Detroit Lions wide receiver Golden Tate had another stellar effort with Calvin Johnson out. Serving as the No. 1 receiver for a third straight week, Tate exploded for seven catches, 151 yards and a touchdown in the Lions' comeback win over the Atlanta Falcons in London.
Fantasy football start/sit advice, Week 10: Golden Tate
Will Golden Tate’s fantasy production take a hit with Calvin Johnson back in the fold?
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Tate signed with the Lions in the offseason after spending four seasons with the Seattle Seahawks, and he's enjoying his best year yet. In eight games, Tate has 55 catches for 800 yards and three touchdowns. He's on pace to shatter career-high marks of 64 catches and 898 yards in 2013.
Fantasy impact: The elephant in the room, of course, is Megatron, who is fully expected to return after the Lions’ Week 9 bye. How much his presence will impact Tate’s targets is a legitimate concern, but Tate is one of the most dangerous receivers in the league after the catch and can make the most out of even limited targets, as his Seahawks’ tenure has shown.
The Lions host the Miami Dolphins in Week 10. He may not be a must-start anymore, especially against the Dolphins' second-ranked pass defense, but Tate should remain on the WR3 map for the rest of the season.
