an eight-year low, Stafford was less efficient with his opportunities as well. Stafford averaged just 6.81 Y/A, an eight-year low, and a TD% of 3.8, a four-year low. In Detroit's run-first offense, Stafford should be viewed as a low-upside QB2 and not much more.
Tom Savage	1.7	1	10.7	0.03	0.04	1.1	0.6	0	0.53

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RUNNING BACKS

Player	Att.	Yards	TD	Rec.	Yards	TD	Points
Kerryon Johnson	229.5	1021.3	6.89	43.7	314.6	1.31	182.79
Playing just 10 games as a rookie, Johnson had exactly 150 touches -- 118 carries and 32 receptions. Averaging 5.4 yards per carry, Johnson was fantasy's RB15 (RB14 in PPR) through Week 11 before missing the remainder of the season. Provided he stays healthy in 2019, the second-year back should see north of last year's 15 touches per game and could once again perform as a top-15 back when he's on the field.
C.J. Anderson	128.5	552.6	3.21	11.8	97.9	0.47	87.13
Let go by the Rams, Anderson was extremely productive down the stretch as Todd Gurley dealt with his knee issues. In fact, no running back scored more fantasy points over the final two weeks of the season. Including their first playoff game, CJA had a streak of three games with 120-plus rushing yards and (at least) one touchdown.
Theo Riddick	34.4	130.7	0.34	46.6	330.9	2.33	62.18
On the roster bubble (according to Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press), Riddick's salary counts most towards the team's salary cap. Averaging a career-low scoreless 6.3 Y/R, Riddick's 61 receptions were the second-most of his career. Provided he sticks on the roster, he offers running back depth with flex upside in PPR formats.
Zach Zenner	20.7	80.7	0.52	2	17	0.02	13.01
Ty Johnson	11.5	49.5	0.23	1.1	8.3	0.01	7.22

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WIDE RECEIVERS

Player	Rec.	Yards	TD	Rush	Yards	TD	Points
Kenny Golladay	67.6	1061.3	5.58	0	0	0	139.61
Golladay had a breakout second season with 70 catches for 1,063 yards and five touchdowns on 119 targets. Only six receivers had more 12-target games than Golladay (four), but he also had four or less targets in one-third (five) of his (15) games as well. Golladay has the physical tools to be more of a threat in the red zone and could take another step forward in his third year.
Marvin Jones	57.9	891.7	6.37	0	0	0	127.39
Jones missed roughly half of 2018, but he had 61/1,101/9 in 2017 as he led the NFL in Y/R (18.0). In his nine games last season, Jones had at least 50 yards and/or a touchdown in eight of them. While I expect Golladay to outperform Jones, he's a solid WR3 in any format with upside for much better.
Danny Amendola	56.6	554.7	2.83	0	0	0	72.45
Amendola has had 55 to 65 catches and 575 to 675 yards in three of his past four seasons and that's roughly what I expect for Detroit's new slot receiver -- 57 catches for 557 yards. He has finished outside the top 50 wide receivers (standard scoring) in eight consecutive seasons, but he has a little more value in deeper PPR leagues.
Jermaine Kearse	17.4	205.3	1.17	0	0	0	27.55
Andy Jones	8.4	92.4	0.76	0	0	0	13.8
Travis Fulgham	4.3	55	0.22	0	0	0	6.82
Brandon Powell	1.8	19.8	0.13	1.1	5.5	0	3.31

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TIGHT ENDS

Player	Rec.	Yards	TD	Rush	Yards	TD	Points
T.J. Hockenson	47.3	544	3.78	0	0	0	77.08
Only four tight ends have been drafted in the top 10 over the past 20 years including Hockenson this year with the No. 8 overall pick. If there's a concern with Hockenson, it's the difficult transition that the rookie tight ends have when making the jump from college to the pros.
Jesse James	15.8	161.2	1.03	0	0	0	22.3
Logan Thomas	3.1	23.9	0.16	0	0	0	3.35

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Monday, September 24, 2018

2018 Fantasy Football RB Waiver-Wire Options Heading Into Week 4

Every week, we examine players that may be available on your league's waiver wire that could help your team in the short and/or long term.

For a player to be listed, he must be owned in 50 percent (or less) of Yahoo! leagues. The goal is to provide recommendations of players that have a greater chance of being available on your league's waiver wire. Of course, your league's size and settings could significantly impact whether these players (or better options) are available in your particular league(s).

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With that said, here are some running back waiver-wire options that I like heading into Week 4 (Yahoo! ownership in parenthesis):

[Note: Players listed below are sorted by my preference to add.]

1. Javorius Allen, Baltimore Ravens (26 percent)

Going into Week 3, Alex Collins and Allen had an identical 20 touches. Collins (21 touches) dominated the Week 3 workload, but Allen (nine touches) extended his touchdown streak to three games and now has four scores on the season. With 13 receptions through three games, Allen is better in PPR formats and has finished as a top-20 weekly PPR back in each of the first three weeks of the season.

2. Chris Ivory, Buffalo Bills (six percent)

It was a surprising outcome for the Bills as they handedly beat the Vikings at home this week. Given the favorable game script, Ivory had 20 carries for 56 yards and added three catches for 70 yards on four targets. We shouldn't count on 55-yard receptions from Ivory, but if LeSean McCoy (ribs) misses another game, Ivory could become a volume-based flex play.

3. Theo Riddick, Detroit Lions (29 percent)

Rookie Kerryon Johnson just ended the Lions 100-yard rushing drought, but Riddick has failed to get a carry in either of the previous two games. That said, he gets plenty of opportunities as a receiver. Through three weeks, he has 17 receptions for 98 yards on 22 targets, the sixth-most amongst running backs heading into Monday Night Football. Riddick should be owned in all leagues with full PPR scoring settings.

4. Ty Montgomery, Green Bay Packers (16 percent)

Part of a three-back committee with Jamaal Williams and Aaron Jones, who returned from suspension in Week 3, Montgomery led the group with 10 touches -- six receptions and four carries -- for 64 yards. Montgomery has seen his touches increase each week although he's more of a deep league option for now.

5. Wendell Smallwood, Philadelphia Eagles (one percent)

With Jay Ajayi and Darren Sproles both out, it was Corey Clement (19 touches) and Smallwood (13) splitting the workload against the Colts. While he got fewer touches, Smallwood (91) had more scrimmage yards than Clement (75) and he was the one to score the touchdown. If both Ajayi and Sproles miss another game, Smallwood could be a useful fantasy asset in Week 4.

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Saturday, August 25, 2018

2018 Fantasy Football Projections: Detroit Lions

In addition to viewing our 2018 Fantasy Football Projections by position, we will post our preseason projections per team.

Below you will find our 2018 fantasy football projections for the Detroit Lions.

Quarterbacks

Player	Att.	Comp.	Yards	TD	INT	Rush	Yards	TD	FL	Points
Matthew Stafford	551.2	363.2	4162	27	11	29	121.8	0.7	2.4	264.06
Interestingly enough, Stafford's lone Pro Bowl season (2014) was the last time that he finished outside the top-10 fantasy quarterbacks. Not counting that QB15 finish in 2014, Stafford has finished as a top-12 fantasy quarterback in the other six of the past seven seasons. Part of that consistent production is aided by his durability (no missed games over past seven seasons) and the team's reliance on the passing game, but he actually set a seven-year low in pass attempts (565) in 2017. Even so, Stafford threw for 4,446 yards, a four-year high, and 29 touchdowns, tied for the third-most in his career.
Jake Rudock	2.8	1.7	17	0.1	0.2	0	0	0	0	0.68

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Running Backs

Player	Att.	Yards	TD	Rec.	Yards	TD	FL	Points
Kerryon Johnson	160.6	706.6	4.3	28.7	200.9	1.7	1.5	123.75
Without a 100-yard rusher since Reggie Bush (2013, three times) and ranking last in rushing offense last year, the Lions traded up in the second round for Johnson. The SEC Offensive Player of the Year and conference rushing champion, Johnson rushed for 1,391 yards and scored 20 total touchdowns for Auburn last season. Ultimately, I expect Johnson to lead the backfield in production, but LeGarrette Blount will steal early-down work and goal-line opportunities while Theo Riddick will get plenty of work as the team's third-down back.
LeGarrette Blount	131.6	552.7	6.6	4.7	28.7	0.4	0.4	99.34
Set to play for his third team in as many seasons, Blount is two years removed from leading the NFL in rushing touchdowns (18). Even though the Eagles ranked third in scoring offense last year, Blount had just two rushing touchdowns last season. That said, Blount's 18 touchdowns in 2016 occurred with the Patriots, where new Lions head coach Matt Patricia was defensive coordinator.
Theo Riddick	21.3	80.9	0.4	50.3	417.5	3.3	0.6	70.84
With 50-plus catches in each of the past three seasons, Riddick has a total of 186 receptions during that span. Obviously, he has much more value in PPR formats.
Ameer Abdullah	36.8	150.9	0.9	7.8	55.4	0.4	0.7	27.03
Abdullah led Detroit's backfield last season with 190 touches (165 carries and 25 receptions). While his 53-man roster status was once in doubt (and perhaps still is), Abdullah's roster spot appears safe(r) but he could be fourth in terms of volume in 2018.
Zach Zenner	5	15	0.1	0	0	0	0	2.1

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Wide Receivers

Player	Rec.	Yards	TD	Rush	Yards	TD	FL	Points
Marvin Jones	60	1008	5.7	0	0	0	0	135
Posting an NFL-high 18.0 Y/R in 2017, Jones had 61 receptions for a career-high 1,101 yards and nine touchdowns, one shy of his career best, despite a slow start (8/130/2 in first four games). Jones finished as fantasy's WR5 (WR11 in PPR) and he was WR4 (WR7 in PPR) from Week 5 on.
Golden Tate	86.2	956.8	5.2	3.9	19.5	0	0.8	127.23
The eight-year veteran has spent half of his career in Detroit and he has 90-plus catches in each of those four seasons. In addition, he has 1,000-plus yards in three of four including back-to-back seasons. His lack of touchdown production -- 19 over four years in Detroit -- is a drawback, but he's a consistent receiver that gets a boost in PPR formats.
Kenny Golladay	48.8	800.3	5.6	0	0	0	0.1	113.43
Golladay's best games as a rookie were his first (4/69/2) and his last (2/80/1), but he also missed five games in the middle of the season due to a hamstring injury. Even if a true breakout does not occur in 2018, Golladay has seen some reps in two-WR sets and Tate has said the following of the second-year receiver: "… I'm telling you, this guy can be dominant. He's a WR1 kind of guy."
T.J. Jones	20.7	287.7	1	0	0	0	1.2	32.37
Bradley Marquez	3.1	24.8	0.2	0	0	0	0.2	3.28

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Tight Ends

Player	Rec.	Yards	TD	FL	Points
Luke Willson	24.5	240.1	2	0.1	35.81
Michael Roberts	17.9	188	1.4	0.1	27
Levine Toilolo	4.6	41.4	0.5	0.2	6.74
Hakeem Valles	1.8	18.4	0.1	0.1	2.24

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Wednesday, August 8, 2018

2018 Fantasy Football Projections: Detroit Lions

Quarterbacks

Player	Att.	Comp.	Yards	TD	INT	Rush	Yards	TD	FL	Points
Matthew Stafford	551.2	363.8	4106	27	10.5	29	121.8	0.7	2.4	262.82
Interestingly enough, Stafford's lone Pro Bowl season (2014) was the last time that he finished outside the top-10 fantasy quarterbacks. Not counting that QB15 finish in 2014, Stafford has finished as a top-12 fantasy quarterback in the other six of the past seven seasons. Part of that consistent production is aided by his durability (no missed games over past seven seasons) and the team's reliance on the passing game, but he actually set a seven-year low in pass attempts (565) in 2017. Even so, Stafford threw for 4,446 yards, a four-year high, and 29 touchdowns, tied for the third-most in his career.
Jake Rudock	2.8	1.7	17	0.1	0.2	0	0	0	0	0.68

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Running Backs

Player	Att.	Yards	TD	Rec.	Yards	TD	FL	Points
Kerryon Johnson	180.7	795.1	4.9	29.5	206.5	1.8	1.5	137.36
Without a 100-yard rusher since Reggie Bush (2013, three times) and ranking last in rushing offense last year, the Lions traded up in the second round for Johnson. The SEC Offensive Player of the Year and conference rushing champion, Johnson rushed for 1,391 yards and scored 20 total touchdowns for Auburn last season. Projected for the most touches, yards and fantasy points among Detroit's backfield, Johnson will lose plenty of goal-line and passing-down opportunties to LeGarrette Blount and Theo Riddick, respectively.
LeGarrette Blount	117.6	493.9	6	4.3	26.2	0.3	0.4	89.01
Set to play for his third team in as many seasons, Blount is two years removed from leading the NFL in rushing touchdowns (18). Even though the Eagles ranked third in scoring offense last year, Blount had just two rushing touchdowns last season. That said, Blount's 18 touchdowns in 2016 occurred with the Patriots, where new Lions head coach Matt Patricia was defensive coordinator.
Theo Riddick	19.4	73.7	0.4	49.3	409.2	3.2	0.6	68.69
With 50-plus catches in each of the past three seasons, Riddick has a total of 186 receptions during that span. Obviously, he has much more value in PPR formats, but he should be left on the waiver wire outside of deep non-PPR leagues.
Ameer Abdullah	31.3	128.3	0.8	7.8	55.4	0.4	0.7	24.17
Abdullah led Detroit's backfield last season with 190 touches (165 carries and 25 receptions), but there's no guarantee that he's even on the final 53-man roster given the additions of Kerryon Johnson and LeGarrette Blount.
Zach Zenner	5	15	0.1	0	0	0	0	2.1

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Wide Receivers

Player	Rec.	Yards	TD	Rush	Yards	TD	FL	Points
Marvin Jones	59.7	1003	5.7	0	0	0	0	134.5
Posting an NFL-high 18.0 Y/R in 2017, Jones had 61 receptions for a career-high 1,101 yards and nine touchdowns, one shy of his career best, despite a slow start (8/130/2 in first four games). Jones finished as fantasy's WR5 (WR11 in PPR) and he was WR4 (WR7 in PPR) from Week 5 on.
Golden Tate	87.3	969	5.2	3.9	19.5	0	0.8	128.45
The eight-year veteran has spent half of his career in Detroit and he has 90-plus catches in each of those four seasons. In addition, he has 1,000-plus yards in three of four including back-to-back seasons. His lack of touchdown production -- 19 over four years in Detroit -- is a drawback, but he's a consistent receiver that gets a boost in PPR formats.
Kenny Golladay	48.1	786.4	5.5	0	0	0	0.1	111.44
Golladay's best games were his first (4/69/2) and his last (2/80/1). Missing five games, the rookie totalled only 22/328/0 in his nine games from Weeks 2 to 16. A true breakout may not occur in 2018, but Tate said the following of the second-year receiver: "… I'm telling you, this guy can be dominant. He's a WR1 kind of guy."
T.J. Jones	20.7	287.7	1	0	0	0	1.2	32.37
Bradley Marquez	3.1	24.8	0.2	0	0	0	0.2	3.28

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Tight Ends

Player	Rec.	Yards	TD	FL	Points
Luke Willson	25.3	247.9	2	0.1	36.59
Michael Roberts	18.6	195.3	1.5	0.1	28.33
Levine Toilolo	5.5	49.5	0.6	0.2	8.15

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Thursday, July 19, 2018

2018 Fantasy Football Projections: Detroit Lions

Quarterbacks

Player	Att.	Comp.	Yards	TD	INT	Rush	Yards	TD	FL	Points
Matthew Stafford	557.2	367.8	4151	27.3	10.6	28.6	120.1	0.7	2.4	265.45
Interestingly enough, Stafford's lone Pro Bowl season (2014) was the last time that he finished outside the top-10 fantasy quarterbacks. Not counting that QB15 finish in 2014, Stafford has finished as a top-12 fantasy quarterback in the other six of the past seven seasons. Part of that consistent production is aided by his durability (no missed games over past seven seasons) and the team's reliance on the passing game, but he actually set a seven-year low in pass attempts (565) in 2017. Even so, Stafford threw for 4,446 yards, a four-year high, and 29 touchdowns, tied for the third-most in his career.
Jake Rudock	2.8	1.7	17	0.1	0.2	0	0	0	0	0.68

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Running Backs

Player	Att.	Yards	TD	Rec.	Yards	TD	FL	Points
Kerryon Johnson	186.7	821.5	6	29.8	208.6	1.8	1.5	146.81
Without a 100-yard rusher since Reggie Bush (2013, three times) and ranking last in rushing offense last year, the Lions traded up in the second round for Johnson. The SEC Offensive Player of the Year and conference rushing champion, Johnson rushed for 1,391 yards and scored 20 total touchdowns for Auburn last season and is the favorite to lead Detroit's backfield in workload and production in 2018.
LeGarrette Blount	110.5	464.1	5.6	4.3	26.2	0.3	0.4	83.63
Set to play for his third team in as many seasons, Blount is two years removed from leading the NFL in rushing touchdowns (18). Even though the Eagles ranked third in scoring offense last year, Blount had just two rushing touchdowns last season. It wouldn't surprise me if he led the team in rushing scores, but I expect well below double-digit touchdowns from the 250-pound back.
Theo Riddick	19.1	72.6	0.4	49.4	410	3.2	0.6	68.66
With 50-plus catches in each of the past three seasons, Riddick has a total of 186 receptions during that span. Obviously, he has much more value in PPR formats, but he should be left on the waiver wire outside of deep non-PPR leagues.
Ameer Abdullah	29.7	118.8	0.7	7.8	55.4	0.4	0.7	22.62
Abdullah led Detroit's backfield last season with 190 touches (165 carries and 25 receptions), but there's no guarantee that he's even on the final 53-man roster given the additions of Kerryon Johnson and LeGarrette Blount.
Zach Zenner	5	15	0.1	0	0	0	0	2.1

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Wide Receivers

Player	Rec.	Yards	TD	Rush	Yards	TD	FL	Points
Marvin Jones	59.7	1003	5.7	0	0	0	0	134.5
Posting an NFL-high 18.0 Y/R in 2017, Jones had 61 receptions for a career-high 1,101 yards and nine touchdowns, one shy of his career best, despite a slow start (8/130/2 in first four games). Jones finished as fantasy's WR5 (WR11 in PPR) and he was WR4 (WR7 in PPR) from Week 5 on.
Golden Tate	87.1	966.8	5.2	3.8	19	0	0.8	128.18
The eight-year veteran has spent half of his career in Detroit and he has 90-plus catches in each of those four seasons. In addition, he has 1,000-plus yards in three of four including back-to-back seasons. His lack of touchdown production -- 19 over four years in Detroit -- is a drawback, but he's a consistent receiver that gets a boost in PPR formats.
Kenny Golladay	47.7	779.9	5.5	0	0	0	0.1	110.79
Golladay's best games were his first (4/69/2) and his last (2/80/1). Missing five games, the rookie totalled only 22/328/0 in his nine games from Weeks 2 to 16. As ESPN's Matt Bowen predicts, Golladay is certainly a candidate for a second-year breakout.
T.J. Jones	23.1	321.1	1.2	0	0	0	1.2	36.91
Bradley Marquez	3.1	24.8	0.2	0	0	0	0.2	3.28

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Tight Ends

Player	Rec.	Yards	TD	FL	Points
Luke Willson	26.7	261.7	2.1	0.1	38.57
Michael Roberts	18.5	194.3	1.5	0.1	28.23
Levine Toilolo	5.5	49.5	0.6	0.2	8.15

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Thursday, July 5, 2018

2018 Fantasy Football Projections: Detroit Lions

Quarterbacks

Player	Att.	Comp.	Yards	TD	INT	Rush	Yards	TD	FL	Points
Matthew Stafford	557.2	367.8	4123	27.3	10.6	28.6	120.1	0.7	0	269.13
Interestingly enough, Stafford's lone Pro Bowl season (2014) was the last time that he finished outside the top-10 fantasy quarterbacks. Not counting that QB15 finish in 2014, Stafford has finished as a top-12 fantasy quarterback in the other six of the past seven seasons. Part of that consistent production is aided by his durability (no missed games over past seven seasons) and the team's reliance on the passing game, but he actually set a seven-year low in pass attempts (565) in 2017. Even so, Stafford threw for 4,446 yards, a four-year high, and 29 touchdowns, tied for the third-most in his career. Even if the team is more committed to the run in 2018, Stafford represents a value from his current ADP (QB11 on FFC).
Jake Rudock	2.8	1.7	17	0.1	0.2	0	0	0	0	0.68

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Running Backs

Player	Att.	Yards	TD	Rec.	Yards	TD	FL	Points
Kerryon Johnson	182.9	804.8	5.9	29.8	208.6	1.8	1.5	144.54
Without a 100-yard rusher since Reggie Bush (2013, three times) and ranking last in rushing offense last year, the Lions traded up in the second round for Johnson. The SEC Offensive Player of the Year and conference rushing champion, Johnson rushed for 1,391 yards and scored 20 total touchdowns for Auburn last season and is the favorite to lead Detroit's backfield in workload and production in 2018.
LeGarrette Blount	106.7	448.1	5.4	4.8	29.3	0.4	0.4	81.74
Set to play for his third team in as many seasons, Blount is two years removed from leading the NFL in rushing touchdowns (18). Even though the Eagles ranked third in scoring offense last year, Blount had just two rushing touchdowns last season. It wouldn't surprise me if he led the team in rushing scores, but I expect well below double-digit touchdowns from the 250-pound back.
Theo Riddick	19.1	72.6	0.4	50.2	416.7	3.3	0.6	69.93
With 50-plus catches in each of the past three seasons, Riddick has a total of 186 receptions during that span. Obviously, he has much more value in PPR formats, but he should be left on the waiver wire in standard-scoring leagues.
Ameer Abdullah	30.5	122	0.8	7.8	55.4	0.4	0.7	23.54
Abdullah led Detroit's backfield last season with 190 touches (165 carries and 25 receptions), but there's no guarantee that he's even on the final 53-man roster given the additions of Kerryon Johnson and LeGarrette Blount.
Dwayne Washington	5.7	14.3	0.3	0	0	0	0	3.23
Zach Zenner	3.8	11.4	0.1	0	0	0	0	1.74

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Wide Receivers

Player	Rec.	Yards	TD	Rush	Yards	TD	FL	Points
Marvin Jones	59.1	992.9	5.6	0	0	0	0	132.89
Posting an NFL-high 18.0 Y/R in 2017, Jones had 61 receptions for a career-high 1,101 yards and nine touchdowns, one shy of his career best, despite a slow start (8/130/2 in first four games). Jones finished as fantasy's WR5 (WR11 in PPR) and he was WR4 (WR7 in PPR) from Week 5 on.
Golden Tate	86.3	957.9	5.2	3.8	19	0	0.8	127.29
The eight-year veteran has spent half of his career in Detroit and he has 90-plus catches in each of those four seasons. In addition, he has 1,000-plus yards in three of four and back-to-back seasons. The drawback is his lack of touchdown production -- 19 over four years in Detroit -- but he's a consistent receiver that gets a boost in PPR formats.
Kenny Golladay	46.7	763.5	5.4	0	0	0	0.1	108.55
Golladay's best games were his first (4/69/2) and his last (2/80/1). Missing five games, the rookie totalled only 22/328/0 in his nine games from Weeks 2 to 16. As ESPN's Matt Bowen predicts, Golladay is certainly a candidate for a second-year breakout.
T.J. Jones	21	291.9	1.1	0	0	0	1.2	33.39
Bradley Marquez	2.3	18.4	0.1	0	0	0	0.2	2.04

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Tight Ends

Player	Rec.	Yards	TD	FL	Points
Luke Willson	26.3	257.7	2.1	0.1	38.17
Michael Roberts	20.2	212.1	1.6	0.1	30.61
Levine Toilolo	6.7	60.3	0.7	0.2	9.83

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Tuesday, May 8, 2018

2018 Fantasy Football Projections: Detroit Lions

Quarterbacks

Player	Att.	Comp.	Yards	TD	INT	Rush	Yards	TD	FL	Points
Matthew Stafford	557.2	367.8	4123	27.3	10.6	28.4	119.3	0.7	0	269.05
Interestingly enough, Stafford's lone Pro Bowl season (2014) was the last time that he finished outside the top-10 fantasy quarterbacks. Not counting that QB15 finish in 2014, Stafford has finished as a top-12 fantasy quarterback in the other six of the past seven seasons. Part of that consistent production is aided by his durability (no missed games over past seven seasons) and the team's reliance on the passing game, but he actually set a seven-year low in pass attempts (565). Even so, Stafford threw for 4,446 yards, a four-year high, and 29 touchdowns, tied for the third-most in his career. Even if the team is more committed to the run in 2018, Stafford represents a nice value from his current ADP (QB15 on FFC).
Jake Rudock	2.8	1.7	17	0.1	0.2	0	0	0	0	0.68

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Running Backs

Player	Att.	Yards	TD	Rec.	Yards	TD	FL	Points
Kerryon Johnson	170.1	748.4	5.1	27.4	191.8	1.6	1.5	131.22
Without a 100-yard rusher since Reggie Bush (2013, three times) and ranking last in rushing offense last year, the Lions traded up in the second round for Johnson. The SEC Offensive Player of the Year and conference rushing champion, Johnson rushed for 1,391 yards and scored 20 total touchdowns for Auburn last season and is the favorite to lead Detroit's backfield in workload and production in 2018.
LeGarrette Blount	98.3	412.9	5.4	4.8	29.3	0.4	0.4	78.22
Set to play for his third team in as many seasons, Blount is two years removed from leading the NFL in rushing touchdowns (18). Even though the Eagles ranked third in scoring offense last year, Blount had just two rushing touchdowns last season. It wouldn't surprise me if he led the team in rushing scores, but I expect well below double-digit touchdowns from the 250-pound back.
Theo Riddick	18.9	71.8	0.4	52.4	434.9	3.4	0.6	72.27
With 50-plus catches in each of the past three seasons, Riddick has a total of 186 receptions during that span. Obviously, he has much more value in PPR formats, but he should be left on the waiver wire in standard-scoring leagues.
Ameer Abdullah	47.3	189.2	1.2	15.7	111.5	0.8	0.7	40.67
Abdullah led Detroit's backfield with 190 touches (165 carries and 25 receptions), but there's no guarantee that he's on the final 53-man roster given the additions of Kerryon Johnson and LeGarrette Blount.
Dwayne Washington	5.7	14.3	0.3	0	0	0	0	3.23
Zach Zenner	3.8	11.4	0.1	0	0	0	0	1.74

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Wide Receivers

Player	Rec.	Yards	TD	Rush	Yards	TD	FL	Points
Golden Tate	86.7	962.4	5.2	3.8	19	0	0.8	127.74
The eight-year veteran has now spent half of his career in Detroit and he has 90-plus catches in each of those four seasons. In addition, he has 1,000-plus yards in three of four and back-to-back seasons. The drawback is the lack of touchdown production -- 19 over four years in Detroit -- but he's a consistent receiver that gets a boost in PPR formats.
Marvin Jones	60.1	1039.7	6	0	0	0	0	139.97
Posting an NFL-high 18.0 Y/R in 2017, Jones had 61 receptions for a career-high 1,101 yards and nine touchdowns, one shy of his career best, despite a slow start (8/130/2 in first four games). Jones finished as fantasy's WR5 (WR11 in PPR) and he was WR4 (WR7 in PPR) from Week 5 on.
Kenny Golladay	38.6	636.9	3.9	0	0	0	0.1	86.89
Golladay's best games were his first (4/69/2) and his last (2/80/1). Missing five games, the rookie totalled only 22/328/0 in his nine games from Weeks 2 to 16. As ESPN's Matt Bowen predicts, Golladay is certainly a candidate for a second-year breakout.
T.J. Jones	21.6	300.2	1.1	0	0	0	1.2	34.22
Bradley Marquez	2.8	22.4	0.1	0	0	0	0.2	2.44

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Tight Ends

Player	Rec.	Yards	TD	FL	Points
Luke Willson	26.3	257.7	2.1	0.1	38.17
Michael Roberts	20.2	212.1	1.6	0.1	30.61
Levine Toilolo	7.8	70.2	0.8	0.2	11.42

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