2012 DRAFT GUIDE
 #98 Nick Fairley
 Pos: Defensive Line
NFL Team: DET
Injury: OK
 Experience: 2
College: Auburn
Height: 76
Weight: 298
Born: 1/23/1988
 Year  Tm  Gm  Tackles  Assists  Sacks  Pass Def  Fum Rec  Ints  TDs 
2011DET10961.00000

Summary

The Lions are an emerging fantasy defense/special teams. To the surprise of many, this unit ranked second in fantasy scoring in most formats. They did rank just 23rd overall defensively but did a great job of getting sacks, causing turnovers and scoring some points. This is a young unit that should continue to get better. The Lions had 41 sacks last season and can improve on that with the likes of Ndamukong Suh and Cliff Avril getting more seasoned. The Lions do have some issues stopping the pass, though, if they don't get the pressure on the quarterback. They lack a shutdown corner and allowed some huge passing games last season. This should be a weakness once again. The return game isn't too special with Stefan Logan and Titus Young getting the chances. Young has more upside for the big play but lacks some consistency.
FANTASY OUTLOOK
The Lions are a legit fantasy starter. They'll get you sacks and turnovers with the best of them. Detroit will allow some big yardage and point totals, though, so keep them in mind. We doubt they finish second in scoring again this year but can be around a top-10 defense/special teams.

comments about Nick Fairley

Notes

Mar 25 12:43 am
The Detroit Lions are counting on DL Nick Fairley to be a major difference maker along the defensive line, and they need him to stay healthy. The team lost DE Cliff Avril (Seahawks) and DL Sammie Hill (Titans) to free agency, and DL Kyle Vanden Bosch was released in a cost-cutting move.
Source: KFFL.com
Dec 19 11:23 am
Detroit Lions DT Nick Fairley (shoulder) was placed on Injured Reserve.
Source: KFFL.com
Dec 14 05:22 pm
Detroit Lions DT Nick Fairley (shoulder) did not practice Friday, Dec. 14, and is doubtful for Week 15.
Source: KFFL.com
Dec 13 05:23 pm
Detroit Lions DT Nick Fairley (shoulder) did not practice Thursday, Dec. 13.
Source: KFFL.com
Dec 13 12:03 pm
Detroit Lions DT Nick Fairley (shoulder) is not taking part in practice Thursday, Dec. 13.
Source: KFFL.com
Dec 10 04:12 pm
Detroit Lions DT Nick Fairley (shoulder) is undergoing tests on the shoulder injury he suffered in Week 14.
Source: KFFL.com
Dec 08 11:42 am
Detroit Lions DT Nick Fairley has been fined $15,750 for a horse-collar tackle in Week 13.
Source: KFFL.com
Dec 03 06:52 pm
Detroit Lions head coach Jim Schwartz said DT Nick Fairley (thigh) suffered a thigh injury in Week 13 that kept him off the field at the end of the game. Fairley may be limited during practice this week but the injury is not considered serious.
Source: KFFL.com
Nov 22 11:22 am
Detroit Lions DT Nick Fairley (illness) is starting in the team's Week 12 game.
Source: KFFL.com
Aug 24 04:42 pm
Detroit Lions DT Nick Fairley needs to step up in his team's game Saturday, Aug. 25. After recovering from injuries in his rookie year, Fairley should be ready to take the next step. 'He struggled early when we started camp and he's starting to get into shape,' defensive coordinator Gunther Cunningham said this week.
Source: KFFL.com

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