Week 14 at Arizona Cardinals
The Lions remain thin at WR, which has helped Kenny Golladay the past few weeks. In the loss to the Rams last Sunday, he was targeted eight times, the fourth straight game that Matthew Stafford has come his way at least that many times. While he finished with just three grabs for 50 yards last week, Golladay is an important part of the Lions passing attack and he’s on pace for his first 1,000-yard season. The Cardinals pass defense is No. 4, making Golladay a WR3/flex start.
Week 13 vs. Los Angeles Rams
With Marvin Jones placed on IR this week, Kenny Golladay will be the Lions No. 1 WR the rest of the season. On Thanksgiving versus the Bears, he was targeted a team-high eight times, resulting in five receptions for 90 yards. In the past three weeks, Matthew Stafford has thrown Golladay’s way 36 times, leading to an average of 94 yards and two TDs. The Rams are No. 19 versus the pass, making Golladay a WR2 play.
Week 12 vs. Chicago Bears
Kenny Golladay stepped up for the Lions last Sunday versus Carolina, snagging eight passes for 113 yards, including a diving TD to put his team ahead for the final time. Marvin Jones was out with a knee injury, so it was Golladay’s time to shine. He finished with 78 yards and a TD at Chicago earlier this month and will need to carry the load for the Detroit passing attack again, with Jones still out. Go ahead and keep on starting Golladay.
Week 11 vs. Carolina Panthers
In the loss to the Bears last week, Kenny Golladay led the Lions with 13 targets and 78 yards. He scored his fourth TD of the season and his first since October 7. While he hasn’t been over the century mark since Week 1, Golladay will continue to see plenty of looks from Matthew Stafford without Golden Tate on the team and Marvin Jones nursing a knee injury. Ben Roethlisberger and the Steelers passing attack burned the Carolina D for 328 yards and five touchdowns last Thursday, so Golladay makes for a WR3 play.
Week 10 at Chicago Bears
The Detroit offense struggled at Minnesota last Sunday, as Matthew Stafford was sacked 10 times. In the loss, Kenny Golladay was targeted four times, leading to three catches for 46 yards and an eight-yard run. Over the past three weeks, he has a total of just six receptions but will need to be a bigger part of the passing attack with Golden Tate gone. This doesn’t look like the week things will be better for Golladay and the Lions though, as they’ll be on the road at Chicago facing a good defense.
Week 9 at Minnesota Vikings
For the second straight week, Kenny Golladay was a forgotten member of the Lions passing attack. Even though Matthew Stafford threw 40 passes in the loss to the Seahawks, Golladay saw just one look, which resulted in a 12-yard grab. In the past two games, the WR has seen only three targets but at least he’s made the most of his opportunities, catching them all. Prior to the past two contests, Golladay had recorded at least four receptions in every game this season, so look for him to be utilized more at Minnesota on Sunday, especially with Golden Tate no longer part of the roster. He is a WR3/flex option.
Week 8 vs. Seattle Seahawks
Matthew Stafford only attempted 22 passes at Miami last week and Kenny Golladay was targeted just twice. The big WR snagged both of his looks, but for a season-low 37 yards in the win. Consider the results a fluke for Golladay, as Detroit was able to run all over the Dolphins. At home on Sunday versus a Seattle defense that allows just 206 passing yards per game, Golladay should be used as a WR3/flex play.
Week 7 at Miami Dolphins
In the victory versus Green Bay two weeks ago, Kenny Golladay led the Lions with 98 yards on four catches and scored his third TD of the season. He has registered over 50 receiving yards in every game with at least one 20-yard reception in four of the five contests. Golladay remains a strong red zone target for Matthew Stafford. He’ll be going against a Dolphins defense that’s allowing nearly 280 yards per game through the air, making Golladay a WR2 start.
Week 5 vs. Green Bay Packers
At Dallas last week, Matthew Stafford threw 30 passes, but came Kenny Golladay’s way only four times, leading to four receptions for 74 yards. Through the first month of the season, Golladay is averaging six snags a game and has two TDs. The Packers are yielding only 218 passing yards per game, making No. 19 a WR3/flex play.
Week 4 at Dallas Cowboys
In the win over the Pats last Sunday, Kenny Golladay snagged six passes for 53 yards and just got the ball over the goal line for his second score of 2018. The trio of Golden Tate, Marvin Jones and Golladay finished with 16 receptions for 191 yards and two TDs on the night. The second-year pro already has 19 catches on the season and is averaging 85 yards per outing. Even though Dallas is yielding less than 185 passing yards per game, it’d be tough to leave Golladay on your bench.
