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Quarterback Rank: #30
Overall: #176
Stafford was the No. 1 overall pick in this year's draft. Obviously, he is a highly touted signal caller. But the Lions aren't just going to hand him the starter's job this season. He could be eased into action, serving as Daunte Culpepper's backup early in the season. Stafford has the intangibles to be a top NFL starter. He has a rocket for an arm, is mobile and strong for a quarterback. He does tend to force some throws at times because of his arm strength, though. Stafford should be the starter in Detroit for years to come.
Outlook: Stafford isn't a great fantasy pick. We don't expect him to be this year's Matt Ryan. The Lions have some talent around him, but Culpepper could get much of the playing time at quarterback this season. Stafford is worth a look in keeper leagues because he projects to be a solid NFL starter, but for this season, he isn't anything more than a low-end No. 2 quarterback. |
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| Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions QB Matthew Stafford (knee) practiced Friday, Nov. 6, and is expected to play in Week 9. |
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| Detroit Lions QB Matthew Stafford (knee) was limited in practice Friday, Nov. 6, and is probable for Week 9. |
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| Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions QB Matthew Stafford (knee) was limited during practice Thursday, Nov. 5. He is expected to play in Week 9. |
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| Detroit Lions QB Matthew Stafford (knee) was limited in practice Wednesday, Nov. 4. |
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| Stafford is active and expected to start the Week 8 game. |
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| Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions QB Matthew Stafford (knee) was limited during practice Friday, Oct. 30. He is listed as questionable for Week 8. He will be a game-time decision but likely will play. |
| Fantasy Impact: Stafford seems likely to play after practicing all week. |
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| Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions QB Matthew Stafford (knee) was participating during the media-access portion of practice Friday, Oct. 30. |
| Fantasy Impact: Stafford seems to have a pretty good chance at playing this week. |
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| Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions QB Matthew Stafford (knee) was limited during practice Thursday, Oct. 29. He is expected to play in Week 8 barring a setback. |
| Fantasy Impact: Stafford isn't a bad play against a bad Rams defense. He should have a decent game. |
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| Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions QB Matthew Stafford (knee) is participating in practice Thursday, Oct. 29. |
| Fantasy Impact: Stafford has practiced all week, which is a good sign for him being able to play this week. |
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| The Associated Press reports Detroit Lions QB Matthew Stafford (knee) was practicing without limitations during the media-access portion of practice Wednesday, Oct. 28. |
| Fantasy Impact: Stafford seems on track to play this week. |
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