DJ CHARK NEWS

Tops century mark Chark caught four of five targets for 108 yards during Saturday's loss to the Panthers.

Impact Chark made a number of nice catches -- including a 39-yard haul on 3rd-and-10 at one point -- while displaying a deep-threat ability that continues to complement fellow starting wideout Amon-Ra St. Brown well. Chark has finished with at least 94 receiving yards in the past four games and his 19.9 yards per reception over this stretch ranks among the highest in the league -- significantly outpacing the season-long league leader in that category, Jaylen Waddle (18.0). With the Lions possibly set to lean on the passing game over the final two games with Jamaal Williams (leg) uncertain to play, Chark could keep the good times rolling in Week 17 against the Bears.

DECEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

HIGHLIGHT: Goff uncorks 39-yard bomb to Chark on third down Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff uncorks a 39-yard bomb to Lions wide receiver DJ Chark on third down.

DECEMBER 24, 2022 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Blanketed by Jets Chark caught one of two passes for 18 yards during Sunday's 20-17 win over the Jets.

Impact Chark ultimately drew one of the more unfavorable matchups he could find against likely defensive rookie of the year Sauce Gardner, who was almost never tested by Lions quarterback Jared Goff. Instead, the Lions directed the vast majority of the passing game through Amon-Ra St. Brown and running back D'Andre Swift on short passes. Chark and the rest of the Lions passing game will look to get back to their explosive ways in Week 16 against a Panthers defense that could be without top cornerback CJ Henderson (ankle).

DECEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Roaring Lions look to keep playoff hopes alive vs. Jets

Detroit has won five of its past six games after starting 1-6 with the Lions' only loss during the recent run coming to Buffalo on a field goal with 2 seconds left on Thanksgiving

DECEMBER 15, 2022 • Associated Press

Continues surge in Week 14 win Chark brought in six of seven targets for 94 yards and a touchdown in the Lions' 34-23 win over the Vikings on Sunday.

Impact Chark co-led the Lions in receptions while pacing the team in receiving yards with the help of a game-long 48-yard grab for a second-quarter touchdown. The speedster has generated an 11-192-2 line over the last two games, and he's seen 18 targets in his last three contests overall. He'll look to continue his surge in a tough Week 15 road matchup against the Jets.

DECEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Goff helps surging Lions beat division-leading Vikings 34-23

Jared Goff threw for 330 yards and three touchdowns, leading the surging Detroit Lions to a 34-23 win over the NFC North-leading Minnesota Vikings

DECEMBER 11, 2022 • Associated Press

Can't-Miss Play: Goff uncorks 48-yard TD launch to Chark Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff uncorks 48-yard touchdown launch to wide receiver D.J. Chark.

DECEMBER 11, 2022 • NFL.COM

HIGHLIGHT: Goff uncorks 48-yard TD launch to Chark Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff uncorks 48-yard touchdown launch to wide receiver DJ Chark.

DECEMBER 11, 2022 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Lions finally winning the turnover battle and winning games

What Dan Campbell has done to fix the Detroit Lions is simple

DECEMBER 6, 2022 • Associated Press

Lions excited about downfield threat DJ Chark can offer down the stretch DJ Chark put forth his best effort since joining the Lions, catching five passes for 98 yards in the victory over Jacksonville.

DECEMBER 5, 2022 • DETROITNEWS.COM

Lights up old team Chark secured five of six targets for 98 yards in the Lions' 40-14 win over the Jaguars on Sunday.

Impact Chark got a crack at his original Jaguars squad and was able to generate a season-best catch and yardage totals in the process. The 2018 second-round pick of the Jaguars has shown signs of life over the last two games -- he also recorded his first touchdown since Week 1 against the Bills on Thanksgiving -- giving him some momentum heading into a key Week 14 divisional battle against the Vikings at Ford Field.

DECEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Goff's 340 yards and 2 TDs help Lions rout Jaguars 40-14

Jamaal Williams ran for his 14th touchdown to help the Detroit Lions get off to a strong start and they didn't slow down in a 40-14 rout of the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • Associated Press

HIGHLIGHT: Goff throws deep to Chark for 41-yard gain Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff dials launch codes to wide receiver DJ Chark for 41-yard gain.

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Detroit Lions WR DJ Chark ready to face Jaguars: 'I needed a change in scenery' DJ Chark spent 4 seasons in Jacksonville and made the Pro Bowl as Jaguars leading receiver in 2019, before signing with Detroit Lions in Mar...

DECEMBER 2, 2022 • FREEP.COM

Sees jump in usage Chark caught two of five targets for 16 yards with one touchdown during Thursday's 28-25 loss to the Bills.

Impact Chark snagged a short touchdown on 3rd-and-goal from the one-yard line but otherwise had trouble connecting with quarterback Jared Goff. No instance was more indicative of this than the Lions' final third-down play when Goff badly under-threw him on a potential go-ahead touchdown pass. On the bright side, Chark jumped to a 73 percent snap share after seeing 16 percent of the snaps in his return from an ankle injury last week against the Giants. Heightened production should follow in future weeks considering Chark averaged six targets per game while seeing a similar proportion of snaps over the first few weeks of the season.

NOVEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lions can't get a stop late as 3-game win streak ends

The Detroit Lions came into Thanksgiving on their first three-game winning streak in five years, thanks to some clutch plays late in games

NOVEMBER 24, 2022 • Associated Press

Bills beat Lions 28-25 for 2nd win in 5 days at Ford Field

Tyler Bass made a tiebreaking, 45-yard field goal with 2 seconds left, lifting the Buffalo Bills to a 28-25 win over the Detroit Lions on Thursday for their second victory in five...

NOVEMBER 24, 2022 • Associated Press

D.J. Chark high points Goff's pass in back of end zone for TD Detroit Lions wide receiver D.J. Chark high points quarterback Jared Goff's pass in back of end zone for TD.

NOVEMBER 24, 2022 • NFL.COM

Goff pinpoints Chark over the middle for 16-yard gain Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff pinpoints wide receiver D.J. Chark over the middle for 16-yard gain.

NOVEMBER 24, 2022 • NFL.COM

HIGHLIGHT: Goff pinpoints Chark over the middle for 15-yard gain Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff pinpoints wide receiver DJ Chark over the middle for 15-yard gain.

NOVEMBER 24, 2022 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Set to play Thursday Chark (ankle) doesn't have a designation for Thursday's contest against the Bills.

Impact Chark put an end to a six-game absence this past Sunday at the Giants, but he logged only 10 offensive snaps and didn't haul in his only target. This week, he followed up back-to-back limited listings on Lions injury reports with an uncapped session Wednesday, so he appears to be a bit more healthy ahead of his fifth outing of the season. If Josh Reynolds (back, questionable) joins Chark as active Thursday, the two may play behind both Amon-Ra St. Brown and Kalif Raymond.

NOVEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remains limited Tuesday Chark (ankle) was limited in Tuesday's walkthrough practice.

Impact With another limited listing on Week 12 injury reports behind him, Chark has one more opportunity to get back to full ahead of Thursday's game against the Bills. Assuming he's able to suit up, he'll be looking to increase his snap share (16 percent) and target count (one) from this past Sunday's win at the Giants. With fellow wide receivers Amon-Ra St. Brown and Kalif Raymond healthy, though, an active Chark may not see many looks from quarterback Jared Goff.

NOVEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as limited Monday Chark (ankle) was listed as limited on Monday's estimated injury report.

Impact Making his first appearance since Week 3 during Sunday's road win against the Giants, Chark handled a rotational role behind starters Amon-Ra St. Brown and Kalif Raymond. Chark earned just 11 of 67 snaps on offense and didn't haul in his only target, while St. Brown (60 snaps) and Raymond (57) got most of the work among Lions wide receivers. Considering his usage and current status on Detroit's first practice report of Week 12, Chark's ankle isn't yet 100 percent, and he may not be in line for many plays Thursday versus the Bills.

NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off injured reserve Chark (ankle) was activated off injured reserve Saturday.

Impact The deep-threat specialist should return to the starting lineup with Josh Reynolds (back) out for a third straight game. It's been a disappointing Lions tenure for Chark as the 26-year-old had just seven receptions for 98 yards in three games before suffering an ankle injury that kept him out of the subsequent six contests. The imminent debut of rookie Jameson Williams (knee) clouds the rest-of-season projections for Chark, but he should be poised for a relatively intriguing Week 11 outing against an inconsistent Giants defense.

NOVEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lions Activate DJ Chark, Announce 2 Roster Moves Lions announce roster moves ahead of Giants game.

NOVEMBER 19, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM