Detroit Lions wide receiver Golden Tate, left, scores on a 28-yard touchdown reception in front of Oakland Raiders cornerback Tarell Brown (23) during the first quarter of an NFL preseason football game in Oakland, Calif., Friday, Aug. 15, 2014. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) (The Associated Press)
ALLEN PARK, Mich. – The Detroit Lions acquired Golden Tate to play alongside Calvin Johnson.
This week, he might finally have a chance to do that.
Johnson hasn't played in Detroit's first two preseason games, but that seems likely to change this week against Jacksonville. In Johnson's absence, the Lions still looked impressive throwing the ball last week at Oakland, and Detroit has several receivers who are creating competition for playing time.
Tate left Super Bowl champion Seattle to sign with the Lions after catching 64 passes last season. He figures to be Matthew Stafford's top target aside from Johnson, but there are signs the receiving corps could have more depth than in the past.
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