Is Amon-Ra St. Brown playing today? Why Lions WR is off to quiet start vs. Browns

Mike Moraitis

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The Detroit Lions draw a tough matchup against the Cleveland Browns' elite defense in Week 4 and will need a big game from wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown.

St. Brown is off to a strong start to the season with 237 yards and four touchdowns, both of which are tops on the team among pass-catchers.

However, he's off to an uncharacteristically slow start in the Week 4 game against the Browns.

Here's a closer look at what's going on.

Is Amon-Ra St. Brown playing today?

UPDATE: St. Brown is on the board with his first catch on the Lions' second drive.

St. Brown is active, healthy and in the lineup for Detroit, he just wasn't targeted on the team's first offensive series of the game.

The Lions couldn't get much going on their first drive, which ended after just four plays. Quarterback Jared Goff connected with wide receiver Jameson Williams and running back Jahmyr Gibbs once each before the drive ended.

It's only a matter of time before he finds St. Brown, though.

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Mike Moraitis

Mike Moraitis is a freelance writer who covers the NFL for the Sporting News. Over his nearly two decades covering sports, Mike has also worked for Bleacher Report, USA TODAY and FanSided. He hates writing in the third person.