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All Yahoo Sports NFL insights about Amon-Ra St. Brown
NegativeRoleNov 6, 2026
St. Brown co-hosts the 'St. Brown Podcast' with his brother Equanimeous St. Brown; the podcast has a significant platform and reach, as evidenced by Quentin Lake's comments on the show going viral.NegativeInjuryNov 6, 2026
Limited in practice Friday for the third straight day due to rib injury; listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Dolphins. Has not missed a game since 2023, but status remains uncertain heading into the matchup.PositiveInjuryNov 6, 2026
Wide receiver injured in Week 7 with a rib injury but told media on Thursday 'I'm a little banged up, but I'll be alright' and is anticipating playing against the Dolphins.PositiveValueNov 6, 2026
Ranked #5 among wide receivers in Justin Boone's November 2026 dynasty trade value chart with a PPR value of 95; part of the elite tier of dynasty WR assets.NegativeMatchupNov 6, 2026
Against Minnesota's blitz scheme, St. Brown ran vertically without fully turning his head around as Goff was being sacked; the source notes that on all-out blitz looks, offenses benefit from featuring routes with quick breaks off the vertical stem, but St. Brown and teammates didn't execute this strategy effectively.PositiveProjectionNov 6, 2026
Amon-Ra St. Brown is listed among the elite wide receiver options for Week 9.PositiveInjuryNov 5, 2026
St. Brown suffered a rib injury in Week 7 on a non-touchdown catch that was overturned; he participated in limited practice on Thursday and told reporters in the locker room, "I'm a little banged up, but I'll be alright." The source notes it is rare to see him scale back even a little, and expectations are that he is on track to play against the Dolphins.PositiveRoleNov 5, 2026
St. Brown was deployed in a semi-trick play formation lined up 15 yards off the line of scrimmage to get a running start before catching the ball against the Vikings; the play was extremely successful and credited to pass game coordinator Mike Kafka, with potential influence from Chip Kelly's innovative schemes at Northwestern and recent CFL tape study.NegativeRoleNov 5, 2026
Lions star receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown shared on his podcast that he immediately thought of Jack Campbell's wife and newborn son as he processed the scary scene of Campbell's injury on Sunday, reflecting the compassionate human reaction of teammates to the incident.NegativeProjectionNov 5, 2026
Amon-Ra St. Brown is ranked as the WR4 for Week 9 by the source, facing the Dolphins.PositiveInjuryNov 5, 2026
Wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown was estimated to be limited in practice due to a rib injury, potentially affecting his route participation and target volume this week.NegativeInjuryNov 5, 2026
St. Brown reflected on the emotional impact of Jack Campbell's scary neck injury during Sunday's Vikings game, noting that seeing a teammate carted off with a serious injury makes it harder for players to refocus and finish the game, though he acknowledged the professional obligation to continue playing.NegativeInjuryNov 4, 2026
Wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown was a limited participant in Wednesday practice with a rib injury.NegativeInjuryNov 4, 2026
St. Brown is dealing with a rib injury sustained in Week 8; he left Sunday's game against the Vikings briefly but did not miss much time before returning, suggesting the injury is not severe.PositiveUsageNov 4, 2026
Wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown converted a third-and-8 with an end-around in Lions' game vs. Vikings, part of Detroit's offensive strategy that helped them stay on schedule against Minnesota's blitz scheme. On the Lions' four scoring drives, they never lost yardage on first down and faced just two third downs with more than seven yards to gain.PositiveRoleNov 3, 2026
The Lions deployed an inventive play design where St. Brown lined up 15 yards behind the line of scrimmage and got a running start of about 10 yards before Jared Goff threw him the ball, allowing St. Brown to reach full speed before the Vikings' defense could touch him; he gained 10 yards on the play. Lions head coach Dan Campbell credited passing game coordinator Mike Kafka with originating the play, which the team had been developing for a couple of weeks before executing it against Minnesota. The play demonstrates the Lions' willingness to use creative offensive schemes to get St. Brown in space and attacking downfield at full velocity.NegativeUsageNov 3, 2026
St. Brown had a surprising underperformance against Minnesota despite the Lions using seven-man protections, as he wasn't able to find more opportunities to get open and provide a security outlet for Jared Goff against the blitz. This represents a notable dip in his typical effectiveness.NegativeUsageNov 2, 2026
St. Brown played 52 snaps (72%) and served as the volume option, with offensive splits and contributions close to season average despite facing the No. 1 defense. He was active in the run game and benefited from a backward pass that was ruled a run, adding 10 yards to the Lions' rushing total.NegativeUsageNov 2, 2026
St. Brown's statline was modest with seven catches for 46 yards on eight targets; his impact was still felt in key moments, though there were times it didn't feel like he was getting open quick enough. He was tagged with a taunting penalty.PositiveRoleNov 2, 2026
St. Brown was featured in a creative Lions offensive play design in Week 8 against Minnesota, lined up 15 yards behind the line of scrimmage to receive a screen pass on a critical 3rd-and-8 conversion. The play, modeled after CFL rules, showcased Detroit's continued offensive creativity and St. Brown's role as a star receiver in the Lions' passing game even after the departure of former OC Ben Johnson.PositiveUsageNov 2, 2026
St. Brown was featured in Drew Petzing's second-half offensive adjustments; Petzing dialed up a creative screen play where St. Brown lined up 20 yards back to get a sprinting start, allowing him to operate in space despite the Vikings' aggressive blitz scheme that had limited lateral movement opportunities in the first half.NegativeUsageNov 2, 2026
St. Brown gained 10 yards on a lateral play in the third quarter as the Lions incorporated more ground-game schemes against Minnesota, contributing to the offense's clock control in the second half.NegativeUsageNov 1, 2026
St. Brown was featured in the Lions' second-half offensive adjustments, including a Canadian Football League-coded screen play where he lined up deep to get a running start. Goff had a slight overthrow of St. Brown in the endzone that resulted in an overturned touchdown grab in the first half, but St. Brown was part of the offensive line's improved blocking in the second half.NegativeRoleNov 1, 2026
Wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown was called for a taunting penalty in the game against Minnesota. The source notes the first taunting penalty on St. Brown was understandable and was a dumb play by him. The penalty cost Detroit a touchdown and contributed to the Lions being pushed out of field-goal range on their opening drive.NegativeUsageNov 1, 2026
St. Brown caught a pass from Goff on third down despite Jalen Redmond deflecting it; he also had an apparent touchdown catch that was overturned on review when it was determined he didn't control the ball all the way through the catch.NegativeInjuryNov 1, 2026
St. Brown went down on what was eventually ruled an incomplete pass in the end zone and had to be checked in the locker room, but was back on the sideline and on the field for the next possession.NegativeInjuryNov 1, 2026
St. Brown left Sunday's game against Minnesota in the first quarter after appearing to come down hard while attempting to haul in a would-be touchdown pass from Jared Goff in the back of the end zone; the 24-yard connection was initially ruled a completion but reversed upon review. He went to the locker room for evaluation and returned on the ensuing series with a wrap on his left knee.NegativeInjuryNov 1, 2026
St. Brown was taken to the locker room for a concussion evaluation after a 24-yard pass was ruled incomplete upon review when the ball was dislodged after he hit the ground. He returned to play after the drive.PositiveProjectionNov 1, 2026
Amon-Ra St. Brown is averaging 87.5 receiving yards this season and 89.6 yards per game over his 10-game career against Minnesota; the source projects him to exceed 90 receiving yards at +142 odds. St. Brown just posted 153 yards against Green Bay and maintains a strong connection with Jared Goff. While Minnesota's defense ranks 15th in coverage per PFF, they've held opposing passing attacks under 100 yards in their last three games, but those offenses lack the explosiveness of Detroit's; the Packers threw for 353 yards against Minnesota.NegativeProjectionOct 31, 2026
Amon-Ra St. Brown caught a seven-yard touchdown reception in the Lions' 42-29 victory over the Seahawks, contributing to the offensive success Ben Johnson generated against Mike Macdonald's defense.PositiveMatchupOct 31, 2026
St. Brown has been a consistent nightmare for the Vikings over his last six games against them, averaging 10.8 targets, 8.3 receptions, 100.7 receiving yards, 0.5 touchdowns, and 5.1 first downs per game. Against the blitz this season, he ranks in the top 10 among wide receivers with 25 targets, 16 receptions, 204 receiving yards, three touchdowns, and 70 yards after catch; last season he was targeted 61 times against the blitz, recording 39 receptions (2nd) for 593 receiving yards (2nd) and 329 yards after catch (1st), establishing him as Detroit's primary weapon against Minnesota's aggressive blitz packages.PositiveInjuryOct 30, 2026
Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown did not participate Wednesday with an ankle injury but was full participant Friday; expected to play Sunday.PositiveInjuryOct 30, 2026
Wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (ankle) had a full practice Friday and does not have an injury designation; he missed Wednesday's session but has since cleared to full participation.PositiveInjuryOct 30, 2026
Lions wide receiver listed with ankle injury but not requiring injury designation for Week 8. Limited or did not practice earlier in week but returned to full practice Thursday and Friday; cleared to play.PositiveUsageOct 30, 2026
St. Brown caught seven of his nine targets for 109 yards against the Packers last week when deployed more on the outside; the Lions expect to continue this approach against the Vikings' zone coverage to get St. Brown isolated and give him more space to operate. The Lions may also give St. Brown choice routes where he can adjust the depth based on who the Vikings blitz. Additionally, when St. Brown and Jameson Williams align to the same side of the formation, the Lions' passing offense has averaged 8.0 yards per play with an 18.3% explosive-play rate, with Williams stretching the zone deep to open things underneath for St. Brown.PositiveInjuryOct 29, 2026
St. Brown fully participated in practice Thursday, Oct. 29, after dealing with an ankle injury. He should be ready to play in Week 8 as long as he does not suffer a setback. He continues to be a significant part of the Lions offense and will be a No. 1 receiver in all fantasy leagues.NegativeInjuryOct 29, 2026
Wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown did not participate in practice Friday with an ankle injury; his status for Sunday remains uncertain pending the final injury update.NegativeInjuryOct 29, 2026
St. Brown sat out early in the practice week with an ankle injury ahead of Week 8 vs. Minnesota. The source notes there's no reason to think he'll miss the game, but acknowledges Goff would take a major hit if St. Brown doesn't play.NegativeInjuryOct 29, 2026
St. Brown sat out early in the practice week with an ankle injury. While there's no reason to think he misses the game against Minnesota, Goff would take a major hit if St. Brown does miss.PositiveInjuryOct 29, 2026
St. Brown returned to full practice participation Thursday after dealing with an ankle injury; the source indicates this bodes well for his availability against the Vikings this weekend.PositiveInjuryOct 29, 2026
St. Brown tweaked his ankle in Week 7 and missed practice Wednesday but returned to full practice Thursday as planned. He told reporters 'It's good' and explained the ankle 'just got stepped on throughout the game. So it just got swelled up a little, but I'm all good.' He is expected to be good to start on Sunday against the Vikings.PositiveProjectionOct 29, 2026
Ranked 6th among WR in Week 8 rankings against Minnesota.NegativeInjuryOct 29, 2026
Amon-Ra St. Brown did not practice Wednesday with an ankle injury; the source identifies this as a situation requiring monitoring throughout the week before Sunday's game.NegativeInjuryOct 28, 2026
St. Brown was listed as a non-participant on Wednesday's injury report after hurting his ankle in last Sunday's win over the Packers. Head coach Dan Campbell said St. Brown would likely miss Wednesday's practice. There's been no indication that the Lions expect to be without him against the Vikings this week, with the rest of the week's practices expected to provide more information on his condition.NegativeInjuryOct 28, 2026
St. Brown was injured in Week 7 with an ankle injury and did not practice Wednesday, but his absence was planned; Lions coach Dan Campbell confirmed on Monday that St. Brown is expected to return to practice Thursday and should be fine for Week 8.PositiveValueOct 28, 2026
Ranked #3 in rest-of-season trade value at 82 points in half-PPR scoring, establishing him as a core WR trade asset.PositiveUsageOct 28, 2026
St. Brown had a dominant first half against the Packers' legitimate pass defense, recording seven catches for 135 receiving yards in the opening two quarters. He made big plays to move the ball downfield and into the end zone on Detroit's first scoring drive, then had a 40-yard catch-and-run to set up a field goal on the second drive. Combined with Jameson Williams, the duo finished with 14 receptions on 20 targets, 244 receiving yards, two touchdowns, and 12 first downs, rising to the occasion in a huge divisional game despite the running game struggling.PositiveInjuryOct 28, 2026
St. Brown picked up a minor ankle injury in Week 7. Head coach Dan Campbell said Tuesday that the veteran receiver "should be fine" for Week 8 against the Vikings. Fantasy managers should confirm via his practice statuses the remainder of the week.PositiveRoleOct 27, 2026
St. Brown lines up at wing slot and inserts inside the B-gap with run-action on a designed play for Williams; this motion keys safeties and linebackers to read run principles, creating easy pitch-and-catch opportunities for Jared Goff. St. Brown also executes a dig route in the opposite direction of Goff's momentum on a second play, demonstrating his role in the offense's misdirection concepts.PositiveUsageOct 27, 2026
St. Brown's leak route on a key play-action pass against the Packers was brilliantly designed to attack the left-middle part of the field that All-Pro Xavier McKinney vacated when he aggressively ran toward the line of scrimmage. Goff immediately identified the coverage weakness and exploited it for a huge gain, with St. Brown's motion pre-snap serving as a clear zone indicator.PositiveInjuryOct 26, 2026
St. Brown dealt with a swollen ankle that kept him unavailable in the locker room for treatment on Sunday, though he never exited the game and had no injury designation. Coach Dan Campbell said the Lions expect to sit him Wednesday but are optimistic he'll be ready for Thursday's game. St. Brown is coming off his best game of the season with nine catches for 153 yards, the fifth-most yards in a single game for his career.PositiveInjuryOct 26, 2026
St. Brown suffered an ankle injury in Sunday's win over the Packers but head coach Dan Campbell expressed optimism that he will be able to play in next Sunday's home game against the Vikings; Campbell indicated the plan is to sit him Wednesday and get him going Thursday, suggesting the injury is not expected to be serious. St. Brown had nine catches for 153 yards while playing 78 percent of the offensive snaps before the injury.PositiveUsageOct 26, 2026
St. Brown played 53 snaps (78%) in Week 7 and was a terrific, huge contributor to the Lions' win; the Lions opened things up with their wide receivers in the first half before deploying bigger sets in the second half, which led to slightly lower snap counts for the unit overall.PositiveMatchupOct 26, 2026
St. Brown benefited from a questionable unnecessary roughness penalty called on Devonte Wyatt when St. Brown got up from the ground and tried to gain extra yardage; the source deemed the call ridiculous and favorable to the Lions.PositiveProjectionOct 26, 2026
St. Brown earned an A- grade for the wide receiver group and was dominant in his matchup against Javon Bullard, one of the better nickel corners in the league. He pulled in nine catches for 153 yards on 11 targets, finding spots in the Packers' zone coverage and taking advantage of all opportunities. He and Jameson Williams were near unstoppable for most of the game against a good Packers secondary.PositiveUsageOct 26, 2026
St. Brown led the Lions in receiving yards with nine catches for 153 yards, contributing in multiple ways from catching a 40-yard bomb to generating significant yards-after-the-catch. His production was facilitated by Williams drawing deep coverage, which left room for St. Brown to attack the defense underneath.PositiveUsageOct 26, 2026
St. Brown had his biggest game of the season, recording nine catches for 153 yards as the Lions' leading receiver. The source notes the passing attack was lethal and picked apart the Packers' secondary, with St. Brown's production exemplifying the dominance when the offense clicked.PositiveUsageOct 25, 2026
St. Brown led the Lions with nine receptions for 153 yards, establishing himself as the primary receiving target in Detroit's offense despite the game's low-scoring nature.PositiveUsageOct 25, 2026
St. Brown had a 40-yard reception from Goff that set up a field goal opportunity for the Lions, contributing to Detroit's offensive success.NegativeUsageOct 25, 2026
St. Brown was targeted on a 4-yard pass completion from Jared Goff during a Lions-Packers game; after the catch, he was tackled by Isaiah McDuffie and then thrown back to the ground by Devonte Wyatt, resulting in a personal foul penalty that advanced Detroit into the red zone.PositiveUsageOct 25, 2026
St. Brown led the Lions' receiving corps through halftime with seven receptions for 135 yards, demonstrating high target volume and efficiency in the first half.NegativeDepth ChartOct 25, 2026
Amon-Ra St. Brown is the projected starter at wide receiver for the Lions in Week 7 against the Packers.PositiveMatchupOct 24, 2026
St. Brown is one of Detroit's elite passing threats alongside Jameson Williams and Sam LaPorta; Goff ranks 2nd in EPA per dropback, and the Packers' pass defense (3rd in EPA per dropback, fewest explosive passes allowed) has not faced an offense of this caliber.NegativeMatchupOct 24, 2026
Amon-Ra St. Brown is highlighted as one of the elite receiving threats the Packers' secondary will face in Week 7. Justis Mosqueda notes the Packers' corners have looked good this year but haven't had to cover ARSB, Jamo, Gibbs, and LaPorta all at the same time, and expects the game to be decided by 'explosive haymakers' given the aggressive nature of both defenses.NegativeMatchupOct 22, 2026
Amon-Ra St. Brown is featured in the photo caption from the Lions-Packers game on December 5, 2024, indicating his involvement in the matchup; the Lions are described as a solid, well-coached team with a lot of firepower on offense.PositiveProjectionOct 20, 2026
St. Brown didn't score a touchdown in his last two games, but he's seen 11 or more targets in all but one start. Detroit has a fun offense and bad defense setup that supports his upside. The source recommends getting out the checkbook despite the bye week.NegativeMatchupOct 20, 2026
Amon-Ra St. Brown scored a touchdown against the Jets before halftime in Detroit, contributing to the Jets' pattern of surrendering late-half scores; the Lions then won the game on a Jahmyr Gibbs touchdown with 2:25 left in the fourth quarter.NegativeUsageOct 16, 2026
Amon-Ra St. Brown is one of only three receivers with over 30% target share entering this week, joining JSN at 35.2% and Garrett Wilson. This places him among the league's most heavily targeted receivers.NegativeProjectionOct 13, 2026
St. Brown is off to a pedestrian start by his standards in 2026, fumbling twice (both recovered by special teams) and dropping at least one pass he routinely catches in the Cardinals game. However, Kansas City frames this as proof that even with St. Brown underperforming, the Lions scored 45 points in less than three quarters, suggesting the offense is too talented and multifaceted to accept mediocrity. St. Brown remains one of the best receivers in football despite the slow start.NegativeMatchupOct 13, 2026
Amon-Ra St. Brown is on bye in Week 6 as the Lions are not playing, removing him from the fantasy slate.NegativeMatchupOct 13, 2026
Amon-Ra St. Brown is unavailable in Week 6 due to the Lions bye week, removing one of the elite WRs from the fantasy slate.NegativeProjectionOct 13, 2026
St. Brown has underwhelmed relative to expectations with a 73.6 PFF grade (32nd out of 114 WRs). Despite ranking 12th in receiving yards, he has struggled with an odd amount of drops and fumbles that have dragged down his overall grade.NegativeUsageOct 13, 2026
Two fumbles could've hindered the Lions' ability to get rolling and build a large lead so rapidly, but fumble luck was on their side; tough to be overly critical of the punt return fumble as he won't be serving in that role long-term. One of his better performances as a weapon in the screen game and blocked effectively.NegativeMatchupOct 13, 2026
St. Brown will be on bye in Week 6 as one of three all-world receivers sidelined; the source notes the unusual concentration of elite wide receivers unavailable in a single week.NegativeRoleOct 12, 2026
Has experience as a punt returner in college (19 returns for 107 yards) and is the Lions' emergency punt return option; he had two punt returns versus the Cardinals after Kennedy's injury, including a 31-yard return. However, Dan Campbell said he does not want St. Brown back there for most of the game, indicating the team is reluctant to risk him on special teams given his importance to the offense.NegativeRoleOct 12, 2026
Amon-Ra St. Brown took over emergency punt return duties following Tom Kennedy's season-ending MCL injury; however, the Lions are unlikely to keep him in that role long-term given the extra physical punishment that comes with returning punts and his value as a starting wide receiver.PositiveUsageOct 12, 2026
St. Brown led the team with 11 targets and six receptions despite fumbling twice in the game (both recovered by the Lions). Goff never lost trust in the All-Pro receiver. Snap count: 57 (86%).NegativeUsageOct 12, 2026
St. Brown had a down game with at least one drop, two fumbles, and limited impact until later in the game, despite the Lions' dominant offensive day. However, screen passes to him were effective due to his intelligence and blocking ability.NegativeRoleOct 12, 2026
St. Brown was not mentioned in this game recap.NegativeUsageOct 11, 2026
St. Brown was impactful as a receiver with 69 yards on six catches, but committed two fumbles that nearly ruined his day: one on a long punt return after Tom Kennedy left the game, and another on a reception that resulted in an eight-yard loss.