JD McKissic Fantasy

Detroit Lions running back J.D. McKissic rushed one time for two yards and made four catches for 16 yards in a loss to the Vikings Sunday. McKissic continues to be the passing downs option in the Detroit backfield but isn't getting enough work to warrant starting in fantasy. He has a good matchup with the Buccaneers in Week 15, but is nothing more than an inexpensive DFS dart throw in the hope he scores in a game that could turn into a shootout.

Dec. 9th • 1:10 PM

Detroit Lions running back J.D. McKissic wasn't able to contribute much in Week 12, carrying the ball one time for three yards while adding two receptions for 17 yards. This was his first game in over a month with fewer than three receptions and his lowest yardage output since Week 8. The Lions have leaned heavily on Bo Scarbrough the past two weeks. Scarbrough carried the ball 18 times for 98 yards in this game. McKissic has made some plays in the passing game this year, but his usage is far too low to make him a viable starting option in fantasy. He can be left on waivers in just about all leagues at this point.

Nov. 24th • 6:30 PM

Detroit Lions running back J.D. McKissic could be in for a very large workload in Week 11 with Ty Johnson (concussion) likely sitting out. McKissic has proven to be a useful PPR option over the last two weeks and will be going up against a Dallas Cowboys squad that isn't shy about giving up fantasy points to running backs. McKissic could have a very solid day if he ends up turning into backup quarterback Jeff Driskel's safety net, which is very possible. Paul Perkins will be there to vulture some touches, but McKissic should be the focal point of the Lions backfield in this matchup. McKissic will slot in as a high-end flex option in this one.

Nov. 14th • 11:09 AM