2020 Pass/Rush Stats
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2020 Fantasy Outlook
It was an unexpected season for Stafford last year in more ways than one. After Stafford had a career-low number of attempts for a full season in Matt Patricia's first year as head coach in 2018, the Lions hired run-heavy offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell last year. But instead of seeing even fewer attempts, as expected, Stafford came out throwing. By midseason, he was on pace to challenge career highs with nearly 5,000 yards and 38 touchdowns. But then, after not missing a start for eight consecutive years, his season ended thanks to multiple fractures in his back and a hip injury in Week 9. Stafford's production wasn't just about volume; the Lions continually attacked downfield. Despite playing only eight games, Stafford attempted 50 passes of more than 20 yards (19th), throwing six touchdown passes — more than 21 qualified quarterbacks. His percentage of attempts longer than 10 yards (36.4) ranked fourth, as he posted a league-high 11.3-yard average depth of target and the second-highest YPA (8.6). Will the Lions continue the aerial assault this season? They drafted RB D'Andre Swift to pair in the backfield with Kerryon Johnson, perhaps signaling a desire for more balance after ranking 20th in the league last year in run-play percentage (39.9). It also doesn't seem likely at age 32 coming off a serious back injury that Stafford can keep pace over a full season with last year's career-high passing rates, especially his 6.5 TD pass percentage (4th), even with an excellent group of receivers in Kenny Golladay, Marvin Jones, Danny Amendola and 6-5 tight end T.J. Hockenson. Read Past Outlooks
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Throws three TDs in season finale
Stafford completed 20 of 31 passes for 293 yards with three touchdowns and one interception during Sunday's 37-35 loss to Minnesota. He added nine rushing yards on two attempts.
ANALYSIS
Toughing out ankle, rib and thumb injuries, Stafford put forth an admirable effort despite a third-quarter interception that may have been the difference in the game. He probably should have had a fourth touchdown pass, but a third-quarter bomb to Marvin Jones was overturned on review and Stafford will close the books on the 2020 season with 4,093 passing yards and 26 touchdowns to 10 interceptions. However, despite those respectable numbers plus the fact that Stafford remains under contract through 2023, it's not certain that the 32-year-old gunslinger will return to Detroit next season. With the organization in the market for both a new head coach and general manager, it's possible the Lions - who owe Stafford a $10 million bonus on the fifth day of the 2021 league year - will bring in decision-makers that prefer to groom a younger option. Adding more uncertainty to Stafford's offseason is his rehab from his injuries, but the quarterback at least doesn't believe he'll need surgery to address the ligament damage in his thumb, per Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press.
Toughing out ankle, rib and thumb injuries, Stafford put forth an admirable effort despite a third-quarter interception that may have been the difference in the game. He probably should have had a fourth touchdown pass, but a third-quarter bomb to Marvin Jones was overturned on review and Stafford will close the books on the 2020 season with 4,093 passing yards and 26 touchdowns to 10 interceptions. However, despite those respectable numbers plus the fact that Stafford remains under contract through 2023, it's not certain that the 32-year-old gunslinger will return to Detroit next season. With the organization in the market for both a new head coach and general manager, it's possible the Lions - who owe Stafford a $10 million bonus on the fifth day of the 2021 league year - will bring in decision-makers that prefer to groom a younger option. Adding more uncertainty to Stafford's offseason is his rehab from his injuries, but the quarterback at least doesn't believe he'll need surgery to address the ligament damage in his thumb, per Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press.
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Bad teams tend to throw a lot of passes, and the Lions have chucked it around more than most throughout Stafford's tenure as starting quarterback. But things changed last season under new coach Matt Patricia, with Stafford attempting his fewest passes in a full season even as the team lost 10 games. A seven-year streak with more than 4,000 yards was broken, despite Stafford starting all 16 games for an eighth consecutive year. It didn't help to lose wide receiver Golden Tate to a midseason trade, and things only got worse when wideout Marvin Jones suffered a season-ending knee injury shortly thereafter. Kenny Golladay seized the opportunity and surpassed 1,000 receivng yards, so the Lions shouldn't hurt for receiving weapons even without Tate. They signed slot receiver Danny Amendola and tight end Jesse James, then used the eighth overall pick in this year's draft on tight end T.J. Hockenson. Of course, the team also replaced pass-first offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter with the run-heavy Darrell Bevell, who leaned on Marshawn Lynch and Adrian Peterson at his previous NFL stops in Seatte and Minnesota, respectively. Throw in some splash signings on the defensive side and it becomes clear Patricia is trying to win without having Stafford throw 600 passes. It is hard to say if the plan will actually work, but last season gives us hard evidence that Patricia is committed to his way of doing things. For a quarterback who's typically relied on volume more so than efficiency, the fantasy prognosis doesn't look great.
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Suiting up again Sunday
Stafford (ankle/rib/thumb) is active for Sunday's game against the Vikings.
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Remains on track for Sunday
Stafford (ankle/rib/thumb), who is listed as questionable, is expected to play Sunday against the Vikings, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
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Should play Week 17
Stafford (ankle/rib/thumb), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Vikings, appears likely to play, Chris Burke of The Athletic reports.
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Listed as questionable
Stafford (ankle/rib/thumb) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Vikings.
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Limited in return to practice
The Lions listed Stafford (ankle/rib/thumb) as a limited participant at Thursday's practice.
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