The bold predictions roll on with a duo from Detroit, who should connect at least 100 times this season:
(3) Matthew Stafford (QB-17 ADP) will be a top 10 QB – In Detroit’s final eight games last season—coinciding with Offensive Coordinator Jim Bob Cooter replacing fired coach Joe Lombardi—Stafford amassed 2,179 yards and 19 TDs on a 70% completion rate. The now-retired Calvin Johnson accounted for less than a third of that production. This team will remain a high-powered offense, and Stafford—in the right system—is a must-own QB.
(4) Golden Tate (WR-24 ADP) will be a top 16 WR – Tate will be the biggest beneficiary of Calvin’s departure. He absolutely blew up when Megatron was sidelined two years ago and is a prime candidate for 100+ catches, 1,200+ yards, and 7+ TDs as Stafford’s presumed #1 target. Only one of 80 Fantasy Pros experts ranks him better than I do. He’s a fourth-round bargain.
(3) Matthew Stafford (QB-17 ADP) will be a top 10 QB – In Detroit’s final eight games last season—coinciding with Offensive Coordinator Jim Bob Cooter replacing fired coach Joe Lombardi—Stafford amassed 2,179 yards and 19 TDs on a 70% completion rate. The now-retired Calvin Johnson accounted for less than a third of that production. This team will remain a high-powered offense, and Stafford—in the right system—is a must-own QB.
(4) Golden Tate (WR-24 ADP) will be a top 16 WR – Tate will be the biggest beneficiary of Calvin’s departure. He absolutely blew up when Megatron was sidelined two years ago and is a prime candidate for 100+ catches, 1,200+ yards, and 7+ TDs as Stafford’s presumed #1 target. Only one of 80 Fantasy Pros experts ranks him better than I do. He’s a fourth-round bargain.