There's no guarantee, but it's highly likely wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown picks up the 11 receiving yards he needs Sunday vs. Tennessee to become just the fourth wide receiver in NFL history to record at least 350 receptions, 4,000 receiving yards and 25 touchdowns in their first four seasons. The other three players on the list are Justin Jefferson, CeeDee Lamb and Michael Thomas.
St. Brown currently has 354 receptions, 3,989 yards and 25 touchdowns after reaching 350 receptions and 25 touchdowns last week with an eight-catch, 112-yard performance in the win over Minnesota that included a 35-yard touchdown.
Lions fans are used to that type of production from St. Brown, who ranks fourth with an average of 6.5 receptions per game this season. His 11 100-yard receiving performances dating back to the start of 2023 are the most in the NFL over that span and his 158 receptions are second most.
There's certainly an appreciation for what St. Brown means to this offense from the people around him every day.
"He might be the most consistent player I've ever been around," offensive coordinator Ben Johnson said. "Just bringing the same mentality into work every day, you know what you're going to get out on the practice field.
"The consistency that he approaches the game with and preparation carries over to game day and that's why he's been such a reliable, productive player for us."
St. Brown was asked about reaching 4,000 yards Sunday and he said he typically waits until after the season to enjoy individual accomplishments. He said he's all about the team right now and beating the Titans Sunday. That's his focus.
A classic St. Brown response, all about team before himself. It's what sets him apart from a lot of players in that position group and what makes him a perfect fit for Detroit and this offense.
FIRST LOOK AT THOMAS
The Lions signed defensive lineman Isaiah Thomas off Cincinnati's practice squad last week but weren't ready to throw him into the mix last week in Minnesota having so little time to prepare.
Now that Thomas has had a week and a half to get his bearings and learn the scheme, the expectation is he'll get a chance to contribute to Detroit's pass rush this week.
"There's still two guys here, there's really three, that we haven't really rolled out there on Sunday and see what they look like," head coach Dan Campbell said this week. "So, we're going to give them a shot. We're going to give Isaiah Thomas a shot, we're going to give (LB Al-Quadin) Muhammad another shot, he's played in this league, done a lot. We'll give (James) Houston another shot, so in combination with all those guys that we've got. Let's give it a go, let's give it a look, that's what they're here for."
View photos from Detroit Lions practice on Wednesday, October 23, 2024.
Detroit Lions safety Kerby Joseph (31) during practice at the Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park, MI on October 23, 2024. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (26) during practice at the Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park, MI on October 23, 2024. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions quarterback Jake Fromm (18), Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) during practice at the Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park, MI on October 23, 2024. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell (46) during practice at the Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park, MI on October 23, 2024. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery (5) during practice at the Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park, MI on October 23, 2024. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (26) during practice at the Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park, MI on October 23, 2024. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) during practice at the Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park, MI on October 23, 2024. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions cornerback Khalil Dorsey (30) during practice at the Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park, MI on October 23, 2024. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Isaiah Williams (83) during practice at the Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park, MI on October 23, 2024. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery (5) during practice at the Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park, MI on October 23, 2024. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions defensive lineman DJ Reader (98) during practice at the Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park, MI on October 23, 2024. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions tight end Brock Wright (89) during practice at the Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park, MI on October 23, 2024. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions tight end Parker Hesse (43) during practice at the Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park, MI on October 23, 2024. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions defensive lineman Chris Smith (90) during practice at the Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park, MI on October 23, 2024. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions running back Jermar Jefferson (28) during practice at the Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park, MI on October 23, 2024. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions defensive lineman Pat O'Connor (95) during practice at the Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park, MI on October 23, 2024. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta (87) during practice at the Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park, MI on October 23, 2024. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell (46) during practice at the Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park, MI on October 23, 2024. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions tight end Shane Zylstra (84) during practice at the Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park, MI on October 23, 2024. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (26) during practice at the Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park, MI on October 23, 2024. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) during practice at the Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park, MI on October 23, 2024. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions linebacker Mitchell Agude (50) during practice at the Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park, MI on October 23, 2024. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta (87) during practice at the Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park, MI on October 23, 2024. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions defensive lineman Mekhi Wingo (94) during practice at the Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park, MI on October 23, 2024. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions quarterback Hendon Hooker (2) during practice at the Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park, MI on October 23, 2024. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
MOSELEY EXPECTED TO RETURN THIS SEASON
The Lions are probably the most deep at the cornerback spot right now behind starters Carlton Davis III, Terrion Arnold and Amik Robertson with players like Kindle Vildor, Ennis Rakestraw Jr. and Khalil Dorsey providing both veteran and youthful depth.
Kind of lost in the mix has been veteran Emmanuel Moseley, who suffered a pectoral injury early in training camp. Moseley traveled with the team last week to Minnesota and could be back at some point this season.
"That was really the first week he's traveled with us. He wanted to go, and we were all for it," Campbell said this week. "I can't tell you how close, but yeah, we're going to get him back. It's just a matter of, when is that? He's doing pretty good. He's really progressed nicely, and he's healed up well. And so, he's doing good."
