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OutlookThe Lions are among the best teams in the NFC, mainly because of their great offense. The defense is the one thing holding them back from being an elite team but if their cornerback play improves, this unit can be a lot more dangerous. Detroit is talented enough across the board to win the NFC, so don't be surprised if they make a deeper run this year. |
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Brandon Pettigrew, TE. Pettigrew has been a steady target for an emerging passing game. He has 70-plus receptions each of the last two seasons. The one thing holding him back from being an elite fantasy tight end is touchdowns, though, scoring just 11 touchdowns in three seasons. We think that will change this year as Pettigrew is an ideal red-zone target because of his size and hands. Expect him to get more scores, making him a candidate to finish among the top scoring fantasy tight ends. He can improve on his career high five scores last season. |
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Jahvid Best, RB. It is tough to trust a guy that has concussion issues. You just don't know if Best will stay healthy, making him a huge risk come draft day. When playing, he has a ton of talent, which is going to drive up his fantasy value. But taking a chance on him early in your draft is a huge risk that we don't think is worth taking. Let someone else take Best as a No. 2 fantasy back for the coming season. |
Team Notes| May 20, 08:53 PM |
Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson is excited RB Reggie Bush signed with the Lions, because it means teams will have to defend the Lions offense differently. "It's going to force them to bring another man down, more than we had last year," Johnson said on Monday. "You know, if you don't, Reggie can make you look foolish in the open field." | | May 20, 10:52 AM |
Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (fingers) confirmed he played with broken fingers last season. He has been trying to straighten them out this offseason, but didn't have surgery.
Fantasy Impact: He sure didn't play like a guy with broken fingers. | | May 17, 07:12 PM |
Detroit Lions QB Shaun Hill (foot) has a walking boot on his left foot because he underwent minor surgery to repair a nagging injury. He expects to take part in some of the organized team activities. | | May 17, 07:12 PM |
The Detroit Lions likely will not re-sign free-agent DT Corey Williams. | | May 17, 07:12 PM |
Detroit Lions RB Joique Bell could receive more touches at some point this season if RB Mikel Leshoure does not perform well as the complementary back to RB Reggie Bush. | | May 17, 07:02 PM |
The Detroit Lions believe C Dominic Raiola is their best option at center entering this season. | | May 17, 01:12 PM |
Detroit Lions RB Reggie Bush is comfortable in the team's offense, and he's comparing it to the days when he was with the New Orleans Saints. 'I've always enjoyed being in the position that I am and doing what I do, being able to split out wide and catch balls so it's great that offenses are going toward that direction,' Bush said. | | May 16, 03:42 PM |
Detroit Lions head coach Jim Schwartz said the team drafted WR Ryan Broyles in part because of his return abilities. | | May 16, 03:42 PM |
The Detroit Lions could give RB Reggie Bush a limited role as a punt returner this season. | | May 16, 01:03 PM |
Detroit Lions DT Nick Fairley said he and DT Ndamukong Suh are the most dangerous defensive tackle tandems in the league heading into 2013. 'Of course,' Fairley said. 'We're going to give guys trouble, man. It's like pick your poison this year with our defensive line. You cannot come in and double-team Ndamukong and you can't come in and double-team me.' | | May 16, 11:22 AM |
Detroit Lions CB Darius Slay (knee) is expected to compete with CB Bill Bentley (shoulder) for the starting job opposite CB Chris Houston. Slay missed the rookie camp last weekend after undergoing surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his knee. However, Slay is expected to be ready for training camp. | | May 09, 02:43 PM |
Detroit Lions RB Mikel Leshoure faced an eight-man defensive front in only 6.05 percent of his carries last season, which is less than any other rusher with at least 100 carries.
Fantasy Impact: And his numbers weren't very good despite the favorable matchups. This doesn't bode well for his future. | | May 05, 01:22 PM |
Detroit Lions CBs Darius Slay, Bill Bentley, Ron Bartell, Chris Greenwood and Jonte Green are all expected to be candidates for the starting right cornerback job. It appears Slay and Bentley are the leading candidates at this point. | | May 05, 01:22 PM |
Detroit Lions LBs Ashlee Palmer Tahir Whitehead and Travis Lewis are expected to compete for one of the outside linebacker jobs during training camp. | | May 05, 12:52 PM |
Detroit Lions RB Joique Bell may be the early favorite for the No. 3 running back job because he made plays when given the opportunity last season. Bell will have to work on his ball security if he wants to win the job. | | May 05, 12:42 PM |
Detroit Lions WR Nate Burleson (leg) appears to be the leading candidate for the No. 2 wide receiver job. He has been running routes and catching passes during offseason workouts. |
Offseason Keys|
Jacob Lacey, CB.
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Bobby Carpenter, LB; Drew Stanton, QB; Eric Wright, CB.
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2012 Schedule
| 1 | Sep 8 |
1:00PM |
Minnesota |
| 2 | Sep 15 |
4:05PM |
at Arizona |
| 3 | Sep 22 |
1:00PM |
at Washington |
| 4 | Sep 29 |
1:00PM |
Chicago |
| 5 | Oct 6 |
1:00PM |
at Green Bay |
| 6 | Oct 13 |
1:00PM |
at Cleveland |
| 7 | Oct 20 |
1:00PM |
Cincinnati |
| 8 | Oct 27 |
1:00PM |
Dallas |
| -- Week 9 Bye -- |
| 10 | Nov 10 |
1:00PM |
at Chicago |
| 11 | Nov 17 |
1:00PM |
at Pittsburgh |
| 12 | Nov 24 |
1:00PM |
Tampa Bay |
| 13 | Nov 28 |
12:30PM |
Green Bay |
| 14 | Dec 8 |
1:00PM |
at Philadelphia |
| 15 | Dec 16 |
8:40PM |
Baltimore |
| 16 | Dec 22 |
4:05PM |
New York Giants |
| 17 | Dec 29 |
1:00PM |
at Minnesota |
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