Amon-Ra St. Brown finishes with eight receptions

Detroit Lions WR Amon-Ra St. Brown caught eight passes for 75 yards against the Carolina Panthers in Week 4. St. Brown was targeted 11 times. SOURCE: USA TODAY Why It Matters: For all the dabbing that Detroit's receivers did on Sunday night, it was ultimately a muted performance from St. Brown, who

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Detroit Lions WR Amon-Ra St. Brown caught eight passes for 75 yards against the Carolina Panthers in Week 4. St. Brown was targeted 11 times.

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Why It Matters: For all the dabbing that Detroit's receivers did on Sunday night, it was ultimately a muted performance from St. Brown, who averaged 9.4 yards per catch and was held out of the end zone for the first time this season. The USC alum has always been more of a possession receiver than a deep threat, but at 9.8 YPC for the season, he's currently below his career average of 11.4. There's no real concern as long as he continues to be heavily featured, particularly in the red zone, but it's something to be aware of. For now, St. Brown remains a strong WR1.

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