Fantasy Upside
In his second pro season, Kenny Golladay became the breakout WR we expected. After missing five games during his rookie campaign and registering just 28 receptions, he rebounded to play in all but the season finale of ’18. In his sophomore season, Golladay registered 70 grabs for over 1,000 yards and five TDs. He posted three 100-yard games and recorded at least 70 yards in five other contests.
Fantasy Downside
After Golden Tate was traded at the end of October, Detroit’s passing attack took a dip. Marvin Jones also went down with an injury which ended up being a good thing for Golladay owners, as he saw double-digit targets in three of his final seven games. He was held to three or fewer catches five times and his last score came in Week 11. As the team’s top WR, he’ll be facing opponents’ top corners who will also likely have safety help.
Bottom Line
Golladay will be Lions No. 1 WR this season. He possesses great size at 6’4”, and speed, making him a prime target for Matthew Stafford’s deep balls. In his 26 NFL games Golladay has averaged 15.7 yards per reception and in half of those contests, he’s posted a 25-yard gainer. Look for Stafford to target the former Northern Illinois standout often, which should lead to a solid season with Golladay eclipsing the 1,000-yard plateau once again.