DECEMBER 21, 2021 • DETROITLIONS.COM
DETROIT LIONS 11-1 · 1ST IN NFC NORTH
11-1 · 1ST IN NFC NORTH
Trey Flowers named Lions 2021 Ed Block Courage Award recipient Outside linebacker Trey Flowers has been named the Detroit Lions 2021 Ed Block Courage Award recipient.
Atlanta Falcons LIVE postgame press conferences ' Detroit Lions vs. Atlanta Falcons
DECEMBER 21, 2021 • YOUTUBE
Lions vs Falcons Prediction, Odds, Spread, Over/Under & Betting Trends for NFL Week 16 Game on FanDuel Sportsbook Detroit Lions vs Atlanta Falcons prediction, odds, spread, over/under and betting trends for NFL Week 16 game.
DECEMBER 21, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM
Detroit Lions' Jared Goff feeling fine after testing positive for COVID-19: 'A mild cold' Detroit Lions QB Jared Goff tested positive for COVID on Monday after showing mild symptoms following Sunday's win over the Arizona Cardinal...
DECEMBER 21, 2021 • FREEP.COM
Jared Goff - Tests positive, could play Week 16 Goff said in a radio interview with 97.1 The Ticket Detroit that he tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday, Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com reports. "I'm feeling good. It's pretty much a...
Impact Goff relayed that he "feels fine," but he admitted that he "[doesn't] know the chances" of playing this weekend against the Falcons. The quarterback's comments imply that he's vaccinated, since unvaccinated players are subject to automatic 10-day quarantines. Goff, meanwhile, will have a shot to play Sunday in Atlanta six days after he tested positive, but he'll first need to show diminished symptoms and/or test negative to clear the necessary protocols. Goff seems unlikely to be activated before the Lions resume practicing Wednesday, so Tim Boyle could begin the week by handling the reps with the first-team offense.
DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Cheer Spotlight: Micah Micah is a fifth grade teacher and a Detroit Lions Cheerleader. Learn more about her in this week's Cheer Spotlight presented by FIGO Salon.
DECEMBER 21, 2021 • DETROITLIONS.COM
THE DAILY DRIVE: Lions lose LB Alex Anzalone for the season with shoulder injury Detroit Lions rookie Amon-Ra St. Brown's emergence is helping re-define the offense (Subscription Required)
DECEMBER 21, 2021 • DETROITLIONS.COM
Week 16 fantasy football waiver wire pickups ' Ronald Jones, Amon-Ra St. Brown and more playoff options Week 16 fantasy football waivers start with Ronald Jones and Amon-Ra St. Brown and has more potential playoff options
DECEMBER 21, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Quintez Cephus - Moves to COVID list Cephus (undisclosed) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.
Impact Cephus was already on IR and ruled out for the season with a broken collarbone, which he suffered in the Lions' Week 5 loss to the Vikings. The second-year wideout finished his season with 15 receptions on 22 targets for 204 yards and a touchdown across 5 games.
DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Matt Nelson - Goes on COVID-19 list Nelson (undisclosed) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday.
Impact Nelson's move to the COVID list puts his availability for Sunday against the Falcons in jeopardy. If he is unable to clear protocols in time, Dan Skipper would likely move up the depth chart and be a primary backup to Taylor Decker and Penei Sewell at the offensive tackle position.
DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Alex Anzalone - Goes on injured reserve The Lions placed Anzalone (shoulder) on injured reserve reports.
Impact Anzalone's move to IR comes just hours after Chris Burke of The Athletic reported that the linebacker suffered a season-ending injury in Sunday's win over the Cardinals. Fortunately for Anzalone, he's not expected to face a long-term recovery period, which suggests he'll avoid surgery. The 27-year-old wraps up his first season in Detroit with 78 tackles and an interception over 14 games.
DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Mark Gilbert - Returns to active roster Gilbert was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday.
Impact Gilbert was forced to sit out two games while on the COVID list, but he'll be able to return Sunday against the Falcons. He should resume his role as mostly a contributor on special teams and as extra depth in the secondary.
DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Riley Patterson - Big day against Arizona Patterson converted three of three field-goal attempts and three of three PATs during Sunday's 30-12 win over the Cardinals.
Impact A wounded Lions team found an unbelievable amount of success against a Cardinals team that entered the week fourth in scoring defense. Patterson was a direct beneficiary and he did well to convert two kicks from 45 yards out and beyond. However, with Jared Goff (COVID-19) uncertain to play in Week 16 against Atlanta, Detroit may be hard pressed to build on this performance.
DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Brock Wright - No catches against Arizona Wright was targeted once but did not catch a pass during Sunday's 30-12 win over the Cardinals.
Impact Wright trailed Shane Zylstra in offensive snaps last week against Denver, but this time Wright logged three quarters of the playing time while Zylstra was held under half of it. However, neither tight end found much success as a receiver despite Detroit finding immense offensive success. As such, neither of Wright or Zylstra is worth much fantasy consideration, especially with Jared Goff (COVID-19) uncertain to play Sunday against Atlanta.
DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Shane Zylstra - One catch against Cardinals Zylstra secured his only target for 16 yards during Sunday's 30-12 win over Arizona.
Impact After leading Lions tight ends in snaps last week against Denver, Zysltra (45 percent) trailed Brock Wright (75) in this one. For how much success Detroit had in producing what might be the upset of the year, it was disappointing for Zylstra that tight ends weren't a big part of the process, at least in terms of receiving production. As such, Lions tight ends seem safe to avoid down the stretch in the vast majority of fantasy formats.
DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Kalif Raymond - Two catches against Cardinals Raymond caught two of three targets for 20 yards during Sunday's 30-12 win over Arizona.
Impact Raymond saw just as much playing time as Amon-Ra St. Brown and Josh Reynolds, but he was the odd man out in terms of production. With St. Brown thriving underneath and Josh Reynolds more effective down the field, it wouldn't be a surprise if Raymond's production remains modest down the stretch. Accordingly, Raymond is not a recommended fantasy option in any format entering Week 16 against Atlanta, especially now that Jared Goff (COVID-19) could miss time.
DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Godwin Igwebuike - Little contribution to big win Igwebuike gained no yards and lost one fumble on two carries while catching two of two targets for 11 yards during Sunday's 30-12 win over the Cardinals.
Impact While Igwebuike (nine offensive snaps) saw more playing time than Jermar Jefferson (six), both watched as Craig Reynolds (42) reached triple-digit rushing yards on 26 carries. With Jamaal Williams now off the COVID list and D'Andre Swift slated to test his shoulder in practice this week, Igwebuike's role only stands to diminish as the health of his teammates improve.
DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Jermar Jefferson - Surprisingly small role Jefferson rushed five times for nine yards during Sunday's 30-12 win over Arizona.
Impact Jefferson seemed slated for a large role in the absence of D'Andre Swift (shoulder) and Jamaal Williams, but he ultimately logged just six offensive snaps while Craig Reynolds (42) and Godwin Igwebuike (nine) carried more of the load. With Williams now off the COVID list and Swift set to test his shoulder in practice this week, Jefferson stands to see even less playing time in Week 16 against Atlanta.
DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
After routing Cardinals, Lions look to keep momentum going
This season has never been easy for Detroit Lions coach Dan CampbellDECEMBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bucky's Breakdown: Bills, Dolphins shine; Cards, Bucs suffer stunning defeats
In a wild Week 15, the Dolphins and Bills shine while Tom Brady's Bucs fall in stunning fashion, Bucky Brooks writes.DECEMBER 21, 2021
Jamaal Williams - Comes off COVID list The Lions reinstated Williams (illness) from the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday.
Impact Williams missed the Lions' last two games after testing positive for the virus Dec. 10, but he looks like he'll be able to get in a full slate of practices Week 16 to put himself on track for a return to the lineup Sunday in Atlanta. Before missing time, Williams served as Detroit's lead back in the team's Week 13 win over Minnesota while D'Andre Swift (shoulder) was out of the lineup. Swift is expected to resume practicing this week and could put an end to his three-game absence in Atlanta, so Williams may be headed back to the No. 2 role for the rest of the season.
DECEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Cardinals evolving in long NFL season, but not in a good way
The Arizona Cardinals suddenly look like a mediocre team after getting blown out in a 30-12 loss to the lowly Detroit Lions, who came into Sunday’s game with one victory through 13...DECEMBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lions QB Jared Goff placed on reserve/COVID-19 list Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday afternoon, along with offensive tackle Matt Nelson.
DECEMBER 20, 2021 • NFL.COM
Jared Goff - Hits COVID-19 list after upset win The Lions placed Goff on the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday.
Impact One day after completing 21 of 26 pass attempts for 216 yards and three touchdowns en route to guiding the Lions to an upset win over the Cardinals, Goff's status is suddenly in question heading into the team's Week 16 matchup with the Falcons. At this stage, it's unknown if Goff is vaccinated or if he's dealing with any symptoms of the virus, factors that will ultimately determine whether he gains clearance for Sunday's game in Atlanta. Tim Boyle would presumably be in line for his second start of the season if Goff is unable to play this weekend.
DECEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
KEY QUESTIONS: How will Lions handle Reynolds' carries when Swift & Williams return? Tim Twentyman covers all the key questions from head coach Dan Campbell’s Monday press conference.
DECEMBER 20, 2021 • DETROITLIONS.COM
