Oddsmakers Bullish On Matthew Stafford Comeback Season For Detroit Lions

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There is uncertainty about the return of the NFL, but oddsmakers believe that a Detroit Lions star may make a successful comeback when it does.

Matthew Stafford, the quarterback for the Lions, has emerged as a strong contender for the NFL Comeback Player of the Year title this autumn. He is currently placed in the top five favorites to win the award, according to three major US sportsbooks.

Stafford’s odds at DraftKings Sportsbook are tied for the third-best at 7/1, while at William Hill Sportsbook he ranks fourth with the same odds of 7/1. At FanDuel Sportsbook, he is tied for the fifth position with odds of 9/1.

According to William Hill and DraftKings, Rob Gronkowski, the new tight end for the Tampa Bay team, is the frontrunner for the award. However, FanDuel considers Pittsburgh quarterback Ben Roethlisberger as the top contender.

Stafford, who last rebounded from missed time in 2011, was the recipient of the award. For the past two consecutive seasons, quarterbacks have claimed the accolade, with Andrew Luck from Indianapolis prevailing in 2018 and Ryan Tannehill from Tennessee emerging as the victor last year.

Stafford was rolling until back injury last season

Throughout the entirety of last season, Stafford consistently asserted that they were not connected, however, for the second consecutive year, a back injury impeded the quarterback’s performance.

Stafford’s streak of 136 consecutive starts came to an end last fall when he missed the final eight games of the season.

Stafford was currently displaying the finest performance of his 11-year career, excelling in football. His quarterback rating reached an all-time high of 106.0, while his 8.6 yards per passing attempt also marked a personal record.

Last season, Stafford’s tally included 19 touchdowns thrown and a mere five interceptions.

In contrast, the Lions had a record of 3-4-1, with Stafford’s exceptional performance, but unfortunately failed to secure a single victory throughout the latter half of the season when No. 9 was unable to play.

Stafford armed with weapons for 2020 season

Stafford’s back fractures took longer to heal than expected, but recent reports indicate that he has fully recuperated.

Furthermore, the Lions have enhanced his arsenal by acquiring running back D’Andre Swift in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft, who also happens to be a former Georgia student.

In addition to a skilled group of receivers consisting of Kenny Golladay, Marvin Jones, and Danny Amendola, running back Kerryon Johnson, and tight end T.J. Hockenson, who has the potential for a remarkable season after being hindered by injuries in his rookie year, Swift is now part of the team.

Offensive line will have to take shape with newcomers

Stafford’s offensive line experienced a reshuffling on the right side due to the departure of starting guard Graham Glasgow and starting tackle Rick Wagner, who both signed with other teams as free agents.

In order to fill the void left by tackle Halapoulivaati Vaitai, who departed for Philadelphia in free agency, general manager Bob Quinn introduced a few potential replacements. He accomplished this by acquiring Jonah Jackson from Ohio State (third round, No. 75) and Logan Stenberg from Kentucky (fourth round, No. 121) during the draft.

Tyrell Crosby, Kenny Wiggins, Oday Aboushi, and Beau Benzschawel are among the potential internal candidates for both positions.

Last season, the unit permitted a total of 43 sacks, ranking 19th in the NFL and exceeding the league average by three.

Other candidates could be primed for comeback

After a year-long retirement, Gronkowski has returned, whereas Roethlisberger’s last season was cut short due to an elbow injury after just two games.

J.J. Watt, Cam Newton, and Alex Smith are among the contenders for a potential comeback, as indicated by oddsmakers.

Last year, Watt, recognized as the Houston Texans’ three-time Associated Press Defensive Player of the Year, had his season cut short due to a torn pectoral muscle. Currently, his chances of winning the Comeback Player of the Year award stand at plus-600 at William Hill (third position), plus-550 at FanDuel (also third place), and plus-700 at DraftKings (tied for third).

Despite being a former MVP, Newton remains a free agent, primarily due to his limited playtime in the previous season as a result of a foot injury. Prior to that, shoulder injuries had also hindered his performance in 2018 while playing for the Carolina Panthers. Currently, his odds are at plus-1,000 (sixth) on William Hill, plus-750 (fourth) on FanDuel, and plus-2,000 (tied eighth) on DraftKings.

Since suffering a horrific injury while playing for the Washington Redskins in 2018, Smith has been absent from the field. Currently, the quarterback remains unaffiliated with any team but is associated with odds of 22/1 (William Hill), 14/1 (FanDuel), and 7/1 (DraftKings).

Antonio Brown, the wide receiver who remains teamless following a turbulent 2019, has odds of 25/1 according to William Hill and FanDuel, while DraftKings places him at 20/1.

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