Andre Johnson Fantasy News 2011/2012

HacheMan · Oct 3, 2011

Andre Johnson - WR - Texans </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>In his Monday press conference, Texans coach Gary Kubiak confirmed that Andre Johnson (hamstring) is "gonna miss some time."</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>"We're gonna get a couple different opinions," said Kubiak. "He's gonna miss some time. ... There's big concern, obviously." Kubiak wouldn't put any concrete timetable on Johnson's injury, but it sounds like the Texans are bracing for a multi-week absence. Kubiak confirmed that Jacoby Jones will step into the starting lineup, opposite Kevin Walter. Fantasy owners need to hang onto Johnson, but it's possible that he won't be on the field anytime soon.
Oct. 3 - 4:47 p.m. ET rapsports.com</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Oct 4, 2011

Andre Johnson - WR - Texans </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>According to ESPN's John Clayton, Andre Johnson (hamstring) will "definitely" sit out this week's game against the Raiders -- and likely 2-3 weeks after that.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Clayton says Johnson will probably end up being sidelined for three weeks total. We've been taking Clayton's injury updates with a grain of salt, as he often seems to be reading tea leaves as opposed to reporting. We do believe that Johnson will not be available this week, however.
Oct. 4 - 2:00 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

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HacheMan · Oct 5, 2011

<TABLE border=0 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%"><TBODY><TR><TD> Andre Johnson - WR - Texans </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Texans coach Gary Kubiak provided no timeline for Andre Johnson's return Wednesday, after his platelet-rich plasma procedure.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Kubiak did say Johnson will return to Houston shortly to begin his rehab, and "everything was positive" after the therapy procedure. Johnson is believed to be targeting Week 7 for his return, but Week 8 sounds like a more realistic goal. He's almost certainly not playing in Week 5 or Week 6.
Oct. 5 - 2:18 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Nick Scurfield on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Oct 6, 2011

Andre Johnson - WR - Texans </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Coach Gary Kubiak confirms that Andre Johnson underwent a minor surgery on his hamstring.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>According to Kubiak, the Texans will have a better idea on Johnson's recovery timetable after a week of rehab. At this point, he's expected to miss at least the next two weeks and probably a third.
Oct. 6 - 2:48 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Nick Scurfield on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Oct 12, 2011

Andre Johnson - WR - Texans </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Texans coach Gary Kubiak conceded Wednesday that Andre Johnson (hamstring) is "unlikely" to play in Week 6.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Kubiak did indicate that he's been impressed with Johnson's progress, saying "it amazes you just how far he’s come so quickly." Speculation that Johnson's recovery was behind schedule appears unwarranted. The Texans' game-day wide receivers against the Ravens are likely to be Kevin Walter, Jacoby Jones, KR Trindon Holliday, and either Derrick Mason or Bryant Johnson.
Oct. 12 - 2:33 p.m. ET</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Oct 13, 2011

Andre Johnson - WR - Texans </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Although Andre Johnson (hamstring) is not expected to play this week, coach Gary Kubiak is encouraged by his progress.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>"He's getting better and better," said Kubiak. "... It's put a smile on a lot of people's faces. ... Obviously, he's got still some time to go. But with what's going on, you just feel so positive."
Oct. 13 - 3:14 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Nick Scurfield on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Oct 17, 2011

Andre Johnson - WR - Texans </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Texans coach Gary Kubiak suggested Monday that Andre Johnson (hamstring surgery) could get in some practice time this week.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Johnson's most likely return date remains Week 8, but he's making progress. "He made a lot of improvement last week," said Kubiak. "We’ll increase his work. I have a hard time saying right now (if he'll play at Tennessee). Maybe there’s a chance he sees the practice field before the end of the week." Fantasy owners shouldn't be counting on Johnson to play in Week 7.
Oct. 17 - 4:50 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Nick Scurfield on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Oct 18, 2011

<TABLE border=0 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%"><TBODY><TR><TD> Andre Johnson - WR - Texans </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Andre Johnson revealed Tuesday that doctors initially informed him his recovery from hamstring surgery "could take up to six weeks at most."</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Johnson is ahead of schedule after already sitting out two weeks. "I don't think it will take me that long," said Johnson. "I'm headed in the right direction. I just want it to heal faster. Right now it's still weak; it's not as strong as it used to be." Johnson can't be expected to play this week, and his status for Week 8 against the Jags is now in question.
Oct. 18 - 2:57 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: CBS Houston</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Oct 19, 2011

Andre Johnson - WR - Texans </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Andre Johnson (hamstring) did not practice Wednesday, but was able to run routes and catch passes off to the side.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>The Texans' Week 7 plan appears to involve Johnson returning to limited practice reps later in the week. He would sit out one more game and return in Week 8 (in an ideal scenario). "There’s still progress to be made," acknowledged coach Gary Kubiak. "Maybe he gets on the field and practices before the week’s out. I don’t know right now. But he continues to progress."
Oct. 19 - 3:32 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Nick Scurfield on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Oct 20, 2011

<TABLE border=0 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%"><TBODY><TR><TD> Andre Johnson - WR - Texans </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Andre Johnson (hamstring) was held out of practice again on Thursday.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Johnson is not expected to play this week against the Titans. He's been doing side work, though, so there's still a chance he will return to play the Jags in Week 8. "He ran very good," said coach Gary Kubiak. "It's impressive to see how far he's come in such a short period of time." Kubiak also made it clear that Johnson won't play without practicing.
Oct. 20 - 2:34 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Houston Texans on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Oct 24, 2011

Andre Johnson - WR - Texans </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>At his Monday press conference, Texans coach Gary Kubiak said there's "definitely a possibility" that Andre Johnson will return from his surgically repaired hamstring to play in Week 8.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Johnson is expected to practice this week "at some point" after running routes at full speed late last week. "Andre had a really good day of work today," added Kubiak. A Wednesday return to the practice field would bode particularly well. The Texans will square off with the Jaguars in Week 8.
Oct. 24 - 4:43 p.m. ET</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Oct 26, 2011

Andre Johnson - WR - Texans </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Andre Johnson wasn't nearly as optimistic as Texans coach Gary Kubiak when discussing the health of his surgically repaired hamstring Wednesday.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Johnson revealed that he felt "tugging" in the leg when he was trying to run at full speed, indicating that the hamstring isn't healed. "I wouldn’t say I felt great (today)," Johnson said. "I didn’t feel how I expected I would feel. ... If I feel the way I feel today, I probably won’t play Sunday. But, you know, today is not Sunday." The Texans face the Jaguars in Week 8.
Oct. 26 - 5:26 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Nick Scurfield on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Oct 27, 2011

Andre Johnson - WR - Texans </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Andre Johnson (hamstring) was less optimistic than coach Gary Kubiak after practice for a second straight day.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>"I felt a lot better in practice," said Johnson, "but not where I want to be." Johnson still feels some "tugging" in the back of his leg, but the good news is that he pushed himself harder by doing one-on-one drills with cornerbacks Thursday. Asked if he would play Sunday, Johnson replied, "I'm not sure yet. We're just taking it day by day." Kubiak has deemed his star receiver a game-time decision.
Oct. 27 - 4:24 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Nick Scurfield on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Oct 31, 2011

Andre Johnson - WR - Texans </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Texans coach Gary Kubiak acknowledged Monday that Andre Johnson has continued to battle through "some tightness, some stiffness" in his recovery from hamstring surgery.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Kubiak did say the team is "very encouraged by the progress that (Johnson) has made," but he's clearly not yet 100 percent. "We will put Andre back out there when he’s totally ready to go, and hopefully that’s this week," added Kubiak. We don't expect to know Johnson's Week 9 status until Friday at the soonest.
Oct. 31 - 4:48 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Nick Scurfield on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Nov 2, 2011

<TABLE border=0 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%"><TBODY><TR><TD> Andre Johnson - WR - Texans </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>According to the Houston Chronicle's John McClain, the Texans really "don't have a clue right now" whether Andre Johnson (hamstring) will be able to play against the Browns in Week 9.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>"Last week, he was very down," said McClain in an interview with the Akron Beacon Journal. "... Usually he’s very upbeat. He was more upbeat right when he had his surgery than he was last week when he practiced, and he said he felt a tugging on his hamstring where they operated. ... They’ll rely on him heavily to tell them the truth. He said the other day he wouldn’t jeopardize the future, and he’s usually smart about being hurt."
Nov. 2 - 2:45 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Akron Beacon Journal</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Nov 3, 2011

Andre Johnson - WR - Texans </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Andre Johnson (hamstring) did not participate in Texans practice Thursday.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Deemed a game-time decision by coach Gary Kubiak earlier in the day, Johnson will likely have to turn in a full practice on Friday to take the field against the Browns. Both the Houston Chronicle's John McClain and ESPN's Adam Schefter expect the Texans to hold Johnson out until he's 100 percent. Missing two straight practices is a strong sign he's not near 100 percent.
Nov. 3 - 5:05 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: John McClain on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Nov 9, 2011

Andre Johnson - WR - Texans </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Andre Johnson (hamstring) did no running at Texans practice Wednesday, and coach Gary Kubiak expects him to be a "weekend decision" for Week 10.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>The Texans elected to take things easy with Johnson today after he ran four of the past five days. He is expected to work out on Thursday, but will not practice. Unless his hamstring huge progress in the next two days, it's hard to see the Texans activating Johnson against the Bucs. His most likely return date remains Week 12.
Nov. 9 - 1:50 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Houston Texans on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Nov 15, 2011

Andre Johnson - WR - Texans </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>In his strongest language yet, Andre Johnson (hamstring) made it clear that he will play in Week 12 against the Jaguars.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>"I feel like I'm ready," said Johnson. "Right now, I don't have any doubt that I'll be back on the field next Sunday." All along Johnson has been less optimistic than coach Gary Kubiak, so his unwavering confidence is noteworthy.
Nov. 15 - 2:10 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Nick Scurfield on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Nov 21, 2011

Andre Johnson - WR - Texans </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Andre Johnson (hamstring) practiced on Monday, and is "all systems go" for Week 12, according to coach Gary Kubiak.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Johnson has all but guaranteed he'll play against the Jaguars, and as long as he is able to turn in a full practice Wednesday and wake up without any unusual discomfort on Thursday, he should be good to go. Coming off a seven-week layoff and adjusting to life with Matt Leinart, Johnson likely won't be in for a blockbuster Sunday, but needs to be back in your lineup in all formats.
Nov. 21 - 1:13 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Nick Scurfield on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Nov 23, 2011

Andre Johnson - WR - Texans </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Andre Johnson (hamstring) turned in a full practice Wednesday.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Coach Gary Kubiak hinted before the workout that Johnson might be on something of a snap count in his first game back, but dominant players like A.J. are difficult to restrict when they're tearing apart opposing defenses and drawing double teams even when they're not getting the ball. We would play Johnson with confidence against the Rashean Mathis-less Jaguars in Week 12.
Nov. 23 - 5:57 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

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