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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 22, 11:53 PM |
Detroit Lions OT Jason Fox served as the first-team right tackle, and OT Riley Reiff worked as the first-team left tackle, Wednesday, May 22, during organized team activities (OTAs). | | May 22, 11:53 PM |
Detroit Lions CB Chris Greenwood (abdominal) was able to practice Wednesday, May 22, during organized team activities (OTAs). He missed last season due to an abdominal injury. | | May 22, 11:53 PM |
Detroit Lions RB Reggie Bush was used as a punt returner during organized team activities (OTAs) Wednesday, May 22. WR Terrence Austin, WR Patrick Edwards, RB Steven Miller, WR Mike Thomas and WR Cody Wilson also took turns returning punts. | | May 22, 11:53 PM |
Updating a previous report, Detroit Lions WR Nate Burleson (leg) showed quickness during organized team activities (OTAs) Wednesday, May 22. He has also lost weight, dropping from 198 to 192 pounds to add speed. | | May 22, 11:53 PM |
Detroit Lions C Dylan Gandy saw first-team reps during organized team activities (OTAs) Wednesday, May 22. He has a chance to replace the departed OL Stephen Peterman (Jets), but he'll need to hold off draft pick OG Larry Warford during preseason and training camp. | | May 22, 03:03 PM |
Detroit Lions WR Nate Burleson (leg) fully participated during organized team activities Wednesday, May 22. | | May 22, 02:53 PM |
Detroit Lions RB Mikel Leshoure (undisclosed) was limited to individual drills during organized team activities Wednesday, May 22, because of an undisclosed injury. | | May 22, 02:53 PM |
Detroit Lions FS Louis Delmas (knee) was not present for organized team activities Wednesday, May 22, because he likely is rehabbing in Miami. He is expected to be with the team next week. | | 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. |
Offseason Keys|
RB Reggie Bush, WR Devin Thomas, PK David Akers, DL Jason Jones, DL C.J. Mosley, CB Domonique Johnson, CB Glover Quin.
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PK Jason Hanson,
OT Jeff Backus,
OT Gosder Cherilus,
OG Stephen Peterman,
DL Cliff Avril,
CB Drayton Florence,
CB Jacob Lacey.
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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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