Broyles (knee) began running in a pool Monday.

Analysis: Broyles suffered an ACL tear in his right knee Dec. 2 but hopes to be ready for Week 1 of the 2013 season, just as he was this past season after he tore the ACL in his left knee during his senior year at Oklahoma. With the Lions likely to explore every avenue to part ways with Titus Young in the offseason, Broyles and Nate Burleson (leg) will both be in the mix for the No. 2 wide receiver job, assuming their respective rehabs progress without any hitches.

Broyles, who tore his right ACL in December, may not be ready to play by the start of the 2013 season, the Lions' official site reports. "I feel pretty confident he's going to get through this one too," said GM Martin Mayhew, referencing the fact that Broyles tore his left ACL in November of 2011. "But next (season) might be the same as this year was where he may not do much during camp and he may come on around midseason. That's kind of the way that might go."

Analysis: Given Broyles' knee woes and the uncertainly surrounding Titus Young's future with the team, we'd expect the Lions to bolster their depth at wideout this offseason. From a fantasy standpoint, Broyles has modest keeper value, but barring an accelerated comeback from his knee injury, he projects as a potential in-season pickup in re-draft formats.

Titus Young moved to injured reserve by Detroit Lions

The Detroit Lions placed their troubled wide receiver on injured reserve Tuesday, a convenient move that works for all parties involved.

Analysis: We're not sure what injury Young suffered, unless overinflated ego is a thing. Either way, the big winner in this is Mike Thomas. With Ryan Broyles out for the season with a knee injury, Thomas is now Detroit's No. 2 receiver.

Ryan Broyles: Tears ACL, Out for Year

Broyles tore his right ACL during Sunday's loss to Indianapolis and is out for the year, the Detroit Free Press reports.

Analysis: This marks his second ACL tear in two seasons, as he did so on November 5, 2011 while at Oklahoma. We should note that the previous tear was on his left knee, so a lengthy rehab process is likely to take place once again. Since he did not receive his first target until Week 7 this season, we would expect a similar forecast for a return in 2013. Meanwhile, with Titus Young (coach's decision) inactive this week and perhaps going forward, Mike Thomas is next in line for targets in the Lions' passing attack.

Coach Jim Schwartz said that Broyles is slated to undergo tests on his right knee Monday, MLive.com reports. "We'll do some tests tomorrow," Schwartz said Sunday, "but there's some concern."

Analysis: That his coach is worried about his knee is not the best news, but note that the torn ACL that Broyles suffered last November was in his left knee. If Broyles is forced to miss time, the Lions would either turn to Mike Thomas or perhaps Titus Young, if he can get back in favor with the team in the coming days.

Broyles, who was seen on the sideline in the second half of Sunday's game against Indianapolis in street clothes, was ruled out with a knee injury, MLive.com reports.

Analysis: Before his early departure, Broyles only notched one catch for three yards. Meanwhile, the type and severity of the injury is unknown, but we should soon know what ails him.

Broyles suffered a knee injury during Sunday's game and is questionable to return, ESPN's John Clayton reports.

Analysis: With Titus Young inactive, Mike Thomas could see extra targets opposite Calvin Johnson, if Broyles is unable to return to the game.

Broyles headed to the locker room with an undisclosed injury during the first quarter of Sunday's game against the Colts, the Lions' official Twitter page reports.

Analysis: Broyles was checked out by trainers before heading to the locker room. It's uncertain whether or not he will return. He had one catch for three yards before exiting.

Young INACTIVE

Detroit Lions wide receiver Titus Young was not seen in pre-game warmup drills, likey because of previous his behavior issues. He's officially inactive again. FULL SUNDAY INJURY ROUNDUP

Analysis: Ryan Broyles will line up opposite Megatron against a suspect Colts secondary. He could surprise as a flex play if your other options don't pose much upside.

Broyles is the Lions' clear No. 2 wideout Sunday against Indianapolis, due to Titus Young's inactive status, the Detroit Free Press reports.

Analysis: With Young away from the team on Thanksgiving day against Houston, Broyles received 13 targets, hauling in six for 126 yards. He should be a great option yet again versus a Colts secondary that has been susceptible to the pass this season, giving up 14 touchdowns to opposing wide receivers.

Megatron on record pace

In his Week 13 "Like/Dislike" analysis, Adam Rank notes, "Calvin Johnson leads the NFL with 1,257 receiving yards. He is on pace for 1,828 receiving yards this season, which would be the second-best receiving season of all time, behind only Jerry Rice (1,848 yards in 1995)." READ: LIKE/DISLIKE

Analysis: The Colts have among the worst TD/INT ratios, allowing 19 scores compared to just five picks on the season. Megatron and teammate Ryan Broyles will have their share of scoring opportunities on Sunday.

Young's status undecided

Coach Jim Schwartz was asked if Young could miss the rest of the season, essentially for his attitude. "Potentially," Schwartz said. "This is a decision who the best 46 were on Sunday (this past week against the Houston Texans). FULL REPORT

Analysis: Rookie Ryan Broyles has taken Young's spot in the lineup and looks awfully good. The wideout racked up 126 yards last week and could be in store for another big day against the Colts if Young does not return.

Broyles caught six passes for 126 yards in Thursday's overtime loss to the Texans.

Analysis: Broyles, who was targeted 12 times Thursday, took advantage of the added opportunities afforded by the deactivation of Titus Young this week. It's uncertain how much and how quickly the Lions intend to work Young back in, but Broyles certainly made a solid case Thursday for an expanded role going forward.

Broyles will start in place of Titus Young on Thursday against the Texans, Mlive.com's Anwar Richardson reports.

Analysis: Mike Thomas could also see added opportunities with Young out due to Young's disciplinary-related de-activation, but Broyles, who has caught just three passes over his last two games, is the sneaky upside play here for those looking to throw a wideout dart on Thanksgiving.

Broyles gets his opportunity

In his "Front Office View" analysis, Michael Lombardi notes, "Losing receiver Nate Burleson to injury has really hurt the Detroit Lions. Titus Young has not proven he can handle the starting receiver role, talent-wise or on an emotional level. The Lions did the right thing by sending him home this week and deactivating him ahead of the upcoming matchup with the Houston Texans." READ: FRONT OFFICE VIEW

Analysis: Ryan Broyles will likely get the nod accross from Calvin Johnson and could be the long-term solution given Young's inability to stay on the field.

Broyles caught two passes for 35 yards in Sunday's loss to the Packers.

Analysis: Broyles, who was targeted just twice in the game, figures to see added looks Thursday against the Texans, with Titus Young (six targets on Sunday) slated to be deactivated for disciplinary reasons.

Broyles had six catches for 52 yards Sunday against the Jaguars.

Analysis: The Lions aren't using Broyles to stretch the field, but he saw the most targets Sunday outside of Calvin Johnson. He's developing a repertoire with Matthew Stafford and is gradually becoming a bigger part of the passing game.

Broyles had three catches on five targets for 37 yards and a touchdown Sunday against the Seahawks.

Analysis: Broyles is seeing more time on the field with Nate Burleson on IR and he's clearly developed a good relationship with quarterback Matthew Stafford. He caught a six-yard touchdown at the end of the first quarter and remained active throughout the game. His upside is somewhat limited with Calvin Johnson and Titus Young ahead of him on the depth chart, although with how much the Lions throw the ball, he should get a decent number of opportunities to produce.

Broyles will see more snaps as the Lions' third receiver now that Nate Burleson is lost for the season with a broken leg, ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: Broyles caught his first career pass Monday against the Bears, and finished with three receptions for 51 yards and a touchdown. He's worth a look in deeper leagues and PPR leagues.

Broyles caught three passes for 51 yards and a score in Monday's loss to Chicago.

Analysis: Only four targets for Broyles on the night, but it's still an improvement and a step in the right direction after being an inactive for a number of games earlier this year.

Broyles is not among the Lions' inactives for Sunday's game against the 49ers.

Analysis: A wait-and-see approach is in order here, but it's obvious that the Lions like Broyles' long-term upside considering that they used the 54th overall pick in April's draft on him despite the fact that he tore his ACL last November.

Lions coach Jim Schwartz does not expect to have Broyles' inactive status be "a regular thing," the team's official site reports.

Analysis: Take from that what you will, but it's clear that Broyles has some hurdles to clear before seeing the field. How much of that is health-related and how much is his performance in practice are the real questions that only the Lions can answer.

Broyles isn't likely to be fully recovered from ACL surgery until November, the Lions' official site reports.

Analysis: Broyles may not be 100 percent healthy, but he has given the Lions some modest production during the preseason and will see plenty of reps come Sunday. He's a guy with a lot of long-term upside, but his short-term value is questionable considering both his health and Detroit's depth chart at wide receiver.

Broyles (knee) is not on the injury report for Sunday's game against St. Louis.

Analysis: Broyles isn't quite at full health in his recovery from a torn ACL, but he's in good enough shape by now that he's ready to play. His role should slowly grow over the course of the year, but he's the fourth wideout for Detroit right now.

Broyles (knee) caught two passes for 16 yards Saturday against Oakland.

Analysis: Broyles continues to prove his knee is well on its way to 100 percent. How quickly he can insert himself as a major part of the offense remains to be seen, but the Lions love his talent and skill set.

Ryan Broyles: (ACL) Makes Return Against Ravens

Broyles (ACL) played against Baltimore on Friday, catching two passes for 26 yards.

Analysis: He's not quite pulling an Adrian Peterson, but Broyles' pace of recovery is still remarkable. He tore his ACL on Nov. 5, so he's not even at the 10-month mark in the recovery process. He made it onto the field Friday, though, and barring aggravation, Nate Burleson's days of being relevant are very numbered. Broyles is Detroit's future in the slot, and the future is closer than everyone thought.

Broyles (knee) returned to practice Tuesday, the Detroit Free Press reports.

Analysis: The Lions aren't going to push Broyles until they're sure his knee can handle the stress. No word on if he'll play in their second preseason game, but his participation Tuesday would seem to make that more likely.

Broyles (knee) will not play in Friday's preseason game against Oakland, Dave Birkett of The Detroit Free Press reports.

Analysis: The Lions will play it safe with Broyles, but he's made great progress and could be ready by Week 1. We don't expect him to start right out of the gate, but he should be in the mix for significant playing time at some point this season. Keep in mind that this guy is a two-time All-American who holds the FBS record for career receptions despite tearing his ACL during his senior season.

Broyles (knee) did not practice Monday, MLive.com reports.

Analysis: Despite the fact they removed him from the PUP list, the Lions aren't going to overly tax Broyles during training camp. There's no report of any sort of setback, so this appears to be a day for Broyles to just catch his breath and let his knee rest.

The Lions have removed Broyles (knee) from the team's non-football injury list, the team's official site reports.

Analysis: The move paves the way for him to join his teammates at practice, but given that Broyles tore his ACL back in November, look for him to be brought along slowly out of the gate. We like Broyles' long-term upside and considering that they used the 54th overall pick in April's draft on him, the Lions do as well. He'll need some time to get back up to speed though, but once he does, there will be value to be had as his role in the Lions' dynamic passing offense grows.

Broyles (torn ACL) is expected to play at some point this season, MLicve.com's Anwar Richardson reports.

Analysis: Broyles tore his ACL in November, so there's almost no chance that he will be ready for Week 1. The Lions would be thrilled if Broyles can come off of the PUP list after Week 6 and contribute. For drafting purposes you can safely ignore Broyles outside of keeper leagues and the very deepest of formats. If Broyles recovers from this injury and returns to the form he showed at Oklahoma, the Lions have a potentially devastating group of receivers for the foreseeable future.

Broyles (knee) will open training camp on the PUP list, the Detroit News reports.

Analysis: No big surprise here as Broyles works his way back from the ACL tear he suffered in his final season at Oklahoma. He can come off the list at any time before Detroit finalizes its 53-man roster and still be eligible for Week 1 action.

Broyles (knee) is a candidate to open training camp on the Lions' PUP list, the Detroit Free Press reports.

Analysis: Broyles tore the ACL in his left knee during his senior season at Oklahoma, and while he's not sure if he's going to be on the PUP list when practice begins Friday, he did say, "I'm going to be out there doing something." Considering that the Lions used the 54th overall pick in April's draft on Broyles -- in spite of his knee injury -- it's safe to say the team has long-term plans for the wideout. We suspect it will take him some time to make a big splash, but given the upside of the Detroit passing offense, when his time comes, he'll have a chance to make a fantasy impact.

Broyles' former receivers coach, Jay Norvell compares Broyles (knee) to Marvin Harrison, the Detroit Free Press reports.

Analysis: Norvell coached Marvin Harrison in Indianapolis, and feels Broyles has the same mental make-up that Harrison had. "He's very similar to Marvin in his intellect and the way that he sees the game," Norvell said. "His mind is always racing at 100 m.p.h., trying to evaluate the next step, the next play, the next opportunity, and that's the way Marvin was. He was always surveying the field and making split-second decisions before they happened. That's an ability." Broyles continues to work his way back from a torn ACL that he suffered last November, so it may be a while before the Lions fully turn him loose, but given where he was selected -- 54th overall -- the Lions like his long-term potential.

The Lions privately believe Broyles (ACL) could be on the field without restriction when training camp opens, CBS Sports reports.

Analysis: This possibility remains a long way off, but the simple fact Detroit took Broyles in the second round ought to be a pretty good indication on how bullish they are on his health. He's been able to participate in OTAs, which is certainly a positive sign.

Broyles participated in many of the wide receiver drills at Monday's OTAs and wasn't wearing a knee brace, the Detroit Free Press reports.

Analysis: This has to qualify as a pleasant surprise for the Lions considering Broyles tore his ACL on Nov. 5, but the team must have known Broyles' rehab was going well when they invested a second round pick in April's draft. Among the drills Broyles took part in was a four-cone change of direction drill, which would seem to indicate that his knee is virtually good to go.

Lions GM Martin Mayhew called Broyles (knee) a candidate to begin training camp on the Physically Unable to Perform list, MLive.com reports.

Analysis: The Lions had to be acutely aware (or think they are) of where Broyles' rehab from a torn ACL currently is or there's no way they would they would have taken him in the second round. One would have to believe that they expect him to be able to be back on the field and contributing sooner rather than later. Just what the exact timetable is will likely be fed to the media in pieces over the summer.

Ryan Broyles: Headed To Detroit

The Lions selected Broyles (ACL) in the second round of the 2012 NFL Draft, 54th overall.

Analysis: Broyles is an excellent slot prospect who will likely be a good player for the Lions. The selection indicates that Detroit views Titus Young as an outside receiver. If Broyles' knee shows fast enough progress, Nate Burleson's roster spot could be in trouble as the season approaches.