The Lions allowed 31 offensive points and 495 yards to the Buccaneers in Week 15 and play the Broncos on Sunday.

Analysis: QB Jameis Winston threw his token interception on the first drive of the game, but the was the defensive high point of the game for Detroit defense. The Lions continue to rank as one of the worst defenses in the league, though the Broncos are coming off a three-point effort last week. Denver has suffered its share of offensive struggles this season (299.4 YPG and 17.1 PPG), but rookie QB Drew Lock has overall looked solid since taking over as the starter Week 13. The Lions haven't played well…read more

The Lions gave up 354 yards during the Week 14, 20-7 loss to the Vikings and play the Buccaneers on Sunday.

Analysis: Detroit had one sack and zero takeaways and only avoided a more lopsided result since Minnesota was in full control and was content to bleed the clock during the second half. The Buccaneers lead the NFL with 32 giveaways and struggle in pass protection (41 sacks allowed), but QB Jameis Winston can put up points with the best of them between turnovers. The Detroit D/ST should have opportunities for takeaways in Week 15, but their season-long struggles keep them as a risky option for the fantasy…read more

Detroit surrendered 24 points and 419 yards to Chicago in Week 13 and will play Minnesota on Sunday.

Analysis: The Lions provided minimal fantasy value Thanksgiving Day with one takeaway and one sack, and the Bears were able to move the ball with relative ease all afternoon at 6.8 yards per play. The Detroit D/ST has been a liability for much of the season and that remains the case in Week 14, as the Vikings feature a top-eight offense in yardage (376.6 YPG) and scoring (26.6 PPG).

The Lions gave up 230 yards during Sunday's 19-16 loss to the Redskins and will play the Bears on Thursday.

Analysis: Detroit mostly delivered versus a poor Redskins offense with three sacks and two takeaways while allowing only 4.0 yards per play, but the ineptitude of its own offense (four giveaways and six sacks) led to the loss. Chicago's offense is nothing worth fearing with Mitchell Trubisky at the helm, but the unit still ranks tied-seventh in giveaways despite its poor overall performance (269.3 YPG and 17.1 PPG). The matchup is solid, but the Lions continue to rank near the bottom of the league in…read more

DE Trey Flowers has a concussion and may not be able to play Sunday against the Redskins.

Analysis: Detroit predictably struggled to slow down Dallas, as QB Dak Prescott racked up 434 passing yards and 35 points, but the potential loss of Flowers could be a problem. The Lions have struggled defensively all season, but facing the Redskins in Week 12 immediately puts them on the fantasy radar. Washington hasn't scored more than 17 points since Week 2 and rookie QB Dwayne Haskins has struggled in a tough situation. The Lions D/ST shouldn't be relied upon week in and week out, but it should be a…read more

Detroit allowed 226 yards during the 20-13, Week 10 loss to Chicago and will play Dallas on Sunday.

Analysis: The Lions played well compared to recent weeks with five sacks, but they were unable to force any turnovers from QB Mitchell Trubisky, who had his best game of the season. Detroit still ranks 30th in the league in total defense (402.1 YPG) and tied-26th in sacks (19), while Dallas ranks first in total offense (437.4 YPG). The Lions aren't worth giving a second look in Week 11 against one of the more productive offenses in the NFL.