Detroit Lions Depth Chart
- NFC North
- Stadium
- Ford Field
- Head Coach
- Dan Campbell
- Offensive Coordinator
- Defensive Coordinator
- Aaron Glenn
- Special Teams Coach
- Dave Fipp
- Defensive Scheme
- 3-4
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff had a rough beginning to his time in Detroit in 2021, but he finished the season on a high note and might have earned the starting role heading into the 2022 season, especially considering that this year's QB class in the draft is weak. Goff's 91.5 passer rating set a franchise record for a QB's first year with the team, and he had a 107.1 passer rating in five healthy games with head coach Dan Campbell calling the plays. The 27-year-old did fumble nine times, which was 10th-most in the league, but only two of those fumbles came in the second half. Goff finished with 3,245 yards and completed 67.2% of his passes for 19 touchdowns and eight interceptions. He won't suddenly become a great downfield passer, but if he sticks as the starting QB in Detroit and the Lions upgrade his weapons, he could be a serviceable fantasy backup next season.
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff returned to action for Sunday's victory over Green Bay, slinging two touchdowns while going 21-for-30 for 238 yards in his final outing of the year. Factoring in his three-touchdown, zero-interception performance in Week 15, Goff concluded the year with a flurry, setting the stage for a potential revival come 2022. It was announced after the game that the Lions and offensive coordinator Anthony Lynn would be parting ways, with whomever takes over having multiple weapons at their immediate disposal. While Goff's numbers dipped from his tenure with the Rams, he stands to be a deep season-long option next year with Amon-Ra St. Brown and T.J. Hockenson as top-tier pass-catching options.
Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown had eight catches for 101 yards and a touchdown during the win over Green Bay on Sunday. The 22-year-old rookie has emerged as one of the league's most impactful fantasy wideouts, logging at least eight catches in each of his previous six games and finding the end zone in five games during that span. Nonetheless, St. Brown is someone to pay attention to next season, and his fantasy outlook may improve if there are upgrades at the quarterback position, offensive line, and on the coaching end.
Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift finished with 30 yards and a touchdown off seven carries during the Week 18 win over the Packers. He also had four catches for 16 yards. The 23-year-old closed out the year on a high note, finding the end zone for the first time since Week 11. A shoulder injury sustained during the Thanksgiving NFC North showdown against the Bears kept him off the field for a significant portion of the year. However, if Swift can remain healthy and get some stability from a play-calling standpoint, he has a fantastic chance of remaining a valuable asset in fantasy leagues next season, especially in PPR formats.
Detroit Lions rookie wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown caught eight of 10 targets for 108 yards and another touchdown with one rush for 12 yards against the Green Bay Packers. Since Week 12, St. Brown has had at least 10 targets, eight catches, 70 yards and 15 fantasy points in each week. Furthermore, he has had a touchdown in each game except Week 14. Although this is exciting and the rookie seems on track to be a great receiver for several years, he's likely to be overvalued in 2022. Very few receivers have the ability to overcome a QB situation comparable to St. Brown's with such great success, and although he has been fantastic, it's unlikely that he can maintain this consistency for a full season. However, in dynasty leagues, St. Brown will be much more valuable.