When the Detroit Lions really need a big play in the passing game, they often dial up the same combination: Matthew Stafford to Kenny Golladay.
In fact, no other receiver in the NFL this season sees more action on 3rd-and-long or in the crunch time of games. Golladay is prolific at both, according to NFL Inside Edge.
Nobody gets more looks on 3rd down and 7 or more yards to go. Golladay is also tied with Emmanuel Sanders of the Broncos as the most-targeted player in the fourth quarter of games where the score is within 16 points or the final five minutes of games.
It’s an impressive level of responsibility for Golladay in his third season. And he has produced, too. He has five receptions in the fourth quarter that have resulted in first downs, and the Lions are one of the best at converting 3rd-and-long.
