Matthew Stafford Fantasy

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford has a tough Week 6 matchup at Lambeau Field on Monday night coming off the Lions bye. The Packers highly underrated defense has racked up 15 sacks and seven interceptions through the first five weeks of the season, with opposing quarterbacks eclipsing the 230-yard mark just once. To say Stafford will have his hands full is an understatement. Stafford averaged 225 yards and two touchdowns in the Lions two wins over the Packers last season, but this Packers unit looks like a completely different monster. Stafford will slot in as a QB2 for Week 6 in what could turn out to be a tight, low-scoring affair.

Oct. 9th • 11:47 PM

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford put up a very solid effort Sunday in a thrilling game against the Kansas City Chiefs. The Lions quarterback threw for 291 yards and three touchdowns, connecting with Kenny Golladay twice and T.J. Hockenson once for scores on the day, but it was ultimately not enough to get passed a high-powered Chiefs offense. Lions running back Kerryon Johnson was able to get going on the ground, totaling 125 yards on 26 touches, but Stafford still rewarded fantasy owners who started him. The Lions have a bye in Week 5 and then have a tough matchup against the Packers at Lambeau Field in Week 6. Stafford can be considered a QB2 in that matchup.

Sep. 29th • 4:59 PM

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (hip) is active for Week 4 against the Chiefs, while wide receiver Danny Amendola (chest) and cornerback Darius Slay (hamstring) are both inactive. In a game where the Lions are expected to pass much more often than usual, Stafford has some low-end QB1 appeal on Sunday at home against Kansas City. With Amendola out, Kenny Golladay, Marvin Jones and rookie tight end T.J. Hockenson should all see heavy targets as they attempt to play catch-up with the Chiefs. Marvin Hall and rookie Tom Kennedy will battle for scraps as the third wideout. Slay's absence is good news for Chiefs receiver Sammy Watkins, who is a must-start in Week 4.

Sep. 29th • 12:01 PM