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Calvin Johnson - WR - Lions </TD></TR><TR><TD>
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</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Calvin Johnson has been "pretty much unstoppable" in training camp despite "excellent" coverage by CB Chris Houston.</TD></TR><TR><TD>
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</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>According to beat writer Tom Kowalski, the Lions are forcing the ball to Johnson in the redzone, and he's making the catch "almost every time." To keep the defense guessing, he's running more than just fade routes. Johnson is a good bet to lead all receivers in touchdowns this season.
Aug. 4</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>
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Calvin Johnson - WR - Lions </TD></TR><TR><TD>
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</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Coach Jim Schwartz indicated he is not worried about Calvin Johnson's meager role through two games.</TD></TR><TR><TD>
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</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Megatron has just eight catches for 95 yards so far, three of which came in garbage time against the Eagles in Week 2. "But there's some times you just can't force it, and if you do, then you're making bad decisions," Schwartz said. Injuries to Nate Burleson and Matthew Stafford aren't helping Calvin's cause. Still, owners shouldn't even consider selling low here. There's still a ton of upside.
Sep. 22 - 10:10 a.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>
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<TABLE width="100%" align=center><TBODY><TR><TD class=vaLabel vAlign=top rowSpan=5 width=100 align=middle> </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Lions 'very concerned' with Calvin's shoulder </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Calvin Johnson - WR - DET - Oct. 11 - 3:10 p.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Coach Jim Schwartz conceded Monday that the Lions are "very concerned" with Calvin Johnson's injured right shoulder.
It appears the injury may be more serious than it looked on the field. "We’ll see how it goes this week," said Schwartz. "It’s probably too early to make any determinations." If it's a severe sprain or dislocation, the Lions may try to time Johnson's return with Matthew Stafford's (shoulder). They could get two weeks off for both by holding Stafford and Megatron out against the Giants in Week 6. The Lions' bye falls in Week 7.
Source: Dave Birkett on Twitter
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</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Coach Jim Schwartz is holding out hope that Calvin Johnson (shoulder) can practice this week.</TD></TR><TR><TD>
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</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>"He is doing some tests (Monday)," Schwartz said. "He's no worse than he was (Sunday), but this is something that's going to develop through the week." Schwartz made it clear that Johnson wouldn't have been able to practice Monday, but "it's a long way to Wednesday and a long way to Sunday." It sounds like Schwartz is not prepared to rest Johnson in advance of the Week 7 bye if there's a chance he can play.
Oct. 12 - 2:07 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>
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Calvin Johnson - WR - Lions </TD></TR><TR><TD>
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</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Calvin Johnson (shoulder) conceded that he's headed toward a game-time decision for Sunday at the Giants.</TD></TR><TR><TD>
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</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>"If my range of motion and my strength is there, then I can play," said Johnson. He expects the decision to come down to how he's feeling by Saturday night. Johnson has been practicing in a limited fashion, but he's clearly favoring his right shoulder. The range of motion isn't there yet.
Oct. 14 - 2:22 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>
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<TABLE width="100%" align=center><TBODY><TR><TD class=vaLabel vAlign=top rowSpan=5 width=100 align=middle> </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Calvin has most extensive practice of week </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Calvin Johnson - WR - DET - Oct. 15 - 11:38 a.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Calvin Johnson (questionable, shoulder) had his most extensive practice of the week on Friday, increasing his chances of playing against the Giants in Week 6.
Johnson wore shoulder pads in the non-padded practice, but he was able to graduate to stretching for balls with both arms. For what it's worth, Scout.com's Nick Caminata believes there's no question that Johnson will play. He's officially a game-time decision, and fantasy leaguers should consider that he may take on more of a decoy role on Sunday.
Source: Dave Birkett on Twitter
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Calvin Johnson - WR - Lions Calvin Johnson (shoulder) is active for Sunday's game against the Giants, as expected.
While there is some concern that Johnson will be used as a decoy and to ensure that Jahvid Best doesn't see stacked boxes, his scoring potential is too high to pass up as a WR2 this week. Nate Burleson isn't a great WR3 play with Johnson in the lineup. October 17 - 11:36 a.m. ET
 

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</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>The AC joint in Calvin Johnson's shoulder is still causing him major discomfort and he had to leave the game on three separate occasions Sunday.</TD></TR><TR><TD>
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</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>You wouldn't know Calvin was hurt if you just watched the highlights of his three-touchdown day against the Redskins. He is dragging receivers to the end zone and sticking his neck into traffic consistently. Johnson may miss some practice time this week, but he'll be good to go for a showdown with the Jets' elite secondary in Week 9. Megatron has seven touchdowns in his last four games.
Nov. 1 - 11:28 a.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>
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</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Calvin Johnson (knee) returned to a limited practice Thursday, as expected.</TD></TR><TR><TD>
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</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Megatron probably won't be doing much, if any, practicing on Wednesdays the rest of the season with the shoulder and now knee ailments nagging him. He's in no danger of sitting out in Week 11, though.
Nov. 18 - 12:13 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>
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</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Calvin Johnson (ankle) sat out Wednesday's practice.</TD></TR><TR><TD>
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</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Megatron has been missing early-week practices routinely. He'll be fine for this weekend, and gets a healthy boost with Shaun Hill on his way back.
Dec. 22 - 12:17 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>
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</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Calvin Johnson (ankle) was upgraded to limited participation in Thursday's practice, as expected.</TD></TR><TR><TD>
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</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Johnson is fine for this week's game against taking Wednesday off for rest purposes. Proven to be quarterback-proof, he's Rotoworld's No. 3 fantasy wide receiver for Week 16.
Dec. 23 - 4:42 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>
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</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Lions coach Jim Schwartz was again noncommittal when asked about Calvin Johnson's (ankle) status for Week 17 Monday.</TD></TR><TR><TD>
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</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Said Schwartz of Johnson and Chris Houston, "both of them will be guys that we’ll see where they’re going during the week." Megatron aggravated an ankle sprain that landed him on the Week 16 injury report in the second half of Sunday's win, and didn't play much in the fourth quarter. The Lions face the Vikings in Week 17. Johnson's status appears to be questionable.
Dec. 27 - 3:10 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>
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</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Calvin Johnson (ankle) is hopeful that he'll be able to play against the Vikings Sunday.</TD></TR><TR><TD>
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</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>"Just taking it day by day," Johnson said. "Getting treated every day here and at home, just trying to get it ready for Sunday. Fortunately, last week, we were on a soft surface, we were on that grass, so I think it helped out a lot, so hopefully, get it right for Sunday."
Dec. 30 - 3:00 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>
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