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Wide Receiver Rank: #44 Overall: #125
Burleson didn't see his career take off, his first with the Lions, but he played pretty well opposite Calvin Johnson in the starting lineup. He scored six touchdowns, including scores two of the last three games. Burleson had 55 receptions, giving him 50 or more receptions three of the last four seasons. He has just one 1,000-yard season for his career, but has topped 600 yards three of the last four years. Injuries have derailed Burleson some, but he has been pretty healthy the past few seasons. Burleson has the talent to be a solid starter and should get plenty of chances in an emerging Lions' offense. Burleson isn't a speed burner, but has decent hands and runs solid routes. Burleson should get a lot of favorable coverages with Calvin Johnson drawing most of the attention from the opponent's secondary.
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Burleson seems likely to top last season if he plays the whole season. He can get you 800 yards and seven or so touchdowns. Burleson is worth a flier as a No. 4 or 5 receiver, especially if you consider the Lions' offense is on the upswing. He has some real upside if this unit gets clicking, which is very possible. |
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| Detroit Lions WR Nate Burleson had six receptions for 83 yards in Week 16 against the San Diego Chargers, and he added an 11-yard run. Burleson has 164 receiving yards over the past two games, his best two-game stretch of the season. |
| Fantasy Impact: Burleson has been a little up and down throughout the season but has produced some big games, making him worth some spot starts for fantasy teams. |
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| Detroit Lions WR Nate Burleson had seven receptions for 81 yards and a touchdown in Week 15 against the Oakland Raiders. It was Burleson's first trip to the end zone since Week 11, and just his third score of the season. |
| Fantasy Impact: Burleson has been a little erratic but has produced some big games in this offense. He is a capable No. 3 for fantasy teams. |
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| Detroit Lions WR Nate Burleson had five receptions for a team-high 93 yards in Week 13 against the New Orleans. Burleson committed three offensive pass interference penalties on the night. |
| Fantasy Impact: He could have had a huge game if not for the penalties. |
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| Detroit Lions WRs Nate Burleson and Titus Young were busy in Week 10 against the Chicago Bears. Burleson ended up with eight receptions for a game-high 83 yards, while Young managed seven grabs for 74 yards. |
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| Detroit Lions WR Nate Burleson restructured his contract last week to clear nearly $820,000 in salary cap space. |
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| San Francisco 49ers CB Carlos Rogers is likely to cover the slot receiver Detroit Lions WR Nate Burleson in Week 6. |
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| Detroit Lions WR Nate Burleson had just one catch for six yards in the Week 5 game against the Chicago Bears Monday, Oct. 10. WR Titus Young posted two grabs for 14 yards, while WRs Stefan Logan and Maurice Stovall did not have any catches or targets. |
| Fantasy Impact: Burleson has been the forgotten man the last few weeks. He still has upside in this offense but will be erratic. |
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| Detroit Lions WR Nate Burleson (elbow) will sit out of the team's final preseason game with an elbow contusion. |
| Fantasy Impact: No reason to play him at this point. He'll be fine for Week 1. |
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| Detroit Lions CB Alphonso Smith (foot), OT Johnny Culbreath (undisclosed), DT Nick Fairley (foot), OT Jason Fox (foot) and WR Nate Burleson (elbow) did not take part in practice Tuesday, Aug. 30. |
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| Detroit Lions WR Nate Burleson (elbow), who had offseason elbow surgery, took part in all of the team's activities during the first day of training camp. |
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