Calvin Johnson Fantasy News 2011-2012

HacheMan · Aug 13, 2011

Calvin Johnson - WR - Lions </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Calvin Johnson's shoulder required treatment after a hard landing on a 26-yard touchdown grab on the first drive of Detroit's preseason opener on Friday.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>He did not return as a precaution. Johnson admitted the shoulder was "sore," but said it won't be a concern going forward. Megatron made the scoring grab on a terrific throw from Matthew Stafford over the top of Bengals CB Leon Hall.
Aug. 13 - 11:58 a.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Detroit Free Press</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Aug 16, 2011

Calvin Johnson - WR - Lions </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Calvin Johnson (shoulder) returned to practice Tuesday, as expected.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>"I have been trying to stay off it -- take a couple days to get it right," said Johnson. "I don't like taking too many days off because we run so much. You don't want to lose shape out there, especially this time of year." Johnson is safe to draft as a top-3 fantasy receiver.
Aug. 16 - 2:35 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: DetroitLions.com</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Sep 14, 2011

Calvin Johnson - WR - Lions </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Calvin Johnson confirmed Wednesday that his left ankle injury is minor after rolling it in Week 1.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>"Get the swelling out, and I’ll be ready," Johnson said. "I’m walking fine, it’s just you’ve got to get the swelling out before you can do anything." The Detroit Free Press confirms that Megatron "should be fine" for Week 2.
Sep. 14 - 3:06 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Detroit Free Press</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Sep 15, 2011

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Calvin Johnson expects to play vs. Chiefs </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Calvin Johnson - WR - DET - Sep. 15 - 3:10 p.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Calvin Johnson (ankle) was held out of practice again Thursday, but expects to play Sunday against the Chiefs.
Johnson said Wednesday that he merely rolled his ankle and it was "not a big deal." He's proven in the past that he can perform effectively on Sundays while playing through injuries. Rotoworld ranks Megatron as the No. 2 fantasy receiver this week.
Source: Detroit News
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HacheMan · Sep 16, 2011

Calvin Johnson - WR - Lions </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Calvin Johnson (ankle) is officially listed as questionable for Week 2.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>The Q tag seems concerning at first glance, but Johnson was able to practice on Friday and all signs point to Megatron starting against the Chiefs. Check back Sunday morning to be sure, but he should play at full speed on Sunday.
Sep. 16 - 4:22 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Dave Birkett on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Nov 23, 2011

Calvin Johnson - WR - Lions </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Calvin Johnson (ankle) is listed as probable for Week 12.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Johnson will be active against the Packers, and should be expected to be his usual top-three fantasy play at receiver. Start him without hesitation.
Nov. 23 - 4:04 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Dave Birkett on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>