Week 9 at Minnesota Vikings
With Kenny Golladay out Sunday at Minnesota, Danny Amendola will likely see an increase in targets from Matthew Stafford. So far this season he has only 18 grabs and no TDs but is averaging 46 yards per contest. If you're in need of a spot starter, Amendola could make for a sneaky start against the league's third-worst pass defense.
Week 3 at Arizona Cardinals
After leading Detroit in receiving yards Week 1, Danny Amendola led the team in targets (seven) last week. In the loss to the Packers he collected only two receptions for 21 yards, despite the Lions playing from behind the entire second half and Matthew Stafford calling several pass plays. If Kenny Golladay is healthy on Sunday that will help spread out the Cardinals defense but will also likely mean fewer looks for Amendola. He should only be started if you’re out of other options.
Week 2 at Green Bay Packers
Matthew Stafford came Danny Amendola’s way seven times in the opener versus the Bears, leading to five grabs for a team-leading 81 yards. Top WR Kenny Golladay missed the contest but could be back on Sunday. Out of the slot Amendola is a vital part of the Lions passing attack, although he makes a risky fantasy play with plenty of other options for Stafford, especially when Golladay is healthy.
Week 1 – Danny Amendola vs. Chicago Bears
In his first season with the Lions Danny Amendola registered 62 grabs for 678 yards but scored just once – in Week 1. With Matthew Stafford back under center, the slot WR should continue to be an important part of the offense. However, Kenny Golladay and Marvin Jones will likely see the majority of the WR looks, making Amendola at most a WR3 play.
Week 17 vs. Green Bay Packers
David Blough completed only 12 passes at Denver last week with Danny Amendola recording two catches for 21 yards. Despite 60 receptions and three 100-yard games in ’19 Amendola hasn’t been in the end zone since the season opener. In the Week 6 loss to the Packers, he finished with just a six-yard reception. Blough will remain the QB for the finale making Amendola at best a WR3/flex start.
Week 16 at Denver Broncos
With Marvin Jones on IR, Danny Amendola received 13 looks from David Blough last week. In the loss to the Bucs, he led the team with eight receptions and 102 yards – his third 100-yard game of ‘19. While Amendola still hasn’t found the end zone since Week 1, with the loss of Jones, he has quickly emerged as a viable fantasy option. Facing the No. 11 Broncos pass defense on the road Amendola should be considered a WR3/flex play.
Week 15 vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
With the Lions struggling to move the ball against the Vikings last week Danny Amendola caught five passes for 34 yards. While the five grabs were his highest total since the end of October, he has failed to reach 50 yards the past six outings. Tampa Bay has had all sorts of trouble versus the pass and Amendola should see more looks now that Marvin Jones has been placed on IR. With David Blough at QB, consider him a WR3/flex start at best.
Week 14 at Minnesota Vikings
Although David Blough threw for 280 yards in the Thanksgiving loss to the Bears, Danny Amendola collected just three grabs for 32 yards. While the eight targets were encouraging, he hasn’t registered more than 50 yards in five straight contests. In mid-October Amendola posted a season-most 105 yards on eight grabs versus the Vikings but doesn’t make for a good fantasy start in the rematch.
Week 13 vs. Chicago Bears
Jeff Driskel came Danny Amendola’s way three times last week at Washington, leading to three catches for 21 yards. Since Driskel took over for Matthew Stafford the Amendola has only 11 receptions for 97 yards and no scores in three games. Against the Bears three weeks ago he snagged four passes for 29 yards but is a risky fantasy play on Thursday, especially facing a solid Chicago pass defense.
Week 12 at Washington Redskins
With Jeff Driskel passing 26 times last week versus Dallas, Danny Amendola saw five looks, resulting in four receptions for a team-leading 47 yards. Amendola has registered four grabs in both games with Driskel at QB but has been under 50 yards the past three outings, with his lone TD coming in Week 1. Amendola remains a risky fantasy start, even against an average pass defense.
