Calvin Johnson

Calvin Johnson Jr. (Megatron) (twitter: @Bigplaycj)

Position: WR
Height: 6-5    Weight: 239 lbs.

Born: September 25, 1985 in Tyrone, GA
College: Georgia Tech   (school history)    (Johnson college stats)
Drafted by the Detroit Lions in the 1st round (2nd overall) of the 2007 NFL Draft.

Weighted Career AV (100-95-...): 56 (1182nd overall since 1950)
2-time Pro Bowler & 1-time First-Team All-Pro (fine print)

Other SR Links: College Football at Sports-Reference.com

• 5/15 SideLion Report: Josh Cribbs Agrees to Deal with the Oakland Raiders: It is a good thing the Detroit Lions have a number of internal options to handle kick and punt return duties in 2013 because Josh...
• 5/15 SideLion Report: Josh Cribbs Could Solve Two of the Detroit Lions’ Problems: The Detroit Lions are in need of a solid return man and free agent Josh Cribbs remains one of the league’s best. For that...
• 5/11 SideLion Report: Detroit Lions Who Have The Best Chance To Make an Impact As Rookies: If you’re a Lions fan you should feel pretty good about the Lions’ offseason. So far there has only been two players...
• 5/9 EDSFootball: Fantasy Football Dynasty Mock Draft: Round 1 Completed: Before the 2013 NFL Draft, we completed two fantasy football mock drafts (standard scoring first and then point-per-reception...
• 5/8 EDSFootball: Dynasty Fantasy Football Rankings Updated: Since the 2013 NFL Draft, we have updated our re-draft fantasy football rankings for the 2013 season for both standard-scoring...
• 5/7 FFLockerRoom: Titus Young Continues To Throw His Life Away: Former second round pick of the Detroit Lions, Titus Young, was just arrested twice in a 15 hour timeframe. The first of which...
• 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...

• 4/30 EDSFootball: Justin Blackmon suspended for four games: As a rookie last season, Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Justin Blackmon saw his NFL career get off to a rocky start. Not...
• 4/24 SideLion Report: Barry Sanders Wins Madden 25 Cover Vote Over Adrian Peterson: EA Sports set up the Madden 25 cover vote as a new school vs old school challenge and old school has won out. Barry Sanders defeated...
• 4/24 Money in the Banana Stand: Dominator Rating, Height-adjusted Speed Score, and the 2013 Receiver Class: Yesterday, I published the Banana Stand’s Contrarian Running Back Rankings, using the full body of statistical models available...
• 4/23 SideLion Report: Fifth Overall Pick To Cost Detroit Lions About $19 Million: If the Detroit Lions don’t make a trade out of the fifth overall pick they can expect to pay their first round draft choice...
• 4/21 FootballPerspective.com: Thoughts from a Jets fan on the Darrelle Revis trade: This trade was a Win-Win-Win for all three sides. The Buccaneers received the best cornerback in the NFL when healthy, the perfect...
• 4/19 SideLion Report: Detroit Lions 2013 NFL Draft: Five Wide Receivers Who Could Be Targets: The Detroit Lions did a great job of signing key positions in the offseason, but failed to address the wide receiver position...
• 4/18 Stripe Hype: Cincinnati Bengals Schedule & Analysis: Road to Super Bowl Begins vs Bears:     With the announcement of the 2013 NFL regular-season schedule coming tonight, we now know the Cincinnati Bengals’...
• 4/18 Stripe Hype: 2013 Cincinnati Bengals Full Schedule: Road to the Super Bowl Begins at Chicago vs Bears:     With the announcement of the 2013 NFL regular-season schedule coming tonight, we now know the Cincinnati Bengals’...
• 4/18 Stripe Hype: Cincinnati Bengals: Most Anti**** Game of 2013:   We’re just hours away from the official release of the 2013 NFL regular season schedule. There has already been one...
• 4/18 The High Phive: Fantasy Football Preview: Top 100 Projected Players for the 2013 Season: For many football fans, autumn is a sort of duelist existence. Fantasy football has reached the mecca of sporting entertainment,...
• 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...
• 4/17 Fanspeak.com Redskins: Roster Construction Offense: The Redskins 90 man offseason roster will really take shape with next weeks draft and undrafted free agent signings. Currently...
• 4/15 FootballPerspective.com: How to determine the appropriate salary cap values for veterans: Part II: In Part I, I derived a formula to translate the number of marginal wins a veteran player was worth into marginal salary cap dollars...
• 4/12 FootballPerspective.com: Which Player Has Scored the Most Game-Winning Touchdowns: Five years ago, Doug wrote an interesting post about game-winning touchdowns. Let’s be clear: tracking things like game-winning...
• 4/10 NFL Jerks: How Many Viable 2013 Fantasy Football Draft Strategies Are There?: Six of eight fantasy football writers recommend it: drafting running backs in the first two rounds of this year’s drafts is...
• 4/9 FootballPerspective.com: Which positions are most consistent from year to year?: Here’s the introduction to an old fantasy football article by my fellow Footballguys staffer Maurile Tremblay: In most fantasy...
• 4/8 NFL Jerks: A Look at Fantasy Football Points From a 2-QB League Perspective: The main attraction of playing in 2-QB fantasy football leagues is that you get to add one extra starter on your team. That might...
• 4/6 FootballPerspective.com: From the gut: My thoughts on NFC teams: It’s April, so most of these points will probably look silly in 9 months, but the NFC should be the class of the NFL in...
• 4/3 The Packer Perspective: Next Man Up: Looking at how your team of choice has drafted in the past can be interesting, but frustrating. Almost every year, you’ll...

• 3/30 EDSFootball: 2013 Fantasy Football Rankings: Top 65 Wide Receivers: Hall-of-Famer Jerry Rice rewrote the record book for wide receivers. In fact, many of those records were thought to be unbreakable. Meet...
• 3/30 EDSFootball: 2013 Fantasy Football Rankings: Top 30 Tight Ends: New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham. That's it. That's the list of tight ends that finished ahead of Patriots tight...
• 3/28 NFL Spin Zone: Detroit Lions in best position to sign Darrius Heyward-Bey?: Although speed demon Darrius Heyward-Bey left both of his visits with the Detroit Lions and Indianapolis Colts without a contract,...
• 3/24 EDSFootball: 2013 NFL Draft Poll: How many WRs will be drafted in the first round?: In this year's draft, there is not an elite prospect in the mold of Calvin Johnson, Julio Jones or A.J. Green, but it's a prospect...
• 3/21 NFL Jerks: Chicago Bears: A Sneaky Fantasy Football Godsend?: Your thoughts on Chicago Bears skill position players and what they might do for your 2013 fake football squad can probably be...
• 3/21 EDSFootball: New 2013 Fantasy Football PPR Mock Under Way: The 2013 NFL season kicks off in more than five months, but that won't stop us from conducting a point-per-reception (PPR) mock...
• 3/20 Bolt Beat: Madden 25 Cover Vote: Gates vs Kaepernick. LT vs Cunningham.: The NFL Madden series is running votes again to select the new player to be put on the cover of Madden 25. Calvin Johnson was...
• 3/14 NFL Jerks: Using the Late Round QB Draft Strategy in 2-QB Fantasy Football Leagues Part 1: Let’s say that for the majority of your fantasy football playing career you’ve predominantly played in 1-QB fantasy...
• 3/14 NFL Jerks: The Nuclear Fantasy Fallout of Percy Harvin to Seattle: Don your radiation suits. It may be the only way to protect yourself against the fantasy community’s reaction to Percy Harvin’s...
• 3/14 SideLion Report: New Detroit Lions RB Reggie Bush Picks His Number: The last question Reggie Bush was asked at his introductory press conference was about the number he would wear on his new Detroit...
• 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!...
• 3/12 Three Rivers Burgh Blog: How Will Mike Wallace Be Remember As A Steeler?: Today was the beginning of NFL free agency and just as was expected and one of the first names that was supposed to come off the...
• 3/12 NFL Jerks: Using the Late Round QB Draft Strategy in 2-QB Fantasy Football Leagues Part 1: Let’s say that for the majority of your fantasy football playing career you’ve predominantly played in 1-QB fantasy...
• 3/12 NFL Jerks: The Nuclear Fantasy Fallout of Percy Harvin to Seattle: Don your radiation suits. It may be the only way to protect yourself against the fantasy community’s reaction to Percy Harvin’s...
• 3/12 FootballPerspective.com: Examining Paul Warfield’s career: Paul Warfield has been confounding stat heads for years. Warfield was a rare first-ballot Hall of Fame wide receiver and one of...
• 3/7 FootballPerspective.com: My thoughts on trading Darrelle Revis: There are four things the Jets could do with Darrelle Revis. Option 1: Trade him before the draft to the team (not in the AFC...
• 3/5 FootballPerspective.com: Career Receiving Numbers Translated to the 2012 Passing Environment: I’ve written several posts about how to grade wide receivers and did a three-part series on one ranking system two weeks...
• 3/5 SideLion Report: Detroit Lions Could Have NFL’s Most Explosive Offense With The Right Moves: Rumors continue to circulate that the Detroit Lions will be talking to Reggie Bush in hopes of signing him as Jahvid Best‘s...
• 3/4 FootballPerspective.com: 2013 RSP Football Writers Project: My Picks in Rounds 1 and 2: Matt Waldman and Sigmund Bloom are once again running the RSP Football Writers Project this off-season. Last year, a salary cap...
• 3/2 SideLion Report: Detroit Lions Free Agency: Greg Jennings Looking For Too Much Money: Rumors are swirling that the Green Bay Packers might do the unthinkable and use the franchise tag on wide receiver Greg Jennings....

• 2/27 NFL Jerks: Fantasy Football: Where is the Love for Marques Colston?: By Kyle Wachtel The New Orleans Saints selected Marques Colston in the 7th round of the 2006 NFL Draft. Since then he has been...
• 2/19 FootballPerspective.com: The Greatest Wide Receivers Ever Version 2.0: Part III – Career Rankings: On Monday, I explained my methodology for ranking every wide receiver in football history, and yesterday, I presented a list of...
• 2/19 NFL Jerks: Sports Jerks February Mock Draft: The Fall of Megatron: The Lions forcefed him in a desperate and ultimately meaningless push for the NFL receiving record, Matthew Stafford’s mechanics...
• 2/18 FootballPerspective.com: The Greatest Wide Receivers Ever Version 2.0: Part II – Single season leaders: Yesterday, I explained my methodology for ranking every wide receiver in football history. Today I’m going to present a...
• 2/17 FootballPerspective.com: The Greatest Wide Receivers Ever Version 2.0: Part I – Methodology: Regular readers know that one of my projects this off-season is to come up with a better way to grade wide receivers. I first...
• 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....
• 2/5 FootballPerspective.com: Which team had a better passing offense in 2012: Houston or Detroit?: The off-season is here. But Football Perspective isn’t going anywhere. I prefer off-season writing to in-season writing,...
• 2/5 SideLion Report: Detroit Lions Need to Remember It’s the Engine, Stupid: Now that the real football season is over, lets get to what Lions fans do best: hope that the Lions get the offseason right so...
• 2/4 SideLion Report: Report: Detroit Lions to Cut Titus Young: The frustration regarding the Detroit Lions’ relationship with Titus Young appears to be coming to a swift conclusion now...
• 2/4 SideLion Report: Detroit Lions Review and Offseason Plan: Wide Receivers: Today we take a look at how the Detroit Lions’ wide receivers performed during the 2012 season with a little help from the...

• 1/30 SideLion Report: Where Does Calvin Johnson Rank Among the All-Time Great Wide Receivers?: Who is the greatest wide receiver of all-time? Most would say Jerry Rice deserves that title, although Randy Moss took the opportunity...
• 1/21 SideLion Report: Ndamukong Suh Replaces Justin Smith in Pro Bowl: Detroit Lions fans inclined to tune in to watch the Pro Bowl had little reason to watch as of a week ago. Calvin Johnson was named...
• 1/20 SideLion Report: Calvin Johnson Voted Detroit Lions’ Offensive MVP: In a result that shocks no one, Calvin Johnson‘s teammates have voted him the Bobby Lane Offensive MVP. Calvin was in the...
• 1/15 SideLion Report: Detroit Lions to Have Player in Pro Bowl After All: News broke earlier in the day that Calvin Johnson would not be playing in this year’s Pro Bowl. Vincent Jackson took his...
• 1/14 Stripe Hype: Breaking Down the Bengals’ 2013 Opponents: Now that the 2012 NFL regular-season has concluded, the 2013 opponents for the Cincinnati Bengals have been finalized.  Because the...
• 1/14 FootballPerspective.com: Checkdowns: Pro-Football-Reference.com releases 2012 AV: It’s Christmas in January. Once the 2012 All-Pro teams were announced (my thoughts here), my buddies Mike Kania and Neil...
• 1/14 Stripe Hype: Breaking Down the Bengals’ 2013 Opponents: Now that the 2012 NFL regular-season has concluded, the 2013 opponents for the Cincinnati Bengals have been finalized.  Because the...
• 1/14 Stripe Hype: Breaking Down the Bengals’ 2013 Oppoenents: Now that the 2012 NFL regular-season has concluded, the 2013 opponents for the Cincinnati Bengals have been finalized.  Because the...
• 1/12 The Pewter Plank: Tampa Bay Buccaneers Shut Out of NFL All-Pro Team: When a player is third in the NFL in yards from scrimmage, and sixth in touchdowns scored from scrimmage, you’d venture to say...
• 1/12 FootballPerspective.com: Checkdowns: 2012 All-Pro Teams Announced by the Associated Press: Here are the selections: First Team QB: Peyton Manning, Broncos. RB: Adrian Peterson, Vikings (unanimous), Marshawn Lynch, Seahawks....
• 1/10 The Pewter Plank: Fountain of Youth: Tampa Bay Buccaneers Have Three Players Named to All-Rookie Team: The discussion on The Pewter Plank thus far this offseason has been fairly negative, and I will confess I have been one of the...
• 1/5 FootballPerspective.com: Checkdowns: Career receiving stats in wins and losses: Last weekend, I looked at career rushing stats in wins and losses, and yesterday, I did the same for quarterbacks. Today we will...
• 1/5 Musket Fire: New England Patriots Final Season Grades: Pass Offense: Each week after a New England Patriots game, I hand out grades for pass offense, run offense, pass defense, and run defense. Now,...
• 1/4 NFL Jerks: Wildcard Weekend’s Best Fantasy Plays: WRs, TEs and Defenses: Ranking quarterbacks and running backs for Wildcard Weekend was a fairly simple task, with elite options facing appealing matchups...
• 1/4 SideLion Report: 2013 Fantasy Football Mock Draft: Not Many Detroit Lions In Top 70: There are football fans out there that decry the release of mock NFL drafts in January. Well, what about a fantasy football mock...
• 1/2 FootballPerspective.com: Season in review: AFC and NFC North: On Monday, I examined the seasons of the teams in the AFC and NFC East. Today I will do the same for the AFC and NFC North, starting...
• 1/1 FootballPerspective.com: NYT Fifth Down: Post-week 17: At the New York Times Fifth Down Blog this week, I explain my choices for the major awards this season. Offensive Player of the...

• 12/31 FootballPerspective.com: Examining the seasons of Calvin Johnson and Brandon Marshall in a different light: Three weeks ago, I set forth the argument that perhaps Calvin Johnson was not even the most productive receiver in his own division....
• 12/31 NFL Jerks: Detroit Lions Should Fire Someone, Anyone: The Detroit Lions are the worst professional sports team in recent memory, and the worst team in all of football in the past decade....
• 12/30 NFL Jerks: Adrian Peterson Rushing Record Amongst NFL Milestones Within Reach in Week 17: With playoff spots up for grabs and so many teams still vying for positioning in the chase for the Lombardi Trophy, it is easy...
• 12/30 NFL Jerks: Fantasy Football Keeper Watch: Wide Receivers to Consider for 2013 and Beyond: Who should you keep at the receiver position? Do you aim for up-and-comers? Try to predict the 2007 Randy Mosses and 2012 Calvin...
• 12/29 NFL Jerks: Adrian Peterson Rushing Record Amongst NFL Milestones Within Reach in Week 17: With playoff spots up for grabs and so many teams still vying for positioning in the chase for the Lombardi Trophy, it is easy...
• 12/28 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Calvin Johnson probable Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (knee, ankle) did not participate in practice Friday, Dec. 28, and is probable for Week 17....[+] Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (knee, ankle) did not participate in practice Friday, Dec. 28, and is probable for Week 17.
• 12/28 NFL Jerks: Fantasy Football Keeper Watch: Wide Receivers to Consider for 2013 and Beyond: Who should you keep at the receiver position? Do you aim for up-and-comers? Try to predict the 2007 Randy Mosses and 2012 Calvin...
• 12/28 SideLion Report: Chicago Bears at Detroit Lions Preview with Bear Goggles On: The circumstances surrounding the Detroit Lions and Chicago Bears entering their week 17 matchup could not be more different....
• 12/28 NFL Jerks: FanDuel Week 17 Daily Fantasy Football Picks: Here at Sports Jerks, we’re always on the lookout for the best ways to help you out with fantasy football. Today, we’ll...
• 12/28 NFL Jerks: Ridiculous FanDuel Values for Week 17: Let’s cut through coachspeak and sift through a few FanDuel plays at ludicrously rock-bottom prices. No matter the bluster head...
• 12/27 FootballPerspective.com: Week 16 Power Rankings: What’s the point of power rankings now that there is just one week left in the regular season? If you’ve asked that...
• 12/27 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Calvin Johnson limitedDetroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (knee, ankle) was limited in practice Thursday, Dec. 27....[+] Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (knee, ankle) was limited in practice Thursday, Dec. 27.
• 12/27 SideLion Report: Calvin Johnson May Not Be Done Rewriting the Record Books: Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson has already chased down and passed Jerry Rice‘s single-season receiving yards...
• 12/27 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Calvin Johnson returnsDetroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (knee, ankle) returned to practice Thursday, Dec. 27....[+] Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (knee, ankle) returned to practice Thursday, Dec. 27.
• 12/27 SideLion Report: Detroit Lions Sending Just One to the Pro Bowl: The NFL announced the 2013 Pro Bowl rosters this evening and one member of the Detroit Lions has earned a trip to Hawaii. Calvin...
• 12/27 SideLion Report: Detroit Lions Pro Bowl Primer: The NFL will announce the AFC and NFC Pro Bowl teams tonight and there are a few Detroit Lions who warrant consideration. Calvin...
• 12/26 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Calvin Johnson not practicing Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (knee) did not practice Wednesday, Dec. 26....[+] Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (knee) did not practice Wednesday, Dec. 26.
• 12/26 NFL Jerks: Week 17 NFL Fantasy Football Fact or Fiction: Here at Sports Jerks, it’s time for one last version of Fact or Fiction, as we look at some of the most pressing questions...
• 12/25 FootballPerspective.com: NYT Fifth Down: Post-week 16: This week at the New York Times I looked at some record-breaking performances from week 16. Sunday was a record-setting day in...
• 12/25 SideLion Report: Handing Out The Detroit Lions Holiday Gifts For the Season: Happy holidays Lions fans! It’s Christmas Eve and SideLion Report is handing out gifts from the Detroit Lions season. Although...
• 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...
• 12/24 SideLion Report: Calvin Johnson’s Record Not Diminished by Detroit Lions’ Poor Season: It didn’t take long after Calvin Johnson broke Jerry Rice‘s single-season receiving yards record for opinions to start...
• 12/23 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Calvin Johnson has record-setting evening: Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson reeled in 11 receptions for 225 yards in Week 16 against the Atlanta Falcons, breaking the all-time...[+] single-season NFL yardage mark. He'll head into Week 17 against the Chicago Bears needing 65 yards to become the first player in NFL history to hit 2,000 receiving yards.
• 12/23 SideLion Report: Calvin Johnson Breaks Jerry Rice’s Record But Detroit Lions Lose Again: Atlanta Falcons 31, Detroit Lions 18 (box score) The Detroit Lions had one last chance to change public sentiment of their 2012...
• 12/22 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Calvin Johnson sets NFL record: Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson went over 100 receiving yards for the eighth consecutive game in Week 16 against the Atlanta Falcons,...[+] setting an NFL record.
• 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...
• 12/22 SideLion Report: Could Calvin Johnson be on a Second-Consecutive Madden Cover?: It won’t be long before EA Sports starts the process of looking for a cover athlete for Madden 14. With Calvin Johnson‘s...
• 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 NFL Jerks: Fantasy Title Week: Caution’s Last Stand: If your fantasy squad is still alive and fighting for that make-believe crown this weekend, it’s time to toss a bag over Caution’s...
• 12/21 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Calvin Johnson probableDetroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (knee) was limited in practice Friday, Dec. 21, and is probable for Week 16....[+] Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (knee) was limited in practice Friday, Dec. 21, and is probable for Week 16.
• 12/21 Three Rivers Burgh Blog: Steelers Game 15 Preview - vs. Cincinnati Bengals : The Steelers are not really backed up against the wall. With a loss to the Cowboys last week the Steelers are now in playoff mode...
• 12/21 SideLion Report: Don’t Assume Calvin Johnson Will Need Week 17 to Break Jerry Rice’s Record: Calvin Johnson‘s chase of Jerry Rice‘s single-season receiving yards record has been widely covered, both on this...
• 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...
• 12/21 Blogcritics Sports: RJ's NFL Picks, 2012 Edition: Week Sixteen : I went 7-9 last week straight up, and 6-10 against the spread. For the season, that puts me at 140-84 and 100-116-8 against the...
• 12/20 NFL Jerks: FanDuel Week 16 Daily Fantasy Football Picks: Here at Sports Jerks, we’re always on the lookout for the best ways to help you out with fantasy football. Today, we’ll...
• 12/20 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Calvin Johnson limitedDetroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (knee) was limited in practice Thursday, Dec. 20....[+] Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (knee) was limited in practice Thursday, Dec. 20.
• 12/20 SideLion Report: Jerry Rice Just Fine With Calvin Johnson Breaking His Record: There are more than just playoff races to pay attention to in the last two weeks of the NFL season. Minnesota Vikings running...
• 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 FootballPerspective.com: Week 15 Power Rankings: With only two weeks left in the regular season, it’s time to change the format of my projected standings. At this point,...
• 12/19 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Calvin Johnson limitedDetroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (knee) was limited in practice Wednesday, Dec. 19....[+] Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (knee) was limited in practice Wednesday, Dec. 19.
• 12/18 FootballPerspective.com: NYT Fifth Down: Post-week 15: A double post at the New York Times this week. Did you know that Alex Smith is seven attempts away from qualifying for eligibility...
• 12/17 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Calvin Johnson closing in on recordDetroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson needs 181 yards to tie WR Jerry Rice's single-season record of 1,848 receiving yards....[+] Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson needs 181 yards to tie WR Jerry Rice's single-season record of 1,848 receiving yards.
• 12/17 SideLion Report: Calvin Johnson Remains on Track to Break Jerry Rice’s Record: The Detroit Lions suffered yet another disappointing loss in what is now beyond a disappointing season, but Calvin Johnson remains...
• 12/16 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Calvin Johnson tops century mark again: Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson had 10 receptions for 121 yards in the Week 15 loss against the Arizona Cardinals. Johnson ties...[+] an NFL record with his seventh consecutive 100-yard game. He also topped 100 receptions for the season, becoming the first Lions player with a triple-digit catch total since WR Herman Moore back in 1997.
• 12/16 SideLion Report: Lions vs. Cardinals: Five Things to Watch: Here are five things I’ll be watching when the Detroit Lions take on the Arizona Cardinals this afternoon: 1. Calvin Johnson...
• 12/16 Money in the Banana Stand: Stupidity, Custer, and Peyton Manning as MVP: “For outright stupidity, the whole f—— trial goes shoulder to shoulder with that c——— Custer’s...
• 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 | Calvin Johnson probableDetroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (knee) practiced in full Friday, Dec. 14, and is probable for Week 15....[+] Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (knee) practiced in full Friday, Dec. 14, and is probable for Week 15.
• 12/14 NFL Jerks: FanDuel Week 15 Daily Fantasy Football Picks: Here at Sports Jerks, we’re always on the lookout for the best ways to help you out with fantasy football. Today, we’ll...
• 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 | Calvin Johnson will playDetroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (knee) will play in Week 15 despite dealing with a knee injury....[+] Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (knee) will play in Week 15 despite dealing with a knee injury.
• 12/13 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Calvin Johnson limitedDetroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (knee) was limited in practice Thursday, Dec. 13....[+] Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (knee) was limited in practice Thursday, Dec. 13.
• 12/12 FootballPerspective.com: Week 14 Power Rankings: It’s time to take Seattle seriously. On Sunday, the Seahawks had a “name your score” game, the type of matchup...
• 12/12 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Calvin Johnson limitedDetroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (knee) was limited in practice Wednesday, Dec. 12....[+] Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (knee) was limited in practice Wednesday, Dec. 12.
• 12/11 NFL Jerks: Week 15 NFL Fantasy Football Fact or Fiction: Here at Sports Jerks, it’s time for another version of Fact or Fiction, as we look at some of the most pressing questions...
• 12/11 FootballPerspective.com: Checkdowns: Brandon Marshall Underrated, Calvin Johnson Overrated?: I’ve noted a few times this year that Calvin Johnson, in his pursuit of Jerry Rice’s single-season receiving record,...
• 12/11 SideLion Report: 2012 Detroit Lions More Like the Same old-old Lions: It doesn’t take much to go wrong in Detroit before the football team gets labeled as the “same old Lions”. Even...
• 12/11 FootballPerspective.com: NYT Fifth Down: Post-week 14: This week at the New York Times, I take a look at how three defensive stars from the 2011 Draft have dominated the league and...
• 12/10 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Calvin Johnson has another strong game: Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson went over 1,500 yards receiving for the second consecutive season and second time in his career...[+] after recording 118 yards receiving on 10 receptions in a Week 14 loss to the Green Bay Packers.
• 12/9 FootballPerspective.com: Larry Fitzgerald, innocent bystander: In the preseason, I wrote a post showing what percentage of each receiver’s receiving yards came from each of their quarterbacks....
• 12/7 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Calvin Johnson to be limited by weather?: Not many people have been able to stop Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson this season, but Mother Nature might own a cheesehead....[+] There is a growing possibility of snowy conditions in the Week 14 game between the Green Bay Packers and Detroit Lions in Lambeau Field Sunday night, as multiple inches of snow could blanket the field before or during the team's game.
• 12/7 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Calvin Johnson, Matthew Stafford having fine seasons: Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson is on pace to have the most productive season ever by a wideout in terms of receiving yards; He...[+] had over 1,600 yards and 16 touchdowns a year ago. QB Matthew Stafford leads the NFL in passing yards with 3,742 and needs to average 314.5 yards per game the last four contests to reach 5,000 yards for the second straight season. He was only the fourth QB in history to reach the 5,000-yard milestone last year.
• 12/6 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Broncos | Demaryius Thomas a feared deep threat : Denver Broncos WR Demaryius Thomas' 17 receptions of 25 yards or longer are tied with Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson for the...[+] most in the NFL this season.
• 12/5 FootballPerspective.com: Week 13 Power Rankings: We’re 75% of the way through the regular season. We know the Patriots, Broncos, and Texans are elite teams in the AFC, the...
• 12/4 FootballPerspective.com: NYT Fifth Down: Post-week 13: This week at the New York Times, I blush when discussing Andrew Luck, praise the great Calvin Johnson as he tries to surpass Jerry...
• 12/4 SideLion Report: Checkpoints to Watch as Calvin Johnson Chases Jerry Rice’s Record: Perhaps the lone bright spot for the Detroit Lions in an otherwise dreary season has been the play of wide receiver Calvin Johnson....
• 12/4 SideLion Report: Colts vs. Lions: Five Things in Review: Prior to the Detroit Lions’ game against the Indianapolis Colts I proposed five things to watch. Here is a quick look back...
• 12/3 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Calvin Johnson on pace to set a record : Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson is on pace to break former NFL WR Jerry Rice’s all-time single-season record of 1,848 receiving...[+] yards. In Week 13, Johnson became the first player in league history to gain at least 140 receiving yards in four consecutive weeks.
• 12/2 FootballPerspective.com: Profiling Pat Studstill: On Sunday, Calvin Johnson became just the second player in NFL history to gain at least 125 receiving yards in five consecutive...
• 12/2 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Calvin Johnson sets career high : Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson caught a career-high 13 passes for 171 yards and one touchdown in Week 13 against the Indianapolis...[+] Colts.
• 12/2 SideLion Report: Colts vs. Lions: Five Things to Watch: The Detroit Lions may be enduring a disappointing season but that doesn’t mean there aren’t a few things fans should...

• 11/30 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Calvin Johnson probableDetroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (thumb) was limited in practice Friday, Nov. 30, and is probable for Week 13....[+] Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (thumb) was limited in practice Friday, Nov. 30, and is probable for Week 13.
• 11/30 SideLion Report: Calvin Johnson’s Shot at History Much Closer than Jerry Rice’s Record: Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson is starting to receive a lot of attention for having a shot to break Jerry Rice‘s...
• 11/29 SideLion Report: Detroit Lions Injury Update: Backus, Delmas, Leshoure Return to Practice: No player is truly healthy at this point in an NFL season. That being said, today’s injury report released by the Detroit...
• 11/29 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Calvin Johnson limitedDetroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (thumb) was limited in practice Thursday, Nov. 29....[+] Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (thumb) was limited in practice Thursday, Nov. 29.
• 11/29 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Calvin Johnson expects Ryan Broyles, Mike Thomas to remain in rotation: Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson said he expects WRs Ryan Broyles and Mike Thomas to remain as the second and third receivers in...[+] light of the discipline to WR Titus Young.
• 11/29 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Calvin Johnson earns honor Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson has been named NFC Offensive Player of the Month for November....[+] Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson has been named NFC Offensive Player of the Month for November.
• 11/28 SideLion Report: Detroit Lions Release Initial Week 13 Injury Report: The Detroit Lions had some time away from the normal grind following their Thanksgiving Day game against the Texans but got back...
• 11/28 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Calvin Johnson has been unstoppable latelyDetroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson has 32 catches for 619 yards (154.8 per game) and three touchdowns over his past four games....[+] Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson has 32 catches for 619 yards (154.8 per game) and three touchdowns over his past four games.
• 11/25 North and South of Royal Brougham: Richard Sherman and Brandon Browner Suspended Four Games for PEDs: After losses by the Huskies in the Apple Cup and against Colorado State in basketball, then a Seahawks loss this afternoon, it...
• 11/23 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Calvin Johnson continues to impressDetroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson is the fifth player in league history to have 7,000 receiving yards in 87 or fewer games....[+] Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson is the fifth player in league history to have 7,000 receiving yards in 87 or fewer games.
• 11/22 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Calvin Johnson stays hot: Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson posted eight receptions for 140 yards and a touchdown in the Week 12 game against the Houston...[+] Texans Thursday, Nov. 22. Johnson faced a lot of one-on-one coverage, and he exploited it.
• 11/22 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Calvin Johnson reaches milestone Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson became the fifth player in NFL history with 7,000 receiving yards in his first 87 games....[+] Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson became the fifth player in NFL history with 7,000 receiving yards in his first 87 games.
• 11/20 SideLion Report: Detroit Lions Injury Report: Louis Delmas Returns to Practice: Is this the week Louis Delmas returns for the Detroit Lions? The thin secondary could definitely use it and Delmas has cleared...
• 11/20 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Calvin Johnson limited in practiceDetroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (knee, thumb) was limited in practice Tuesday, Nov. 20....[+] Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (knee, thumb) was limited in practice Tuesday, Nov. 20.
• 11/20 SideLion Report: Lions Not Playing Well Because Stafford Not Playing Well: It’s all in the headline. This really doesn’t have to be the case, but that’s the way this team has been built. If Stafford...
• 11/19 FootballPerspective.com: Are advanced statistical analysts the next Pete Gogolak – Part I: You know the name Pete Gogolak, don’t you? The former Buffalo Bill placekicker is a famous figure in football history for...
• 11/19 SideLion Report: Detroit Lions Season on Life Support: The normally cool-under-pressure Matthew Stafford couldn’t find that fourth quarter magic for the second week in a row,...
• 11/18 SideLion Report: Detroit Lions Game Balls of the Week: The Detroit Lions may have fallen short against the Green Bay Packers today but there were a couple performances worthy of special...
• 11/18 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Calvin Johnson has outstanding performance Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson caught five passes for 143 yards and one touchdown against the Green Bay Packers in Week 11....[+] Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson caught five passes for 143 yards and one touchdown against the Green Bay Packers in Week 11.
• 11/18 SideLion Report: Detroit Lions Come Up Short Against Green Bay Packers: Green Bay Packers 24, Detroit Lions 20 (box score) The Detroit Lions had themselves in position to pull off an upset of the Green...
• 11/18 SideLion Report: Detroit Lions Rule Out Amari Spievey and Corey Williams: Amari Spievey (concussion) and Corey Williams (knee) did not practice all week and have been ruled out of Sunday’s game...
• 11/17 Lombardi Ave: Lombardiave’s editor talks Packers vs. Lions with sidelionreport.com: In our weekly Q&A exchange with editors of opposing teams, I had the opportunity to consider some questions thrown my way...
• 11/16 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Calvin Johnson questionable : Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (knee) was limited during practice Friday, Nov. 16, and is listed as questionable for Week 11....[+]
• 11/16 SideLion Report: Green Bay Packers vs. Detroit Lions Preview with Lombardi Ave: Thanks to the way the NFL crafted the 2012 schedule, the Detroit Lions have completed their seasons series with the Minnesota...
• 11/16 Lombardi Ave: Lions vs. Packers: Here’s what they’re saying from Detroit’s sidelines: This week, we had the privilege to spend time with Zac Snyder, the editor at Fansided.com’s Detroit Lions site, Sidelionreport.com....
• 11/16 SideLion Report: Madden 13 Week 11 Roster Update: Calvin Johnson Gets 99 Rating: Calvin Johnson had a monster season last year. It earned him the spot on the Madden 13 cover and a lofty rating to start the season....
• 11/15 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Calvin Johnson limited in practice Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (knee) was limited in practice Thursday, Nov. 15....[+] Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (knee) was limited in practice Thursday, Nov. 15.
• 11/15 SideLion Report: Detroit Lions Injuries: Cliff Avril and Calvin Johnson Return to Practice: After some confusion yesterday regarding whether or not Cliff Avril had been cleared following the concussion he suffered in last...
• 11/15 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Calvin Johnson back at practice Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (knee) returned to practice Thursday, Nov. 15....[+] Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (knee) returned to practice Thursday, Nov. 15.
• 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...
• 11/14 SideLion Report: Detroit Lions Release Initial Injury Report for Week 11: The Detroit Lions returned to the practice field today to begin their on-field preparations for the Green Bay Packers. However,...
• 11/14 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Calvin Johnson enjoys playing GB: Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson had a career-high 244 yards with a touchdown in his last meeting against the Green Bay Packers....[+] In nine career meetings, Johnson has 10 receiving touchdowns.
• 11/13 FootballPerspective.com: NYT Fifth Down: Post-week 10: This week at the New York Times I looked at several interesting statistical developments in both the 2012 season and in week 10....
• 11/13 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Calvin Johnson felt fine: Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (knee) wasn't bothered as much by his sore left knee as he was last week. He finished Week 10...[+] with 12 catches for 207 yards and a touchdown. However, Johnson took two shots to the head against the Minnesota Vikings, and he was forced to leave the field briefly after one. He didn't require any concussion tests on the sidelines, though.
• 11/13 Money in the Banana Stand: Early Look 2013 Draft – WR Rankings: Editor’s Note: Money in the Banana Stand focuses on the NFL during football season, but it’s never too early to start...
• 11/12 SideLion Report: Same old Detroit Lions rearing their ugly head again: That’s it? Everybody in the Lions organization from William Clay Ford down to the ball boys knew that the Detroit Lions...
• 11/12 SideLion Report: Time For Change In Detroit?: Coming off a 10-6 record and a trip to the playoffs, the Lions’ future looked bright with a franchise quarterback in Matthew...
• 11/11 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Calvin Johnson surpasses 200-yard mark Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson caught 12 passes for 207 yards and one touchdown in Week 10 against the Minnesota Vikings....[+] Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson caught 12 passes for 207 yards and one touchdown in Week 10 against the Minnesota Vikings.
• 11/10 SideLion Report: Detroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings Preview with The Viking Age: A lot has changed since the Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings last faced each other. The Vikings win sent them to 3-1 while...
• 11/9 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Calvin Johnson backtracking on injuries: Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson and the team are backtracking on their statements made Thursday, Nov. 8, saying that he did not...[+] suffer a concussion or nerve damage from a helmet-to-helmet hit from Minnesota Vikings LB Chad Greenway earlier in the year. The team is saying Johnson only suffered from a stinger. 'I have not suffered any nerve damage nor have I received any treatment for nerve damage. I did suffer a stinger and have also experienced the kind of wear and tear that most NFL players are dealing with at this point in the season,' Johnson said.
• 11/9 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Calvin Johnson questionable : Updating a previous report, Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (knee) was limited during practice Friday, Nov. 9, and is listed as...[+] questionable for Week 10.
• 11/9 SideLion Report: Detroit Lions Release Final Week 10 Injury Report: The Detroit Lions have finished with their preparations for the Minnesota Vikings today and released their final injury report...
• 11/9 Stripe Hype: Looking Ahead to Next Year:   With a 3-5 record and a remaining schedule as hard as it is, the Cincinnati Bengals seem to have a lost season. Once again,...
• 11/9 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Calvin Johnson returns to practiceDetroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (knee) and WR Titus Young (knee) returned to practice Friday, Nov. 9....[+] Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (knee) and WR Titus Young (knee) returned to practice Friday, Nov. 9.
• 11/8 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Calvin Johnson's nerve problems subsiding: Updating previous reports, Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson's (arms, knee, concussion) said nerve damage he suffered in a September...[+] game has made it tough for him to grip the football, but he said the problem has subsided despite dealing with aftereffects. Johnson was knocked out in the game against the Minnesota Vikings temporarily with a concussion, although head coach Jim Schwartz says that wasn't the case. Johnson said the big hits he's taken this year haven't made him reluctant to go over the middle to catch passes. The nerve damage was similar to a stinger, where Johnson had shooting pain down his arm. However, his knee issue has been what has limited him the last several weeks, although he's feeling much better now.
• 11/8 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Calvin Johnson misses practiceDetroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (knee) did not practice Thursday, Nov. 8....[+] Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (knee) did not practice Thursday, Nov. 8.
• 11/8 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Calvin Johnson struggled with grip: Updating a previous report, Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (arms) said he dealt with nerve damage in his arms that affected his...[+] grip on the football.
• 11/8 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Calvin Johnson had nerve damage: Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (concussion) revealed he suffered nerve damage and a possible concussion in a game against the...[+] Minnesota Vikings earlier in the year.
• 11/8 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Calvin Johnson injury update : Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (knee) said his injured knee is showing some signs of improvement. 'I’m feeling alright, not...[+] as bad as last week – not quite as bad,' Johnson said. 'Still some things I have to work on to get better in treatment but it’s definitely not as bad as last week.'
• 11/8 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Calvin Johnson not at practice Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (knee) was not taking part in practice Thursday, Nov. 8....[+] Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (knee) was not taking part in practice Thursday, Nov. 8.
• 11/8 FantasyDaddy.com: Fantasy Football: Week 10 WR Rankings: What can we take away from last week’s performances by the WRs in week 9? Some of the studs acted like studs while a couple...
• 11/7 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Calvin Johnson misses practiceDetroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (knee) did not practice Wednesday, Nov. 7....[+] Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (knee) did not practice Wednesday, Nov. 7.
• 11/7 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Calvin Johnson sitting outDetroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (knee) was not participating during the media-access portion of practice Wednesday, Nov. 7....[+] Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (knee) was not participating during the media-access portion of practice Wednesday, Nov. 7.
• 11/7 SideLion Report: Detroit Lions Get DeAndre Levy Back at Practice, Others Remain Out: The Detroit Lions got back to work today as they turn their attention to the Minnesota Vikings. The good news is that DeAndre...
• 11/5 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Calvin Johnson fine after Week 9 : Detroit Lions head coach Jim Schwartz said WR Calvin Johnson (knee) came out of the Week 9 game without any additional problems....[+] Johnson likely will be limited during practice this week.
• 11/5 SideLion Report: Detroit Lions Run Jacksonville out of the Stadium: The Detroit Lions running game announced their presence with authority to the entire NFL yesterday with a thorough trashing of...
• 11/5 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Calvin Johnson being tackled close to goal line : Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson has been tackled at or inside the two-yard line five times this season which is a reason why he...[+] only has one touchdown so far. Johnson currently leads the team with 48 catches and 767 yards.
• 11/5 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Calvin Johnson takes painkillers prior to Week 9 : Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (knee) said he had to take painkillers before Week 9 to play on his injured left knee. Johnson...[+] met with QB Matthew Stafford, offensive coordinator Scott Linehan, receivers coach Shawn Jefferson and quarterbacks coach Todd Downing prior to the game to let everyone know what he could or could not do. Johnson wanted to play despite a knee injury, but had a limited range of motion. After the meeting, Linehan devised a strategy that would play to Johnson's strengths, and hide his weaknesses. 'He (Linehan) called the game plan around that, for the most part. It's successful the way he did,' Johnson said. It appears Johnson's injury is an issue he will deal with for the rest of the season. 'It's probably something I'm going to have to deal with,' Johnson said. 'As much running as we do, especially in this game, it's stuff that really could take the whole season to get over with. It would be great if it can get over it before. It's something that I expect to linger. You just got to stay on top of it with treatments.'
• 11/4 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Calvin Johnson effective Week 9 Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson caught seven passes for 129 yards in Week 9 against the Jacksonville Jaguars....[+] Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson caught seven passes for 129 yards in Week 9 against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
• 11/4 SideLion Report: Detroit Lions Inactives vs. Jacksonville Jaguars: The Detroit Lions ruled out safeties Louis Delmas and Amari Spievey earlier in the week so their inclusion on today’s inactive...
• 11/4 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Calvin Johnson expected to startDetroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (knee) is expected to start against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 9....[+] Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (knee) is expected to start against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 9.
• 11/4 SideLion Report: Detroit Lions at Jacksonville Jaguars: Five Things to Watch: Here are five things to watch during today’s game between the Detroit Lions and Jacksonville Jaguars that could help tell...
• 11/3 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Calvin Johnson to be game-time decision : Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (knee) will be a game-time decision for Week 9. He could be limited to third down work if he does...[+] play.
• 11/3 SideLion Report: Previewing Detroit Lions at Jacksonville Jaguars with Black and Teal: The Jacksonville Jaguars and Detroit Lions only see each other every four years and the difference in geographic proximity means...
• 11/3 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Calvin Johnson expected to play : Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (knee) is expected to play in the team's Week 9 game despite being listed as questionable on the...[+] injury report.
• 11/2 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Calvin Johnson injury update: Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (knee), continuing previous reports, has not missed a game since Week 17 of the 2010 season, which...[+] leaves room for hope that he'll play in Week 9 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Johnson has not practiced for three consecutive days, but head coach Jim Schwartz isn't ready to count Johnson out just yet. 'He's done it before (played without practicing). He obviously knows our offense, and then his health is the most important thing,' Schwartz said Friday, Nov. 2. This is the first time Johnson has missed the entire week of practice from his current knee injury, which he has dealt with the past three weeks. Even if Johnson is not 100 percent healthy, his presence on the field can open up plays for the team's other receivers.
• 11/2 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Calvin Johnson questionable Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (knee) is listed as questionable for Week 9....[+] Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (knee) is listed as questionable for Week 9.
• 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...
• 11/2 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Calvin Johnson misses practiceDetroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (knee) sat out of practice again Friday, Nov. 2....[+] Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (knee) sat out of practice again Friday, Nov. 2.
• 11/2 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Calvin Johnson to routinely miss practice: Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (knee) is being held out of practice this week to monitor his sore knee and get him as healthy...[+] as possible for the game.
• 11/1 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Calvin Johnson missing practice Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (knee) will not practice Thursday, Nov. 1....[+] Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (knee) will not practice Thursday, Nov. 1.

• 10/31 SideLion Report: Detroit Lions Without Many Regulars at Practice Today: The list of players that missed practice today for the Detroit Lions reads a lot more like a starting lineup. Calvin Johnson,...
• 10/31 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Calvin Johnson not practicing Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (knee) is not practicing Wednesday, Oct. 31....[+] Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (knee) is not practicing Wednesday, Oct. 31.
• 10/30 Blogcritics Sports: Seattle Seahawks Crash In Detroit: 28-24: I’ll admit it. I was impressed with the drive Russell Wilson led in the fourth quarter on Sunday to take the lead late...
• 10/29 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Sore knee bothering Calvin Johnson : Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (knee) said following Week 8 that his sore knee contributed to a weak performance, in which he...[+] dropped two passes, including a wide-open would-be touchdown pass. 'I just have to get my head around,' Johnson said. 'I didn't come out of my break like I wanted to. It's tough to stick my foot in the ground with my knee hurting, but that's not (an) excuse.'
• 10/28 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Calvin Johnson quiet again in Week 8: For the second straight game, Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson was nearly invisible until late in the game. For the first time...[+] in his career, he was not even targeted in the first half of the Week 8 game against the Seattle Seahawks, and he ended up with just three grabs for 46 yards.
• 10/28 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Calvin Johnson blanked in first half: Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson is without a reception at halftime in the Week 8 game against the Seattle Seahawks. Meanwhile,...[+] fellow WRs Ryan Broyles and Titus Young have hauled in touchdown receptions in the first 30 minutes.
• 10/27 FootballPerspective.com: Trivia of the Day – Saturday, October 27th: Last week, I noted that Calvin Johnson was trying to become just the third player since 1970 to lead the NFL in receiving yards...
• 10/26 The NFL Injury Report: Optimus Prime Takes on Megatron When Seahawks Face Lions: We all know who Megatron is.  He is a pass-catching robot who has traveled through time and space in search of world...
• 10/25 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Calvin Johnson limited Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (knee) was limited in practice Thursday, Oct. 25....[+] Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (knee) was limited in practice Thursday, Oct. 25.
• 10/25 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Teams taking Calvin Johnson out of equation: Detroit Lions QB Matthew Stafford, who has thrown only five touchdowns this season, said opponents are clamping down on WR Calvin...[+] Johnson in the red zone and making it hard for him to get open. 'A lot of teams are doing a good job keeping him out of the end zone,' Stafford said. 'We get inside the 10 and they clamp down and send the safeties. But he's had a lot of catches. Teams are trying to take him away and he's still having a good season.' Stafford also said teams are blitzing less in hopes of having better coverage in the secondary on Johnson.
• 10/25 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Calvin Johnson practicingDetroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (knee) participated during the media-access portion of practice Thursday, Oct. 25....[+] Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (knee) participated during the media-access portion of practice Thursday, Oct. 25.
• 10/24 The NFL Injury Report: Lions Injury News: Nate Burleson Out Eight Months: The Detroit Lions announced earlier this week that wide receiver Nate Burleson would miss the remainder of the season...
• 10/23 The NFL Injury Report: Nate Burleson Injury: Lions WR Out for Season: The Detroit Lions not only lost their Monday night contest against the Chicago Bears, they lost starting wide receiver...
• 10/23 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Calvin Johnson has quiet night: Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson managed just three receptions for 34 yards in Week 7 against the Chicago Bears Monday, Oct. 22....[+] Johnson did not post his first catch until the second half, and it was well into the fourth quarter before he had his second grab.
• 10/20 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Calvin Johnson not worried over lack of scores : Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson is not concerned over his lack of touchdown production so far this season. Johnson had nine touchdowns...[+] through the first five games of 2011. He has one in 2012. 'Nah, not really,' Johnson said. 'If I was dropping a bunch of touchdown passes, yeah. The coverage can dictate a lot of things. It'll come. As long as we're able to help out moving the ball down the field, that's all that matters right now.' QB Matthew Stafford said he and Johnson are getting closer to connecting and he will continue to look for him in the passing game.
• 10/20 FootballPerspective.com: Trivia of the Day – Saturday, October 20th: Calvin Johnson led the league in receiving last season with 1,681 yards. Johnson is fourth in receiving yards this season behind...
• 10/17 Stripe Hype: Earning their Stripes: A.J. Green’s Light Continues to Shine Bright: Another tough loss Sunday was another unfortunate setback for a Bengals squad hoping to ascend to the next level of the NFL hierarchy...
• 10/17 Stripe Hype: Earning their Stripes: A.J. Green’s Light Continues to Shine Bright: Another tough loss Sunday was another unfortunate setback for a Bengals squad hoping to ascend to the next level of the NFL hierarchy...
• 10/15 SideLion Report: Calvin Johnson Could Be Next to Do What Larry Fitzgerald Just Did: In the history of the NFL, just two players have amassed 10,000 yards receiving before turning 30-years old. Randy Moss was the...
• 10/14 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Calvin Johnson surpasses 100-yard markDetroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson caught six passes for 135 yards against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 6....[+] Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson caught six passes for 135 yards against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 6.
• 10/12 The NFL Injury Report: Calvin Johnson Injury: Lions WR Played With Concussion: Megatron, as Calvin Johnson, the Detroit Lion's star wide receiver, is known, played with a concussion against the Minnesota...
• 10/11 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Calvin Johnson played through concussion : Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (concussion) admitted playing through a concussion after a vicious helmet-to-helmet collision...[+] with Minnesota Vikings LB Chad Greenway in Week 4. 'He rung my bell pretty good, he got me, he caught me around the chin, that was a good hit,' Johnson said. 'It's a part of football, you get concussed, you gotta keep on playing. You can't get afraid to go across the middle any more than you were at the beginning.' Johnson also said he underwent a concussion test on the sideline after that hit. 'They come and do the little test with the finger ... ask you what day, what game it is, stuff like that,' Johnson said.
• 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...
• 10/6 FantasyDaddy.com: Fantasy Football: Week 5 WR Rankings: Week 4 had some big games and some poor games (like every week) that could have and probably did decide your fantasy head to head...
• 10/5 Stripe Hype: Bengals Headlines: A.J. Green Racking Up Awards & History, & Sunday Sellout Reached:     Guess who has more yards right now than Calvin Johnson, Mike Wallace, Victor Cruz, AND DeSean Jackson? If you guessed...

• 9/30 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Calvin Johnson has mediocre stat line: Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson posted five receptions for just 54 yards in the Week 4 loss against the Minnesota Vikings. The...[+] yardage total was, by far, his lowest of the season. His previous low was 94 yards in the Week 2 loss against the San Francisco 49ers.
• 9/30 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Calvin Johnson suffers blow to head: Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (head) briefly left the game Week 4 after taking a helmet-to-helmet hit during the game. It appeared...[+] he underwent a concussion test before returning to the game.
• 9/29 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Calvin Johnson targeted even more in 2012 : Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson is tied for 10th in the NFL with 31 targets. Johnson was third in the league last season with...[+] 9.875 targets per game, and he's ahead of that pace in 2012 (10.333).
• 9/28 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Calvin Johnson probable: Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (ankle) fully participated in practice Friday, Sept. 28, and is listed as probable for Week 4....[+]
• 9/28 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Calvin Johnson doing most damage in second half: Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson has 24 catches for 369 yards so far this season but 16 of those catches and 251 of those yards...[+] have come after halftime. Offensive coordinator Scott Linehan said the team has run the ball more in the first half of the first three games but will look to get Johnson more involved earlier in games moving forward.
• 9/27 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Calvin Johnson fully participates in practiceDetroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (ankle) fully participated in practice Thursday, Sept. 27....[+] Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (ankle) fully participated in practice Thursday, Sept. 27.
• 9/27 FantasyDaddy.com: Fantasy Football: Week 4 WR Rankings: AJ Green was the monster we have all been expecting him to be and put up the huge line last week for his fantasy owners scoring...
• 9/26 Stripe Hype: Michael Johnson and A.J. Green Getting Their Dues:     After coming up big for the Bengals this past week in the teams’ thrilling road win over the Washington Redskins,...
• 9/26 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Calvin Johnson loves playing the NFC North Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson has 37 catches for 641 yards and five touchdowns in his past six division games....[+] Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson has 37 catches for 641 yards and five touchdowns in his past six division games.
• 9/26 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Calvin Johnson practices Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (foot) took part in practice Wednesday, Sept. 26....[+] Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (foot) took part in practice Wednesday, Sept. 26.
• 9/25 Money in the Banana Stand: The Officials Are All Right: Editor’s Note: Jeffrey Lebowski III is the nom de plume of a man whose nom de guerre happens to be the most interesting man...
• 9/23 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Calvin Johnson very productive Week 3Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson caught 10 passes for 164 yards and one touchdown in Week 3 against the Tennessee Titans....[+] Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson caught 10 passes for 164 yards and one touchdown in Week 3 against the Tennessee Titans.
• 9/23 FootballPerspective.com: Titans-Lions get some really long touchdowns but don’t break record: The Tennessee-Detroit game was an instant classic today, with one of the wildest fourth quarters anyone will ever see. The 46...
• 9/22 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Calvin Johnson sees a big Week 3 performance : Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson believes there will be some big-play opportunities available in Week 3 versus the Tennessee Titans....[+] The Titans rank 25th in the NFL in yards allowed per game (403) and 20th in passing yards allowed (248) this season. 'We feel like there are some things we can get done (on offense) with this (Titans) defense we're going up against,' Johnson said. “If they play (the coverage schemes) we've been seeing on film, that would be fantastic for us ... we can move the ball up and down the field.'
• 9/21 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Calvin Johnson probable Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (ankle) practiced in full Friday, Sept. 21, and is probable for Week 3....[+] Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (ankle) practiced in full Friday, Sept. 21, and is probable for Week 3.
• 9/21 SideLion Report: Detroit Lions TE Tony Scheffler Doubtful, CB Jacob Lacey Questionable to Face Titans: The release of the official injury report can sometimes bring surprises and that was certainly the case today. The names on the...
• 9/21 Spreadsheet Sports: NFL Week 1 Recap – 10 Things We Learned: The NFC East is going to be a great race. Many thought the Eagles would step up and win the division this year. They struggled...
• 9/6 SideLion Report: 11-5 Sounds About Right for the Detroit Lions: Do I have my years mixed up here? Before the 2011 season started last year, everybody and their fantasy playing little brother...
• 9/5 SideLion Report: Detroit Lions Announce Team Captains for 2012 Season: The Detroit Lions players had their say as to who should serve as team captains for the 2012 season and six players have received...

• 8/31 SideLion Report: Detroit Lions Defeat Buffalo Bills to Conclude Preseason: Detroit Lions 38, Buffalo Bills 32 (box score) Lions fans, you can breathe a sigh of relief. The fourth and final preseason game...
• 8/28 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Calvin Johnson still wearing splint: Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (finger) did not practice Monday, Aug. 27, and he once again was wearing a splint on his left...[+] index finger.
• 8/25 FantasyDaddy.com: 2012 Fantasy Daddy Projections: Wide Receivers 2.0: This should be the last update of the WR projections.  On the plus side, things haven't changed much, on the down side... Things...
• 8/19 Money in the Banana Stand: Using DR and HaSS to Predict WR Breakouts: Before the NFL Draft I looked at the future NFL potential of the incoming rookie receivers based on their size/speed profiles...
• 8/18 Stripe Hype: Morning Headlines: Recapping Friday’s NFL Preseason Action:     Lions All-Pro WR Calvin Johnson appears to be in midseason form after nabbing five catches for 111 yards and...
• 8/18 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Calvin Johnson in fine form : Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson had five receptions for 111 yards and a touchdown in the team's preseason game Friday, Aug. 17....[+]

• 7/30 Stripe Hype: Week in Review Stripe Hype Player Profile: A.J. Green:     Before his collegiate career ever began A.J. Green made himself known to the world by becoming a YouTube phenomenon...
• 7/29 Lombardi Ave: Greg Jennings understands a lot of things, especially his worth to the Packers: This past Friday afternoon as the Packers finished with their second workout of the young Training Camp, Greg Jennings talked...
• 7/26 Stripe Hype: Stripe Hype Player Profile: A.J. Green:     Before his collegiate career ever began A.J. Green made himself known to the world by becoming a YouTube phenomenon...
• 7/25 Stripe Hype: Stripe Hype Player Profile: A.J. Green:     Before his collegiate career ever began A.J. Green made himself known to the world by becoming a YouTube phenomenon...
• 7/25 Stripe Hype: Rejoice Bengals Fans: The Future is Still Bright:     With yesterday’s news that Mike Brown will continue to require Bengals games to sell out in order to avoid...
• 7/25 Stripe Hype: Rejoice Bengals Fans: The Future is Still Bright:     With yesterday’s news that Mike Brown will continue to require Bengals games to sell out in order to avoid...
• 7/18 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Larry Fitzgerald says Calvin Johnson better fantasy option : Arizona Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald said Wednesday, July 18, that Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson is a superior fantasy option...[+] than Fitzgerald due to their quarterback situations.
• 7/18 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Broncos | Peyton Manning league's highest-paid player : Denver Broncos QB Peyton Manning is the highest-paid player in the league in terms of annual salary plus endorsements. His $13...[+] million in endorsements put him at $31 million overall, ahead of Arizona Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald ($26.25 million), Buffalo Bills DL Mario Williams ($25.5 million) and Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson ($22.25 million.)
• 7/16 Toro Times: Greg Cossell Ranks Andre Johson Over Calvin Johson as NFL’s Top Receiver: Greg Cosell is well respected around the league for his analysis of players and breaking down film, but his latest evaluation...
• 7/15 Stripe Hype: Week in Review: Reaction to Cosell’s Top 5 Wide Receivers: Yesterday NFL Film’s Greg Cosell released his list of his top 5 wide receivers in the NFL. This list was surprising to,...
• 7/13 FootballPerspective.com: Random Perspective On: The 2012 Detroit Lions: Matthew Stafford threw for 5,038 passing yards last year, making him just the 4th man to ever throw for 5,000 yards in a season....
• 7/2 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Nate Burleson compares Calvin Johnson to Randy Moss : Detroit Lions WR Nate Burleson compared teammate WR Calvin Johnson to San Francisco 49ers WR Randy Moss, who played with Burleson...[+] on the Minnesota Vikings. 'Very similar,' Burleson said. 'Calvin might be slightly stronger. Moss might be slightly faster. They can go back and forth on the attributes, physically. They both have a high IQ for the game. Both (have) extremely strong hands. And they're freaks of nature.'

• 6/25 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Calvin Johnson stronger, faster : Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson has looked stronger and faster during offseason practices, according to WR Nate Burleson. 'I...[+] know it sounds corny,' Burleson said. 'You wouldn't think a guy like that could come back and get better, but he does ... That's pretty much all that counts. He probably dropped a little bit of weight, so he's in extremely good shape. I see him in the weight room, so I know he's stronger. And on the field he's yards ahead of us in conditioning drills; he's still running past guys easily.'
• 6/24 Stripe Hype: Week in Review: Vancestradamus’s Fantasy Predictions: WR:     I’m back to cover the divas of the NFL, the wide receivers. They fill highlight reels and some fill stat sheets....
• 6/16 FootballPerspective.com: How have previous Justin Blackmons fared?: Justin Blackmon was the first receiver selected in April’s draft. What are the odds that the former Oklahoma State Cowboy...
• 6/8 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Calvin Johnson thinks he can improve: Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson said he believes he can improve his play this season and that there will always be something he...[+] can improve on each year. 'There's always more room for growth,' Johnson said. 'If you feel you've reached the point where you don't have anything work on ... I'm at a loss for words right now. Just knowing me, just myself, I always feel like there is something I can work on every year.'

• 4/26 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Can Calvin Johnson avoid Madden Curse?: Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson was chosen to appear on the cover of the popular video game Madden '13. Johnson beat out Carolina...[+] Panthers QB Cam Newton, which had over 20 million votes by fans.
• 4/25 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Calvin Johnson wants balanced offense : Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson said he would like the team's backfield to help provide a more balanced offense in 2012. 'I don’t...[+] mind blocking for our running backs, seeing those guys shine,' Johnson said. 'I want to get our running game strong and get some extra guys in the box. That helps (receivers) on the outside.'
• 4/25 Money in the Banana Stand: Dominator Rating, Height-Adjusted Speed Score, and WR Draft Rankings: With the draft a couple of days away, it’s a good time to unveil the official Banana Stand 2012 Wide Receiver Draft Rankings....
• 4/2 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Still have cap space The Detroit Lions are still $4.5 million under the salary cap, thanks in large part to WR Calvin Johnson's new contract....[+] The Detroit Lions are still $4.5 million under the salary cap, thanks in large part to WR Calvin Johnson's new contract.

• 3/14 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Calvin Johnson lands huge extension: The Detroit Lions signed WR Calvin Johnson to a seven-year, $132 million contract extension, which includes $60 million in guaranteed...[+] money.
• 3/14 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Close to extending Calvin JohnsonThe Detroit Lions are closing in on a seven-year contract extension with WR Calvin Johnson....[+] The Detroit Lions are closing in on a seven-year contract extension with WR Calvin Johnson.

• 2/18 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Franchise tag move for Cliff Avril will be expensive: If the Detroit Lions ends up using the franchise tag on DL Cliff Avril, it will have a price tag of $10.6 million. Between Avril,...[+] WR Calvin Johnson, QB Matthew Stafford and DL Ndamukong Suh, the four players would cost up to $61.624, according to league sources with knowledge of the situation.
• 2/15 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Calvin Johnson has a high cap number for 2012 : Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson's cap number for the 2012 season exceeds $21 million, according to a source with knowledge of...[+] Johnson's contract. That figure comes from a $14 million base salary, a $4.5 million roster bonus due March 14, and slightly more than $2.5 million in allocations from past bonuses payments. A new contract could dramatically reduce the cap number, while also giving Johnson a significant chunk of money right now.
• 2/15 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Calvin Johnson to be free agent after 2012: Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson's contract expires after the 2012 season. The team might try to sign him to an extension to free...[+] up some much-needed salary cap space before the new season. Team president Tom Lewand said Johnson is obviously among a core group of players the team wants to keep intact.
• 2/14 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Not expected to be aggressive in free agency: Detroit Lions president Tom Lewand said he doesn't anticipate the team making aggressive free-agent moves this offseason. The...[+] team is still trying to work out deals with DL Cliff Avril, OT Jeff Backus (biceps), LB Stephen Tulloch, CB Eric Wright and WR Calvin Johnson. Backus is reportedly recovering well from biceps surgery and is expected to be ready for training camp.
• 2/13 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Calvin Johnson contract talks going well: Detroit Lions president Tom Lewand said the team has had positive negotiations with WR Calvin Johnson over a contract extension....[+] '(Johnson’s) got a good relationship with Matthew (Stafford),' Lewand said. 'There’s a desire to keep that (relationship) together. When that desire exists, you can get deals done.'
• 2/3 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Larry Fitzgerald shows support for Calvin Johnson : Arizona Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald said Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson should be the league's highest paid wide receiver....[+] 'He should, he’s at the top of the game right now,' Fitzgerald said. 'He’s an extremely, extremely impressive talent. To be around him, he’s a really down-to-Earth guy.' Fitzgerald is currently the NFL's highest paid wideout with an eight-year, $120 million contract.

• 1/23 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Calvin Johnson interested in extension: Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson is interested in signing an extension with the team, as he is scheduled to become a free agent...[+] after the 2012 season. 'Yeah, definitely, we're going to see here — soon,' Johnson said. 'We're going to have some talks soon, and hopefully get things rolling.'
• 1/12 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Falcons | Roddy White going to Pro Bowl : Atlanta Falcons WR Roddy White was added to the NFC Pro Bowl team Wednesday, Jan. 11, as a replacement for injured Detroit Lions...[+] WR Calvin Johnson (Achilles').
• 1/11 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Calvin Johnson update: Updating a previous report, Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (Achilles') will sit out of the 2012 Pro Bowl due to his Achilles'...[+] injury.
• 1/11 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Calvin Johnson will not play in Pro Bowl: Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (undisclosed) will not play in the 2012 Pro Bowl because of an injury. Atlanta Falcons WR Roddy...[+] White will take Johnson’s place on the NFC roster.
• 1/10 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Calvin Johnson not thinking extension : Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson, who will be entering the final year of his contract in 2012, was not interested in answering...[+] questions about whether he wants a long-term deal before next season. Johnson probably can command a contract similar to the one Arizona Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald signed before the season (eight-year, $120 million contract with guarantees approaching $50 million). 'I'm not even going to talk about that right now,' Johnson said. 'I'm about to go home.'
• 1/10 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Expectations have changed : Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson said making the playoffs this season has changed the expectations to those of a team that expects...[+] to be a perennial playoff contender. 'We took some strides (as a team) this year,' Johnson said. '(Despite finishing 10-6), there’s some things we can improve on. We’re looking forward to doing that.'
• 1/8 SideLion Report: Detroit Lions Season Ends Thanks to the New Orleans Saints: Well, it was fun while it lasted. The Lions’ 2011 season comes to an end after a 45-28 loss to the New Orleans Saints. While...
• 1/8 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Calvin Johnson shines in Wild Card loss: Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson broke the Wild Card NFL playoff record for receiving yards in the game Saturday, Jan. 7, against...[+] the New Orleans Saints. He finished with 12 receptions for 211 yards and two touchdowns. Johnson's 211 yards were also good for a franchise postseason record. He is also the first player in NFL history to have 200 or more receiving yards in his playoff debut.
• 1/7 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Calvin Johnson is near unanimous first-team All-Pro: Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson earned his first career All-Pro nod Friday, Jan. 6, receiving 49 of a possible 50 votes by The...[+] Associated Press voters. He racked up 96 receptions for 1,681 yards with 16 touchdowns. He is the first Lions offensive player to earn first-team honors since 1997, when former RB Barry Sanders was named to the team.
• 1/5 SideLion Report: Calvin Johnson Returns to Practice for the Detroit Lions: Calvin Johnson was the lone Detroit Lions player to miss practice yesterday but he returned today on a limited basis despite a...
• 1/5 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Calvin Johnson limitedDetroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (Achilles') was limited in practice Thursday, Jan. 5....[+] Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (Achilles') was limited in practice Thursday, Jan. 5.
• 1/5 SideLion Report: Detroit Lions Getting Healthy as they Head into Playoffs: The Detroit Lions’ injury report still looks long but Calvin Johnson was the only player to miss practice today. We can...
• 1/4 SideLion Report: Without Calvin Johnson, Matthew Stafford Would Still Be Very Good: I think we all know the numbers by now. With 5,038 yards and 41 touchdowns, Matthew Stafford was one of only two NFL quarterbacks...
• 1/4 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Calvin Johnson not practicing: Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (Achilles') was not participating during the media-access portion of practice Wednesday, Jan....[+] 4.
• 1/3 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Calvin Johnson contract update : Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson's season earned him a $4.5 million performance bonus. Johnson earned the extra salary by catching...[+] a minimum of 12 touchdowns, being voted to the Pro Bowl, playing 80 percent of the team's offensive snaps and leading the NFC in receiving yards and touchdowns.
• 1/1 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Calvin Johnson gets 244 yards Week 17Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson caught 11 passes for 244 yards and one touchdown against the Green Bay Packers in Week 17....[+] Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson caught 11 passes for 244 yards and one touchdown against the Green Bay Packers in Week 17.

• 12/29 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Calvin Johnson day-to-dayDetroit Lions head coach Jim Schwartz isn't worried about WR Calvin Johnson (Achilles') and listed his status as day-to-day....[+] Detroit Lions head coach Jim Schwartz isn't worried about WR Calvin Johnson (Achilles') and listed his status as day-to-day.
• 12/28 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Calvin Johnson held out as precaution: Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (Achilles') was held out of practice Wednesday, Dec. 28, as a precaution. He stretched with the...[+] team before practice.
• 12/25 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Calvin Johnson ties franchise record: Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson had four receptions for 102 yards and a touchdown in Week 16 against the San Diego Chargers. He...[+] now has 15 touchdowns on the season, which ties a franchise record for most in a season with TE Cloyce Box, who also accomplished the feat back in 1952.
• 12/23 SideLion Report: Detroit Lions’ Success Predicated on Matthew Stafford, Not Calvin Johnson: Yesterday’s look at the relationship to Detroit Lions’ record breaking quarterbacks Matthew Stafford and Scott Mitc****...
• 12/13 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Calvin Johnson a forgotten man in Week 14? : Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson was just targeted four times in Week 14, catching three passes. Head coach Jim Schwartz defended...[+] Johnson’s limited involvement in the offense. 'As much as we want to get the ball to Calvin, sometimes it’s not going to make sense,' Schwartz said.
• 12/8 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Vikings | Calvin Johnson will be focus of attention in Week 14 : Minnesota Vikings DL Jared Allen said the team will undoubtedly use double coverage on Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson in Week...[+] 14. Johnson recorded 108 receiving yards and two touchdowns versus the Vikings back in Week 3. 'If a guy’s nickname is Megatron, unless you’ve got Optimus Prime on your team, double him up,' Allen said of Johnson.
• 12/8 FantasyDaddy.com: Week 14 Start/Sit: As we reach the playoffs, you have some serious decisions to make. This isn’t like the time you had to get lunch for your boss...
• 12/5 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Calvin Johnson fairly quiet in Week 13: Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson was able to log six receptions in Week 13 against the New Orleans Saints, but he finished with...[+] 69 yards and no scores. After starting the year with 11 touchdowns through the first eight games, Johnson has managed just one score in four games since returning from the bye week.
• 12/2 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Calvin Johnson practicesDetroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (ankle) fully participated in practice Thursday, Dec. 1....[+] Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (ankle) fully participated in practice Thursday, Dec. 1.

• 11/24 FantasyDaddy.com: Fantasy Football: WR Rankings: Week 12: Here are your Week 12 rankings for WRs. Calvin Johnson is ranked #1, and it’s no surprise because he leads all WRs in TDs,...
• 11/23 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Calvin Johnson probableDetroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (ankle) was limited in practice Wednesday, Nov. 23, and is probable for Week 12....[+] Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (ankle) was limited in practice Wednesday, Nov. 23, and is probable for Week 12.
• 11/22 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Setback for Calvin Johnson?: Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (ankle) missed practice Tuesday, Nov. 22, after apparently suffering a setback with his ankle...[+] injury. However, Johnson said, 'It's getting better' after practicing Monday, Nov. 21.
• 11/22 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Calvin Johnson misses practiceDetroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (ankle) did not practice Tuesday, Nov. 22....[+] Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (ankle) did not practice Tuesday, Nov. 22.
• 11/22 Stripe Hype: Bengals-Ravens Film Review: The Tale Of An Inconsistent Offense and A Big-Play-Prone Defense: The Ravens' Torrey Smith (82), is brought to the ground by his hair by the Bengals' Adam Jones (24). The loss to the Ravens...
• 11/21 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Calvin Johnson practicesDetroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (ankle) practiced in full Monday, Nov. 21....[+] Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (ankle) practiced in full Monday, Nov. 21.
• 11/20 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Calvin Johnson effective Week 11Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson caught five passes for 89 yards in Week 11 against the Carolina Panthers....[+] Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson caught five passes for 89 yards in Week 11 against the Carolina Panthers.
• 11/17 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Calvin Johnson suffered whiplash in Week 10: Updating a previous report, Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (concussion) suffered whiplash in Week 10 against the Chicago Bears....[+] He was able to practice Wednesday, Nov. 16.
• 11/16 FantasyDaddy.com: Fantasy Football: Target Practice: Week 10 Standings: Target Practice is a list of Fantasy Football players that had at least eight passes thrown their way in the past weeks games....
• 11/16 FantasyDaddy.com: Fantasy Football Start/Sit Week 11: Do you see the weather as “partly cloudy” or “mostly sunny”? While looking up the weather for the coming week, I came...
• 11/16 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Calvin Johnson practicingDetroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (concussion) is participating in practicing in practice Wednesday, Nov. 16....[+] Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (concussion) is participating in practicing in practice Wednesday, Nov. 16.
• 11/15 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Calvin Johnson will play in Week 11Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (concussion) said he passed a concussion test and will play in Week 11....[+] Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (concussion) said he passed a concussion test and will play in Week 11.
• 11/14 SideLion Report: Detroit Lions Looked Worse Than the Chicago Bears’ Uniforms: I turned my TV off at the beginning of the fourth quarter. Did I miss anything? Man, when the Lions lose ugly they don’t...
• 11/14 SideLion Report: Detroit Lions Fumble Away Big Opportunity in Chicago: Chicago Bears 37, Detroit Lions 13 (box score) This was an opportunity fro the Detroit Lions to separate themselves from the NFC...
• 11/10 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Targeting Calvin Johnson often : The Detroit Lions have targeted WR Calvin Johnson 74 times (9.25 times per game), including 10 in the end zone, during the first...[+] half of the season.

• 10/26 FantasyDaddy.com: Fantasy Football: Target Practice: Week 7 Standings: Target Practice is a list of Fantasy Football players that had at least eight passes thrown their way in the past weeks games....
• 10/26 The Hazean: Daily Haze: Week 8 Bye Week Replacements: It is easy for fantasy owners not to care about bye weeks during fantasy drafts. Take the best player available, regardless of...
• 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...
• 10/11 FantasyDaddy.com: Fantasy Football Recap: Week Five Podcast: The Fantasy Football Week Five Recap is now available for your listening pleasure. (Download/listen podcast here) Scoring was...
• 10/8 FantasyDaddy.com: Fantasy Football WR Rankings: Week 5: Here are your week 5 projections for WRs.  By now, Calvin Johnson has solidified himself as the top WR after yet another big...
• 10/6 The Hazean: AccuScore Fantasy Football Rankings for Week 5: AccuScore is an expert betting system that highlights weekly Expert Picks with the best chance for success. AccuScore uses historical...

• 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....
• 9/18 The Hazean: AccuScore Fantasy Football Rankings for Week 2: Top 5 Fantasy Quarterbacks for Week 2: AccuScore AccuScore is an expert betting system that highlights weekly NFL picks with the...
• 9/17 FantasyDaddy.com: Week Two Fantasy Football Fanduel Entry: I hope everyone enjoyed our free roll on fanduel in week one.  As expected, fantasy football was full of surprises...
• 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...
• 9/6 Sunday Morning Legend: Who Should You Pick in the First Round of the 2011 Fantasy Football Draft in PPR Leagues?: For anyone that read our rankings for standard leagues, this will be a bit repetitive as there will not be huge changes from standard...

• 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...
• 8/23 SideLion Report: Detroit Lions’ Decisions on Calvin Johnson Starts Now: Fans and media can debate whether or not Calvin Johnson is a top five wide receiver but there is little doubt he will be paid...
• 8/19 Sunday Morning Legend: Calvin Johnson, Andre Johnson, or Larry Fitzgerald: Quick Thoughts On the Big Three Wide Receivers: While a few other WR’s have made noble efforts, Johnson, Johnson, and Fitzgerald are generally viewed as the class of the WR...
• 8/12 Stripe Hype: What to Watch for Against Detroit: Tonight the Cincinnati Bengals will play their first NFL preseason game versus the Detroit Lions. Led by rookie QB Andy Dalton,...

• 5/2 SideLion Report: Value Added?: In a matter of a few short days the Lions added several playmakers to their roster. That cannot be denied. However, did the Lions...

• 4/26 SideLion Report: Detroit Lions NFL Draft Countdown: 2 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...
• 4/20 SideLion Report: Monday Night Football is a Beginning, Not an End for the Detroit Lions: Excitement over the Lions first Monday Night Football game since 2001 is understandable but it is important to remember that this...
• 4/12 SideLion Report: Detroit Lions NFL Draft Countdown: 16 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...

• 3/5 SideLion Report: A Forum on the 2009 Quarterback Class: Part Two: I recently got together with Tampa Bay Bucs blogger Pat Nohe of The Pewter Plank and New York Jets blogger Marc Greenberg of The...

• 2/16 SideLion Report: Detroit Lions Featured in USA Today’s Best and Worst of 2010 Season: The 2010 season is over and the post-Super Bowl fervor is settling down. This makes for a perfect time to take a look back at...
• 2/15 SideLion Report: Lockout Could Reveal Team Leaders, or Lack Thereof, for Detroit Lions: NFL fans everywhere are preparing for a lockout when the collective bargaining agreement expires on March 3. It seems the prognostication...

• 1/25 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Al Davis says Calvin Johnson nothing special: Oakland Raiders managing general partner Al Davis said he does not regret not selecting Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson in the...[+] NFL Draft over QB JaMarcus Russell, according to Tom Kowalski, of Mlive.com. Davis has not been impressed with Johnson’s overall body of work, as he has not led the team to wins. 'There was some talk of Calvin Johnson. But you can take a look at Calvin up at Detroit. How many games did they win this year, Detroit, do you know? Six? Yeah. But up until now, Calvin hadn't done anything for them. He had been eulogized, but he hadn't made a lot of indelible impression on the won and lost. Listen, someone asked the question, it's there. The JaMarcus thing hurt.''
• 1/24 SideLion Report: Ndamukong Suh Named to All-Pro Team, Calvin Johnson Honored as Second Teamer: The awards train keeps rolling for Lions rookie Ndamukong Suh. The Associated Press released their All-Pro team today and Suh...
• 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...
• 1/11 SideLion Report: The Lions Congregation: Expectations: Thanks to Joshua over at DetFan1979′s Roar of the Lions (note the new URL), SideLion Report is part of what is called the...

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