NFL Week 12 Preview: Philadelphia Eagles at Detroit Lions, DeMarco Murray, Calvin Johnson, Jordan Matthews

Nov 24, 2015 04:03 PM EST
Calvin Johnson
Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson makes a catch in a home game."

Philadelphia Eagles

Jordan Matthews (Wide Receiver): Matthews will need to contend with Mark Sanchez at quarterback if Sam Bradford cannot play. Matthews is barely and option in this struggling Philadelphia offense no matter who the quarterback is. The Detroit secondary has given up the 12th most fantasy points to wide receivers this season, which would be great if Jordan Matthews saw more than 9 targets every 2 games.

DeMarco Murray (Running Backs): Murray has struggled a lot in recent weeks as the offensive turmoil has even affected his fantasy stats. Murray recorded his lowest amount of carries since week 4 and that is concerning to say the least. Even with Ryan Matthews out Murray had a relatively pedestrian day. Murray will look to get things going again for this Eagles rushing unit as he faces a defense that has given up the 14th most fantasy points. If Mark Sanchez is under center sit the former rushing champ.

 

Detroit Lions

Calvin Johnson (Wide Receiver): The Eagles give up the most fantasy points to wide receivers and Johnson has recorded at least 80 yards in the last 4 weeks. Johnson should have one of his bigger games of the year on thanksgiving as the Lions have won 2 straight.

 

 

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