Reggie Bush - Lions' Bush participates as punt returner

Source: The Huddle

Detroit Lions RB Reggie Bush was used as a punt returner during organized team activities (OTAs) Wednesday, May 22. WR Terrence Austin, WR Patrick Edwards, RB Steven Miller, WR Mike Thomas and WR Cody Wilson also took turns returning punts.
Huddle Up: With all the injury issues the Lions have had with their RBs in recent seasons (see Best, Jahvid and Smith, Kevin), it's hard to imagine the team allowing their new No. 1 back to return punts, no matter if he is the most dangerous return man on the roster.

Reggie Bush - Lions' Bush returns punts in OTAs

Source: The Huddle

Detroit Lions RB Reggie Bush was used as a punt returner during organized team activities (OTAs) Wednesday, May 22. WR Terrence Austin, WR Patrick Edwards, RB Steven Miller, WR Mike Thomas and WR Cody Wilson also took turns returning punts.
Huddle Up: With all the injury issues the Lions have had with their RBs in recent seasons (see Best, Jahvid and Smith, Kevin), it's hard to imagine the team allowing their new No. 1 back to return punts, no matter if he is the most dangerous return man on the roster.

Lions | Reggie Bush returns punts in OTAs

Source: Footballguys.com

Detroit Lions RB Reggie Bush was used as a punt returner during organized team activities (OTAs) Wednesday, May 22. WR Terrence Austin, WR Patrick Edwards, RB Steven Miller, WR Mike Thomas and WR Cody Wilson also took turns returning punts.

Lions HC Jim Schwartz says RB Reggie Bush could catch 80 passes this season

Source: Fantasy Football Toolbox

Not that such a result would create much shock given the player in question and the offense in which he operates, but still. Lions head coach Jim Schwartz said Tuesday that Reggie Bush quot;could potentially catch 60-70-80 passes" this season, via DetroitLions.com writer Tim Twentyman. FANTASY ANALYSIS: That's a lot of receptions, but it's not totally out of this world for Bush. He caught 88 passes as a rookie and then 73 passes in 12 games the following year. Yes, that was seven seasons ago, but Bush is still a top-notch receiving back, and the Lions are still going to throw it a ton. Consider two things: One, Joique Bell caught 52 passes for the Lions last year. Is it really inconceivable that a more-talented RB who is still in his prime

Lions | Joique Bell, Mike Thomas could be returners

Source: Footballguys.com

Detroit Lions RB Joique Bell is expected to return kicks in Week 17 after WR Stefan Logan was removed from that role. WR Mike Thomas could return punts if Logan is not used in that role either.

Lions TE Brandon Pettigrew misses another practice

Source: Fantasy Football Toolbox

Detroit Lions tight end Brandon Pettigrew did not practice for the second consecutive day Thursday. The fourth-year vet is dealing with an ankle injury that forced an early exit during Detroit's eventual loss to the Green Bay Packers. The Lions are already without Titus Young, Nate Burleson, and Ryan Broyles as each player has been placed on injured reserve. Second-year wideout Kris Durham, a former teammate at Georgia with Matthew Stafford, should see a big increase in playing time, as well as Mike Thomas. FANTASY ANALYSIS: Pettigrew is currently questionable and is looking like a game-time decision on Sunday. The Lions face a recently embarrassed Arizona team that actually has done a pretty good job limiting opposing quarterbacks. They

Lions | Mike Thomas hardly sees field

Source: Footballguys.com

Detroit Lions WR Mike Thomas played in just 17 snaps in Week 14, and he wasn't thrown to a single time. However, he had two carries for 25 yards.

Mostly NFL Notes: Adrian Peterson a medical marvel

Source: Roto Arcade by Dalton Del Don

Since returning from injury, DeMarco Murray has 44 carries for 136 yards, good for a 3.1 YPC mark, although he's salvaged fantasy value by scoring twice. Among Murray's 21 rushing attempts Sunday, his longest gain was seven yards, although in fairness the Bengals are actually the best team in the NFL at limiting long runs, as they've allowed just five carries for 20+ yards and zero for 40+ on the year…BenJarvus Green-Ellis had one carry that went at least 30 yards during his career entering Week 12. He's had runs for 48, 41 and 38 yards in each of his past three games, respectively…Assuming you weren't on bye, A.J. Green sure picked a bad week to have his worst game of the

Lions | Mike Thomas did not receive much playing time

Source: Footballguys.com

Detroit Lions WR Mike Thomas participated in 17 of the 84 offensive snaps in the team's Week 14 game.

Fantasy Beat – Playoff Time Is Here

Source: Baseball Guys by Ray Flowers

Justin Fensterman and Trevor Ray discuss the start of the fantasy football playoff season. They will discuss some strategies they use to win championships and debate which fantasy football playoff format is best.

Cecil Shorts, Montell Owens and Mike Thomas

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Over/Under: Will Mr. Old Spice, Greg Jennings, be naughty or nice?

Source: Roto Arcade by Brad Evans

Fantasy is a speculative game. Predict the future, and you look like a genius. Don't, and you're painfully human. Gazing into the crystal ball here's our view on 10 intriguing over/unders for Week 14.

Greg Jennings, who is expected to fill the void for an ailing Jordy Nelson ailing, receiving yards versus Detroit 79.5

Andy — OVER. Jennings led all Packers receivers in targets last week, in his return from injury. I don't think a 6-catch, 85-yard day is too much to ask.

Scott — OVER. I like how Jennings looked in his first game back, he'll be needed with Jordy Nelson likely out, and I don't have anything good to say about Detroit's passing

Schwartz takes shot at Titus Young

Source: FFToday

Coach evidently displeased with WR

What little support remains for Titus Young inside the Detroit Lions' organization appears to be fading fast. Lions coach Jim Schwartz told MLive.com on Wednesday that his exiled wide receiver is scheduled for upcoming knee surgery, "unless he doesn't show up for it." Chalk it up as a not-so-subtle jab at Young, who was placed on injured reserve this week, putting an end to one of the more troubling sophomore outings in Lions history. Young hasn't played in a game since Week 12, when he agitated coaches by lining up in the wrong place on the field multiple times against the Green Bay Packers - and

Week 14 – Waiver Wire Pickups

Source: Fantasy-Info.com by Sean Douglas

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At this point in the season any running back help is a good thing. When you have a chance to pickup a running back that could see a feature back role, it’s even more important to give them a look. Consider Alex Green of the Packers and Montell Owens of the Jaguars as such options this week.

Week 14 Standard Rankings – QB | RB |

Titus Young done for the year

Source: Draft Sharks

The Lions have placed WR Titus Young on IR, ending his 2012 season.  The team labeled it a knee injury, but it might as well be "attitude."  Besides his inconsistent production, Young sabotaged the team by getting into fights with teammates and coaches and reportedly lining up in the wrong spot on purpose a few weeks ago.  His tenure in Detroit might be over.  WR Mike Thomas is expected to start opposite Calvin Johnson the rest of the way.

Titus Young - Season over for Lions' Young, Broyles

Source: The Huddle

The Detroit Lions placed WRs Titus Young (knee) and Ryan Broyles (knee) on the Injured Reserve Tuesday, Dec. 4. The team sent Young home twice in the past three weeks due to behavior issues. Also, the team released S Erik Coleman, WR Kris Durham was promoted to the active roster from the practice squad and signed free-agent S Tyrell Johnson (Vikings) and WR Troy Burrell (Lions) to the practice squad.
Huddle Up: Young appears to have played his last game for the Lions, while the emerging Broyles will be missed -- all leaving Mike Thomas as the Lions' No. 2 wideout.

Lions WR Titus Young won't play again this season

Source: Fantasy Football Toolbox

Considering Titus Young's willful decisions to go against coaches' orders during games and the subsequent scathing comments from teammates, not many people expected the 23-year-old wideout to play much if at all during the season's final month. The Lions made it official Tuesday that Young has indeed played his final down of 2012, putting him on injured reserve. Officially, Young was placed on injured reserve due a knee injury. FANTASY ANALYSIS: Young has battled a knee injury for most of the season, but it was less his knee and more the pain in the butt he has become that got him to where he is, from sucker-punching a teammate during offseason camp to arguing with coaches and going rogue in Novemeber, which resulted in a one-game

Lions | Mike Thomas should see workload increase

Source: Footballguys.com

Detroit Lions WR Mike Thomas is expected to be the team's No. 2 wide receiver moving forward after the team lost WR Ryan Broyles (knee) to a knee issue in Week 13.

Target Practice, Week 13: Aaron Hernandez is back on the leader board

Source: Roto Arcade by Andy Behrens

Aaron Hernandez barely finished inside the top-10 at his position in Week 13 fantasy scoring, and he failed to visit the end zone. Thus, I won't try to convince you that he carried anyone into the fantasy playoffs, single-handedly. In fact, Hernandez had a somewhat sloppy day, with an ugly drop on the Patriots' opening series, plus another near-catch that skipped off his outstretched hands (and, if caught, would have resulted in a touchdown). He was also the targeted receiver on Tom Brady's first quarter

Flames: Bryce Brown to pass playoff test with flying colors

Source: Roto Arcade by Brad Evans

Each week the Noise highlights 12-13 somewhat obscure, unobvious names who he believes are destined to torch the competition. To qualify, each player must be started in fewer than 60 percent of Yahoo! leagues. Speaking as an accountability advocate, I will post the results, whether genius or moronic, the following week using the scoring system shown here. If you're a member of TEAM HUEVOS, post your Week 14 Flames in the comments section below.

Joe Flacco, Bal, QB (14-percent started)
Matchup: at

Ryan Broyles - Torn ACL ends season for Lions' Broyles

Source: The Huddle

Detroit Lions WR Ryan Broyles (knee) suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee in Week 13 and will miss the rest of the season.
Huddle Up: Between Broyles' injury and Titus Young's continuing disciplinary issues, it looks as if former-Jaguar Mike Thomas is now the Lions' No. 2 wideout. With the defensive attention Megatron commands and how many passes the Lions throw, Thomas definitely is a viable fantasy option.

Ryan Broyles out for season

Source: FFToday

Torn ACL

For the second time in 13 months, Ryan Broyles is dealing with a torn ACL. Broyles tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee in the first quarter of the Lions' 35-33 loss to the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday and will undergo reconstructive surgery later this month. (Detroit Free Press)

FF Today's Take: Broyles tore the ACL in his left knee a little over a year ago. The Lions will not bring back

Lions WR Ryan Broyles tears ACL, out for season

Source: Fantasy Football Toolbox

Detroit Lions wide receiver Ryan Broyles tore his right ACL Sunday and is done for the remainder of the 2012 season. The rookie out of Oklahoma left during the first quarter of Detroit's eventual loss to the Indianapolis Colts and did not return. Trainers checked him out on the sideline and determined quickly he was seriously injured. WR Mike Thomas saw more action on the outside, as did TE Tony Scheffler. FANTASY ANALYSIS: It looks as though the Lions may need to re-insert WR Titus Young into the lineup out of necessity. The team did sign WR Brian Robiskie in October and WR Kassim Osgood in August but neither player could have Young's impact. Consider this a big upgrade to WR Calvin Johnson who is already on pace to break Jerry Rice's

Ryan Broyles done for the year with torn ACL

Source: Draft Sharks

Lions WR Ryan Broyles will miss the remainder of the season after suffering a torn right ACL during Sunday's game against the Colts. This comes after he tore the left ACL at Oklahoma last year. The rookie was impressive in limited action this season, but his future outlook is now in serious doubt. Broyles will be in a race to get ready for training camp next summer. Meanwhile, WR Mike Thomas is expected to move into Detroit's starting lineup. He's worth a speculative add but shouldn't be in fantasy lineups this coming week. Thomas managed just 1 catch on 4 targets yesterday, despite Broyles missing almost the entire game. HC Jim Schwartz said WR Titus Young won't be in the mix to replace Broyles.

Knee injury sidelines Broyles

Source: FFToday

Right knee injury has team concerned

With Titus Young and Brian Robiskie inactive Sunday, the Lions were already short on receivers. It got worse when rookie Ryan Broyles went out with a right knee injury. That is Broyles' "good" knee, not the one he had ACL surgery on in 2011. After being tended to by trainers on the sideline, Broyles walked back to the locker room on his own power. Tight end

Sunday Scene, Week 13: Russell Wilson shames the Bears

Source: Roto Arcade by Andy Behrens

If we asked you to evaluate two unnamed NFL quarterbacks based only on these stats...

Player A — 7.1 Y/A, 17 TDs, 16 INTs, 54.4% comp, 216 rush
Player B — 7.4 Y/A, 19 TDs, 8 INTs, 63.4% comp, 298 rush

...it's unlikely you'd conclude that Player A was better. You definitely wouldn't suggest that he was substantially better.

However, that's the way many still perceive the relative worth of Andrew Luck (Player A) and Russell Wilson (Player B).

Of course you might also argue that we can't reasonably evaluate QBs based on a few cherry-picked stats, omitting team context and win-loss record — and you'd be right. I'm not all that interested in making

Lions | Calvin Johnson expects Ryan Broyles, Mike Thomas to remain in rotation

Source: Footballguys.com

Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson said he expects WRs Ryan Broyles and Mike Thomas to remain as the second and third receivers in light of the discipline to WR Titus Young.

Lions | Ryan Broyles over the century mark

Source: Footballguys.com

Detroit Lions WR Ryan Broyles posted six receptions for 126 yards in the Week 12 start against the Houston Texans. He and WR Mike Thomas were used in a three-receiver set to open the game. Thomas chipped in with two grabs, 17 yards and a touchdown.

Matthew Stafford - Stafford shines in Lions' loss

Source: The Huddle

Detroit Lions QB Matthew Stafford completed 31-of-61 passes for 441 yards and 2 TDs Thursday in his team's 34-31 Week 12 OT loss to the Houston Texans.
Huddle Up: Stafford has had an up-and-down (mostly down) season so far, but served up a Thanksgiving fantasy feast for his owners by notching his fourth career 400-yard game and his second-best in terms of sheer yardage. He connected with Calvin Johnson and Mike Thomas on his 2 TD tosses, and did not throw an interception.

Who's in and who's out of the Thanksgiving Day games

Source: Fantasy Football Toolbox

First off, here's to everyone who reads this enjoying a terrific Thanksgiving. You know the drill: Football, food, more football, more food. And if there's any spare time, you can talk to your family every once in a while. This will be a modified version of my usual Sunday morning injury report, dedicated to the three games that await us today. This post will be updated throughout the day as the inactives report for each game come in (about 90 minutes prior to each kickoff). I'll be keeping my eyes on players such as Felix Jones, Pierre Garcon, Aaron Hernandez, and others. The notable players who have already been ruled out of Thanksgiving Day action include Rob Gronkowski and Titus Young. For a full rundown of injuries around the NFL

Lions | Two WRs getting up to speed

Source: Footballguys.com

Detroit Lions WR Mike Thomas and WR Brian Robiskie stayed after practice Monday, Nov. 19, along with WR Ryan Broyles, to work with backup QB Shaun Hill running routes and getting better acclimated to the offense. 'It's a way to get new guys who come in throughout the year to get them reps and get me reps too and teach the offense at the same time,' Hill said. All three are expected to see an increase in playing time with WR Titus Young to be inactive in Week 12 due to disciplinary reasons.

Mike Thomas - WR Thomas expected to start for Lions

Source: The Huddle

Detroit Lions WR Mike Thomas is expected to start at outside receiver against the Houston Texans in the team's Week 12 game Thursday, Nov. 22, with WR Ryan Broyles starting in the slot.
Huddle Up: If you own Titus Young, who has been benched this week for disciplinary reasons, take a flier on Thomas, the former Jag, who should get his fair share of targets with Megatron commanding most of the defensive attention as usual.

Lions | Mike Thomas expected to start

Source: Footballguys.com

Detroit Lions WR Mike Thomas is expected to start at outside receiver against the Houston Texans in the team's Week 12 game Thursday, Nov. 22, with WR Ryan Broyles starting in the slot.

Mike Thomas to start in place of Titus Young - Mike Thomas | DET

Source: Rotoworld Football

Mike Thomas is expected to start in place of Titus Young (suspension) against the Texans Thursday.

Lions WR Mike Thomas will start, WR Ryan Broyles stays in slot

Source: Fantasy Football Toolbox

With Detroit Lions wide receiver Titus Young benched by the coaching staff, WR Mike Thomas will start alongside WR Calvin Johnson. The former Jacksonville Jaguar receiver has yet to tally a target or reception in his few weeks in Detroit, although he did have one carry for six yards against Green Bay last week. Rookie receiver Ryan Broyles will remain in the slot, so his role remains the same. FANTASY ANALYSIS: In an offense that can at times be explosive, this could be a gold mine on the waiver wire. Young exploded with nine receptions for 100 yards and two scores last month once Nate Burleson went down. Broyles has more upside, but carries more risk. Thomas has yet to prove anything in this offense and may not have developed the

Titus Young - Lions' Young not expected to play Week 12

Source: The Huddle

Detroit Lions WR Titus Young was sent home from the Lions' practice facility Monday for disciplinary reasons, and is not expected to play Thursday in the team's Thnksgiving Day game against the Houston Texans. Young played 68 of his team's 72 offensive snaps in Week 11 against the Green Bay Packers, but he was benched late in the game. WR Ryan Broyles played 31 snaps, and WR Mike Thomas played four snaps in the loss.
Huddle Up: Young has had a history of attitude issues in the Motor City, and those apparently surfaced again in Sunday's loss to the Packers. Young had one reception for 24 yards in the game, compounded his performance with several mental errors and then -- according to the Detroit Free Press -- engaged in a

Lions | Ryan Broyles, Mike Thomas to step up?

Source: Footballguys.com

Detroit Lions WR Titus Young played 68 of his team's 72 offensive snaps in Week 11 against the Green Bay Packers, but he was benched late in the game and expected to be inactive in Week 12 Thursday, Nov. 22. WR Ryan Broyles played 31 snaps, and WR Mike Thomas played four snaps in the loss.

Titus Young suspended by team for Week 12

Source: Draft Sharks

Lions HC Jim Schwartz announced that WR Titus Young will not play against the Texans on Thanksgiving.  He was sent home from the team's facility today.  This almost certainly has to do with Young's benching for the final series of this past weekend's game.  He continues to be a headcase that is becoming more and more difficult to trust in fantasy.  WR Ryan Broyles figures to see an uptick in targets on Thursday with Young out.  Newly-acquired Mike Thomas could also see more action.

Lions | One fielding punts

Source: Footballguys.com

Detroit Lions RB Stefan Logan was fielding punts in practice Friday, Nov. 2. WR Mike Thomas was working solely with the wide receivers.

Jaguars | Mike Thomas trade update

Source: Footballguys.com

Updating a previous report, the Jacksonville Jaguars received a 2014 fifth-round draft choice from the Detroit Lions for WR Mike Thomas.

Thomas traded to the Lions

Source: FFToday

Ex-Jaguars receiver acquired for a mid round pick

Mike Thomas has been acquired by the Detroit Lions from the Jacksonville Jaguars. Thomas was unable to adjust himself to new coach Mike Mularkey. As a result the Jaguars felt that Thomas was no longer worth the $4.95 million in salary and bonuses. With the emergence of Cecil Shorts, Thomas' role diminished even further. Thomas has had 13 catches for 80 yards this season. (Ian Rapoport on Twitter)

FF Today's Take: Mike Thomas is un-ownable in ten team leagues and his addition to

Lions | Mike Thomas might do several things

Source: Footballguys.com

Detroit Lions general manager Martin Mayhew and WR Mike Thomas briefly discussed the receiver's role Tuesday, Oct. 30, after his acquisition from the Jacksonville Jaguars. 'I'm pretty sure I'll be out there running around doing something,' Thomas said. He can play out of the slot, out of the backfield in a RB Jahvid Best-type role and return punts and kicks.

Lions | Part with draft pick for Mike Thomas

Source: Footballguys.com

Updating a previous report, the Detroit Lions traded a mid-round 2013 NFL Draft pick to the Jacksonville Jaguars for WR Mike Thomas.

Lions trade for WR Mike Thomas

Source: Fantasy Football Toolbox

With the NFL trade deadline about 48 hours away, business is starting to pick up. To that point, a trade was made Tuesday. Not a big one, but a trade nonetheless. The Lions traded for wide receiver Mike Thomas from the Jaguars. Compensation was not immediately disclosed. By the way, the Jaguars host the Lions this Sunday. FANTASY ANALYSIS: Thomas was a decent WR3 in fantasy just two seasons ago when he put up 66 catches, 820 yards and four touchdowns. But his numbers took a plunge in 2011, and he has just 13 catches through seven games this season. He isn't a fantasy factor, even with the pass-happy Lions. He is just pure depth behind wide receiver Ryan Broyles and on special teams. In Jacksonville, Cecil Shorts looks to be the clear No. 1

Mike Thomas - Mike Thomas acquired

Source: The Huddle

The Detroit Lions acquired WR Mike Thomas from the Jacksonville Jaguars Tuesday, Oct. 30. It's unknown at this time what Jacksonville received in return for Thomas.
Huddle Up: This is a curious move for the Lions, who lost Nate Burleson for the season to a broken leg. It seems like Titus Young has emerged as a great No. 2 receiver and Ryan Broyles has settled into a good role as a rookie, but the Lions might not be comfortable with their depth at the position. It is not really worth adding Thomas at this point, but who knows—maybe a change of scenery to a locale with a great quarterback is just what the doctor ordered for Thomas.

Mike Thomas traded to Detroit

Source: Draft Sharks

The Jaguars have traded WR Mike Thomas to the Lions.  No word on what's heading back to Jacksonville, but it's likely a late-round pick.  Thomas totaled 114 catches and 1,273 yards in his first 2 seasons but faded in 2011 and has been non-existent this year.  He has the hands and quickness to succeed as a slot guy, but we doubt he'll pass WR Ryan Broyles on Detroit's depth chart.  Don't bother adding Thomas in fantasy.

Jaguars | Receive mid-round draft choice

Source: Footballguys.com

The Jacksonville Jaguars received a mid-round draft pick from the Detroit Lions Tuesday, Oct. 30, in exchange for WR Mike Thomas.

Lions acquire WR Mike Thomas from Jaguars - Mike Thomas | DET

Source: Rotoworld Football

Lions acquired WR/PR Mike Thomas from the Jaguars in exchange for an undisclosed draft pick.

Lions | Mike Thomas acquired

Source: Footballguys.com

The Detroit Lions acquired WR Mike Thomas from the Jacksonville Jaguars Tuesday, Oct. 30. It's unknown at this time what Jacksonville received in return for Thomas.

Report: Lions acquire WR Thomas from Jags - Mike Thomas | DET

Source: Rotoworld Football

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports the Lions have acquired WR/PR Mike Thomas from the Jaguars in exchange for undisclosed considerations.

Laurent Robinson - Laurent Robinson still not able to pass test

Source: The Huddle

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Mike Mularkey said WR Laurent Robinson (concussion) still has not passed a concussion test at this point. It appears Robinson will not be able to play Week 7.
Huddle Up: This was, perhaps, Robinson's best matchup of the season considering the health of the Raiders defensive backfield. If he cannot go, perhaps Mike Thomas will have a fluky good game. That is a roll of the roulette wheel if we have ever seen one, though.