Amon-Ra St. Brown
Detroit Lions Overview
QB Health / Depth
Detroit Lions QB Health / Depth is rated Elite. This public grade reflects starter stability, backup depth and current availability. QB1 Jared Goff has no current injury limitation recorded in Stat Cracker. QB2 Joshua Dobbs has no current injury limitation recorded in Stat Cracker. QB depth Luke Altmyer currently carries a roster status of DEV. QB depth Teddy Bridgewater currently carries a roster status of RET.
WR Health / Depth
Detroit Lions WR Health / Depth is rated Elite. This public grade reflects the health and usable depth of the receiving group. WR1 Amon-Ra St. Brown is listed Full Participation in Practice with Ankle. WR2 Jameson Williams has no current injury limitation recorded in Stat Cracker. WR3 Isaac TeSlaa has no current injury limitation recorded in Stat Cracker. WR4 Tay Martin has no current injury limitation recorded in Stat Cracker.
Offensive Line Strength
Detroit Lions is rated Average. This public grade summarizes the current blocking environment for the offense, including protection quality and the ability to support a dependable rushing attack. An Average grade indicates a generally workable line environment without a clear weekly advantage.
RB Health / Depth
Detroit Lions RB Health / Depth is rated Elite. This public grade reflects the condition of the lead backs, the quality of the available depth chart and how much proven depth remains behind the starter. RB1 Jahmyr Gibbs is listed Full Participation in Practice with Shoulder. RB2 Sione Vaki has no current injury limitation recorded in Stat Cracker. RB3 Jacob Saylors is listed Full Participation in Practice with Neck. RB4 Isiah Pacheco is listed IR with Back.
TE Health / Depth
Detroit Lions TE Health / Depth is rated Elite. This public grade reflects current availability and usable depth at tight end. TE1 Sam LaPorta has no current injury limitation recorded in Stat Cracker. TE2 Brock Wright has no current injury limitation recorded in Stat Cracker. TE3 Tyler Conklin has no current injury limitation recorded in Stat Cracker. TE4 Jackson Meeks has no current injury limitation recorded in Stat Cracker.
Defensive Line Strength
Detroit Lions is rated Elite. This public grade summarizes how well the defensive front is holding up against the run and creating pressure in the passing game. A Elite grade indicates the front is consistently supporting run defense and creating meaningful pressure.
Public team-context grades summarize the player's weekly environment without publishing Stat Cracker's private formula weights, raw inputs or model calculations.
Week 8 Outlook
Stat Cracker Analysis
Amon-Ra St. Brown ranks #7 of 84 wide receivers for Week 8. Expected involvement and scoring opportunity are among the strongest at the position. Recent production is also supporting the outlook. The matchup is a concern, but the role and broader scoring environment are strong enough to keep the projection near the top.
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Week 8 Game Details
WHY HE IS RANKED HERE
What Stat Cracker Likes
- The team enters a strong expected scoring environment for the week.
- His expected involvement and scoring opportunities stand out favorably against other players at the position this week.
- Recent production is supporting the current weekly outlook.
- He gets the benefit of playing at home this week.
What Could Go Wrong
- The opponent presents one of the tougher relative matchups in this week’s player pool.
- Availability should be monitored because the current injury status is full participation in practice.
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2026 Performance
Roster & Availability
Team: Detroit Lions
Position: WR
Depth: #1
Roster Status: Active
Injury: FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Next 3 Weeks
Rolling three-week matchup view anchored to the real current NFL week. Early future projections update as Stat Cracker refreshes its weekly model.
HOME vs Minnesota Vikings
Why Stat Cracker is cautious about this matchup
Stat Cracker grades this as a very tough matchup because the opponent pass defense and the current injury designation, despite target volume, a strong quarterback environment and strong opportunity. Minnesota Vikings grades as a strong pass defense, lowering expected receiving efficiency. Target volume supports continued involvement and gives the player multiple paths to production.
Key Drivers: Opponent Pass Defense • Target Volume • QB Environment • Receiver Environment
AWAY @ Miami Dolphins
Why Stat Cracker likes this matchup
The matchup remains favorable because a favorable pass-defense matchup, target volume and a strong quarterback environment currently outweighs the current injury designation. Miami Dolphins grades below average in pass defense, improving the receiving matchup. Target volume supports continued involvement and gives the player multiple paths to production.
Key Drivers: Opponent Pass Defense • Target Volume • QB Environment • Receiver Environment
HOME vs New England Patriots
Why Stat Cracker sees balance in this matchup
The matchup is neutral because a favorable pass-defense matchup, target volume and a strong quarterback environment are largely offset by the current injury designation. New England Patriots grades below average in pass defense, improving the receiving matchup. Target volume supports continued involvement and gives the player multiple paths to production.
Key Drivers: Opponent Pass Defense • Target Volume • QB Environment • Receiver Environment
Future projections may change as injuries, depth charts, weather, workload and team conditions are refreshed. Stat Cracker does not rewrite locked historical predictions.
Previous Games vs Minnesota Vikings
Past opponent performance is supporting context only. Personnel, coaching and team strength can change between meetings.
Weekly Prediction History
| Week | Prediction | Actual | Differential | Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Week 8 | WR #720.7 pts projected | Pending | — | HOME vs MIN |
| 2026 Week 7 | WR #124.1 pts projected | 19.7 ptsActual WR #9 | -4.4 pts | HOME vs GB |
| 2026 Week 5 | WR #224.0 pts projected | 9.9 ptsActual WR #21 | -14.1 pts | AWAY @ ARI |
| 2026 Week 4 | WR #423.6 pts projected | 11.5 ptsActual WR #26 | -12.1 pts | AWAY @ CAR |
| 2026 Week 3 | WR #124.5 pts projected | 9.9 ptsActual WR #31 | -14.6 pts | HOME vs NYJ |
| 2026 Week 2 | WR #124.5 pts projected | 30.7 ptsActual WR #4 | +6.2 pts | AWAY @ BUF |
| 2026 Week 1 | WR #422.3 pts projected | 23.7 ptsActual WR #4 | +1.4 pts | HOME vs NO |
Differential is actual fantasy points minus the Stat Cracker projected point total. Green means the player outscored the projection; red means the player finished below it.