Brandon Pettigrew

Brandon Dennard Pettigrew

Position: TE
Height: 6-5    Weight: 257 lbs.

Born: February 23, 1985 in Tyler, TX
College: Oklahoma St.   (school history)    (Pettigrew college stats)
Drafted by the Detroit Lions in the 1st round (20th overall) of the 2009 NFL Draft.

Weighted Career AV (100-95-...): 25 (4005th overall since 1950)

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• 5/1 SideLion Report: Where Does This Draft Leave the Lions?: The 2013 NFL Draft has come and gone, and the Lions came away with eight new players. While filling holes at some positions, others...

• 4/18 SideLion Report: The Move The Detroit Lions Have To Make In The 2013 NFL Draft: We’ve been through this before fans. All of us expected the Lions’ high octane offense to take the NFL by storm last...

• 3/18 SideLion Report: Detroit Lions Making Good Moves But Still More To Be Done: Last season the Lions were one of the most disappointing teams in the NFL with injuries and lack of depth to blame for their lack...
• 3/13 Sports Out West: NFL free agents: Lions offer Reggie Bush full-time role: Reggie Bush has received an offer to compete to be an every-down running back and start for the Detroit Lions, according to Yahoo!...

• 2/14 FootballPerspective.com: The predictive value of target data, part II: On Monday, I argued that target data has some predictive value. I wanted to update that post with a few observations. Wide Receiver...
• 2/11 FootballPerspective.com: Analyzing the leaders in targets in 2012: Reggie Wayne led the NFL in targets last year, but that’s a little misleading since the Colts ranked 6th in pass attempts....
• 2/8 SideLion Report: Detroit Lions Review and Offseason Plan: Tight Ends: Today we take a look at how the Detroit Lions’ tight ends performed during the 2012 season with a little help from the fine...

• 1/29 FootballPerspective.com: How Super Bowl XLVII could impact the HOF chances of certain 49ers: On Sunday, I looked at how the football legacies of certain Ravens would be affected by a win in Super Bowl XLVII; today I will...
• 1/23 SideLion Report: Brandon Pettigrew Ranks in Bottom Five for Tight End Drops: Brandon Pettigrew has a problem holding on to the football. That isn’t up for debate, all that can be discussed is the frequency...

• 12/30 NFL Jerks: Rob Gronkowski In, Brandon Weeden Out Highlighting Week 17 Injury Report: Whether you’re a fantasy football junkie for just one more week or are just interested to see the status of some of your...
• 12/30 NFL Jerks: Rob Gronkowski In, Brandon Weeden Out Highlighting Week 17 Injury Report: Whether you’re a fantasy football junkie for just one more week or are just interested to see the status of some of your...
• 12/28 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Brandon Pettigrew doubtfulDetroit Lions TE Brandon Pettigrew (ankle) did not participate in practice Friday, Dec. 28, and is doubtful for Week 17....[+] Detroit Lions TE Brandon Pettigrew (ankle) did not participate in practice Friday, Dec. 28, and is doubtful for Week 17.
• 12/27 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Brandon Pettigrew not practicing Detroit Lions TE Brandon Pettigrew (ankle) is not taking part in practice Thursday, Dec. 27....[+] Detroit Lions TE Brandon Pettigrew (ankle) is not taking part in practice Thursday, Dec. 27.
• 12/26 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Brandon Pettigrew not practicing Detroit Lions TE Brandon Pettigrew (ankle) did not practice Wednesday, Dec. 26....[+] Detroit Lions TE Brandon Pettigrew (ankle) did not practice Wednesday, Dec. 26.
• 12/24 SideLion Report: Calvin Johnson Is Chasing 2,000 Yards, But Is It Tarnished?: The Lions may have found themselves in a familiar situation with a losing record once again, but there has been one bright spot...
• 12/22 Stripe Hype: Week 16 Kickoff: Roddy White will Play Tonight as Falcons Battle Lions:     Week 16 is just a few hours away from kicking-off, as the run to the postseason is hitting it’s climax with...
• 12/22 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Week 16 Inactives: The Detroit Lions have declared TE Brandon Pettigrew, OT Corey Hilliard, OT Jason Fox, QB Kellen Moore, DL Ogemdi Nwagbuo, CB...[+] Ron Bartell, DL Ronnell Lewis inactive for Week 16.
• 12/22 SideLion Report: Falcons vs. Lions: Game Time, TV Schedule, Injury Report and Open Thread: Atlanta Falcons at Detroit Lions Ford Field – Detroit, MI Game Time: 8:20 PM ET TV: ESPN (Mike Tirico, Jon Gruden) Radio:...
• 12/22 NFL Jerks: Three Ways To Avoid Saturday Night Fantasy Disaster: If we must suffer, at least there will be points to be had. These pre-Sunday games have been a special kind of torture for so...
• 12/21 SideLion Report: Detroit Lions Injury Update: Brandon Pettigrew Unlikely to Face Falcons: The Detroit Lions wrapped up their week of practice today with a walkthrough and issued their final injury report as a result....
• 12/21 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Brandon Pettigrew doubtfulDetroit Lions TE Brandon Pettigrew (ankle) did not participate in practice Friday, Dec. 21, and is doubtful for Week 16....[+] Detroit Lions TE Brandon Pettigrew (ankle) did not participate in practice Friday, Dec. 21, and is doubtful for Week 16.
• 12/21 SideLion Report: Detroit Lions Injury Report: Delmas Returns to Practice, Pettigrew Still Out: The Detroit Lions got Louis Delmas (knee) back on the practice field today, albeit in a limited role. Still, that’s a good...
• 12/20 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Brandon Pettigrew not expected to play Detroit Lions TE Brandon Pettigrew (ankle) is highly unlikely to play in the team's Week 16 game....[+] Detroit Lions TE Brandon Pettigrew (ankle) is highly unlikely to play in the team's Week 16 game.
• 12/20 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Brandon Pettigrew not practicing Detroit Lions TE Brandon Pettigrew (ankle) is not taking part in practice Thursday, Dec. 20....[+] Detroit Lions TE Brandon Pettigrew (ankle) is not taking part in practice Thursday, Dec. 20.
• 12/20 SideLion Report: Detroit Lions Release Initial Injury Report for Week 16: The Detroit Lions got back on the practice field today in preparation for Saturday night’s game against the Atlanta Falcons....
• 12/19 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Brandon Pettigrew misses practiceDetroit Lions TE Brandon Pettigrew (ankle) did not practice Wednesday, Dec. 19....[+] Detroit Lions TE Brandon Pettigrew (ankle) did not practice Wednesday, Dec. 19.
• 12/19 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Brandon Pettigrew not practicing Detroit Lions TE Brandon Pettigrew (ankle) is not practicing Wednesday, Dec. 19....[+] Detroit Lions TE Brandon Pettigrew (ankle) is not practicing Wednesday, Dec. 19.
• 12/18 SideLion Report: When Can the Detroit Lions Expect Ryan Broyles Back?: How the Detroit Lions approach the wide receiver position this offseason will likely hinge on the recovery of Ryan Broyles. Broyles...
• 12/16 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Week 15 Inactives: The Detroit Lions have declared TE Brandon Pettigrew, OT Corey Hilliard, OT Jason Fox, QB Kellen Moore, DL Nick Fairley, SS Ricardo...[+] Silva, DL Ronnell Lewis inactive for Week 15.
• 12/15 SideLion Report: Nick Fairley, Brandon Pettigrew Unlikely to Face Arizona Cardinals: It’s important for the Detroit Lions, collectively and individually, to close out this disappointing season with a strong...
• 12/14 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Brandon Pettigrew doubtfulDetroit Lions TE Brandon Pettigrew (ankle) did not practice Friday, Dec. 14, and is doubtful for Week 15....[+] Detroit Lions TE Brandon Pettigrew (ankle) did not practice Friday, Dec. 14, and is doubtful for Week 15.
• 12/14 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Brandon Pettigrew has high ankle sprain: Detroit Lions TE Brandon Pettigrew (ankle) is sitting out of practice again Friday, Dec. 14, and is dealing with a high ankle...[+] sprain.
• 12/14 SideLion Report: Detroit Lions Injury Report: Louis Delmas Returns to Practice: The never ending injury saga involving Louis Delmas took another turn yesterday, this time for the better. Delmas missed the first...
• 12/13 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Brandon Pettigrew misses practiceDetroit Lions TE Brandon Pettigrew (ankle) did not practice Thursday, Dec. 13....[+] Detroit Lions TE Brandon Pettigrew (ankle) did not practice Thursday, Dec. 13.
• 12/13 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Brandon Pettigrew not at practice Detroit Lions TE Brandon Pettigrew (ankle) is not taking part in practice Thursday, Dec. 13....[+] Detroit Lions TE Brandon Pettigrew (ankle) is not taking part in practice Thursday, Dec. 13.
• 12/12 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Brandon Pettigrew misses practiceDetroit Lions TE Brandon Pettigrew (ankle) did not practice Wednesday, Dec. 12....[+] Detroit Lions TE Brandon Pettigrew (ankle) did not practice Wednesday, Dec. 12.
• 12/10 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Brandon Pettigrew undergoing tests Detroit Lions TE Brandon Pettigrew (ankle) is undergoing tests on the ankle injury he suffered in Week 14....[+] Detroit Lions TE Brandon Pettigrew (ankle) is undergoing tests on the ankle injury he suffered in Week 14.
• 12/10 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Brandon Pettigrew wearing protective boot: Detroit Lions TE Brandon Pettigrew (ankle), as an update to previous stories, was wearing a protective boot following the team's...[+] Week 14 loss to the Green Bay Packers. He suffered an injured left ankle during the game and wasn't able to return. He hasn't missed a game since his rookie season in 2009. The Lions have been snake bitten by injuries amongst the receiving targets recently. 'Losing Pettigrew, with as few guys familiar with our game day experience, that kind of thing is definitely a loss,' said QB Matthew Stafford.
• 12/9 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Brandon Pettigrew nursing ankle injury: Detroit Lions TE Brandon Pettigrew (ankle) left the Week 14 game against the Green Bay Packers due to a left ankle injury, and...[+] his return is questionable.
• 12/5 NFL Jerks: We Need To Talk About Jared Cook: You’re racking up credit card charges that’ll make you wretch in January, you’re drinking to excess and humiliating yourself...

• 11/23 SideLion Report: Madden 13 Week 12 Roster Update: Nick Fairley Keeps Rising: EA Sports recently released their week 12 update for Madden 13 and once again most of the adjustments concerning Detroit Lions...
• 11/22 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Brandon Pettigrew has up-and-down day: Detroit Lions TE Brandon Pettigrew had eight receptions for 74 yards in Week 12 against the Houston Texans Thursday, Nov. 22,...[+] but he also lost a fumble.
• 11/15 SideLion Report: Detroit Lions Tight Ends Have To Get Involved In Game Plan: If someone told me that Matthew Stafford would throw for 329 yards, complete 67% of his throws, throw 3 TDs and that Calvin Johnson...
• 11/8 SideLion Report: Madden 13 Week 10 Roster Update: Young Lions on the Rise: The weekly roster update for Madden 13 has been released and it turns out to be another good one as far as our virtual Detroit...
• 11/8 FantasyDaddy.com: Fantasy Football: Week 10 TE Ranks: Jimmy Graham said he finally was able to push off of his bad ankle in week 9 and it showed, he had his best game in months and...
• 11/2 SideLion Report: Detroit Lions to be Without Louis Delmas Against Jaguars: The return of Louis Delmas to the Detroit Lions defense has paid dividends so far. He brings a level of energy that was notably...
• 11/1 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Brandon Pettigrew limitedDetroit Lions TE Brandon Pettigrew (knee) was limited in practice Thursday, Nov. 1....[+] Detroit Lions TE Brandon Pettigrew (knee) was limited in practice Thursday, Nov. 1.

• 10/28 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Brandon Pettigrew has decent outingDetroit Lions TE Brandon Pettigrew hauled in seven receptions for 74 yards in Week 8 against the Seattle Seahawks....[+] Detroit Lions TE Brandon Pettigrew hauled in seven receptions for 74 yards in Week 8 against the Seattle Seahawks.
• 10/26 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Brandon Pettigrew probable for Week 8: Detroit Lions TE Brandon Pettigrew (knee) was limited in practice Friday, Oct. 26, and is probable for the team’s Week 8 game....[+]
• 10/25 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Brandon Pettigrew limited Detroit Lions TE Brandon Pettigrew (knee) was limited in practice Thursday, Oct. 25....[+] Detroit Lions TE Brandon Pettigrew (knee) was limited in practice Thursday, Oct. 25.
• 10/24 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Brandon Pettigrew limitedThe Detroit Lions did not practice Wednesday, Oct. 24, but if they had, TE Brandon Pettigrew (knee) would have been limited....[+] The Detroit Lions did not practice Wednesday, Oct. 24, but if they had, TE Brandon Pettigrew (knee) would have been limited.
• 10/23 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Brandon Pettigrew mediocre againDetroit Lions TE Brandon Pettigrew posted five receptions for 37 yards in Week 7 against the Chicago Bears Monday, Oct. 22....[+] Detroit Lions TE Brandon Pettigrew posted five receptions for 37 yards in Week 7 against the Chicago Bears Monday, Oct. 22.
• 10/20 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Brandon Pettigrew probable: Detroit Lions TE Brandon Pettigrew (knee) was limited during practice Saturday, Oct. 20, and is listed as probable for Week 7....[+]
• 10/19 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Brandon Pettigrew limited in practiceDetroit Lions TE Brandon Pettigrew (knee) was limited in practice Friday, Oct. 19....[+] Detroit Lions TE Brandon Pettigrew (knee) was limited in practice Friday, Oct. 19.
• 10/19 The NFL Injury Report: Lions Injury Report: Bill Bentley, Titus Young, Brandon Pettigrew: The Detroit Lions could be without both of their starting cornerbacks during their Monday night matchup with the Chicago...
• 10/18 SideLion Report: Detroit Lions Release Initial Injury Report for Week 7: The Detroit Lions started their week of practice yesterday but weren’t required to release an injury report because they...
• 10/18 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Brandon Pettigrew limitedDetroit Lions TE Brandon Pettigrew (knee) was limited in practice Thursday, Oct. 18....[+] Detroit Lions TE Brandon Pettigrew (knee) was limited in practice Thursday, Oct. 18.
• 10/13 The NFL Injury Report: Lions Injury Report: Titus Young, Brandon Pettigrew, Louis Delmas: The Detroit Lions only have one player that has been confirmed out for Sunday’s matchup with the Philadelphia Eagles,...
• 10/11 The High Phive: Who Are the 2012 Detroit Lions?: The 2011 Detroit Lions surprised many last year by making the playoffs. Even though they lost to the New Orleans Saints in the...
• 10/10 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Coach doesn't elaborate on Brandon Pettigrew: Updating a previous report, Detroit Lions TE Brandon Pettigrew (undisclosed) did not practice Tuesday, Oct. 9, in the media portion...[+] of practice. Head coach Jim Schwartz would not elaborate on his condition, only to say Pettigrew is 'day to day.'
• 10/9 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Brendan Pettigrew misses practiceDetroit Lions TE Brandon Pettigrew (undisclosed) did not participate in practice Tuesday, Oct. 9....[+] Detroit Lions TE Brandon Pettigrew (undisclosed) did not participate in practice Tuesday, Oct. 9.
• 10/1 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Brandon Pettigrew receiving support: Detroit Lions head coach Jim Schwartz and QB Brandon Pettigrew continue to publicly support TE Brandon Pettigrew despite a rough...[+] two-game stretch which included a dropped touchdown pass in Week 4 against the Minnesota Vikings.

• 9/30 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Brandon Pettigrew posts seven receptions: Detroit Lions TE Brandon Pettigrew hauled in a team-high seven receptions for 67 yards in the Week 4 game against the Minnesota...[+] Vikings. Pettigrew has managed at least five receptions in three of his first four games this season.

• 1/12 SideLion Report: SLR Detroit Lions Player of the Year Tournament First Round: Burleson vs. Stanton and Houston vs. Coleman: SideLion Report has great readers so it makes sense that you should have a say in helping us name the SideLion Report Detroit...
• 1/1 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Brandon Pettigrew productive Week 17Detroit Lions TE Brandon Pettigrew caught seven passes for 116 yards against the Green Bay Packers in Week 17....[+] Detroit Lions TE Brandon Pettigrew caught seven passes for 116 yards against the Green Bay Packers in Week 17.

• 12/25 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Brandon Pettigrew breaks own record: Detroit Lions TE Brandon Pettigrew posted nine receptions for 80 yards and a touchdown in Week 16 against the San Diego Chargers....[+] He is up to 72 receptions, breaking his own franchise record for catches by a tight end in a season. Pettigrew had 71 catches in 2010.
• 12/7 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Brandon Pettigrew issues apology : Detroit Lions TE Brandon Pettigrew issued a statement Tuesday, Dec. 6, apologizing for shoving an official during Week 13. 'In...[+] the heat of competition, I allowed my emotions to get the best of me,' Pettigrew said. 'I know better and my unintentional mistake cost my team. I've never acted this way before, and it won't happen again.'
• 12/5 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Two receptions for top two TEs: Detroit Lions TE Tony Scheffler managed two receptions for 41 yards in Week 13 against the New Orleans Saints, while TE Brandon...[+] Pettigrew managed two catches for just 13 yards. Third-stringer TE Will Heller chipped in with one catch for 10 yards.

• 11/11 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Brandon Pettigrew expected to play: Detroit Lions TE Brandon Pettigrew (elbow) fully participated in practice Friday, Nov. 11. He is listed as probable for Week 10...[+] and is expected to play.
• 11/10 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Brandon Pettigrew practicesDetroit Lions TE Brandon Pettigrew (elbow) practiced in full Thursday, Nov. 10....[+] Detroit Lions TE Brandon Pettigrew (elbow) practiced in full Thursday, Nov. 10.

• 10/21 FantasyDaddy.com: Fantasy Football: TE Rankings: Week 7: Here are your week 7 projections for TEs. There’s an asterisk by Jimmy Graham because he didn’t parti**** in Thursday’s...
• 10/19 FantasyDaddy.com: Fantasy Football: Target Practice: Week 6 Standings: Target Practice is a list of Fantasy Football players that had at least eight passes thrown their way in the past weeks games....
• 10/1 FantasyDaddy.com: Fantasy Football: TE Projections: Week 4: Here are your TE Projections for Week 4.  Ok, I did it.  I should've done it last week to, but Rob Gronkowski to #1 spot in...

• 9/28 FantasyDaddy.com: Fantasy Football: Target Practice: Week 3 Standings: Target Practice is a list of Fantasy Football players that had at least eight passes thrown their way in the past weeks games....
• 9/28 The Hazean: Daily Haze: Five Temporary Tight End Replacements for Antonio Gates: If you are an Antonio Gates owner, your worst fear on draft day came to fruition this weekend. Gates was a scratch for Sunday’s...
• 9/26 The Hazean: Daily Haze: Waiver Wire Thoughts after Week 3: More breakout performances in week3, which will lead to another busy week on the waiver wire. Time to start preparing for the...
• 9/11 TampaSportsGuy: Bucs fall to Lions 27-20: The first thing that should be made clear about this game is that the score was a lot closer than it should have been. Although...
• 9/11 TampaSportsGuy: Game Preview: Detroit Lions: Now that we’ve finished all of our pre-season posts, both position primers and undrafted scouting reports, it’s time...

• 8/28 Sunday Morning Legend: Draft Matthew Stafford? Maybe not yet, but Calvin Johnson and Brandon Pettigrew could Improve.: Matthew Stafford is playing well and stirring hope again in Detroit. Things got so carried away after the Lions’ preseason drubbing...
• 8/26 Sunday Morning Legend: Which Players could be Bargains in the 2011 Fantasy Football Draft?: First, I greatly prefer not to get too carried away in finding sleepers, values, breakout players, etc. Its too risky to build...

• 4/28 SideLion Report: D-Day: Today is D-day, and the D stands for DRAFT, and hopefully it’ll also mean who we select in the first round. I sincerely...
• 4/8 SideLion Report: Detroit Lions NFL Draft Countdown: 20 Days: Join us each day as we count down towards the first round of the 2011 NFL Draft. The countdown runs from 50 to zero and the number...

• 1/19 SideLion Report: Grading the Detroit Lions: Wide Receivers and Tight Ends: This post is part of a series of posts in which I review the Lions position groups based on their play in the 2010 season. I assign...

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