Matthew Stafford

Pyro's Take:

It should be mentioned that he was put on IR so that Dr. James Andrews could clean up his knee and that it has nothing to do with his shoulder. Drew Stanton will take over for Stafford as the starting QB, but he's not even close to being worth a pickup for your fantasy team.

Pyro's Take:

Culpepper hasn't been able to get the offense going at all when he's been in there, so why not see what the former second round pick Stanton can do? Whatever the case, he's is not worth a pickup for your fantasy team for this weekend.

Pyro's Take:

Do NOT pick up Culpepper and use him on your fantasy team under any circumstances. We could very easily see Drew Stanton in the second half today as the big Port-O-Potty will likely stink up the Ford Field dome as usual.

Pyro's Take:

Had to see this coming, as it seems the Lions are finally starting to make some smart choices. Culps is not playable on your fantasy football team this weekend, and Calvin Johnson just got a bump downwards with the news as well.

Pyro's Take:

Stafford sat out practice on Wednesday with his separated left shoulder wrapped, so it doesn't look good for the rookie QB. He wouldn't have been worth consideration for your fantasy playoffs anyway.

Pyro's Take:

FINALLY a smart move by the Lions! Stafford would have been blitzed constantly by the Ravens on Sunday, and likely punished severely for the mistake of trying to play against them. We expect the same treatment for Culpepper, but at least the Lions don't lose anything by throwing him to the wolves. Either way, sit them both on your fantasy football bench if your have them.

Pyro's Take:

We're guessing that the Lions play it safe with their prized rookie QB and sit him out for at least this game against the Ravens. There may not be risk of further injury to his shoulder at this point, but why chance a third semi-major injury to your future QB? Sit him on your fantasy football bench regardless.

Pyro's Take:

There is no reason to continue pushing this kid to play at this point, so with Staff getting knocked out of the game yet again on Sunday, our guess is that they shut him down for at least a game or two. He shouldn't be starting on your fantasy football team anyway, unless you play in a league where you have to start a rookie (by the way, those leagues are a blast! We HIGHLY recommend trying it).

Pyro's Take:

It's good to see that these two are healthy, because they'll need to be with the Bengals tough defense running after them all day on Sunday. Megatron is worth a start on your fantasy football team, as always, but Stafford should be on your bench this week.

Pyro's Take:

Staff has been one gutsy son of a gun this year, which the Lions faithful must be taking notice of. He's had a couple of good fantasy games so far this year, but this isn't going to be another one. Sit him on your fantasy football bench if you can.

Pyro's Take:

Staff seems to be a tough kid, playing through a knee injury and now through a separated left shoulder. He won't, however, be a good fantasy football play this weekend as he goes up against a good Cinci secondary on Sunday.

Pyro's Take:

Staff was a surprise starter for Detroit on Thanksgiving, and even more of a surprise to come out of the game healthy enough to practice today. However, should he start as expected this Sunday, the Bengals pass rush will likely eat him alive making him a no-go for your fantasy football team this week.

Pyro's Take:

Tough tough kid we got here. Starting just four days after separating your shoulder and being listed as doubtful is something special, though not special enough to start him on your fantasy football team this week. Much props to Staff for gutting this one out though.

Pyro's Take:

Stafford won't play tomorrow. No chance. Too much money, too much at stake for the team's future. You probably weren't going to play him anyway, but make sure you sit him on your fantasy football bench this week.

Pyro's Take:

We don't expect to see Stafford out there on Thursday in the slightest, though Megatron has a slight chance of playing. Check back here tomorrow and Thanksgiving morning to see which of the two, if any, can be put into your fantasy football lineup for Week 12.