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Calvin Johnson caught seven balls for 161 yards and a score

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Calvin Johnson caught seven balls for 161 yards and a score despite "all kinds" of bracket and double coverages from Cleveland in Week 11. Kevin Smith's biggest game of the year also freed up the passing game to take shots downfield. [...]

11:00 AM EST (1)

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Calvin Johnson back on track

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Calvin Johnson's 100-yard receiving game on Sunday was his first since Week 4.

Our View: With 245 yards the past two weeks, Johnson finally looks over his knee injury, and is beginning to develop a nice chemistry with rookie quarterback Matthew Stafford. It would be nice if could stay hot in Week 12, and help the Lions avoid another embarrassing Thanksgiving day loss.

[+] November 22nd 2009 7 Updates

8:00 PM EST (1)

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Johnson (hand) hauled in seven passes for a career-high 161

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Johnson (hand) hauled in seven passes for a career-high 161 yards, including a 75-yard touchdown, in Sunday's wild 38-37 win over Cleveland. [...]

7:00 PM EST (1)

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Browns have no answer for C. Johnson

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News: Detroit WR Calvin Johnson had his biggest game of the season on Sunday in a Week 11 win over the Browns. Johnson caught seven passes in the game for a total of 161 yards and a touchdown. His TD came on a 75-yard hook-up with Matthew Stafford in the second quarter. [...]

5:00 PM EST (3)

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Lions | C. Johnson records 161 yards Week 11

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The Associated Press reports Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson caught seven passes for 161 yards and one touchdown in Week 11.

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Megatron destroys Browns

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Calvin Johnson lit up the Browns in today's 38-37 win at Ford Field, as he hauled in seven passes for 161 yards and a touchdown. His touchdown covered 75 yards on a strike from rookie quarterback Matthew Stafford.

Our View: The stud receiver performed up to high expectations for fantasy owners in a favorable matchup against Cleveland. He finally reached the endzone after failing to score in his previous five outings, and looks to be past his knee injury.

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Calvin Johnson caught seven passes for 161 yards and one touchdown

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Calvin Johnson caught seven passes for 161 yards and one touchdown in Week 11 against the Browns. Johnson narrowly missed a touchdown catch in the second quarter and came down hard on the play, limping off the field. [...]

12:00 PM EST (1)

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Johnson active again Week 11

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News: Detroit WR Calvin Johnson will be active on Sunday against the Browns. He was listed as probable for the game with a hand injury. [...]

11:00 AM EST (1)

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Johnson (hand) is listed as active for Sunday's game against

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Johnson (hand) is listed as active for Sunday's game against Cleveland. [...]

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8:00 PM EST (2)

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Johnson: No feud with Stafford

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News: Lions coach Jim Schwartz says there's no feud between Calvin Johnson and Matt Stafford. During Sunday's game against Seattle, television cameras caught what appeared to be uncomfortable exchanges between the receiver and quarterback. Stafford threw five interceptions in the 32-20 loss. Johnson had two catches for 27 yards after missing the previous two games because of a knee injury. He was targeted nine times. "I haven't seen the TV replays, because there's no reason for me to watch them - we're fine," he said. "People are blowing this way out of proportion. Trust me, no one is going to be happy during a game like that. If you win, all this goes out the window." [...]

2.

Calvin Johnson denies feud with Matt Stafford

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Lions coach Jim Schwartz says there's no feud between Calvin Johnson and Matt Stafford.

7:00 PM EST (2)

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Rift between Johnson, Stafford a non-issue

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mLive.com is reporting that the rift between Lions' receiver Calvin Johnson and quarterback Matt Stafford is not an issue for the team. Johnson and Stafford had a sideline exchange captured on camera in Sunday's loss.

Our View: Johnson walked away from Stafford as the rookie quarterback tried to say something, but both players maintained that it was nothing to be concerned about. It was likely just a heat of the moment thing, so this shouldn't be anything for owners to be concerned about.

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Calvin Johnson denies any rift with Stafford

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Lions receiver Calvin Johnson had a frustrating return to the lineup Sunday, catching just two passes for 27 yards against the Seahawks. Some of that frustration apparently spilled over to the sideline when television cameras caught quarterback Matthew Stafford and...

6:00 PM EST (1)

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Johnson was held to two catches for 27 yards Sunday in the Lions'

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Johnson was held to two catches for 27 yards Sunday in the Lions' 32-20 loss at Seattle.

Impacts: Much more was expected of Johnson this season after his breakout 2008, but it just hasn't come. He's only scored one touchdown and has yet to develop chemistry with rookie Matthew Stafford.

5:00 PM EST (1)

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Calvin Johnson assured reporters Monday that there is no rift

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Calvin Johnson assured reporters Monday that there is no rift between him and Matthew Stafford, despite an awkward sideline exchange in Sunday's loss. Stafford approached Johnson during the game in an obvious attempt to communicate, but was completely ignored by the wide receiver. [...]

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6:00 PM EST (1)

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Lions | C. Johnson practices Friday

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Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (knee) practiced Friday, Nov. 6, and is expected to play in Week 9. He looked good when he was on the field Friday.

5:00 PM EST (3)

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Updating a previous item, Calvin Johnson (questionable, knee)

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Updating a previous item, Calvin Johnson (questionable, knee) was "limited" in Friday's practice. However, observers of the workout were impressed by Johnson's speed and fluidity on the practice field. [...]

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Lions | C. Johnson limited Friday

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Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (knee) was limited in practice Friday, Nov. 6, and is questionable for Week 9.

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Looks like Lions will get Johnson back

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News: The Detroit News reports that Lions WR Calvin Johnson practiced again on Friday and appears to be as healthy as can be after missing two games over three weeks with what is believed to be a sprained knee. Lions coach Jim Schwartz wouldn't commit to saying Johnson would play but said he was optimistic. Johnson is listed as questionable for the game. "As long as everything keeps going the way it is the next few days, I'll be all right," Johnson said Friday. [...]

3:00 PM EST (2)

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Johnson (knee) practiced again on Friday and expects to play

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Johnson (knee) practiced again on Friday and expects to play Sunday against Seattle, the Detroit News reports. "As long as everything keeps going the way it is the next few days, I'll be alright," Johnson said Friday. [...]

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Johnson (knee) practiced again on Friday and expects to play

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Johnson (knee) practiced again on Friday and expects to play Sunday against Seattle, the Detroit News reports. "As long as everything keeps going the way it is the next few days, I'll be alright," Johnson said Friday. [...]

2:00 PM EST (1)

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Looks like Lions will get Johnson back

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News: The Detroit News reports that Lions WR Calvin Johnson practiced again on Friday and appears to be as healthy as can be after missing two games over three weeks with what is believed to be a sprained knee. Lions coach Jim Schwartz wouldn't commit to saying Johnson would play but said he was optimistic. "As long as everything keeps going the way it is the next few days, I'll be all right," Johnson said Friday. [...]

1:00 PM EST (1)

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Calvin Johnson practices again

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Calvin Johnson (knee) practiced for the third straight day on Friday, according to the Detroit Free Press.

Our View: Barring a setback, he will play on Sunday against the Seahawks.

12:00 PM EST (1)

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Calvin Johnson (knee) and Kevin Smith (shoulder) both practiced

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Calvin Johnson (knee) and Kevin Smith (shoulder) both practiced again on Friday. Lions coach Jim Schwartz refuses to confirm anything, but both players are expected to start Sunday at Seattle. [...]

09:00 AM EST (1)

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Calvin Johnson good for Week 9?

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ESPN's Chris Mortensen is reporting that "vibes from Detroit feel like (Calvin Johnson) probably returns to lineup" this Sunday.

Our View: Officially he's a game-time decision, but it looks like he's finally over his knee injury enough to play after sitting out the past two games. Have an alternative just in case, but be ready to play Johnson on Sunday.

[+] November 5th 2009 14 Updates

7:00 PM EST (2)

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Johnson could play vs. Seattle

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News: Lions WR Calvin Johnson (knee) was a limited participant in practice for the second straight Thursday. Johnson remains a game-time decision. Coach Jim Schwartz said Johnson wasn't doing more work than Wednesday but added the quality of his reps has improved. Johnson said despite missing some time recently, the chemistry between he and rookie QB Matt Stafford hasn't been disrupted. "It's still there," Johnson said. "The kid has a heck of an arm and we have good chemistry." [...]

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Lions | C. Johnson worked with first team Thursday

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Updating previous reports, Tim Twentyman, of the Detroit News, reports Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (knee) worked with the first-team offense during practice Thursday, Nov. 5, and looks ready to ply in Week 9.

6:00 PM EST (2)

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Johnson (knee) continues to practice on a limited basis, the

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Johnson (knee) continues to practice on a limited basis, the Lions' official site reports. "He's making progress. He's getting a little bit more and every day he's a little bit better," coach Jim Schwartz said Thursday. "He's making progress. He's still going to end up being a game-time decision on Sunday." [...]

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Lions | C. Johnson limited Thursday

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Updating a previous report, Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (knee) was limited during practice Thursday, Nov. 5. He is considered questionable for Week 9 but sounded somewhat optimistic about playing.

5:00 PM EST (1)

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Calvin Johnson (knee) was officially limited in Thursday's practice,

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Calvin Johnson (knee) was officially limited in Thursday's practice, and coach Jim Schwartz is calling him a "game-time decision." Schwartz calls just about every injured player a game-time decision. [...]

4:00 PM EST (1)

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Smith Returns, Johnson Making Progress

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Lions Starting RB & WR Nursing Injuries

Detroit Lions running back Kevin Smith returned to practice today, while wide receiver Calvin Johnson continued to show progress. Smith left Sunday's 17-10 loss to St. Louis with a shoulder injury and didn't practice Wednesday. He seems likely to play Sunday at Seattle, though coach Jim Schwartz isn't saying so. "He's got a long way to go till Sunday, but I'm encouraged," Schwartz said today. "Kevin's a tough guy. Kevin's a hardworking guy. I know if he can go on Sunday, he'll go." Johnson has missed two games with a right knee injury and was listed as limited Wednesday. He continued to look good in the portion of practice open to reporters, but Schwartz continued to say he would be a game-time decision. "We're going to just be careful, do what I can do," Johnson said. "As long as I don't have any setbacks, I think it'll look brighter for Sunday." (Detroit Free Press)

FF Today's Take: It sounds like both Smith and Johnson will be gametime decisions. If Smith doesn't play, Maurice Morris would get the start at running back against Seattle.

2:00 PM EST (2)

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Lions | C. Johnson practices Thursday

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Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (knee) participated in practice Thursday, Nov. 5. Head coach Jim Schwartz said Johnson probably will be a game-time decision for Week 9.

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Calvin Johnson (knee) "certainly looks like he'll be ready"

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Calvin Johnson (knee) "certainly looks like he'll be ready" for this week's game against the Seahawks, according to the Detroit News. Johnson continues to work with the first-team offense in practice, and he's shown "no ill effects" from the right knee injury that has plagued him for three weeks. [...]

12:00 PM EST (3)

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It appears likely that Johnson (knee) will play Sunday against

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It appears likely that Johnson (knee) will play Sunday against Seattle, according to MLive.com. [...]

2.

Calvin Johnson (knee) and Kevin Smith (shoulder) both took part

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Calvin Johnson (knee) and Kevin Smith (shoulder) both took part in Lions practice Thursday. Both players appear on track to face the Seahawks Sunday, even though coach Jim Schwartz will leave their status up in the air until kickoff. [...]

3.

Calvin Johnson likely to play Sunday

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Detroit Lions' wide receiver Calvin Johnson practiced for the second straight day on Thursday, according to mLive.com. Johnson is likely to play for the team this week.

Our View: Johnson has now practiced for two straight days, so it looks like he should be good to go. The team will likely call him a game-time decision this week, but owners should prepare to have him available this week.

11:00 AM EST (2)

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Coach Jim Schwartz said he was uncertain whether Johnson (knee/limited

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Coach Jim Schwartz said he was uncertain whether Johnson (knee/limited at practice Wednesday) would play Sunday at Seattle, the Detroit Free Press reports. "We'll probably give him a little bit more tomorrow than we gave him today, and maybe a little bit more Friday," Schwartz said Wednesday. "But it's probably still going to be a game-time decision." [...]

2.

Lions coach Jim Schwartz said that Calvin Johnson (knee) will

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Lions coach Jim Schwartz said that Calvin Johnson (knee) will be a game-time decision for Week 9 at Seattle. We tentatively expect Johnson to play after he practiced Wednesday and reportedly looked good. [...]

10:00 AM EST (1)

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Lions coach Jim Schwartz said that Calvin Johnson (knee) will

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Lions coach Jim Schwartz said that Calvin Johnson (knee) will be a game-time decision. We're tentatively expecting Johnson to play after he practiced some on Wednesday and reportedly looked good. [...]

[+] November 4th 2009 11 Updates

7:00 PM EST (1)

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Johnson Takes Reps With No. 1 Offense

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But Smith Misses Practice With Ailing Shoulder

Detroit Lions receiver Calvin Johnson practiced today and took reps with the No. 1 offense -- something he didn't do last week when he practiced. Johnson took part in all the individual drills and was running smoothly. Johnson, who injured his right knee against the Pittsburgh Steelers, did not play in Detroit's previous two games. Running back Kevin Smith, who left the St. Louis game with a left shoulder injury, did not practice today. His status for Sunday's game against the Seattle Seahawks is unknown. (MLive.com)

FF Today's Take: It's looking more and more likely that Johnson will suit up against the Seattle Seahawks this Sunday, who rank 18th in the NFL in pass defense, allowing an average of 224.4 yards per game. If Kevin Smith's sore shoulder keeps him from playing this weekend, Maurice Morris will get the start at RB for the Lions, facing his former team.

6:00 PM EST (1)

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Johnson takes reps with first team

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News: Lions WR Calvin Johnson practiced Wednesday and took reps with the No. 1 offense -- something he didn't do last week when he practiced on a limited basis. Johnson took part in all the individual drills and was running smoothly. Johnson, who injured his right knee against the Pittsburgh Steelers, did not play in Detroit's previous two games. "(Calvin Johnson) will still be a game-time decision," Lions coach Jim Schwartz said. [...]

5:00 PM EST (1)

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Updating a previous item, Calvin Johnson's (knee) participation

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Updating a previous item, Calvin Johnson's (knee) participation in Lions practice Wednesday was "limited." He took the bulk of first-team reps, however, and figures to play against Seattle barring a late-week setback. [...]

4:00 PM EST (1)

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Lions | C. Johnson practices Wednesday

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Tom Kowalski, of MLive.com, reports Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (knee) participated in practice Wednesday, Nov. 4, and took all the reps with the first-team offense.

12:00 PM EST (5)

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Johnson (knee) practiced Wednesday and also took reps with the

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Johnson (knee) practiced Wednesday and also took reps with the first-team offense, Mlive.com reports. [...]

2.

Calvin Johnson (knee) practiced Wednesday and took reps with

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Calvin Johnson (knee) practiced Wednesday and took reps with the first team. Although Johnson also practiced some last week, he didn't run with the first team at all. [...]

3.

Johnson improving, may play Week 9

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According to MLive.com, star wideout Calvin Johnson (knee) practiced on Wednesday and worked out with the first team offense.

Our View: This is something that Johnson didn't do last week, so it bodes well for his potential return in Week 9. He has missed the last two games with a knee injury, and while he did participate in all the individual drills (and looked good), he will still likely be a game-time decision on Sunday.

4.

Megatron doesn't miss Wednesday's practice

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Lions receiver Calvin Johnson missed on Sunday only the second game of his career, due to a knee injury.He may not be missing his third career game when the Lions head to Seattle on Sunday.Per our friends at Rotoworld, Johnson...

5.

Calvin Johnson (knee) practiced Wednesday and took reps with

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Calvin Johnson (knee) practiced Wednesday and took reps with the first team. Although Johnson also practiced some last week, he didn't run with the first team at all. [...]

11:00 AM EST (1)

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Lions beat writer John Niyo casually mentioned that Calvin Johnson

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Lions beat writer John Niyo casually mentioned that Calvin Johnson (knee) is "expected back" for Sunday's game at Seattle. Niyo clearly wasn't reporting. [...]

12:00 AM EST (1)

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Calvin Johnson nearing return

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Calvin Johnson (knee) is nearing his return to the gridiron, but head coach Jim Schwartz did not speculate if he will take the gridiron this weekend at Seattle, according to the Detroit Free Press.

Our View: Johnson is day-to-day. Seattle is ranked 18th in pass defense, so the star receiver would have a good chance to do some damage if deemed fit to play.

[+] November 3rd 2009 4 Updates

9:00 PM EST (1)

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Lions' Johnson's "Getting Closer"

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Status Still Unclear For Star WR; Stafford Still Recovering

The Matthew Stafford watch isn't quite over. Detroit HC Jim Schwartz said the rookie quarterback had no problems after returning from a right knee injury, but the Lions will continue to monitor him for setbacks."There's been nothing," Schwartz said. "But is he totally out of the woods? Is this behind him? Probably not yet. He probably still has treatments and things like that. I don't know for how long."Wide receiver Calvin Johnson remains day to day with a right knee injury. "He's getting closer," Schwartz said. (Detroit Free Press)

FF Today's Take: Stafford apparently come out of Week 8 no worse for wear, but Johnson's prolonged absence has to be frustrating his fantasy owners. The Lions have scored a total of 10 points in the two games he has missed, so it's a fair bet Schwartz is chomping at the bit to get him back in the lineup as well.

8:00 PM EST (2)

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Lions coach Jim Schwartz still isn't saying if Calvin Johnson

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Lions coach Jim Schwartz still isn't saying if Calvin Johnson (knee) will play in Week 9, but says his star wideout is "getting closer." The Lions consider Johnson "day to day," and he'll likely be a game-time decision again. [...]

2.

Lions coach Jim Schwartz still isn't saying if Calvin Johnson

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Lions coach Jim Schwartz still isn't saying if Calvin Johnson (knee) will play in Week 9, but says his star wideout is "getting closer." The Lions consider Johnson "day to day," and he'll probably be a game-time decision yet again. [...]

1:00 PM EST (1)

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Lions coach Jim Schwartz did not offer up any new information

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Lions coach Jim Schwartz did not offer up any new information regarding Johnson (knee) and his availability for Sunday's contest, according to the Detroit Free Press. [...]

[+] November 2nd 2009 3 Updates