Week 12 vs. Minnesota
In the win over the Jaguars last Sunday, Matthew Stafford threw for 278 yards with no TDs or INTs. While it was the most yards he’d passed for since Week 3, it was his first no touchdown game since Week 4 at Chicago. On the season, Matthew has thrown for 18 scores and just five picks, with just one interception in his last five games. A few weeks ago in Minnesota, Stafford led the Lions to an overtime win, throwing for 219 yards and two scores, so consider him a low QB1 play in the rematch.
Week 11 vs. Jacksonville
After being held in check for most of the game two weeks ago in Minnesota, Matthew Stafford completed a long pass to set up the game-tying field goal and then tossed the game-winning touchdown to Golden Tate in overtime. On the afternoon, Matthew threw for 219 yards and two touchdowns. After the week off, Stafford and the Lions have a tough matchup against the No. 4 defense against the pass. He should be considered a low-end QB1 start.
Week 9 at Minnesota
On the road at Houston last Sunday, Matthew Stafford and the Lions offense struggled. He finished with 240 passing yards on 41 attempts, with a short TD toss to Theo Riddick. The ground game couldn’t get going against the Texans, which led to a lot of passes from Stafford. In the past four contests, he's thrown nine TDs and no INTs. However, Stafford has another tough defense to face on Sunday in Minnesota. Consider him a low-end QB1 play.
Week 8 at Houston
The comeback kid was at it again last Sunday in the win over the Redskins. Matthew Stafford rallied his team to another last minute win, finishing with 266 passing yards, 32 rushing yards and the game-winning pass to Anquan Boldin. In the past three weeks (all at home), Matthew has thrown eight touchdown passes without an interception. On the season, he’s tossed for 15 scores and has been picked off only four times. He has a tough matchup on Sunday, however, against a Houston defense that only allows 185 passing yards per game. Three of Stafford’s four INTs have come on the road,
Week 7 vs. Washington
Matthew Stafford is coming off one of his best performances of the season last week against the Rams. He threw for 270 yards and four TDs in leading his team back to victory. In the past two weeks, both at home, Matthew has tossed seven touchdowns and no INTs. He has another favorable matchup on Sunday at Ford Field versus a Redskins defense that is No. 15 against the pass. Consider Stafford a high QB1 start.
Week 6 vs. Los Angeles
In the comeback win over the Eagles last Sunday, Matthew Stafford passed for just 180 yards, but completed 76 percent of his throws with three TDs and no INTs. It was the third time he’s thrown for three scores this season, but in the last two games, Matthew has been held to under 220 yards through the air. This week against the Rams, Stafford faces a Rams defense that is No. 14 against the pass and is battling injuries both on the line and in the secondary. Consider him a low QB1 play.
Week 5 vs. Philadelphia
What appeared to be a good matchup for Matthew Stafford and the Lions offense last week at Chicago, turned out to be anything but. Detroit did not score an offensive TD, and Stafford threw for a season-low 213 yards with two interceptions. He’ll get a chance to redeem himself at home on Sunday, but will be going against a fresh Philly defense that has only allowed 203 passing yards per game. Stafford makes for a low-end QB1 play this week.
Week 4 at Chicago
After digging a huge hole last Sunday at Green Bay, Matthew Stafford and the Lions battled back to get within one score before falling short. In the pass-happy comeback attempt, Matthew threw for 385 yards – his second 300-yard game of the season – and three TDs. In the first three weeks, he’s averaging 40 pass attempts per contest and has a good matchup against the Bears on Sunday. With the roll he's been on so far, Stafford is a QB1 play.
Week 3 at Green Bay
After throwing for 340 yards against the Colts in Week 1, Matthew Stafford and the Detroit offense found things a little tougher last week in the home loss versus the Titans. Matthew still threw for 260 yards, but completed only 55 percent of his passes, was sacked four times and threw a pick to end the game. Not known as a runner, the Lions QB carried the ball twice for 31 yards, including a 24-yard scamper. Stafford will be facing a Packers team he is very familiar with on Sunday. Green Bay has yielded an average of 277 passing yards, making Stafford a low-end QB1 option.
Week 2 vs. Tennessee
What an opening week performance Matthew Stafford and the Lions offense put on last week in Indy. Matthew went 31-of-39 for 340 yards, with three TDs and no INTs. He connected with eight different receivers in the win, as Detroit racked up 448 total yards. This week at home, Stafford will be facing a Titans team that allowed 236 passing yards against Shaun Hill and the Vikings. Matthew should have another good outing in Week 2.
