Detroit Lions Depth Chart
- NFC North
- Stadium
- Ford Field
- Head Coach
- Dan Campbell
- Offensive Coordinator
- Ben Johnson
- Defensive Coordinator
- Aaron Glenn
- Special Teams Coach
- Dave Fipp
- Defensive Scheme
- 4-3
Detroit Lions kicker Michael Badgley made both of his extra point attempts but missed one of his two field goal attempts in the 28-25 loss to the Buffalo Bills. He ultimately delivered a 51-yard game-tying field goal late in the fourth quarter but wasn't a great fantasy option with a lack of kicking opportunities. The Lions offense is one of the best units in football so Badgley has some upside, but head coach Dan Campbell often goes for it on fourth down, so he doesn't have a secure floor.
Detroit Lions wide receiver D.J. Chark caught two of his five targets for 16 yards and a touchdown in the narrow loss to the Buffalo Bills on Thanksgiving day. He would've busted without the short touchdown reception, but it was promising to see the five-target game in his second game back from Injured Reserve (ankle). However, Josh Reynolds was clearly limited by his back injury, so if he gets back to health and Jameson Williams (knee) makes his NFL debut soon, Chark's rest-of-season outlook doesn't look great. He might fall off the fantasy radar when more competition enters the lineup. That said, he'll face his former team (Jacksonville Jaguars) next week, and might be a solid deep flex option if Williams doesn't play.
Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown caught nine of his 10 targets for 122 yards and a touchdown and rushed once for seven yards in the loss to the Buffalo Bills. Buffalo came into Week 12 as one of the worst defenses against slot receivers, and St. Brown took advantage with a huge game for fantasy managers. St. Brown's floor appears to be around eight targets, so WR1 production should be expected for the rest of the season. Jameson Williams (knee) could make his NFL debut in Week 13, but St. Brown should continue to be the team's No. 1 wide receiver.
Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift rushed five times for 19 yards and caught four of his eight targets for 24 yards in the 28-25 loss to the Buffalo Bills. He also rushed for a two-point conversion. It's frustrating to see another lackluster day for Swift, but eight targets could be a positive sign in PPR leagues moving forward. It's also worth noting he came within a few yards of a touchdown on at least three occasions. The Lions offense is here to stay as at least an above-average unit, so hopefully, Swift's best days are ahead as the fantasy football playoff approach.
Detroit Lions running back Jamaal Williams rushed 18 times for 66 yards and a touchdown in the 28-25 loss to the Buffalo Bills. Once again, Williams paid off in fantasy thanks to the rushing score, but his PPR ceiling proved to be low. In PPR formats, he likely won't finish as a high-end play, but he's constantly found a way to be a solid flex option. Detroit plays the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 13, and a Williams rushing score is expected at this point in the season.
