Is Amon-Ra St. Brown playing today? Lions WR's slow start vs Cardinals frustrates fantasy football managers

Amon-Ra St. Brown's quiet start has frustrated fantasy football managers who expected a strong performance from the star receiver.

Amon-Ra St. Brown is active and playing for the Detroit Lions against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 5.

Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (0) celebrates his touchdown run with Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game in Glendale, Arizona. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

However, the Lions wide receiver has had a slow start. Early in the second quarter, with Detroit leading 14-7, St. Brown had yet to record a catch or receiving yard despite being targeted a couple of times.

The Lions have relied more on their running game and tight end Sam LaPorta early in the game.

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St. Brown’s quiet start has frustrated fantasy football managers who expected a strong performance from the star receiver. Even a solid punt return has done little to ease concerns among those waiting for him to produce receiving points.