The Detroit Lions are listing Matthew Stafford as questionable to play in Week 14.
Matthew Stafford injury update: How to handle Lions QB vs. Bucs
Will the Lions and fantasy owners have Matthew Stafford for the start of the fantasy playoffs?
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Stafford sustained a hand injury late in Detroit’s Week 13 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. It looked serious at first, but thankfully, there were no breaks. It was only a bruise in his throwing hand, and he was able to get in three limited practices this week.
Still, any kind of injury to the throwing hand/arm is very concerning. Stafford hasn’t exactly lit the world on fire this season, so this injury makes him even riskier to start now that the fantasy football playoffs have begun.
Fantasy Impact: If Stafford does play, he will face one of the NFL’s worst defenses in Tampa Bay, who is allowing the 10th-most fantasy points to quarterbacks this season. They have been better in recent weeks, however, allowing the 11th-fewest points to quarterbacks over the last five weeks.
It is a tough call, but keep Stafford benched this week.
