To say the Lions offense is shorthanded going into Sunday would be an understatement. They’re missing their lifelines in Kenny Golladay, Danny Amendola, and D’Andre Swift. A hampered Matthew Stafford will have an uphill battle in leading his offense to the end zone against the Carolina Panthers. Given the lack of playmaking options, that uphill battle may start with the backfield.
Bold prediction of the week: Adrian Peterson sets season high in targets and receptions
I wrote earlier this week about why Peterson is one of a couple names to watch (the other being Marvin Jones Jr.