Week 9 was the first time since 2013 that the Detroit Lions played a game without wide receiver Golden Tate in the lineup. The “YAC-King” was dealt to the Eagles and it was up to the Lions remaining receivers to fill the void in production he left. While the offense as a whole was a mess, losing 24-9 to the Minnesota Vikings while giving up 10 sacks in the process, there were some positives.
Marvin Jones Jr. is the guy the Lions will rely on the most in the absence of Tate.