Danny Amendola Fantasy

Detroit Lions wide receiver Danny Amendola will look to keep the momentum going in Week 9 in a matchup against the Oakland Raiders. Amendola has eight catches in two consecutive games and has looked very comfortable since his one-catch performance coming off of the Lions bye. More opportunities should be made available to Amendola with Kerryon Johnson (knee) being placed on IR, and with how the Lions backfield looked last week, the likelihood of more of an aerial approach overall is high. Slot Amendola in as a high-end flex option in this one.

Oct. 31st • 2:46 AM

Detroit Lions wide receiver Danny Amendola had eight catches for 95 yards during the win over the Giants on Sunday. After a lousy one-catch performance against the Packers a few weeks ago, Amendola has stepped it up over his last two outings, racking up 16 catches (19 targets) for 200 yards during that span. While he isn't a threat to find the end zone most of the time, he does have PPR value in deeper formats, especially with Matthew Stanford's efficient play as of late. Keep him going against the Raiders in Week 9.

Oct. 27th • 8:14 PM

Detroit Lions wide receiver Danny Amendola (chest) returned to a limited practice on Thursday coming off the bye week. Amendola hasn't played since Sept. 22 but could be on the right track to suit up on Monday night against the Packers. A lot could depend on whether rookie tight end T.J. Hockenson (concussion) returns as well, but Amendola is at best third on the receiving depth chart behind Kenny Golladay and Marvin Jones. If he returns to action, Amendola will be more of a WR5 in deep PPR leagues. In his three games, the veteran has 11 catches on 19 targets for 141 yards and a touchdown. Seven of those receptions came in the season opener.

Oct. 10th • 4:42 PM