Calvin Johnson
3 January 2010
If they can, it shouldn't be difficult keeping the lowly Lions under 17 points. Calvin Johnson will get 100 yards in receiving today. Take that to the bank. That should be more than low en
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6 October 2009
Matthew Stafford routinely found Calvin Johnson all over the field, including a 54-yarder on the first play of the game. A 61-yard Matt Forte run set up an Elway-like helicopter dive from Jay Cuter into the endzone. Despite that inspirational score, Detroit struck right back with a 72-yard drive for their second TD.
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3 October 2009
Charles Tillman should be matched-up with the dynamic Calvin Johnson for most of the game. Tillman is much better-suited against bigger receivers and Johnson certainly is a beast. Zack Bowman’s youth will be pitted against veteran receiver Bryant Johnson, so he should have the speed to make-up for any mistakes. If he plays, Lions running back Kevin Smith will not be 100% due to a shoulder injury, which could give more opportunities for a fumble-forcing defensive unit.
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4 November 2008
Quarterback Dan Orlovsky found receiver Calvin Johnson six times in the first half, and rookie running back Kevin Smith found the holes in an undisciplined Chicago defensive front. With no pressure in his face, Orlovsky had an easy time going through multiple reads, often getting to his third or fourth option. As bad as the defense was in the first half, they came out in the second and showed the Lions why they’re in first place in the NFC North.
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1 November 2008
However, with no Roy Williams at receiver, the Bears can focus most of their attention on Calvin Johnson and Mike Furrey, leaving few options for QB Dan Orlovsky. Detroit hasn’t run the b
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