Amon-Ra St. Brown has generated +5.5 receptions over expected this season (41 actual receptions), the 5th-most in the NFL.

Touchdown in five straight

St. Brown recorded two receptions on two targets for seven yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 52-14 win over the Titans.

Analysis: Jared Goff took to the air only 15 times -- often with a short field -- in Detroit's blowout win, leaving Sam LaPorta as the only regular starter to earn more than two targets. Despite the quiet day, St. Brown did manage to score in his fifth straight game on a one-yard touchdown catch early in the second quarter. Expect St. Brown to see a more typical allotment of targets in Week 9 against Green Bay.

Perfect catch rate in win

St. Brown secured all eight targets for 112 yards and a touchdown in the Lions' 31-29 win over the Vikings on Sunday.

Analysis: St. Brown led the Lions in receptions, receiving yards and targets with totals that also served as the second highest for him this season. The star wideout's 35-yard scoring grab in the second quarter also extended his streak of games with a touchdown to four, while the 100-yard performance marked his second time eclipsing the century mark this season. St. Brown next takes aim at a Titans defense that just surrendered a 100-yard performance to Bills rookie Keon Coleman when Detroit hosts…read more

Catches TD in blowout win

St. Brown recorded four catches on four targets for 37 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 47-9 win over the Cowboys.

Analysis: St. Brown saw his fewest targets of the season, primarily due to game script as the Lions took to the air only nine times in the final two quarters. He still managed to save his day early in the fourth quarter with a four-yard touchdown reception, marking his third straight game with a trip to the end zone. Overall, St. Brown has now topped 100 yards or found the end zone in four of five matchups on the campaign.

Records TDs through multiple means

St. Brown secured all six targets for 45 yards and a touchdown and also threw a seven-yard touchdown on his only pass attempt in the Lions' 42-29 win over the Seahawks on Monday night.

Analysis: St. Brown recorded a team-high number of catches and his second receiving touchdown of the campaign on an eight-yard grab in the fourth quarter. However, his most eye-catching moment of the night came in the unusual role of quarterback, as he threw a seven-yard touchdown pass to Jared Goff on the Lions' version of the Philly Special just past the midway point of the third quarter. St. Brown now has at least six receptions in three straight games, and when he returns to action against the…read more

Finds paydirt in Week 3 win

St. Brown caught seven of eight targets for 75 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 20-13 win over the Cardinals.

Analysis: St. Brown caught a five-yard touchdown in the second quarter, then played a key role in Detroit's next touchdown in the final minute of the first half, as St. Brown made a one-yard catch and lateraled to Jahmyr Gibbs, who ran the remaining 20 yards into the end zone. After catching just three of six targets for 13 yards in Week 1, St. Brown has bounced back with 18 catches on 26 targets for 192 yards and a touchdown in two subsequent games, giving the star receiver plenty of momentum heading…read more

Logs full practice Wednesday

St. Brown (quadricep) was a full participant in practice Wednesday.

Analysis: St. Brown departed this past Sunday's loss to the Buccaneers in the waning moments due to a leg contusion and cramping. Head coach Dan Campbell told Richard Silva of The Detroit News on Monday that St. Brown "will be good," and the wide receiver's activity level to begin Week 3 prep supports that notion. St. Brown thus is on track to play Sunday at Arizona.

Injury severity downplayed

Coach Dan Campbell said Monday that St. Brown (lower leg) "will be good" and has a soft-tissue injury, Richard Silva of The Detroit News reports.

Analysis: St. Brown was forced out of Sunday's 20-16 loss to the Buccaneers with roughly 30 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter and missed the Lions' final five plays, but it looks like the team expects him to be available Week 3 against the Cardinals. After a quiet Week 1, St. Brown bounced back with 11 catches for 119 yards on 19 targets versus Tampa Bay. More information on his status will arrive Wednesday, at the latest, when Detroit's first official injury report of the week is released.

Dealing with contusion, cramping

St. Brown exited with about 30 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter of Sunday's 20-16 loss to the Buccaneers due to a leg contusion and cramping, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Analysis: St. Brown missed the Lions' final five plays of the contest due to a possible lower-body issue, but the wideout seems to have escaped Week 2 action without any serious harm. That said, St. Brown's status nonetheless merits monitoring ahead of this coming Sunday's game against the Cardinals. After being limited to three catches for 13 yards in the Lions' Week 1 overtime win over the Rams, Brown bounced back in Sunday's contest with 11 receptions for 119 yards on 19 targets.

Possible lower-body injury

St. Brown, who briefly left Sunday's loss to the Buccaneers, appears to be dealing with a lower-body issue, Kyle Meinke of mlive.com reports.

Analysis: Per Meinke, St. Brown was seen limping out of the locker room after Sunday's contest, but for now the wideout's unspecified injury isn't believed to be serious. With that in mind, coach Dan Campbell said, "He's all right. I don't think it's anything long-term, so that's good news." In any case, this report makes St. Brown's status worth monitoring ahead of next weekend's game against the Cardinals.

Bounces back with 19 Week 2 targets

St. Brown had 11 catches for 119 yards on 19 targets in Sunday's 20-16 loss to the Buccaneers.

Analysis: The Lions made a concerted effort to get St. Brown involved after his disappointing Week 1 performance, as the star receiver racked up 11 first-half targets, which he turned into six catches for 58 yards. St. Brown posted similar second-half production and finished with eight more targets than second-place receiver Jameson Williams. There are plenty of mouths to feed in a Detroit offense that also features running backs Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery, as well as tight end Sam LaPorta, but…read more

Quiet in Week 1 win

St. Brown had three catches for 13 yards on six targets in Sunday's 26-20 overtime win over the Rams.

Analysis: St. Brown was surprisingly quiet in the season opener while Jameson Williams racked up 121 receiving yards and a touchdown and Detroit's ground game took over late to get the team into the win column. You have to go back all the way to a four-yard performance against the Cowboys in Week 7 of 2022 to find the last time St. Brown had such few yards in a game, but it's much too early to press the panic button. The star receiver had at least 90 receiving yards in 11 of 16 regular-season appearances…read more

No preseason action

St. Brown did not play in Saturday's 24-17 preseason win over the Steelers.

Analysis: The Lions didn't play the majority of their starters this preseason and St. Brown was among them. He'll now turn his focus to a Week 1 matchup against the Rams and should remain the top pass-catching option in the offense after topping 145 targets in each of the last two seasons.

Not in line to play

St. Brown isn't in line to play in Saturday's preseason game at Kansas City, PJ Green of Fox 4 KC reports.

Analysis: Lions coach Dan Campbell didn't exactly commit to anything this week but did hint at holding out a lot of starters. St. Brown, of course, is one of the players that might sit even if other starters played, coming off a 2023 regular season with a 119-1,515-10 receiving line.

Not in uniform Thursday

St. Brown isn't suited up ahead of Thursday's preseason contest at the Giants, Justin Rogers of DetroitFootball.net reports.

Analysis: The same can be said for fellow wide receivers Jameson Williams and Kalif Raymond, meaning Donovan Peoples-Jones, Tre'Quan Smith and Tom Kennedy likely will be the first wide receivers to get on the field for the Lions in their exhibition opener. St. Brown himself signed a lucrative four-year extension back in the spring on the heels of back-to-back 100-catch campaigns and career highs in receiving yards (1,515) and touchdowns (10) over 16 regular-season games in 2023.

Gets four-year extension

St. Brown and the Lions reached agreement Tuesday on a four-year extension, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Analysis: Rapoport relays that St. Brown's deal is worth more than $120 million, including $77 million guaranteed. If those numbers hold up when more details come out, St. Brown will tie Tyreek Hill's for average annual value ($30 million) for a receiver and have the stand-alone record for money guaranteed. Of course, he probably won't hold those records for long, as the list of star wideouts nearing the end of their rookie contracts includes Justin Jefferson, CeeDee Lamb and Ja'Marr Chase. In any case,…read more

Talking extension

St. Brown is discussing an extension with the Lions, Kyle Meinke of MLive.com reports.

Analysis: The 2021 fourth-round pick is entering the final season of his rookie contract, after catching 315 passes for 3,588 yards and 21 touchdowns through his first three years. It's likely only a matter of time before St. Brown becomes one of the highest-paid non-QBs in the league, though he may be hesitant to sign before seeing what other top WRs about to hit the open market end up getting, such as Justin Jefferson, CeeDee Lamb and Ja'Marr Chase. In any case, St. Brown will be back as the lead…read more

Totals 89 yards in playoff loss

St. Brown recorded seven receptions on 11 targets for 87 yards in Sunday's 34-31 loss to the 49ers. He added one rush for two yards.

Analysis: St. Brown unsurprisingly had a key role in the Detroit offense, compiling double-digit targets for the fourth time in his last six games. He failed to top 100 yards or reach the end zone for the first time in that span, though he still managed long receptions of 23 and 17 yards -- both of which set up scores -- to make his mark on the contest. St. Brown has improved in each of his three campaigns in the league, and he closed the 2023 regular season with 119 receptions for 1,515 yards and 10…read more

Hauls in winning touchdown Sunday

St. Brown caught eight of 14 targets for 77 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 31-23 divisional-round win over the Buccaneers.

Analysis: While Sam LaPorta led the Lions in catches, St. Brown paced the team in receiving yards and targets and was on the other end of Detroit's final score of the game, a nine-yard TD toss from Jared Goff with a little over six minutes remaining in the fourth quarter. St. Brown's yardage total was actually his lowest since Week 14, but the third-year wideout has gotten into the end zone in five of six games since, and he should be Goff's top downfield option again next weekend against the 49ers in…read more

Hits century mark in playoff debut

St. Brown hauled in seven of nine targets for 110 yards in Sunday's 24-23 win over the Rams.

Analysis: The moment wasn't too big for St. Brown in his playoff debut, as he led the Lions in every receiving category while notching the first 100-yard game of his postseason career. St. Brown didn't get involved on any of Detroit's three touchdown drives to open Sunday's victory, but he played a key role between the goal lines on each of those 75-yard scoring drives. St. Brown will look to record the first postseason touchdown reception of his career when the Lions host the NFC divisional game next…read more

Finishes regular season strong

St. Brown brought in seven of 10 targets for 144 yards and a touchdown in the Lions' 30-20 win over the Vikings on Sunday.

Analysis: St. Brown found himself in the familiar position of leading the Lions across the board in receiving categories, essentially playing a normal amount of snaps in a game Detroit needed to position itself for a potential ascension to the No. 2 seed. The third-year wideout's yardage total was his second-highest tally of the season, and he heads into the postseason riding the momentum of a 119-1,515-10 line across 16 regular-season contests, including three 100-yard efforts in the last four games.

Solid production in loss

St. Brown secured six of eight targets for 90 yards and a touchdown and rushed once for 11 yards in the Lions' 20-19 loss to the Cowboys on Saturday night.

Analysis: St. Brown led the Lions in receiving yards and checked in second to Sam LaPorta in both receptions and targets. The third-year pro found the end zone from 11 yards out with 23 seconds remaining to put the Lions within a point at the time. St. Brown now has a career-high nine touchdowns on the campaign and also crossed the 1,300-yard threshold with Saturday's production, which marked his third straight game with at least 90 receiving yards and a score. St. Brown and the Lions wrap up the regular…read more

Picks apart Vikings secondary

St. Brown secured 12 of 14 targets for 106 yards and one touchdown during Sunday's 30-24 win over the Vikings.

Analysis: Minnesota had no answer for St. Brown with the division title on the line. Continuing to pile on the stats after already setting career highs in receiving yards (1,175) and touchdowns (seven) last week against Denver, St. Brown had his way with a burnable Vikings secondary over the middle of the field while also finding success working the sidelines and on a screen. With few receivers leaguewide handling bigger roles on offense, St. Brown should again stay busy when Detroit travels to Dallas in…read more

Returns to form

St. Brown recorded seven receptions on nine targets for 112 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's 42-17 win over the Broncos.

Analysis: St. Brown was overshadowed by the performances of Sam LaPorta and Jahmyr Gibbs, but he nevertheless turned in a needed bounceback performance. He entered the game having failed to top 100 receiving yards in four consecutive games, though he ended that stretch Saturday helped by three catches of over 20 yards. St. Brown also chipped in a touchdown on a 15-yard reception just before halftime, his seventh of the season and fourth in his last six contests.

Held to 21 yards

St. Brown recorded three receptions on nine targets for 21 yards in Sunday's 28-13 loss to the Bears.

Analysis: St. Brown saw a fairly typical number of targets, but he posted a season-low yardage total. He got off to a fairly normal start to the game by recording all three of his receptions within Detroit's first three offensive possessions. However, he was shut out from there as the Lions' entire offense faltered in the final two quarters. St. Brown has been one of the most consistent receivers this season, but he has only 70 total receiving yards combined across the last two games.

Finds end zone on quiet afternoon

St. Brown brought in two of six targets for 49 yards and a touchdown in the Lions' 33-28 win over the Saints on Sunday.

Analysis: The star receiver took a rare back seat to rookie Sam LaPorta on the afternoon, with the latter pacing the Lions' air attack with a career-best 9-140-1 line. St. Brown was able to salvage his otherwise quiet day with a 25-yard touchdown grab over the middle just before the midway point of the fourth quarter, but he finished with season lows in receptions, receiving yards and targets. St. Brown, who'd posted no fewer than six receptions or 77 yards in any game since Week 4 prior to Sunday, will…read more

Another productive outing

St. Brown caught nine of 11 targets for 95 yards during Thursday's 29-22 loss to Green Bay.

Analysis: Only Keenan Allen has averaged more targets per game than St. Brown has this season, and the USC product yet again took advantage of his voluminous role with a fifth eight-catch game in his past six outings. While St. Brown admittedly needed garbage time to approach the century mark in receiving yards, it can be argued that St. Brown was deprived of a number of other opportunities to rack up stats before that point thanks to Detroit's five failed fourth-down conversion attempts and three…read more

Finds end zone in Week 11 win

St. Brown caught eight of 11 targets for 77 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 31-26 win over the Bears.

Analysis: St. Brown's streak of 100-yard receiving performances ended at four games, but he got into the end zone for the fifth time this season on a seven-yard touchdown catch 11 seconds before halftime. The star receiver has caught 73 of 98 targets for 898 yards heading into Thursday's Thanksgiving visit from the Packers. One of St. Brown's five touchdowns came against Green Bay in Week 4, but his 56 yards in that game were a season low.

Huge numbers in Week 10 win

St. Brown caught eight of nine targets for 156 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 41-38 win over the Chargers.

Analysis: He also chipped in nine rushing yards on two carries. St. Brown has reeled off four straight 100-yard performances and reached the century mark in six of eight games this season, and his 20-yard TD grab from Jared Goff in the third quarter was his fourth score of 2023. St. Brown will look to continue his streak Week 11 against the Bears.

Eclipses century mark in win

St. Brown (illness) secured six of nine targets for 108 yards in the Lions' 26-14 win over the Raiders on Monday night.

Analysis: St. Brown took a questionable designation into Monday after coming down with an illness Sunday, but he suited up and looked no worse for wear. The gifted wideout led the Lions in receiving yards while checking in second in receptions and targets, generating his third straight 100-yard effort in the process. While his catch and target totals were actually well behind the massive tallies of the last pair contests -- a stretch during which he generated 25 grabs on 34 targets -- St. Brown's fantasy…read more

Suiting up Monday

St. Brown (illness) is active for Monday's game versus the Raiders.

Analysis: St. Brown came down with an illness Sunday that forced the Lions to add him to their Week 8 injury report as questionable to play Monday, but it won't impact his availability after all. He'll thus take on his usual high-volume role in Detroit's passing attack against a Las Vegas defense that has conceded the ninth-highest catch rate (69 percent) to opposing wide receivers this season.

On track to play Monday

St. Brown (illness), who remains listed as questionable ahead of Monday's game against the Raiders, plans to play, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: The Lions didn't include St. Brown on their Week 8 injury report until he was added Sunday after apparently falling ill at some point over the weekend. Though it's unclear how close to 100 percent St. Brown is as Monday's 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff approaches, he's apparently feeling well enough to give it a go. Given that the Lions chose to sign a running back (Devine Ozigbo) and elevate an offensive lineman (Michael Niese) from the practice squad rather than make a move to bring up a receiver ahead…read more

Comes down with illness

The Lions added St. Brown to their Week 8 injury report Sunday due to an illness and are listing him as questionable for Monday's contest versus the Raiders.

Analysis: Since missing Week 5 against the Panthers due to an abdominal injury, St. Brown has been heavily utilized in the passing game, as he's gathered in 25 of 34 targets for 226 yards and one touchdown over the last two games. With an illness now in tow, the status of Detroit's top wide receiver for Week 8 won't be confirmed until about 90 minutes before Monday's 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff. If St. Brown ultimately sits out, fellow WRs Josh Reynolds, Jameson Williams and Kalif Raymond figure to handle…read more

Targeted 19 times

St. Brown recorded 13 receptions on 19 targets for 102 yards in Sunday's 38-6 loss to the Ravens.

Analysis: The Lions offense was stalled for the entire game except for one late possession in garbage time, but that didn't stop St. Brown from recording his fourth 100-yard performance of the season. He did so almost entirely based on volume, as he averaged only 5.4 yards per target with his longest gain of the day going for 15 yards. While the performance wasn't one of his best, it does illustrate the safety of his weekly stat lines thanks to his integral role in the Detroit offense.

Returns with 124 yards

St. Brown recorded 12 receptions on 15 targets for 124 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 20-6 win over the Buccaneers.

Analysis: St. Brown returned from a one-game absence caused by an abdominal injury, though he showed no signs of the issue. He tallied season-high marks in targets, receptions and yards, and his performance was highlighted by lengthy receptions of 27 and 23 yards -- the former of which went for a touchdown. While St. Brown has been limited to either seven or eight targets in three of his five games this season, he's still managed to top 100 receiving yards on three occasions.

Logs full practice Thursday

St. Brown (abdomen) practiced in full Thursday.

Analysis: After giving St. Brown a week off, including the Lions' Week 5 win against the Panthers, to tend to an abdominal injury, St. Brown followed up Wednesday's capped session with all activity one day later. He even told Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com on Thursday, "I feel good. I feel ready, so we'll see," regarding his availability for Sunday's game at Tampa Bay. The Lions still may list St. Brown with a designation for Week 6 action upon the release of Friday's practice report, but all signs seem to…read more

Officially limited Wednesday

St. Brown (abdomen) practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday.

Analysis: St. Brown didn't log any on-field work during Week 5 prep before the Lions deemed him inactive ahead of this past Sunday's win over the Panthers. Head coach Dan Campbell expressed optimism about St. Brown's chances of playing Week 6 against the Buccaneers when speaking to Justin Rogers of The Detroit News and Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site earlier this week, and the receiver's return to practice seemingly backs up Campbell's hopefulness. Ultimately, St. Brown likely will need to get…read more

Will practice Wednesday

Head coach Dan Campbell said that St. Brown (abdomen) will be on the practice field Wednesday, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

Analysis: St. Brown will practice in at least a limited fashion after sitting out all three of the Lions' sessions last week before missing Sunday's win over Carolina. He appears to be trending in the right direction for this Sunday's road matchup against the Buccaneers, as Campbell stated in his Monday press conference. The Lions will reveal their first Week 6 practice report later Wednesday, when it will be known whether St. Brown was a limited or full participant.

Optimism for Week 6 return

Coach Dan Campbell said Tuesday he feels "pretty good about the possibility" of St. Brown (abdomen) playing Sunday in Tampa Bay, Justin Rogers of The Detroit News reports.

Analysis: St. Brown couldn't play last week due to his abdomen injury, but it appears he's trending in the right direction to retake the field in Week 6. Campbell deemed the star wideout probable to play, but Detroit's first official injury report is slated to drop Wednesday and will provide a more official designation. St. Brown didn't practice in any capacity last week, so a return to even limited activity would be a positive sign.

Officially inactive Sunday

St. Brown (abdomen) is listed as inactive Sunday against the Panthers.

Analysis: After a week in which he was sidelined at practice due to an abdominal injury, St. Brown will miss his first game since Week 4 of last year and just the second game of his two-plus campaigns in the NFL. With St. Brown out, the Lions' receiving corps will be paced by WR Josh Reynolds (groin) and TE Sam LaPorta, though Jameson Williams will be making his season debut alongside those two and the likes of fellow WRs Kalif Raymond and Marvin Jones.

Doubtful for Week 5

St. Brown (abdomen) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Panthers.

Analysis: Considering he didn't practice at all this week prior to his listing on the Lions' final Week 5 injury report, St. Brown likely has less than 50/50 odds to be available Sunday. Coach Dan Campbell told Adam Schefter of ESPN earlier Friday that the Lions will have a better gauge on St. Brown's status in the next 24 hours, so there's a chance more clarity will arrive regarding the wide receiver at some point Saturday. Both Josh Reynolds (groin) and Jameson Williams (non-injury) are questionable…read more

Won't practice Friday

Coach Dan Campbell noted that St. Brown (abdomen) is not in line to practice Friday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Analysis: The report adds that the Lions expect to know more about St. Brown's status for Sunday's game against the Panthers in the next 24 hours. With another absence on tap Friday, St. Brown will have missed the entire practice week, with added context regarding his Week 5 status set to arrive when Detroit's final injury report is posted.

Still aiming to play Week 5

St. Brown (abdomen) said Thursday that his goal remains to play this Sunday against the Panthers, despite having sat out the Lions' first two Week 5 practices, Kyle Meinke of MLive.com reports.

Analysis: Though he's gone down as a non-participant on both of the Lions' two practice reports for Week 5, St. Brown hasn't been completely inactive during those sessions. As Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com notes, St. Brown was spotted working with trainers off to the side Thursday, just as the receiver was able to do Wednesday. Even so, the Lions will still presumably want to see St. Brown log at least some reps with the team before clearing him to play, so his activity (or lack thereof) at Friday's session…read more

Idle for another practice

St. Brown (abdomen) will be a non-participant in Thursday's practice, Colton Pouncy of The Athletic reports.

Analysis: Per Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com, St. Brown will be working out and running off to the side under the supervision of trainers, just as he did for the Lions' first official Week 5 practice session Wednesday as well as an unofficial session Tuesday. With no involvement in team reps thus far in Week 5, St. Brown may need to take part in drills in some capacity Friday to have a realistic shot at playing Sunday versus the Panthers. If St. Brown is sidelined this weekend, his absence would be cushioned…read more

Tending to abdominal injury

St. Brown was listed as a non-participant on Wednesday's estimated practice report due to an abdominal injury.

Analysis: Head coach Dan Campbell was non-committal about St. Brown's availability for Week 5 earlier Wednesday due to a health concern, which now has been clarified. According to Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press, St. Brown was spotted at Tuesday's unofficial practice running at full speed on the side, which generally would be a decent sign that he'll be able to play through the pain. Still, St. Brown wouldn't have taken part Wednesday if the Lions had held a session, so his status will be one to…read more

Iffy for Sunday

Lions head coach Dan Campbell was non-committal about St. Brown's availability for Sunday's game against the Panthers while the receiver tends to an unspecified injury, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Analysis: Campbell offered no insight into the injury, which St. Brown presumably sustained in the Lions' 34-20 win over the Packers last Thursday. St. Brown took on a relatively normal snap share (88 percent) in that game and finished with five catches for 56 yards and a touchdown, so no sign of injury was evident in his playing time or production. The Lions will hold their first official Week 5 practice Wednesday and release their injury report after the session, at which time the nature of St. Brown's…read more

Finds end zone in Week 4 win

St. Brown secured five of seven targets for 56 yards and a touchdown in the Lions' 34-20 win over the Packers on Thursday night.

Analysis: The star wideout took a back seat to running back David Montgomery, who pace Detroit's victory with a 121-yard, three-touchdown effort on the ground. However, St. Brown found a way to make an impact via his 24-yard scoring grab in the first quarter. The third-year star's reception and receiving yardage totals were season lows, yet he remains an elite option in all formats heading into a Week 5 home matchup against the Panthers on Sunday, Oct. 8.

Tops century mark

St. Brown caught nine of 12 targets for 102 yards in Sunday's 20-6 win over the Falcons. He also rushed once for four yards.

Analysis: St. Brown overcame a toe injury to suit up and performed like his usual self. The Pro Bowl wideout led Detroit in catches, targets and receiving yards, although rookie Sam LaPorta had the team's only touchdown grab. Along with recording at least six receptions in each game this season, St. Brown has either scored or topped 100 yards in all three contests. That puts him in excellent form ahead of Thursday night's visit to Green Bay, where top cornerback Jaire Alexander (back) was sidelined in…read more

Suiting up Sunday

St. Brown (toe) is active for Sunday's game against the Falcons.

Analysis: Despite finishing the week as a full practice participant, St. Brown took a questionable tag into Sunday while tending to a toe injury. As anticipated, the toe issue won't prevent St. Brown from suiting up for the Week 3 matchup, though the wideout acknowledged that he'll play the game with a steel plate in his shoe. According to ESPN.com, St. Brown said that he has previously played with a plate in his shoe during his high school days, so assuming he experiences no discomfort, his snaps aren't…read more

Expected to play Sunday

St. Brown (toe) is expected to suit up versus the Falcons on Sunday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Analysis: St. Brown is listed as questionable for Week 3 despite having practiced in full Friday, but the expectation is that he'll be on the field versus Atlanta. Official word on St. Brown's status should come roughly 90 minutes before Sunday's 1 p.m. ET kickoff, when Detroit releases its inactive list. There's a chance St. Brown faces some workload limitations, however, considering that he plans to play with a steel plate in his shoe. Moreover, the Lions will next have a short turnaround for Week 4,…read more

On track despite questionable tag

St. Brown (toe) was a full practice participant Friday and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Atlanta, Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: St. Brown and coach Dan Campbell both were optimistic Friday morning/afternoon, and the upgrade to full practice all but confirms Detroit's top target will suit up for the 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff. While he won't necessarily have volume/workload limitations, St. Brown did mention to Woodyard that he'll play with a steel plate in his shoe, suggesting there's at least some degree of concern about his injured toe. Still, St. Brown's consistent record of production over the past season and a half makes…read more

Expects to play

St. Brown (toe) suggested Friday that he'll play in Sunday's game against Atlanta, Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: St. Brown's comments came about two hours after coach Dan Campbell told reporters he felt "pretty good" about the wide receiver's chances of playing. It remains to be seen how the Lions list St. Brown on their final injury report, with a 'questionable' designation still possible amidst the optimism.

On the right track

Coach Dan Campbell said Friday he feels "pretty good" about St. Brown (toe) playing Sunday against the Falcons, Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: St. Brown likely will be listed as questionable on the final injury report and seems to have better odds than the team's other injured starters. Out of the five starters that missed practice Wednesday, only St. Brown was able to return Thursday, albeit as a limited participant.

Limited in return to practice

St. Brown (knee) was limited at Thursday's practice.

Analysis: After coach Dan Campbell told Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com on Wednesday that St. Brown was dealing with a toe injury, was day-to-day and wouldn't practice to begin Week 3 prep, the wide receiver mixed into some drills one day later. It's a decent enough sign that St. Brown is doing everything possible to be available Sunday against the Falcons, but his status still will be one to monitor closely, especially with how the Lions list him on Friday's practice report.

Back at practice

St. Brown (toe) was present for Thursday's practice, Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: St. Brown didn't practice Wednesday, so his return to the field Thursday, in any capacity, is a step in the right direction for the wideout ahead of Sunday's game against the Falcons. The Lions' looming injury report will provide added context with regard to St. Brown's Week 3 status by clarifying his level of participation.

Day-to-day, not practicing Wednesday

Head coach Dan Campbell said Wednesday that St. Brown is dealing with a toe injury and is considered day-to-day, but the receiver won't participate in practice as the Lions begin Week 3 prep, Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: St. Brown departed Sunday's overtime loss to the Seahawks in the fourth quarter due to what was initially reported as cramping. The star wideout's next chance to get on the practice field will come Thursday. If St. Brown ends up sitting out during this Sunday's matchup with the Falcons, quarterback Jared Goff will be left with a receiver room consisting of Josh Reynolds, Marvin Jones, Kalif Raymond and Antoine Green. St. Brown's potential absence would set the stage for rookies Jahmyr Gibbs and…read more

Dealing with cramps

St. Brown departed Sunday's contest against the Seahawks due to cramping.

Analysis: Prior to his exit in the fourth quarter, St. Brown hauled in all six of his targets for 102 yards. Without St. Brown, the Lions' receiving corps is composed of Josh Reynolds, Marvin Jones, Kalif Raymond and Antoine Green.

Finds end zone

St. Brown caught six of nine targets for 71 yards with one touchdown during Thursday's 21-20 win over the Chiefs.

Analysis: It was more of the same for St. Brown relative to his 2022 numbers, which included per-game averages of 6.6 receptions on 9.1 targets with 72.6 receiving yards. After notoriously getting tackled numerous times around the five-yard last season, it was a bonus for fantasy managers to also see St. Brown plunge into the end zone. While it is possible that first-round rookie running back Jahmyr Gibbs -- and/or second-round tight end Sam LaPorta -- could become bigger parts of the short-range passing…read more

Not listed on injury report

St. Brown (ankle) wasn't listed on the Lions' injury report Monday.

Analysis: St. Brown dealt with an ankle injury over the last couple of weeks, but his omission from the Lions' first injury report of 2023 suggests he'll face zero limitations during Thursday's season opener versus the Chiefs. The 2021 fourth-round pick was solid as a rookie, but he took another step forward in Year 2, securing 106 receptions (on 146 targets) for 1,161 yards and six touchdowns.

Participating in practice

St. Brown (ankle) is practicing Saturday, Kyle Meinke of MLive.com reports.

Analysis: St. Brown injured his ankle during a mid-August practice but never seemed to be in serious danger of missing the upcoming Thursday night opener against Kansas City. It's unclear if he'll even be listed Monday when the Lions and Chiefs release the first official injury reports of the 2023 season.

Expected to practice next week

The Lions expect St. Brown (ankle) to return to practice next week, Tim Twentyman of the team's official site reports.

Analysis: It was originally reported that St. Brown would practice this week, but the Lions are giving their star receiver a few more days to recover from his ankle issue. There's been no indication that St. Brown's status for the season opener versus Kansas City on Sept. 7 is in any jeopardy. "He's doing good," head coach Dan Campbell said of St. Brown before Tuesday's practice.

Doing well in recovery

Coach Dan Campbell said Tuesday that St. Brown (lower leg) is "doing great" but won't suit up for Friday's preseason finale against the Panthers.

Analysis: The wideout wasn't a candidate to play in Friday's exhibition matchup regardless of health after being injured last Wednesday, so being ruled out early still leaves open the possibility he could begin to practice again this week. With two-and-a-half weeks remaining until Sept. 7's regular-season opener against Kansas City, St. Brown still has time to get in some reps before Week 1.

Should be back next week

Coach Dan Campbell said Thursday that St. Brown (lower leg) is expected to resume practicing next week, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

Analysis: St. Brown won't be available for Saturday's preseason game against the Jaguars, but Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports that Jared Goff and the starters won't play anyway. It appears that the star wideout has avoided a serious injury, which is major cause for relief for Detroit's offense as a whole. Barring any setbacks, the 2021 fourth-round pick's chances of being back for Week 1 are looking optimistic. St. Brown's health is especially key for the Lions with Jameson Williams…read more

Injures lower leg

St. Brown suffered a lower leg injury early at Wednesday's practice, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Analysis: St. Brown has been working with the Lions' training staff since leaving the practice field, but the team has yet to provide an update about the third-year wideout's health. With Jameson Williams (hamstring) also having gotten nicked up Wednesday, any negative news about St. Brown would be especially devastating for Detroit's offense. However, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site relays that St. Brown is attempting to work through the issue and return to the practice field before…read more

Seeking growth as deep threat

St. Brown said that he is aiming to become more of a deep threat, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Analysis: Only seven players have caught more passes than St. Brown since he was drafted in 2021, but he hasn't topped six touchdowns in either of the past two years, and only once has he caught a pass longer than 40 yards. Ultimately, his reliance on red-zone targets for touchdowns is one of the only knocks left on St. Brown's fantasy game, and any progress he could make this offseason as a downfield receiver would surely help in this area. While he'll also need his coaches to give him the opportunity…read more

Held to 49 yards in finale

St. Brown had six receptions (nine targets) for 49 yards in Sunday's 20-16 win over the Packers.

Analysis: St. Brown didn't post huge fantasy numbers in the last game of the season, but he did make an impossible catch with his legs on the Lions' final drive of the game to seal the win and knock the rival Packers out of playoff contention. The 22-year-old took his game to another level in his sophomore campaign, racking up 106 receptions for 1,161 yards and six touchdowns in 16 games. St. Brown developed a strong rapport as Jared Goff's favorite target, a scenario that should continue in 2023 as the…read more

Held in check

St. Brown caught four of fives targets for 62 yards during Sunday's 41-10 win over Chicago.

Analysis: St. Brown was surprisingly unproductive on a day the Lions found plenty of offensive success, likely a result of the run game dominating in full force plus Jared Goff finding tight ends and running backs for his three passing touchdowns. With that said, St. Brown remained Detroit's most productive pass catcher, and his output was enough for the second-year wideout to notch 100 receptions on the season. Look for St. Brown to remain the focal point of the Lions passing game in a cold-weather Week…read more

Another busy day

St. Brown caught seven of 13 targets for 76 yards during Saturday's 37-23 loss to Carolina.

Analysis: Merely selected as a Pro Bowl alternate this season, St. Brown made history in multiple ways Sunday. Not only did he best Calvin Johnson to become the youngest Lions receiver to reach 1,000 yards in a season, he also joined Michael Thomas and Odell Beckham to become the third player in NFL history with at least 90 receptions and 900 receiving yards in each of his first two seasons. With Jamaal Williams (leg) perhaps set to miss time, the Lions seem set to lean on the pass even more in a Week 17…read more

Snags seven passes

St. Brown caught seven of 10 targets for 76 yards while rushing once for six yards during Sunday's 20-17 win against the Jets.

Analysis: Having already caught at least seven passes in seven of 10 games he was healthy enough to log at least half of the offensive snaps, St. Brown was about the only Lions weapon that the Jets defense didn't have an answer for. However, as was the case with every other Lions wideout, New York at least prevented him from popping any big plays or reaching pay dirt. St. Brown will look to remain a key cog in Detroit's passing attack in a Week 16 matchup with Carolina.

Downturn in Week 14 win

St. Brown secured six of nine targets for 68 yards in the Lions' 34-23 win over the Vikings on Sunday. He also rushed once for six yards.

Analysis: St. Brown got off to a slow start before coming on with two receptions for 34 yards on the Lions' final drive of the first half. The star second-year wideout is beginning to cede more opportunities to a now-healthy DJ Chark, and rookie Jameson Williams also appears set to carve out a progressively larger role in the coming weeks after recording a 41-yard touchdown reception Sunday. St. Brown naturally will continue to fill a significant role in Detroit's red-hot air attack heading into the…read more

Eclipses century mark again

St. Brown secured 11 of 12 targets for 114 yards and two touchdowns in the Lions' 40-14 win over the Jaguars on Sunday. He also rushed once for two yards.

Analysis: St. Brown unsurprisingly paced the Lions in catches, receiving yards and targets despite taking a couple of particularly hard hits on which he appeared to have the wind knocked out of him throughout the course of the game. The star second-year wideout bounced back to cap off his afternoon with a four-yard grab with just under three minutes remaining to seal his second multi-touchdown effort of the season. St. Brown carries a 76-830-6 line into a key home Week 14 matchup against the Vikings,…read more

Feasts on Bills secondary

St. Brown caught nine of 10 targets for 122 yards with one touchdown while rushing once for seven yards during Thursday's 28-25 loss to Buffalo.

Analysis: The Bills didn't have much of an answer for St. Brown, who has been a menace in 2022 when he doesn't seem to be the only above-average wideout the Lions have on the field. In the four games in which DJ Chark and his 4.3 speed has logged more than 10 offensive snaps, St. Brown now has 32 receptions for 375 receiving yards with four touchdowns. Considering those numbers are somehow in line with his explosive 2021 breakout, it will be interesting to see if St. Brown can maintain his productive…read more

Gains 80 yards in win

St. Brown hauled in seven of eight targets for 76 yards and rushed once for four yards in Sunday's 31-18 win over the Giants.

Analysis: St. Brown did the heavy lifting for Detroit's passing game, pacing the team in all passing categories in an upset victory. The Lions' rushing attack took care of all of the scoring with four touchdowns from in close, much to the chagrin of St. Brown's fantasy managers. That seems to be a recurring theme for the star wideout, who has been held scoreless since visiting the end zone three times in the first two games of the campaign. St. Brown still carries a solid 56/594/3 line heading into a…read more

Tops century mark in win

St. Brown caught 10 of 11 targets for 119 yards in Sunday's 31-30 win over the Bears.

Analysis: He also added two yards on one carry. St. Brown reached triple digits in yards for the first time since Week 2 while setting a new season high in receptions, and he appears to be back in his early-season form heading into a Week 11 clash with the Giants.

Leads quiet passing attack

St. Brown hauled in four of nine targets for 55 yards in Sunday's 15-9 win over the Packers.

Analysis: St. Brown didn't post gaudy totals, but he did pace the Lions in every notable receiving category outside of touchdowns. After a red-hot start to the season, the 23-year-old has seen his production taper as defenses key in on Detroit's top wide receiver. St. Brown remains Jared Goff's favorite target with a 9.8 target average in the five games the duo has started and finished this season. The heavy volume and and a favorable matchup keeps St. Brown in must-start territory against the Bears next…read more

Solid showing in Week 8 loss

St. Brown (concussion protocol) brought in seven of 10 targets for 69 yards in the Lions' 31-27 loss to the Dolphins on Sunday.

Analysis: St. Brown cleared concussion protocol over the weekend and was able to get through the game without incident, leading the Lions in receptions and targets in the process. The second-year wideout averaged a modest 9.9 yards per grab in his usual short-area role, but he continued to reward fantasy managers with a safe floor, particularly in PPR formats. With his most productive showing since Week 2 now under his belt, St. Brown will carry some momentum into a Week 9 home NFC North clash against…read more

Suiting up Sunday

St. Brown (concussion protocol) is active for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.

Analysis: St. Brown played limited snaps in both of the Lions' last two games, the first in Week 5 while he was well below 100 percent due to a right ankle sprain and the second in Week 7 after he suffered a concussion in the first half of a loss to the Cowboys. The wideout is now further removed from the ankle sprain and was able to clear the concussion protocol shortly after putting in a full practice Friday, so St. Brown could be in decent position to approach the high-end fantasy production he…read more

On track to play Sunday

St. Brown remains listed as questionable but has reportedly cleared the NFL's concussion protocol and is in line to play Sunday against the Dolphins, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.

Analysis: After being a limited participant at practices Wednesday and Thursday, St. Brown was deemed a full participant Friday. Final confirmation of his Week 8 status will arrive when the team's inactive list is posted approximately 90 minutes ahead of Sunday's 1 p.m. ET kickoff, but the wideout looks on track to play. In five games this season, St. Brown has recorded a 28-275-3 receiving line on 40 targets.

Listed as questionable

Brown (concussion) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Miami, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

Analysis: Brown still needs to clear concussion protocol and thus is listed as questionable, though coach Dan Campbell said Friday morning that he thought the star slot receiver would play, Kyle Meinke of MLive.com reports. If so, it'll be the healthiest the Detroit offense has been since September, with RB D'Andre Swift, WR Josh Reynolds and TE T.J. Hockenson all entering the weekend without injury designations. St. Brown, meanwhile, will hope to clear concussion protocol Friday evening or Saturday and…read more

Remains limited Thursday

St. Brown (concussion protocol) practiced in a limited capacity Thursday.

Analysis: Opening Week 8 prep with back-to-back capped sessions is a fair sign that St. Brown is progressing through the protocol for head injuries. He entered said protocol this past Sunday in Dallas, when he seemed to stumble as he attempted to get to the sideline and eventually went to the locker room, where he was ruled out. St. Brown will have one more opportunity to get back to full participation this week before the Lions make a ruling on a game-day designation for Sunday's matchup with the…read more

Limited Wednesday

St. Brown (concussion protocol) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday.

Analysis: The Lions' receiving corps is particularly banged up, with DJ Chark (ankle) and Quintez Cephus (foot) on injured reserve, rookie Jameson Williams (knee) more than a month away from making his debut and Josh Reynolds (knee) unable to practice Wednesday. While St. Brown entered the concussion protocol this past Sunday at Dallas, he may not have a head injury, as head coach Dan Campbell expressed confidence Monday that the team's top wide receiver will be cleared to play Sunday versus the…read more

Likely to suit up Week 8

Coach Dan Campbell expects St. Brown (concussion protocol) to play Sunday against the Dolphins, and the wide receiver has been cleared of having a concussion, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

Analysis: St. Brown remains in the NFL's protocol for head injuries, so he'll need to clear all five stages before he's eligible to play, but it appears that he didn't actually suffer a concussion after being hit up high early in the team's Week 7 loss to the Cowboys. Assuming he's cleared to play this weekend, St. Brown should reclaim his role as Jared Goff's top target Week 8 against Miami.

Suffers concussion Sunday

St. Brown sustained a concussion during Sunday's game at Dallas.

Analysis: Per Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press, St. Brown appeared to stumble toward the sideline after taking a hit on the Lions' second possession of the contest. The nearest referee sent St. Brown to the sideline, and after a visit to the blue medical tent, the wide receiver went to the locker room without a helmet, at which point a concussion was confirmed. St. Brown -- who won't return to Sunday's game -- thus will be subject to the protocol for head injuries before he'll be able to return to…read more

Practices in full Wednesday

St. Brown (ankle) was a full participant at Wednesday's practice.

Analysis: With the benefit of the Lions' Week 6 bye, St. Brown has put the high-ankle sprain that he sustained Week 3 at Minnesota further in the rear-view mirror. The same can't be said for DJ Chark (ankle) and Josh Reynolds (knee), both of whom didn't practice to kick off Week 7 prep. If one or both are sidelined Sunday in Dallas, St. Brown would have fewer players to contend with for targets, especially if No. 1 running back D'Andre Swift (ankle/shoulder), who was limited Wednesday, isn't able to make…read more

Plays through ankle sprain

St. Brown caught four of six targets for 18 yards during Sunday's 29-0 loss to the Patriots.

Analysis: Working through an ankle sprain, St. Brown was hardly effective on a day the Lions offense could hardly get into field-goal range. Jared Goff instead turned to Josh Reynolds, who was targeted 10 times and led Lions players in most receiving categories for a second straight week. Hopefully the Lions Week 6 bye will allow St. Brown to get his ankle to full health with a Week 7 meeting against Dallas on the horizon.

Back in action Sunday

St. Brown (ankle) is listed as active Sunday at New England.

Analysis: After failing to practice and not playing Week 4 against the Seahawks, St. Brown didn't get back on the field until Friday, when he had a cap on his reps. He made an early departure from that session to focus on rehab before the Lions tabbed him as questionable for Week 5. The decision to make St. Brown available (or not) came down to a game-time call, and the team has opted for the former with its top wide receiver. While St. Brown may not be 100 percent, he averaged 11 targets per game and…read more

Trending toward playing Sunday

St. Brown (ankle), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Patriots, is expected to play, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Analysis: Just a few hours before Pelissero's report came out, Adam Schefter of ESPN relayed that St. Brown was viewed as more of a true game-time decision, so fantasy managers planning on deploying the wideout will still want to check back in on his status 90 minutes prior to Sunday's 1 p.m. ET kickoff, when Detroit releases its inactive list. After sitting out the Week 4 shootout loss to the Seahawks on account of the right ankle sprain, St. Brown managed only one limited practice this week. Though St.…read more

True game-time decision

St. Brown (ankle), who's listed as questionable, is considered a game-time decision for Sunday's matchup against the Patriots, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Analysis: St. Brown was sidelined for the team's Week 4 loss to Seattle due to the ankle injury and didn't practice this week until logging a limited session Friday. The Lions may elect to be cautious with their top wideout and hold him out until after the team's Week 6 bye, similar to what they are doing with running back D'Andre Swift. Regardless, if St. Brown is available, he's a must-start after his hot start to the campaign, so fantasy managers should confirm his status ahead of Sunday's 1:00 PM ET…read more

Listed as questionable after LP

St. Brown (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against New England after returning to practice Friday as a limited participant.

Analysis: St. Brown declined to provide an update on his status, merely telling reporters that he was going for rehab work right after practice, per Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com. St. Brown thus appears truly questionable entering the weekend, while fellow wideout DJ Chark (ankle) has been ruled out and Josh Reynolds (ankle) is listed as questionable but seems more likely to play. The Patriots and Lions have an early kickoff at 1:00 p.m. ET, with inactive lists due around 11:30 a.m.

Returns to practice

St. Brown (ankle) returned to practice Friday, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Analysis: St. Brown's return at the end of the week could set him up for a questionable designation on the final injury report. He hasn't practiced since injuring his ankle in a Week 3 loss to the Vikings.

Still absent from practice

St. Brown (ankle) isn't participating in Thursday's practice, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Analysis: Both of the Lions' top skill-position players were absent from the field for the second day in a row to begin Week 5 prep, as running back D'Andre Swift (shoulder/ankle) was also sitting out the session. Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com suggested that the Lions are planning to hold Swift out Sunday in New England with the hope of having him back to full strength coming out of a Week 6 bye, but it's unclear if the team intends to follow a similar blueprint with St. Brown. Like Swift, St. Brown sat out…read more

No return to practice

St. Brown (ankle) isn't practicing Wednesday, Justin Rogers of The Detroit News reports.

Analysis: Neither are DJ Chark or Josh Reynolds, both of whom are also nursing ankle injuries. Reynolds played through his and put up a 7-81-1 receiving line in a 48-45 loss to Seattle this past Sunday, while St. Brown and Chark both were inactive for the contest. The Lions play in New England this Sunday and then have a bye Week 6.

Ruled out for Week 4

St. Brown (ankle) was ruled out for Sunday's game against the Seahawks, Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: St. Brown suffered a right ankle sprain Week 3 and will need to miss at least one game while he recovers, making his next chance to return Sunday, Oct. 9 at New England. Meanwhile, DJ Chark (ankle) is expected to suit up Sunday, while D'Andre Swift (shoulder) likely is out, per Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site. In St. Brown's stead, both Josh Reynolds (ankle) and tight end T.J. Hockenson (foot) could benefit from increased target volume, as long as they're also cleared to play.

Sidelined for another practice

St. Brown (ankle) isn't practicing Thursday, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Analysis: The right ankle sprain that St. Brown picked up the Lions' Week 3 loss to the Vikings was initially believed to be a minor concern, but the second-year wideout's absence from back-to-back practices to begin Week 4 prep would seem to suggest otherwise. The Lions may just be exercising some caution with their No. 1 receiver early in the week, but St. Brown will likely need to get back on the field in some capacity Friday for fantasy managers to feel good about his chances of playing Sunday…read more

Doesn't practice Wednesday

St. Brown (ankle) was listed as a non-participant in practice Wednesday.

Analysis: St. Brown played through an ankle issue Week 3 at Minnesota and still put up six catches (on nine targets) for 73 yards in a 28-24 loss. On Wednesday, he told Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com that he's dealing with nothing more than a sprained right ankle and views himself as day-to-day. Considering his comment, St. Brown may in danger of sitting out Sunday against the Seahawks, so his status should continue to be watched as the weekend approaches.

Not practicing Wednesday

St. Brown (ankle) isn't expected to practice Wednesday, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Analysis: St. Brown continued playing after rolling his right ankle in the second quarter of a 28-24 loss to the Vikings on Sunday, and while the injury isn't expected to be a long-term issue, it's unclear if he'll be able to practice this week. Fellow wideout Josh Reynolds is also dealing with an ankle injury and will be held out of Wednesday's practice.

Cleared of long-term injury

St. Brown underwent tests on his right ankle Monday, and while the results were encouraging, the receiver's status for the Lions' Week 4 game against the Seahawks is uncertain, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Analysis: According to Pelissero, St. Brown isn't dealing with a long-term injury after rolling his right ankle in the second quarter of Sunday's loss to the Vikings, but the 23-year-old could still be at risk of missing some time. The Lions will return to the practice field Wednesday, and if St. Brown is able to take part in at least a limited capacity, it would bode well for his chances of being available this weekend. The second-year player has been one of the NFL's most productive receivers through…read more

Plays through ankle issue

St. Brown recorded six receptions on nine targets for 73 yards in Sunday's 28-24 loss to the Vikings.

Analysis: St. Brown tied for the team lead in receptions and set up a two-yard touchdown for Jamaal Williams with a 30-yard catch and run midway through the first quarter. He lacked some explosiveness on his catches for the rest of the game, and he told reporters after the game that he rolled his right ankle during the second quarter, per Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com. St. Brown expects to suit up for a Week 4 matchup against the Seahawks, but his status will be worth monitoring throughout the week.

Ties NFL record

St. Brown caught nine of 12 targets for 116 yards with two touchdowns while rushing twice for 68 yards during Sunday's 36-27 win over Washington.

Analysis: Through two games, it seems as if preseason concerns that St. Brown wouldn't be able to maintain the target share he handled down the stretch of last year were significantly overblown. While perhaps benefiting from an inviting matchup with the Commanders down Kamren Curl (thumb) in this one, St. Brown nonetheless racked up yet another productive fantasy outing. In fact, he has now tied the NFL record with eight consecutive games with at least eight receptions while also logging nine total…read more

Remains target monster

St. Brown caught eight of 12 targets for 64 yards with one touchdown during Sunday's 38-35 loss to the Eagles.

Analysis: Many were pessimistic about St. Brown sustaining the production he had down the stretch of last season when both of T.J. Hockenson and D'Andre Swift were banged up and DJ Chark wasn't on the team. However, the second-year receiver kept on rolling in the season opener, matching the most targets he saw in any game last year while finding the end zone for the fifth consecutive game dating back to last season. With that said, St. Brown's 5.3 yards per target wasn't great, especially since he had…read more

Three catches in final exhibition

St. Brown caught three of five targets for 34 yards in Sunday's preseason finale against the Steelers.

Analysis: St. Brown got to get in one more tune-up appearance, despite some key starters sitting out. The talented sophomore is looking to take a step forward after a promising rookie campaign. Expect St. Brown to be Jared Goff's primary target after the two built up a solid rapport in 2021. The Lions will be taking on the Eagles to begin the 2022 regular season on Sunday, Sept. 11.

Makes two grabs

St. Brown caught both his targets for 29 yards in Friday's 27-23 preseason loss to the Falcons.

Analysis: St. Brown picked up where he left off last season, hauling in a pair of passes from Jared Goff on Detroit's opening drive. After recording 90 catches for 912 yards and five touchdowns as a rookie, St. Brown figures to remain a key to the Lions offense in 2022.

Competition for targets

Detroit's offseason acquisitions could potentially lead to a lesser role for St. Brown than he had in the final six games of last season, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports. "Adding some receivers, I think we're a complete offense now if you ask me, so I'm excited to see what we can do," St. Brown noted.

Analysis: Only Cooper Kupp was more productive than St. Brown was down the stretch of last season, but he got there with an inflated target share that was aided by the absences of fellow short-range receivers T.J. Hockenson and D'Andre Swift. The healthy return of those two alone would figure to eat away at a large chunk of the 11.2 targets per game St. Brown was seeing. Add in the fact that Detroit now has two promising perimeter receivers in DJ Chark and Jameson Williams (knee), and St. Brown could see…read more

Joined by first-round receiver

St. Brown is being joined by 2022 first-round draft pick Jameson Williams within the Lions' receiving corps, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Analysis: After trying to get by with aging veterans in Tyrell Williams and Breshad Perriman last year, Detroit enters the 2022 campaign with a significant upgrade at outside receiver in the form of Jameson Williams and a 25-year-old second-rounder (2018) in DJ Chark. Considering Chark owns an impressive 4.34 40 time and still might be markedly slower than Jameson Williams (who was unable to participate in the 40 this offseason), St. Brown stands to benefit from these speedy additions, which likely will…read more

Memorable finish to rookie season

St. Brown caught eight passes for 109 yards and one touchdown on 10 targets while running for 12 yards on one carry against Green Bay on Sunday.

Analysis: The big game rounds out what has been a highly promising second half to St. Brown's rookie season, one that ends with six straight games with double-digit targets (67 total) while accumulating 51 catches for 560 yards and five touchdowns (76.1 percent catch rate, 8.4 yards per target). He even added 61 yards and a touchdown on the ground in that span. It's asking a lot of St. Brown to expect him to maintain this elite level of production over the course of an entire season, but this has been…read more

Continues improvement

St. Brown caught eight passes for 111 yards and one touchdown on 11 targets and ran for 23 yards and one touchdown on two carries against Seattle on Sunday.

Analysis: The rookie fourth-round pick has been on a tear in the past five weeks, and this effort was his most productive entry yet in what was already a highly impressive stretch. St. Brown had 35 receptions for 340 yards and three touchdowns on 46 targets in the four games prior to this one, and at no point in that span could anyone accuse St. Brown of benefiting from the quarterback play, especially in the games featuring Tim Boyle. The Packers defense looks like a tougher task in Week 18, but it may…read more

Keeps surging

St. Brown caught nine of 11 targets for 91 yards and one touchdown during Sunday's 20-16 loss to the Falcons. He added 19 rushing yards on two carries.

Analysis: St. Brown keeps rolling and has now seen at least 11 targets in four consecutive games while posting at least 86 yards with a touchdown in three of them. This latest stat line might be the most impressive, though, considering the rookie did it with backup Tim Boyle under center. While the potential return of pass-catching running back D'Andre Swift (shoulder) could impact St. Brown's target count in Week 17 against Seattle, it's hard to imagine that Detroit will move away from the surging slot…read more

Picks apart Arizona

St. Brown caught eight of 11 targets for 90 yards and one touchdown during Sunday's 30-12 win over Arizona.

Analysis: Quarterback Jared Goff acknowledged during the week that St. Brown is becoming a security blanket of sorts, and he backed up that sentiment by peppering the rookie with double-digit targets yet again. St. Brown now has a whopping 35 targets over the past three weeks and it has translated to 249 yards and two touchdowns. Even though this surge has directly overlapped with the absence of D'Andre Swift (shoulder), the season-ending loss of T.J. Hockenson could allow St. Brown to stay productive…read more

Becoming security blanket

St. Brown is becoming a security-blanket receiver for QB Jared Goff, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports. "That's the role that as a slot guy and what he can do, he'd like to grow into and we're getting there and I'd like him to grow into that too because it's a nice thing for a quarterback to have," Goff said Wednesday.

Analysis: Goff needs someone to throw to with T.J. Hockenson (finger) set to join Quintez Cephus (collarbone) on IR, D'Andre Swift (shoulder) yet to return to practice, and Jamaal Williams on the reserve/COVID-19 list. Amid a slew of missed games between the above players in recent weeks, St. Brown drew 12 targets a piece in each of the past two games en route to 18 total receptions for 159 yards and one touchdown. Josh Reynolds (thigh) and Kalif Raymond will probably get the majority of the deep shots…read more

Top target once again

St. Brown caught eight of 12 targets for 73 yards in Sunday's 38-10 loss to the Broncos.

Analysis: He led all players in catches, receiving yards and targets on the day, as the rookie continues to emerge as Jared Goff's top option. St. Brown has an 18-159-1 line on 24 targets over the last two games, and he could be busy again in Week 15 if the Lions fall into another big hole against the Cardinals.

Snags game-winning touchdown

St. Brown caught 10 of 12 targets for 86 yards and one touchdown during Sunday's 29-27 win over Minnesota.

Analysis: Without D'Andre Swift (shoulder) in the fold, St. Brown delivered as a secondary short-range option en route to career highs in nearly every receiving category. While he made a number of nice catches throughout the day, no play was bigger than his first career touchdown reception that came as time expired. However, not only was this just the fourth time that St. Brown has topped four receptions or 50 receiving yards, but Josh Reynolds seemed like Jared Goff's preferred downfield target. The…read more

Snags four short passes

St. Brown secured four of four targets for 18 yards during Sunday's 13-10 loss to the Browns.

Analysis: St. Brown literally accounted for 100 percent of Detroit's wide receiver production, as the remainder of Tim Boyle's 77 passing yards went to tight ends. If Jared Goff (ribs) remains sidelined in Week 12 against Chicago, there's no receiver on Detroit who can confidently be used in fantasy lineups.

Totals 61 yards

St. Brown recorded four receptions on six targets for 61 yards in Sunday's 16-16 tie against Pittsburgh.

Analysis: St. Brown was matched in targets by both Kalif Raymond and D'Andre Swift, but he managed to lead the team in receiving by 32 yards. He did his primary damage on two catches, with his best effort being a 30-yard gain on the first play of overtime. St. Brown has had uneven production this season, though he's now topped 60 receiving yards in three of his last six games heading into a Week 11 matchup against Cleveland.

Modest rebound against Eagles

St. Brown caught three of five targets for 46 yards during Sunday's 44-6 loss to Philadelphia.

Analysis: St. Brown easily led all Lions wideouts in targets on a day when nearly three quarters of Jared Goff's pass attempts went to tight ends and running backs. However, it was at least some sort of rebound for the rookie after he didn't see any targets last week against the Rams. This corresponded with Kalif Raymond's drop in usage, considering the veteran followed up his 100-yard Week 7 performance with a catchless outing Sunday. Still looking for a true breakout game, St. Brown won't be back on…read more

Donut in LA

St. Brown was not targeted with a pass during Sunday's 28-19 loss to the Rams.

Analysis: After seeing at least seven targets in three straight games, St. Brown again logged over 60 percent of the offensive snaps but this time no passes were sent his way. Instead, Kalif Raymond, T.J. Hockenson and D'Andre Swift combined for nearly 85 percent of the targets while cornerback Bobby Price even caught a pass. While it's unfortunate to learn that this is the floor for a promising up-and-comer like St. Brown as long as Jared Goff is under center -- and the competition for targets could…read more

Sees another seven targets

St. Brown caught five of seven targets for 26 yards during Sunday's 34-11 loss to the Bengals.

Analysis: In the absence of Tyrell Williams (concussion) and now Quintez Cephus (collarbone), St. Brown tied Kalif Raymond for the lead in targets among Lions wide receivers. However, only tight end T.J. Hockenson was able to find any success through the air on a day when the Bengals' backup quarterback threw more passing touchdowns than Lions starting quarterback Jared Goff. While St. Brown could continue to see a decent workload even if Williams is able to return in the next week or two, his upside is…read more

Leads team in receiving

St. Brown had seven receptions (eight targets) for 65 yards in Sunday's 19-17 loss to the Vikings.

Analysis: St. Brown finished the contest leading the Lions in all receiving categories, one week after sharing the team lead in targets. The 2021 fourth-round pick is starting to look like Jared Goff's favorite option at the wideout position. St. Brown should begin to garner interest in deeper PPR formats and is worth keeping an eye on in shallower leagues in the event this budding relationship between quarterback and receiver continues to grow.

Shares team lead in targets

St. Brown caught six of eight targets for 70 yards during Sunday's 24-14 loss to the Bears.

Analysis: After totaling 10 targets over the first three weeks of the season, St. Brown nearly reached that number Sunday alone as he shared the team lead in targets with T.J. Hockenson. While Quintez Cephus was the No. 1 receiver and Kalif Raymond popped for two scores, there is certainly room in the slot for St. Brown to continue making a name for himself going forward, though the eventual return of Tyrell Williams (concussion) could throw a wrench into things.

One target in Williams' absence

St. Brown caught his only target for two yards during Sunday's 19-17 loss to Baltimore.

Analysis: Even with Tyrell Williams (concussion) sidelined, St. Brown saw just 43 percent of the offensive snaps after seeing no less than 59 percent in the first two games. It's clear the rookie is well behind Quintez Cephus and Kalif Raymond in the pecking order, and St. Brown won't find things any easier once Williams is back in the fold as soon as Week 6.

Catches three passes

St. Brown caught three of five targets for 18 yards during Monday's 35-17 loss to Green Bay.

Analysis: With Tyrell Williams (concussion) sidelined and Kalif Raymond banged up after injuring his thigh in practice, it was Quintez Cephus and not St. Brown who led Lions wideouts in snaps, targets, receptions, receiving yards and touchdowns. Tight end T.J. Hockenson and running back D'Andre Swift served as the other biggest producers in the passing game while St. Brown was only a complementary piece. Until the rookie starts becoming more involved in the passing game, St. Brown will be hard to trust…read more

Catches two passes

St. Brown caught two of four targets for 23 yards during Sunday's 41-33 loss to the 49ers.

Analysis: The final numbers for St. Brown weren't great, but they would have been better if Jared Goff didn't miss the rookie while he was streaking down the sideline for a would-be touchdown in the first quarter. However, St. Brown at least finished second in offensive snaps (59) behind Kalif Raymond (69) after Tyrell Williams (undisclosed) was knocked out of the game in the third quarter. If Williams is forced to miss time, St. Brown again could handle a large majority of the offensive snaps when…read more

Less competition for targets

St. Brown could see a large number of targets this season after Detroit released Breshad Perriman on Monday, Chris Burke of The Athletic reports.

Analysis: St. Brown already was in line to have a decent role in the offense with Perriman on board, but there's more upside for the rookie without the previously presumed starting outside receiver in town. While St. Brown seems to be behind Kalif Raymond and possibly Quintez Cephus in the rotation to start the year, the Lions' receiving corps remains as one of the most underwhelming league-wide. St. Brown should have plenty of opportunities to solidify a spot under No. 1 option Tyrell Williams as the…read more

Little impact against Colts

St. Brown caught two of three targets for four yards in Friday's preseason loss to the Colts.

Analysis: The Lions' depth chart at wide receiver remains wide open, but St. Brown has done little to climb it during game action, catching exactly two passes in all three preseason contests for only 28 total yards. The fact that he was a fourth-round pick in the 2021 draft should assure him of a spot on the 53-man roster and maybe even steady target volume, but fantasy value could be elusive.

Underwhelming against Steelers

St. Brown caught two of five targets for 12 yards during Saturday's 26-20 preseason loss to the Steelers.

Analysis: After having an impressive offseason, training camp and preseason opener, St. Brown's performance Saturday was somewhat underwhelming. While many of the team's first-half offensive struggles can probably be blamed on QB Tim Boyle, it was St. Brown's fault on at least one incompletion, and it's possible multiple drops could be attributed to the USC product. However, St. Brown was targeted five times on his 11 offensive snaps, and that was with projected starter Breshad Perriman also on the…read more

Building rapport with Goff

St. Brown caught both of his targets for 12 yards in Friday's 16-15 preseason loss to the Bills.

Analysis: Detroit doesn't have much in terms of established weapons at wide receiver and is also dealing with injuries at the position, which has opened the door for St. Brown to build some nice early chemistry with quarterback Jared Goff. In addition to his two catches that counted, St. Brown also had a 13-yard catch-and-run erased by a penalty. The rookie made a nice first impression here and will look to build on this effort in Week 2 of the preseason against the Steelers.