Golden Tate has revived on the Detroit Lions offense after a two-week lull in late November. Tate had his second eight-catch game in a row, finishing with 85 yards and a touchdown in the win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. It was his first touchdown since Week 10. The eight-year veteran leads the Lions in targets and receptions so far this season. He also leads the league in most yards after the catch.
Fantasy football Week 15: Start or sit Golden Tate Saturday?
Tate is coming back to life in the Lions offense. We break down the fantasy impact.
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On Saturday, Tate gets a revenge game against the Chicago Bears. He will face the Bears best cornerback, Kyle Fuller, again for this matchup. Tate only caught three passes for 32 yards in that contest. The Bears will be missing key defenders throughout the unit in Week 15.
Fantasy impact: Tate’s slump started against the Bears in Week 11. Clearly Fuller had his number then. The stakes are higher for the Lions now and they have the home-field advantage. This will put some fire into Tate. They also get a gift from the Bears defense, who lost two of their best pass rushers with injuries for this game. Stafford should have plenty of time in the pocket, giving the illusive Tate time to get free. He has a lot of upside for this matchup.
Recommendation: Start
