Survivor I - Detroit Lions Commentary

NOTE: this draft was completed on 7/24

Positives - The Lions scored 6 touchdowns on returns or turnovers last season. Only the Bears, Ravens and Bills had more. With kick/punt return specialist Eddie Drummond returning from injury, the Lions are likely looking at similar numbers this season. Rookie Shaun Cody will help an improving defensive line, which should increase the sack numbers.

Negatives - The Lions are an average, middle of the road defense that only has fantasy consideration due to their strong return game. If the return game falters, so does the fantasy production.

Draft Strategy - I like the Lions schedule and I am banking on Eddie Drummond elevating the return game once again. Detroit is my third defense taken. I’m hoping that one of the three that I chose (WAS, MIA, DET) will make significant progress and thus increase my fantasy production.