Andre Johnson WR FA Thu 10/18/12 4:36 PM 2 Comments
Andre Johnson
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Andre Johnson, Arian Foster and Owen Daniels were all upgraded to "full" in Thursday's practice after being limited for rest purposes on Wednesday.
Only Ben Tate (toe) remained limited, but he's fully expected to back-up Foster against the Ravens. Start Johnson, Foster and Daniels as you normally would.
Andre Johnson WR FA Wed 10/17/12 4:14 PM 2 Comments
Andre Johnson
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Andre Johnson (groin), Owen Daniels and Ben Tate (toe) were all limited in Wednesday's practice.
As was Arian Foster (knee). The Texans are just getting their stars some extra rest coming off Sunday night's loss. All four players will be good to go against the Ravens.
Andre Johnson WR FA Sun 10/14/12 11:53 PM
Andre Johnson
WR FA
Andre Johnson caught eight passes for 75 yards in Houston's Week 6 loss to the Packers.
In the process of being targeted 12 times, Johnson became just the 38th player in NFL history to surpass 10,000 yards receiving. The catches matched a season-high, while Johnson's 75 yards were his most since Week 1. Johnson had little trouble gaining separation against a feisty Packers defense after being held to six catches over his past three games, but still didn't look like the beast he was in last season's playoffs. That could change next week, however, where Johnson will be squaring off with a Ravens' secondary that lost top CB Lardarius Webb for the season on Sunday.
Andre Johnson WR FA Sat 10/13/12 5:51 PM 2 Comments
Andre Johnson
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Matt Schaub recently defended Andre Johnson on NFL Network's NFL Total Access, saying that opposing defenses are gearing their game plans towards taking Johnson away.
"We're trying to get him the ball every game. He's obviously one of the best receivers in this league. And teams obviously know that. They gear and game plan things to take him away. We understand that. We still try to get him the football," said Schaub. With tight end Owen Daniels and Schaub showing their pre-injury chemistry, Johnson has taken a back seat in the passing attack. Defenses have shifted to two-deep safety looks recently against the likes of Johnson, Jordy Nelson, and Calvin Johnson. We're expecting a bounce-back effort against the Packers in Week 6 for Andre. He ranks as Rotoworld's No. 13 receiver this week.
Andre Johnson WR FA Fri 10/12/12 4:58 PM 3 Comments
Andre Johnson
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Andre Johnson (probable, groin) practiced fully Friday and will start Sunday night's game against the Packers.
Although his fantasy owners are concerned with Johnson's target counts and production, we believe he's poised for a bounce-back Week 6 game in a potential pass-heavy shootout against the Packers. Johnson should be locked into lineups.
Andre Johnson WR FA Fri 10/12/12 12:35 PM
Andre Johnson
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NFL Network's Michael Lombardi believes Andre Johnson "does not look like the same player" since suffering a pair of hamstring injuries last season.
"Johnson cannot run, burst or make sharp cuts, which has been the case since his hamstring injury," wrote Lombardi. We noticed that Johnson got open with ease in the playoffs last year after returning from injury. He was open for a pair of deep scores versus the Broncos two weeks ago, but couldn't hold onto the passes. Johnson did struggle with the Jets' physical coverage Monday night. While it's always a good sign when the head coach makes it a point to re-establish a star player, it may be time to reel in expectations for Johnson, who has taken a backseat to Owen Daniels in the passing attack.
Andre Johnson WR FA Thu 10/11/12 5:47 PM 1 Comment
Andre Johnson
WR FA
Andre Johnson (groin) was upgraded to full participation in Thursday's practice.
Johnson is fine for Sunday's game versus the Packers. The Texans will make an effort to get the ball in his hands after a quiet start to the season. Johnson is Rotoworld's 13th-ranked fantasy receiver for Week 6.
Andre Johnson WR FA Thu 10/11/12 8:22 AM 8 Comments
Andre Johnson
WR FA
Andre Johnson declined to complain about lack of chances over the last month.
Coach and play-caller Gary Kubiak publicly said he has to get Johnson the ball more. But the All-Pro wideout understands what's going on in Houston. "We've been running the ball real well," Johnson said. "When you're running the ball, a lot of times you don't have to throw it." We do expect a more pass-heavy attack against the Packers this week, leaving Johnson as at least a high-end WR2 option.
Andre Johnson WR FA Wed 10/10/12 5:33 PM
Andre Johnson
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Andre Johnson (groin) was limited in Wednesday's practice.
Johnson has been limited off-and-on in practice this season because of his groin, but has yet to come close to missing a game, and has looked healthy each time out. Although he's coming off a series of quiet performances, he remains locked in as a WR1.
Andre Johnson WR FA Wed 10/10/12 8:32 AM 7 Comments
Andre Johnson
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Coach Gary Kubiak said he's "got to a better job of getting [Andre Johnson] involved."
Over the last four games, Johnson is averaging 2.2 catches for 41.0 yards with one touchdown. His 31 targets on the season rank 50th in the league, a reminder that the Texans run to win now and often take the air out of the ball while nursing leads. "Other guys are making plays because of Andre, I can tell you that, because they're paying so much attention to him, but still need to get him more involved with what we're doing, so that's my responsibility," Kubiak said. The Texans figure to need some extra scoring against the Packers this Sunday night.