Week 17 at Chicago
In the home victory over the 49ers last Sunday, Theo Riddick ran seven times for 20 yards and also caught seven passes for 63 additional yards. He has registered at least five grabs in six of the past eight contests. While he has three scores on the season, he hasn’t been in the end zone since Thanksgiving. Riddick totaled 78 yards in the overtime victory against Chicago in Week 6 and will again receive some looks from Matthew Stafford in the passing game. He should still only be started in PPR leagues though.
Week 16 vs. San Francisco
With the Lions ground game working last week in New Orleans, Matthew Stafford threw a season-low 25 passes. While he completed 22 of them, Theo Riddick finished with only two grabs for 27 yards, along with two rushes for three yards. Look for more of the same from the Detroit offense at home versus the 49ers on Sunday. Riddick is a risky play, even in PPR leagues.
Week 15 at New Orleans
Theo Riddick had another good performance out of the backfield last week in St. Louis. He finished with seven grabs for 44 yards and also ran three times for 18 more yards. His 11 targets was a team-high and he also led the RBs with the 10 touches. Joique Bell and Ameer Abdullah will continue to anchor the ground attack, while Theo remains a solid PPR start, especially facing a Saints defense that allows 415 total yards per game.
Week 14 at St. Louis
Theo Riddick continues to receive looks in the Lions passing attack, as he collected five catches for 27 yards in the loss to the Packers last Thursday. He has caught five balls in three straight and in eight of the 12 games this season he’s registered at least that many grabs. With a crowded Detroit backfield, however, Riddick really only has value in PPR leagues.
Week 13 vs. Green Bay
Philly had a hard time containing Theo Riddick on Thanksgiving, as he caught five passes for 62 yards and his third touchdown of the season. In the past four weeks, Theo has registered at least five receptions three times and been over 60 yards twice. At Green Bay in Week 10 Riddick caught three passes for 25 yards, but he remains a nice option in PPR leagues with 55 grabs on the year.
Week 12 vs. Philadelphia
In the win over the Raiders a few days ago, Theo Riddick totaled 86 yards on a season-high 11 touches. He caught five passes for 72 yards, his highest receiving total of 2015, and has the most receptions (50) of any RB in the league. While Theo hasn’t topped 30 rushing yards in any contest this season, he definitely has value in PPR leagues. The Eagles have struggled at stopping the pass lately, making Riddick a RB3/flex start on Turkey Day.
Week 11 vs. Oakland
With Matthew Stafford throwing for over 240 yards last week against the Pack, Theo Riddick collected three receptions for 25 yards. He also had three carries for a yard. Detroit’s offense struggled for most of the day, but with Joique Bell and Ameer Abdullah receiving the bulk of the carries, Theo’s involvement will remain as a receiver. He should only be started in PPR leagues.
Week 10 at Green Bay
With the Lions well behind once against two weeks ago to the Chiefs, Theo Riddick turned in another decent PPR fantasy performance. He caught six passes for 30 yards and also carried the ball five times for 17 more yards. The Lions offense is a mess and things won’t get any easier at Green Bay this week. Riddick doesn’t make for a good fantasy start.
Week 8 vs. Kansas City
Even though Joique Bell was back in the Detroit RB mix last week against Minnesota, Theo Riddick received six touches (three rushes and three receptions) totaling 48 yards. Expect Ameer Abdullah and Bell to receive the bulk of the carries moving forward, with Theo’s main contribution continuing to come in the passing game. Riddick should only be started in PPR leagues, or if you’re limited on options.
Week 7 vs. Minnesota
With Joique Bell, Zach Zenner and Ameer Abdullah all battling various injuries last week in the overtime win over Chicago, Theo Riddick finished with 28 yards on seven carries and also caught three passes for 50 yards. Coming in to the contest, Theo had just two rushing attempts on the season and the seven rushes were a career-high. Bell was inactive and Zenner and Abdullah got hurt during the game, leaving No. 25 to man the backfield. Joique and Ameer are expected back on Sunday, meaning Riddick will likely go back to his main role as a pass catcher. He had five grabs for 41 yards in the loss at Minnesota in September.
