Lions Beat: WR Golden Tate will lead the team in catches

May 25, 2016

Lions.com writer Tim Twentyman was asked via Twitter who will lead the team in catches. His response:

There’s history and chemistry between Matthew Stafford and Golden Tate. He led the team in receptions each of the last two seasons with 99 and 90, respectively.

I think it will be hard for Theo Riddick to reach 80 catches again this season. Teams will scheme hard against him.

I expect Eric Ebron’s stats to take another significant increase in year three, but the 90-catch range is probably a bit high for him.

In the end, I expect Tate and Marvin Jones to be right there, with Tate edging Jones out.

Fantasy Impact:

Jones had a career-high 65 catches in 2015, so it's tough to see him pushing Tate, who has back-to-back seasons with 90-plus catches. Tate looks like a great value, especially in PPR formats.

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Saints RB Alvin Kamara off injury report ahead of Week 15

Tom Pelissero

1 hour ago

The Saints officially listed QB Derek Carr (left hand/concussion) as doubtful for Sunday vs. Washington. Jake Haener will make his first NFL start.

RB Alvin Kamara (illness) is off the injury report and good to go.

Related Players: Kendre Miller

Fantasy Impact:

It would have been an easy click for a Kendre Miller week if Kamara were forced to miss, but this puts the kibosh on that. Fire Kamara up as an RB2 this week in a game that may feature him even more than usual with no Carr.

Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker Doubtful for Week 15

Ian Rapoport

1 hour ago

The Seahawks list RB Kenneth Walker III (calf) as doubtful for Sunday's game.

Related Players: Zach Charbonnet, Kenny McIntosh

Fantasy Impact:

Looks like a clear runway for another Charbonnet week in what should be a tightly contested game against the Packers at home. Fire him up as a fringe RB1/2.