With Calvin Johnson inactive for Week 5, Kris Durham and Ryan Broyles are listed as the starting receivers for the Lions. Johnson was ruled out Sunday morning after dealing with a knee injury throughout the week.
Kris Durham, Ryan Broyles moving up fantasy rankings with Calvin Johnson out
Matthew Stafford is now forced to throw the ball to someone else than Calvin Johnson. We break down the fantasy implications.
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Durham caught three passes for 58 yards last week against the Bears. Broyles failed to recorded a single reception.
Fantasy impact: Broyles started to gain traction with all the talk of the Lions getting rid of his proverbial pitch count, but the thought of a breakout came crashing down in a hurry. Owners must be wary of Broyles after he literally didn’t do anything in Week 4, but he has great upside and will have to be involved today against the Packers.
Durham at least provided some production last week. He’s a decent plug-and-play against Green Bay, but you can’t feel too great about starting either unless it’s deeper league. Look for Joique Bell to have an expanded role with Megatron out. Reggie Bush should be a workhorse now.
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