Totals 74 receiving yards in loss to Cowboys

Golladay caught all four of his targets for 74 yards during Sunday's 26-24 loss to the Cowboys.

Analysis: Golladay averaged a healthy 18.5 yards per reception as he caught every pass that was sent his way. Despite his success, he was the fourth-most targeted Lion on the day and saw his production capped due to lack of usage. Golladay is enjoying a strong start to the season, totaling 330 receiving yards and two touchdowns through four games, putting him on pace to top 1,300 yards for the season. He's clearly emerging as a productive player on the outside and should continue as such next Sunday…read more

Continues to impress

Golladay secured six of seven targets for 53 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 26-10 victory over the Patriots.

Analysis: Golladay almost had a second touchdown but was unable to get both feet in bounds on a tough pass along the side of the end zone. The young receiver still put together an impressive performance for the third time in as many games to start the year, and he's now averaging 9.3 targets, 6.3 receptions and 85.3 receiving yards per contest. It's possible his production will fluctuate more heavily in future games while he continues sharing looks with both Marvin Jones and Golden Tate, but Golladay is…read more

Finds end zone

Golladay secured six of nine targets for 89 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 30-27 loss to the 49ers.

Analysis: Golladay scored the first touchdown of the game by exploiting a 49ers defensive miscommunication that left the receiver by himself down the left sidelines. He possibly could've had another score had quarterback Matthew Stafford found him wide open on a failed third-down pass later on in the game. Nonetheless, Golladay has now seen 21 targets through two weeks -- compared to 28 for Golden Tate and 17 for Marvin Jones -- and he could realistically continue to see high target totals if the Lions…read more

Tops century mark in loss

Golladay caught seven of 12 targets for 114 yards in Monday night's 48-17 loss to the Jets.

Analysis: Golladay's first game of his second season resulted in his first career 100-yard performance. In fact, prior to Monday, Golladay hadn't topped four receptions, eight targets, or 80 yards in his young career. For good measure, he also saved Matthew Stafford by forcing and recovering a fumble immediately after his quarterback threw an interception. Despite it coming in a blowout defeat, Golladay's showing certainly works to justify the hype surrounding him this season. Only Golden Tate was…read more

Gets five looks

Golladay caught one of five targets for 36 yards in Friday's preseason win over the Buccaneers.

Analysis: The Lions opened in a two-TE formation with Marvin Jones and Golden Tate as the starting wideouts, but Golladay actually drew the most targets from Matthew Stafford, including a big gain that nearly went for a touchdown and an incompletion near the goal line. With their shaky group of tight ends potentially getting even weaker after Luke Willson (knee) left Friday's game, the Lions shouldn't have too much trouble finding targets for all three of Golladay, Jones and Tate. Detroit has a favorable…read more

Draws start Friday

Golladay got the start in Friday's preseason game against the Giants and caught two of three targets for 13 yards.

Analysis: The Lions opened the game in a two-receiver set with Golladay split out wide opposite Marvin Jones -- which is notable since Golden Tate was healthy enough to see action Friday. It'll be interesting to see if this becomes a trend in the Lions third preseason game next Friday against the Buccaneers. With the team expected to have a significantly improved rushing attack over last year's 32nd-ranked unit -- in an offense that used three-receiver sets roughly three-fourths of the time -- it…read more

Lions offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter said Golladay will be a big part of the passing game and has the ability to do special things, Tim Twentyman of the team's official website reports.

Analysis: A third-round pick last year, Golladay was at his best in the first and last games of his rookie season, combining to catch six passes for 149 yards and three scores in that pair of contests. He was limited to 22 catches for 328 yards and no scores in his other nine appearances, and he missed five games while recovering from a Week 3 hamstring injury. The Lions did retain restricted free agent T.J. Jones (shoulder) this offseason, but they didn't add any wide receivers of note in free agency or…read more

Golladay brought in two of three passes for 80 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 35-11 victory over Green Bay.

Analysis: Golladay made the most of his limited opportunities Sunday and finished with a new career high in receiving yardage before game's end. His biggest play came on a 54-yard bomb in the second quarter that saw him collect his third touchdown of the year, but he also made a fantastic 26-yard grab down the right sideline later on. In what has been a promising rookie season for the 2017 third-rounder, Golladay has shown to be a massive weapon down the field who has caught more passes of 40-plus yards…read more

Golladay caught four of eight targets for 29 yards during Sunday's 26-17 loss to the Bengals.

Analysis: Golladay saw the second-most snaps in the receiving corps (61 out of 64) -- behind Marvin Jones (64) and ahead of Golden Tate (52) -- for the third consecutive game. However, Tate is averaging 4.7 receptions for 44 yards on 6.7 targets per game over this stretch, compared to a 3.7/24.7/5.7 stat line for Golladay, which suggests the rookie remains No. 3 on the depth chart. Both await a Week 17 matchup with a Packers defense that's allowed the sixth-most touchdowns to wideouts in 2017.

Golladay caught four of five targets for 29 yards during Sunday's 20-10 victory over the Bears.

Analysis: Golladay marginally out-snapped Golden Tate for a second consecutive game Sunday, which is an interesting development but not one that suggests he's overtaking the veteran for heightened slotting on the depth chart. In fact, it's possible the Lions have simply deployed more offensive packages that included Golladay instead of Tate, just based on how the past two games have unfolded. Whatever the situation may truly be, it's clear that Detroit is growing confident in their promising third-round…read more

Golladay brought in three of four targets for 17 yards while rushing once for nine yards during Sunday's 24-21 victory over Tampa Bay.

Analysis: The Buccaneers were seemingly Golladay's softest matchup since the deep threat returned from a hamstring injury in Week 10, yet this was the only opponent from that window against which he didn't record a 30-plus-yard reception. On the bright side, the rookie was given a look in the run game for the first time all season, though it's not a guarantee he'll continue seeing work in that department going forward. Golladay will proceed into Week 15 as a high-ceiling, low-floor play with a matchup…read more

Golladay secured two of three targets for 44 yards during Sunday's 44-20 loss to the Ravens.

Analysis: The third-round rookie again operated as the clear No. 3 receiver behind Marvin Jones and Golden Tate, and again managed to haul in a long pass before the final whistle blew. Golladay didn't do much otherwise, though, as Jones and Tate did most of the heavy lifting while commanding 18 of the Lions' 34 total targets. With that said, Golladay was averaging five targets per game in three contests prior to injuring his hamstring -- compared to the 3.3 looks he's been seeing since his return -- so…read more

Golladay caught two passes on four targets for 61 yards during Thursday's 30-23 loss to the Vikings.

Analysis: The division of playing time between Golladay and TJ Jones continues to trend in Golladay's favor, as the rookie out-snapped his counterpart 40 to 15 in this one. By comparison, last week the split was 35 to 29, which came a week after Golladay was out-snapped 29 to 11 in his return from a five-game absence. Golladay has cemented his status as an effective threat down the field, catching a pass of at least 40 yards in each of the past three games. However, he'll be hard to trust as a starter in…read more

Golladay caught two of three targets for 52 yards during Sunday's 27-24 victory over the Bears.

Analysis: After logging just 11 snaps in his return to action last week, Golladay saw 35 out of a possible 63 on Sunday. Meanwhile, teammate and co-No. 3 receiver TJ Jones recorded 29 snaps. Although Jones actually saw more passes come his way, Golladay again showed he was the more dynamic option downfield by catching a 40-yard bomb in the second quarter. The rookie's 19.8 yards per reception now ranks near the top in the league among receivers who've seen at least 20 targets this season.

Golladay played only 11 of 52 offensive snaps in Sunday's 38-24 win over the Browns.

Analysis: It may have seemed like the rookie played more than 11 snaps in his return from a five-game absence, as he made the most of his limited opportunities with two catches for 64 yards on three targets. Marvin Jones (50 snaps), Golden Tate (36) and TJ Jones (29) all got far more playing time, and yet only Tate was more productive than the rookie. It seems inevitable that Golladay overtakes TJ Jones, possibly as soon as Week 11 in Chicago.

Golladay secured two of three targets for 64 yards during Sunday's 38-24 victory over the Browns.

Analysis: Golladay instantly reclaimed his role as the No. 3 receiver in his return from a five-game absence and showed little rust in doing so. In fact, his 50-yard catch was the biggest offensive play of the game. While Golden Tate predictably remained Matthew Stafford's most-targeted weapon, Golladay notably saw more looks than Marvin Jones and seems to possess a sizable role in the offense whenever healthy, particularly in the vertical passing game. Golladay will look to build upon his impressive…read more

Returns Sunday

Golladay (hamstring) is active for Sunday's contest against the Browns, Kyle Meinke of MLive.com reports.

Analysis: Following another batch of limited practices, a cloud continued to hang over Golladay's potential to play for the first time since Week 3. His participation in pregame warmups Sunday portended good things, and indeed he's making his return this weekend. The Lions have suffered mightily in the red zone this season, ranking 27th with a 45.8 TD percentage. Thus, Golladay could get in the act immediately when the offense approaches the goal line, among other areas of the field.

Golladay (hamstring) remained limited at Friday's practice and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Browns.

Analysis: Golladay managed limited practices throughout the week but never quite made it back to full participation. While it won't be surprising if he misses another game, he's at least taken a clear step forward since last week when he managed just one limited practice and was listed as doubtful on the final injury report. With TJ Jones filling in more than capably as the No. 3 receiver, the Lions don't have much incentive to rush Golladay back for Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff.

Golladay (hamstring) was limited at practice Wednesday.

Analysis: Golladay has now strung together two appearances at practice, albeit with a cap on his reps. The rookie wideout is seeking to put an end to a five-game absence, but merely staying on the field for practices this week would give Golladay a good chance to return. If he gets clearance before Sunday's matchup with the Browns, he'll have difficulty superseding either Golden Tate or Marvin Jones in terms of overall snap count, but Golladay's red-zone prowess could come into play almost immediately.

Golladay (hamstring) took part in Wednesday's practice, Justin Rogers of The Detroit News reports.

Analysis: On either side of Monday's win at Green Bay, Golladay has been a participant at practice. It's unknown if he'll replicate Saturday's limited showing, but the rookie wideout may finally be getting over the hamstring strain that has forced five consecutive absences to date.

Golladay (hamstring) is listed as inactive Monday at Green Bay.

Analysis: Golladay's journey through a hamstring strain included a setback immediately after the Lions returned from a Week 7 bye. With one limited practice both of the last two weeks, he didn't appear to be approaching a return until he was seen running routes with Lions receivers during pregame warmups, per Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press. While Golladay progresses in his recovery, the wideout corps will be comprised of Golden Tate, Marvin Jones and TJ Jones.

Golladay (hamstring) is doubtful for Monday's game against Green Bay.

Analysis: The promising rookie was able to return to practice in a limited capacity Saturday, giving some hope that he might make his return in Week 10, but Monday's game against Green Bay is off the table. T.J. Jones will continue to function as the clear third receiver behind Golden Tate and Marvin Jones.

Golladay (hamstring) participated in Saturday's practice and was seen "moving well during individual drills," Justin Rogers of The Detroit News reports.

Analysis: After missing both Thursday and Friday's practices, Golladay seems to be making progress in his recovery. More word may emerge after the conclusion of Saturday's practice regarding his status for Monday against the Packers, though it seems safe to still consider him questionable for the time being. If he ends up being sidelined for Week 9, expect T.J. Jones to serve as the team's No. 3 receiver behind Golden Tate and Marvin Jones.

Golladay (hamstring) wasn't present for practice Friday, Kyle Meinke of MLive.com reports.

Analysis: The Lions will wait and see what Golladay is able to do in their final practice of the week Saturday before determining his status for Monday's game against the Packers, but it appears the rookie wideout is trending toward a fifth consecutive absence after recently aggravating a strained hamstring. Assuming Golladay sits out the Week 9 matchup, TJ Jones will be in line to serve as the Lions' No. 3 receiver behind Golden Tate and Marvin Jones.