Darwin (Deni) Martin

Darwin (Deni) Martin

Joined: Jan 7, 2020

Deni Martin was born and raised in the metro Detroit area. He cut his fantasy teeth in the late 1970's predicting the weekly outcome of NFL football games and started participating in fantasy football leagues in the mid-90's. He enjoys covering and participating in a variety of fantasy sports, because each one is intriguingly different, competitive and entertaining. He is a former national contributor and editor tor examiner.com's annual fantasy football preview. He also provided fantasy baseball insights, while covering the Detroit Tigers. Deni also served briefly as the Red WIngs beat writer for examiner.com.

Sep 18, 2022; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) celebrates his touchdown catch against Washington Commanders cornerback William Jackson III (3) during first half action at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Kirthmon F. Dozier-USA TODAY Sports

Amon-Ra St. Brown is a top-5 fantasy wide receiver through Week 2

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All three facets shine in Dan Campbell’s first preseason win as Detroit Lions coach

Dec 26, 2021; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Detroit Lions wide receiver Tom Kennedy (85) is tackled by Atlanta Falcons inside linebacker Foye Oluokun (54) and safety Duron Harmon (21) after a catch during the first half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports

Tom Kennedy, Kerby Joseph, Jeff Okudah shine in Detroit Lions preseason opener

Detroit Lions running back DÕAndre Swift catches passes during practice Thursday, July 28, 2022 at the Allen Park practice facility.Lions1

ESPN 10-team fantasy football mock sees five Detroit Lions drafted

CANTON, OHIO - JULY 03: Birmingham Stallions wide receiver Victor Bolden, Jr. #7 runs the ball in the third quarter against the Philadelphia Stars in the USFL Championship game at Tom Benson Hall Of Fame Stadium on July 03, 2022 in Canton, Ohio. (Photo by Gaelen Morse/Getty Images)

Ex-Lions Victor Bolden Jr. and Bo Scarbrough lead Birmingham to USFL title game win

BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA - JUNE 11: Victor Bolden Jr. #7 of the Birmingham Stallions jumps between Ahmad Gooden #99 and Jeremiah Johnson #24 of the Houston Gamblers in the first quarter of the game at Protective Stadium on June 11, 2022 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Photo by Michael Reaves/USFL/Getty Images)

Three former Lions to play major roles in second USFL semifinal

BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA - JUNE 18: Luis Perez #2 of the New Jersey Generals passes the ball in the first quarter of the game against the Philadelphia Stars at Legion Field on June 18, 2022 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Photo by Jamie Squire/USFL/Getty Images)

Ex-Lions quarterback Luis Perez leads New Jersey into USFL semifinal game

BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA - JUNE 05: Jordan Ta'amu #10 of the Tampa Bay Bandits runs with the ball in the fourth quarter of the game against the Houston Gamblers at Legion Field on June 05, 2022 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Photo by Elsa/USFL/Getty Images)

Former Lions quarterbacks in battle for final USFL playoff spot in Week 9

Apr 23, 2022; Birmingham, AL, USA; Birmingham Stallions wide receiver Victor Bolden Jr (7) runs against the Houston Gamblers during the fist half at Protective Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-USA TODAY Sports

Former Lions in key roles for Week 8 USFL game with playoff implications

BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA - APRIL 30: Victor Bolden Jr. #7 of the Birmingham Stallions runs with the ball in the fourth quarter against the New Orleans Breakers at Protective Stadium on April 30, 2022 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Photo by Dylan Buell/USFL/Getty Images)

Should Lions pursue USFL all-purpose yards leader Victor Bolden Jr.?

BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA - MAY 13: Jordan Ta'amu #10 of Tampa Bay Bandits passes the ball in the first quarter of the game against the Michigan Panthers at Protective Stadium on May 13, 2022 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Photo by Tom Pennington/USFL/Getty Images)

Ex-Lions quarterbacks ranked No. 1 and No. 2 in passing yards in USFL

BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA - MAY 08: Kyle Sloter #10 of New Orleans Breakers passes the ball in the first quarter of the game against the Houston Gamblers on May 08, 2022 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/USFL/Getty Images)

Ex-Lion Kyle Sloter leads game-winning drive as USFL’s Breakers beat Houston

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Detroit Lions will not play an overseas game during the 2022 season

BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA - APRIL 30: Victor Bolden Jr. #7 of the Birmingham Stallions runs with the ball in the fourth quarter against the New Orleans Breakers at Protective Stadium on April 30, 2022 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Photo by Dylan Buell/USFL/Getty Images)

Former Lions among USFL leaders in rushing and receiving

TALLAHASSEE, FL - SEPTEMBER 5: Safety Kyle Hamilton #14 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the game against the Florida State Seminoles at Doak Campbell Stadium on Bobby Bowden Field on September 5, 2021 in Tallahassee, Florida. The Fighting Irish defeated the Seminoles 41 to 38 OT. (Photo by Don Juan Moore/Getty Images)

3 reasons the Detroit Lions should pick Kyle Hamilton second overall

BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA - APRIL 24: Kyle Sloter #10 of New Orleans Breakers looks to pass the ball in the third quarter of the game against the Tampa Bay Bandits at Protective Stadium on April 24, 2022 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Photo by Jamie Squire/USFL/Getty Images)

Ex-Lion Kyle Sloter and Breakers beat the Bandits in USFL Week 2