Chase Daniel Fantasy

Detroit Lions backup quarterback Chase Daniel took repetitions with the first-team offense on Wednesday as Matthew Stafford (ankle, thumb, ribs) continues to be sidelined. It certainly is trending toward Daniel starting in Week 17 against the Vikings, a team the veteran backup also saw action against in Week 9. If Daniel is the starter, expectations need to be tempered for the rest of the Lions offensive weapons. The veteran passer has the knowledge to run a passable offense but lacks any kind of fantasy upside. At best, Daniel will be a low-end QB2 for those in superflex leagues in the final week of the regular season.

Dec. 30th • 4:22 PM

Detroit Lions quarterback Chase Daniel completed 13 of 18 passes for only 86 yards in the Lions 47-7 blowout loss to the Buccaneers in Week 16. Daniel replaced starter Matthew Stafford(leg) after he hobbled off the field early in the game, but the veteran backup couldn't get anything going offensively. Daniel was later replaced by third-stringer David Blough with the game well out of reach. The Lions season is over, so Stafford suiting up in Week 17 feels like a long shot at this point. Even if Daniel gets the start, he will only carry deep-league QB2 status in the final game of the season against the Vikings.

Dec. 26th • 5:16 PM

Detroit Lions backup quarterback Chase Daniel would get the nod in Week 9 against the Vikings if Matthew Stafford is ruled out after being placed on the COVID-19 list as a high-risk close contact of a non-team member on Wednesday. The Vikings have allowed the fourth-most fantasy points per game to opposing quarterbacks this year, but Daniel would still be a mostly unappealing low-end QB2 option if he gets the start this weekend. The Lions will also likely be without No. 1 receiver Kenny Golladay (hip) after he injured his hip in the Week 8 contest. Stafford will have some QB1 upside against the division-rival Vikings if he's cleared in time for Sunday.

Nov. 5th • 12:37 PM