Calvin Johnson
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Texans on 3rd QB as Cam battles on
Carolina Panthers News on Charlotte Observer &bull Dec 15, 2011
Let's just say I'm lucky, blessed to have my limbs intact, healthy. Nicks and bruises are going to come, that's a part of the game," Newton said Wednesday. "I'm still able to put my hands up under the center, take the snap, make reads and play football." Besides luck, Newton has his 6-foot-5, 248-pound frame… Full Story »
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The Cleveland Browns' Offense: Four Verticals and...Five Verticals?
Dawgs by Nature &bull Dec 14, 2011
Four Verticals is a passing concept that is almost exactly what you'd expect: four receivers running vertical routes. You'll notice in the diagram above that there are several sight adjustments to the play that receivers can make. Keep in mind that these are made when both the receiver and the quarterback recognize what the defense is trying to do and then adjust on the fly. The outside two receivers are usually only thrown to based… Full Story »
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Lions' Calvin Johnson, Ndamukong Suh racking up Pro Bowl votes
Detroit Lions News on Detroit.com &bull Dec 14, 2011
In voting numbers released by the NFL on Wednesday, Johnson had 953,575 votes, which is third overall in the league, behind only Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (1,263,045) and Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (1,149,721). Full Story »
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The Minnesota Vikings' Top Five Defensive Plays Of Week 14
Daily Norseman &bull Dec 14, 2011
The Minnesota Vikings went down to the wire against the Detroit Lions in Week 14, and it is once again time to highlight the top five defensive plays of this past week's game. I wish I had video for most of these, but it appears that the folks at NFL.com decided that none of the plays I'm going to highlight were worthy of videos or anything like… Full Story »
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Megatron still a must-start despite recent struggles
Michael Fabiano on NFL.com &bull Dec 14, 2011
Lions WR Calvin Johnson has scored just once in his last five games. But as Michael Fabiano writes in this week's Fantasy mailbag, now isn't the time to consider sitting one of the NFL's top players. Full Story »
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Topics:
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- Detroit Lions
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Involving Calvin Johnson in Lions offense is harder than it looks
Detroit Free Press Lions Blog &bull Dec 13, 2011
Calvin Johnson takes a hit after making a catch against Minnesota on Sunday. He had just 29 yards receiving. Lions receiver Calvin Johnson's production lately has been low. Johnson's 29 receiving yards Sunday against Minnesota matched a season low, and… Full Story »
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Vikings coverage derails Matthew Stafford-Calvin Johnson linkup
Detroit Lions News on Detroit.com &bull Dec 13, 2011
With the Vikings bracketing Calvin Johnson every play - a defender underneath and one over the top - Stafford threw four passes his way. He caught three for 29 yards. Full Story »
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SB Nation posts first mock draft: Alshon Jeffrey to the Carolina Panthers
Cat Scratch Reader &bull Dec 13, 2011
Ryan Van Bibber for SB Nation put out the mothership's first attempt at an NFL mock draft today and has the Carolina Panthers selecting #5 overall at taking South Carolina WR Alshon Jeffrey. It's a plausible, albeit disappointing scenario that… Full Story »
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Griffin might need confidence repair
New Orleans Saints News on Sun Herald &bull Dec 12, 2011
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. -- Let's start with the basics. With slightly fewer than 10 minutes left in the first quarter Sunday, the Vikings defense wasn't trying anything fancy. Cornerbacks Asher Allen and Benny Sapp were both in press coverage on Lions receivers Nate Burleson and Calvin Johnson, respectively. Cedric Griffin… Full Story »
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A second look: Titus Young shows what he can be in Detroit Lions' offense
Detroit Lions Impact on Mlive.com &bull Dec 12, 2011
One week after he was benched mid-game for a post-whistle personal foul, rookie wide receiver Titus Young had his best performance with the Lions, catching four pass for 87 yards, including a season-long 57-yard pass that went for a touchdown. The touchdown reception, which came early in the opening quarter,… Full Story »
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New Orleans Saints' defense against Lions Calvin Johnson was inspired by Saints tight end Jimmy Graham
Saints Report &bull Dec 12, 2011
Forum: Saints News Posted By: mvtrucking Post Time: 12-10-2011 at 10:12 AM Full Story »
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Lions' four downs: Calvin Johnson struggles to get open
Detroit Lions News on Detroit.com &bull Dec 11, 2011
The Vikings were determined to take the Lions' Pro Bowl receiver out of the game Sunday, and they did. He was targeted just four times and he had three catches for 29 yards in the victory. Full Story »
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Sunday preview: Vikings (2-10) at Lions (7-5)
Detroit Lions News on Detroit.com &bull Dec 10, 2011
It will be interesting to see how the banged-up Vikings secondary handles Calvin Johnson, based on the double teams and bracket-like coverage he struggled with last week against the Saints. Full Story »
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Playbook: Vikings vs Lions
Minnesota Vikings Highlights on NFL.com &bull Dec 10, 2011
"Playbook" explains what's wrong with the Vikings defense and if they will be able to stop Calvin Johnson and the Lions. Full Story »
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Lions' Calvin Johnson has opponents' attention
Detroit Free Press Lions News &bull Dec 9, 2011
Double coverage is nothing new to Lions receiver Calvin Johnson, but even he had to laugh at the lengths the Saints went to keep him out of the end zone Sunday. Full Story »
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John Niyo: Lions must counter the focus on Calvin Johnson
Detroit Lions News on Detroit.com &bull Dec 9, 2011
When the Lions broke the huddle last Sunday and Johnson trotted out wide left, he couldn't help but laugh at what he saw. Here came two Saints defensive backs to greet him right at the line of scrimmage. Full Story »
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With audio: Jared Allen slams Detroit -- again
Detroit Free Press Lions News &bull Dec 8, 2011
Minnesota Vikings' Jared Allen reacts after recovering a Denver Broncos' Tim Tebow fumble during the first half Dec. 4. In an interview with Twin Cities radio station KFAN-FM on Wednesday, the Minnesota Vikings defensive end reprised a familiar shtick and… Full Story »
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Detroit Lions (7-5) vs. Minnesota Vikings (2-10)
Lions Locker &bull Dec 8, 2011
The Lions have lost 3 of their last four games and 2 in a row, so they need to right the ship if they want to make the playoffs this year. The Lions beat the Vikings earlier this year 26-23… Full Story »
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Minnesota Vikings (2-10) vs. Detroit Lions (7-5)
Vikings Locker &bull Dec 8, 2011
The Vikings have lost four games in a row. They lost the first meeting with the Lions 26-23 in O.T. in Minnesota. The Lions have lost three of their last four games and they have given up 130 points in… Full Story »
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We've Seen These Saints Before...
Chicks in the Huddle &bull Dec 7, 2011
It was just a couple of years ago that I found myself doing the unthinkable: relaxing during the 4th quarter of a Saints game. I knew it was risky, that I was playing with fire, but something told me "This Saints… Full Story »
