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Coach Schwartz said pretty much THIS on Moving The Chains yesterday. Now all Stafford has to do is start throwing TD's 
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Coach Schwartz said pretty much THIS on Moving The Chains yesterday. Now all Stafford has to do is start throwing TD's ChummyShark
Footballguy
"Do you have Gates?"
No. Not in this league.
I'm "scared" to start rookie Broyles in his first full game against a strong Seattle Pass Defense.
But it would be so much fun to start him and see if he breaks out and causes fantasy heads to turn like Torrey Smith did last year.
No. Not in this league.
I'm "scared" to start rookie Broyles in his first full game against a strong Seattle Pass Defense.
But it would be so much fun to start him and see if he breaks out and causes fantasy heads to turn like Torrey Smith did last year.
Leroy Hoard
Footballguy
I'm pretty much stuck with him in the flex position with Aaron H. not boarding the plane. Wish me luck.
ChummyShark
Footballguy
Seriously, who expected rookie Doug Martin to lay 200+ yards and 2 TD's on the Minnesota Viking defense last night?Is it so crazy to think that Broyles can 6-8 catches for 70-100 yards and a TD in his second game?
Da Guru
Fair & Balanced
The Lions just signed a Polish WR that will be splitting time with Broyles.
BobbyLayne
Footballguy
Pretty [sure] Brian Robiskie's dad (former NFL player and coach Terry) is an African-American from New Orleans.
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BobbyLayne
Footballguy
Compare that projection with post #36 and get back to us.Anything is possible. On any given Sunday...
just_want_2_win
Footballguy
Maybe a good stat line for Broyles became a little more likely...Titus Young was downgraded to questionable with a balky knee. With TY gimpy and the Seahawks throwing everything at Calvin (including the kitchen sink) maybe Broyles will be the release valve for Stafford.'ChummyShark said:
I hope they have confidence in Broyles, enough to give him a fair shot this week.
Many teams have had WR injuries and leaned on the TE(plural here) and pass-catching RB more and that seems very possible in Detroit. I've always thought it's a bad move that takes away the big play and makes the field smaller, but teams do it.
A good case could be made for more Bell and Scheffler and IMO that'd hurt Broyles and Leshoure.
Most NFL teams are best with a standard generic offense that has some frills, most don't do well when OC get overly creative. Alot of Leshoure and some Broyles is the way to go IMO, but...nervous Broyles owner here that needs his FF points to cover for a week.
Many teams have had WR injuries and leaned on the TE(plural here) and pass-catching RB more and that seems very possible in Detroit. I've always thought it's a bad move that takes away the big play and makes the field smaller, but teams do it.
A good case could be made for more Bell and Scheffler and IMO that'd hurt Broyles and Leshoure.
Most NFL teams are best with a standard generic offense that has some frills, most don't do well when OC get overly creative. Alot of Leshoure and some Broyles is the way to go IMO, but...nervous Broyles owner here that needs his FF points to cover for a week.
Kool-Aid Larry
Footballguy
I think this week is a good spot for him -- trufant is probably the soft spot in the sea pass defense.
this might not be a fair benchmark, but welker was 10/138/1 on 14 targets, although, that's just a day at the office for him.
this might not be a fair benchmark, but welker was 10/138/1 on 14 targets, although, that's just a day at the office for him.
just_want_2_win
Footballguy
From RW:
Lions offensive coordinator Scott Linehan confirmed that Ryan Broyles will see an expanded role in Week 8 against the Seahawks.
With Nate Burleson (leg, injured reserve) out for the season, Broyles is now locked in as the Lions' No. 3 receiver. "I think pretty much Broyles is going to play inside but we use Calvin inside, we’ll use Scheffler," Linehan said. "Really he and Scheffler are in the same position, might use their strengths more, what they do better. So you’ll see that. Maybe some Titus in the slot."
Lions offensive coordinator Scott Linehan confirmed that Ryan Broyles will see an expanded role in Week 8 against the Seahawks.
With Nate Burleson (leg, injured reserve) out for the season, Broyles is now locked in as the Lions' No. 3 receiver. "I think pretty much Broyles is going to play inside but we use Calvin inside, we’ll use Scheffler," Linehan said. "Really he and Scheffler are in the same position, might use their strengths more, what they do better. So you’ll see that. Maybe some Titus in the slot."
that doesn't read as confidence in him, but Scheffler and Titus will also be playing his spot. I'd have liked to read that the slot is his. Instead he brought up how even Calvin plays the slot too.In hindsight, it's unrealistic for us FF owners of Broyles to expect the Lions to have confidence in him just yet.My hope is he gets a couple early grabs that makes him the hot hand and keeps him in there. Maybe his college career and camp days at least have the Lions confident that the guy has magnificent hands.Drops in the NFL are so so high. In time, with Calvin and Broyles' hands, the Lions could be a very good offense just in that their WRs actually can catch without dropping the ball so often. Those two could catch a little superball if the QB would throw one.
BlueBlazer05
Footballguy
One of the local articles said that Broyles was "in the zone" and didn't even notice Stafford barking at him.
Hopefully, he gets more of that out of his system, but I do love his potential.
BoltzNBrew
Footballguy
I think I am going to start Broyles over Rice/Bess for my WR4. 
sporthenry
Footballguy
TD Titus. Woohoo. Oh whoops wrong thread.
Raider Nation
Devil's Advocate
The hell happened???
Ghost Rider
Footballguy
That's what I'd like to know. I picked him up weeks ago and naturally today was the first time I started him. 
Same here.That's what I'd like to know. I picked him up weeks ago and naturally today was the first time I started him.
SaintsInDome2006
Footballguy
Anyone rolling with Broyles this week?
Reasons for/against?
For:
Great matchup - Indy allows 5th most FFPA vs WRs, per FBG. All I remember about WR2's vs the Colts was what Alshon Jeffery did to them week 1 but that was a long time ago now.
Young - out of favor, out of the lineup, Schwartz/Linehan won't even say if he will be active
Talent. Talent. Talent.
Stafford.
Last week's results. 10/5/86/0 in regulation, 12/6/126/0 in OT.
Young got scoring opportunities, Broyles should too in the same role except he may be even more willing to line up where his coaches ask him to.
Reasons for/against?
For:
Great matchup - Indy allows 5th most FFPA vs WRs, per FBG. All I remember about WR2's vs the Colts was what Alshon Jeffery did to them week 1 but that was a long time ago now.
Young - out of favor, out of the lineup, Schwartz/Linehan won't even say if he will be active
Talent. Talent. Talent.
Stafford.
Last week's results. 10/5/86/0 in regulation, 12/6/126/0 in OT.
Young got scoring opportunities, Broyles should too in the same role except he may be even more willing to line up where his coaches ask him to.
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just_want_2_win
Footballguy
I'm starting him as a WR3 this week in two crucial games. One of those two leagues is PPR. I expect some good numbers given the match up. The FBG waiver wire podcast was high on Broyles saying that his numbers last week could've been even higher and he's on a team that's been known to throw a little every now and then.
coachbobbyfinstock
Footballguy
With DJax out, I'm definitley starting him over Ant Brown and highly considering him over Harvin until I see how that scenario plays itself out.
Dude can straight up ball. Him and T Young arent even on the same level. Its all about Broyles, always has been, always will be. Dude would have been a high pick impact player had he not gotten hurt.
Hes unbelievable with a capital U BABY!!!!!
Dude can straight up ball. Him and T Young arent even on the same level. Its all about Broyles, always has been, always will be. Dude would have been a high pick impact player had he not gotten hurt.
Hes unbelievable with a capital U BABY!!!!!
With Amendola looking iffy, I'm considering dropping my backup QB (Palmer) and picking him up to use as my flex. My other option would be Moreno, but I don't like that Tampa matchup, and I don't know if I trust him just yet. Broyles has a great matchup and appears to have the No. 2 job locked down.
last week he dropped a 12 yard TD then Stafford just overthrew him the next drive on a 80 yard TD and later he broke free deep again but Stafford wasn't looking. in overtime he dropped a pass that was thrown behind him, would have been another nice 15-20 yarder. there was potential for a lot more out there, he definitely looked the part. there is risk here, but there is a lot more potential for really big games than you find in other WR3 types usually
Resident A
Footballguy
Starting Broyles at WR3 with confidence, started him last week too. My other options are Antonio Brown or Edelman.
ChummyShark
Footballguy
Starting Broyles over Torrey Smith and Denarius Moore. Wish I would've started him last week.
Ghost Rider
Footballguy
Adam Schefter @AdamSchefter
Last season at Oklahoma, WR Ryan Broyles tore his left ACL. On Sunday, Broyles tore his right ACL. Beyond unfortunate.
Last season at Oklahoma, WR Ryan Broyles tore his left ACL. On Sunday, Broyles tore his right ACL. Beyond unfortunate.
Area51Inhabitant
Footballguy
Titus Young has been a royal pain no doubt but I'm wondering if the Lions have no choice now but to go back to him?
JoeSteeler
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Craig_MiamiFL
Footballguy
Young's done there.
No one wants a quitter. And that's exactly what he did mid-game on his teammates.
No one wants a quitter. And that's exactly what he did mid-game on his teammates.
Ghost Rider
Footballguy
Plus, the Lions have to know that, for all intents and purposes, they are out of the playoff picture now at 4-8, so might as well let the other guys play and see which ones might be keepers for next year.
Raiderfan32904
Footballguy
Mike Thomas worth a pickup?
Craig_MiamiFL
Footballguy
I wouldn't. He did nothing yesterday playing almost a full game and doesn't have the tenure there to develop great chemistry with Stafford and full grasp of the playbook. I'd grab a backup RB before gambling on him.I expect Calvin/Pettigrew/Scheffler to pick up the slack. Prob see Scheffler line out wide a little. Too risky to start here at playoff time IMO.
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How devastating is the 2nd ACl tear to his dynasty ranking? Our waiver wire is pretty thin; I'd be dropping him for the likes of LeStar Jean, Criner, D.Reynaud, or Beasley.
cstu
Footballguy
It's bad news but he's far from droppable. He'll still be a starter when he recovered.
Black
Footballguy
Same here...really was hoping for good things from him. Hope he recovers, but can't keep holding him.
kegger
Footballguy
Yah I think Thomas is actually a pretty good pickup here. (rest of season)1 they grabbed the guy thinking he was good enough an they wanted him.(so they saw or thought they saw something in him to go get and play him)2 he is actually a pretty darn good player. (yes an "fairly decent" wide-out)3 going into that game yesterday from the weeks practice he wasn't the #2receiver so did not get the reps or the game plan for it, but now I'd believehe will and do much better with the preparation and game plan.So making him the #2 in Detroits Pass Offense going forward could be good.If you're looking for late fantasy season additions I think he is an nice pickup.
death of the cool
Footballguy
That was my bad guys....I picked him up as a plug and play....aka...the kiss of death.
Warhogs
Footballguy
I'm not sure he will still be a starter. With Burleson hurt, Broyles hurt, Young in the doghouse, this team will probably be looking for a WR opposite Calvin after the season. Broyles is an older rookie and now may be facing a year of rehab. I like the guy but I think his dynasty value makes him a marginal keeper in dynasty.
Nucker101
Footballguy
Horrible news, tough break for him that must be extremely frustrating to have to go through. Might not the same player as he was once which is really unfortunate since he has some great upside.Mike Thomas is the play here IMO.'Ghost Rider said:Adam Schefter @AdamSchefterLast season at Oklahoma, WR Ryan Broyles tore his left ACL. On Sunday, Broyles tore his right ACL. Beyond unfortunate.
Rick James
Footballguy
Happened to me two weeks in a row. First Parmele, not Broyles.Anybody out there that you guys need to get injured? Let me know and I'll add him.
OU#1
Footballguy
This bump may be a bit premature, but you don't want to be a week late to this potential train...
So Broyles is ahead of schedule, plays in the preseason, then can't make it out week 1. In redraft, how much longer do you let the all time NCAA receptions leader sit on the waiver wire? Or, for those of us that drafted him late, is he worth the stash during the early season waiver wire frenzy?
Week 1 was a (we thought) healthy (not so much?) scratch...
Week 2 looking gloom so far in early reports...
Does anybody have faith he can overcome BOTH ACLs in such a short period? Historically, has this ever been done with success? Having watch him shine at OU, and then watching him tear his first ACL, I sure am rooting for the guy. He's always seemed like a good kid with his head on his shoulders.
Hopefully Ryan can stay healthy and have a role in this offense THIS year? Pettigrew still isn't panning out, and old man Nate seems ready to give way. Is there anybody than can challenge a healthy Ryan for DET's #2? Or should we expect the RB's to steal all his thunder even once he returns?
So Broyles is ahead of schedule, plays in the preseason, then can't make it out week 1. In redraft, how much longer do you let the all time NCAA receptions leader sit on the waiver wire? Or, for those of us that drafted him late, is he worth the stash during the early season waiver wire frenzy?
Week 1 was a (we thought) healthy (not so much?) scratch...
Week 2 looking gloom so far in early reports...
Does anybody have faith he can overcome BOTH ACLs in such a short period? Historically, has this ever been done with success? Having watch him shine at OU, and then watching him tear his first ACL, I sure am rooting for the guy. He's always seemed like a good kid with his head on his shoulders.
Hopefully Ryan can stay healthy and have a role in this offense THIS year? Pettigrew still isn't panning out, and old man Nate seems ready to give way. Is there anybody than can challenge a healthy Ryan for DET's #2? Or should we expect the RB's to steal all his thunder even once he returns?
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