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Golden Tate feels the Lions needing to match Stafford's contract is a priority

DETROIT, MI - OCTOBER 23: Golden Tate #15 of the Detroit Lions runs for a first down late in the fourth quarter of the game against the Washington Redskins at Ford Field on October 23, 2016 in Detroit, Michigan. Detroit defeated Washington 20-17. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)

By Aaron Resnick
• Detroit Lions
  • In an interview on “NFL Total Access”, Detroit Lions receiver Golden Tate feels the franchise needs to do whatever they can to finalize a new contract for quarterback Matthew Stafford.
  • Stafford, who is coming off a career-best PFF grade of 85.9 in 2016, has one year remaining on his current deal.
  • Since teaming up with Stafford, Tate has not had a passer rating when targeted of less than 94.9. Their highest mark to date was in 2014 where Tate's rating when targeted of 104.1 ranked 22nd amongst 90 qualifying receivers.

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