Matthew Stafford Fantasy

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford hasn't given much thought to trade rumors earlier this year and has always prepared as if he'd be the team's quarterback in 2020 and for many years to come. The rumors started with the possibility that the Lions would draft Alabama's Tua Tagovailoa at No. 3 overall. Stafford also put his suburban Detroit home on the market on Thursday for $6.5 million. But the family putting the house on the market has nothing to do with trade rumors surrounding Stafford earlier this year. His back, which cost him the second half of last season, is fully healthy. The veteran QB spent time throwing with Kenny Golladay and Danny Amendola before the coronavirus pandemic. He's gotten in workout sessions recently with rookies D'Andre Swift and Quintez Cephus and tight end Isaac Nauta. If back to full healthy, Stafford could pick up where he left off as a solid QB1 for fantasy owners in 2020.

May. 15th • 1:09 PM

Detroit Lions general manager Bob Quinn said that quarterback Matthew Stafford (back) would be able to fully participate if offseason programs were to start next week. Stafford checks in with Quinn weekly and is working out and is a full go. The 32-year-old was having one of the best seasons of his career in 2019 before his back injury, as he finished with 2,499 yards, 19 touchdowns and five interceptions in eight games for the Lions. Stafford had been one of the more durable quarterbacks in the league before last year's injury, so fantasy owners should feel comfortable taking him as a low-end QB1 in 2020 drafts this fall, especially now that he's already back to full health.

Apr. 17th • 11:59 AM

Detroit Lions general manager Bob Quinn said that quarterback Matthew Stafford (back) is already working out and will be a full-go for the start of the offseason program. Stafford was on his way to a career year in 2019 before breaking his back and missing the final eight games of the season. It's a great sign that he's recovered nicely and won't miss any of the offseason workouts for Detroit. With Kenny Golladay, Marvin Jones and Danny Amendola all back for 2020, Stafford will be a solid QB1 target and could potentially come at a nice price given his serious injury last season. He'll also have emerging young tight end T.J. Hockenson as a nice red-zone weapon.

Feb. 25th • 12:59 PM