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[DETNEWS: Lions Blog] - No. 81 is ready: Lions release WR Standeford

(John Niyo) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:56:39 GMT

... ov 7, 2009 at 7:26 PM Not that there was much suspense, but it's safe to say Calvin Johnson's a lock to play Sunday. The Lions released receiver John Standeford on Satu ...

[Rams Gab] - Ram View: Week 8 – Part VI

Mike — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:37:43 GMT

... , I think simply by turning the blitzing dial down. Linehan certainly missed Calvin Johnson, but unlike most of his 2.25 seasons here, today it was the Rams making the ...

[Talkin' Hawks] - Seahawks down to do-or-done against lowly Lions

Greg Johns — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:01:57 GMT

... can counter pressure by just throwing it up to Johnson. Lions star receiver Calvin Johnson -- all 6-foot-5 of him -- is expected to play Sunday at Seattle after missin ...

[ESPN] - Week 9 Saturday report: Uncertainty at WR

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:43:00 GMT

... Despite the questionable tag, he is expected to play Sunday. WIDE RECEIVERS Calvin Johnson , Detroit Lions, (Q) : Johnson is one of the key fantasy question marks head ...

[Detroit Free Press] - Detroit vs. Seattle 4:15 p.m. Sunday: Lions scouting report, prediction

NICHOLAS J. COTSONIKA — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:37:16 GMT

... Seahawks Lions' pass offense vs. Seahawks' pass defense The Lions badly need Calvin Johnson back, and it looks like he will return from a right knee injury. The Lions n ...

[Seahawks Insider] - The News Tribune Power Rankings -- Week 9

Eric Williams — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:44:39 GMT

... well, but no one is watching. 29. Detroit (26): Get their horses back in WR Calvin Johnson and QB Matthew Stafford this week. Could surprise. 30. Cleveland (28): Shoul ...

[The News-Herald] - Fantasy football blog: Start-and-sit advice, injury updates, expanded playlist and more for Week 9

Kevin Kleps KKleps@News-Herald.com — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:10:48 GMT

... als, at Bears (No. 12) 24. Santonio Holmes, Steelers, at Broncos (No. 8) 25. Calvin Johnson, Lions, at Seahawks (No. 18) 26. Dwayne Bowe, Chiefs, at Jaguars (No. 26) 27 ...

[St. Louis Rams Blog] - Week 8 – Rams @ Lions Matchup

stlvinnie — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:07:29 GMT

... ick their opponent. Prediction Lions over Rams 20-16 Labels: Adam Goldberg , Calvin Johnson , Donnie Avery , Lions offensive coordinator , Marc Burger , Matt Stafford , ...

[NBC Sports: Pro Football Talk] - Lions' young players finally getting healthy

Michael David Smith — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:39:30 GMT

... ffensive skill position players: quarterback Matthew Stafford, wide receiver Calvin Johnson and running back Kevin Smith. But while all three of those players have show ...

[Detroit Lions Weblog] - Week 9 Preview: Lions Vs. Seahawks

Steve — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:35:32 GMT

... o be creative so that they don’t become too one-dimensional. The presence of Calvin Johnson aids that cause, but the Lions will likely need to use their passing game to ...

[Pride of Detroit] - Week 9 Injury Report

Sean Yuille — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:28:34 GMT

... RB Kevin Smith Shoulder Questionable FB Jerome Felton Ankle Questionable WR Calvin Johnson Knee Questionable DE Jason Hunter Ankle Probable DE Dewayne White Elbow Prob ...

[The Washington Times] - Colts put Sanders, Jackson on IR

From combined dispatches — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:23:01 GMT

... work, I'm not sure." LIONS: Coach Jim Schwartz said he's optimistic receiver Calvin Johnson and running back Kevin Smith will play Sunday at Seattle. Johnson has missed ...

[Buc 'Em] - FANTASY WEEKEND REPORT by Craig T

Niko Houllis — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 10:12:15 GMT

... , Roddy White (WR - ATL) , Tony Romo (QB - DAL) , Kevin Walter (WR - HOU) , Calvin Johnson (WR - DET) , Matt Schaub (QB - HOU) , Santana Moss (WR - WAS) , Kyle Orton ( ...

[Detroit Free Press] - Lions' Big 3 to play Sunday Detroit at Seattle 4:05 p.m. Sunday, Fox

SHAWN WINDSOR — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:48:04 GMT

... its most dominant receiver and its starting running back. Matthew Stafford, Calvin Johnson and Kevin Smith played in only the first three games of the season together ...

[Detroit Free Press] - Short-yardage offense, porous defense put team near NFL's bottom Lions Football

sports network — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:48:03 GMT

... to make big plays, too, while quarterback Matthew Stafford and wide receiver Calvin Johnson each have missed two games with right knee injuries. "Whoever else is playin ...