Andre Johnson WR FA Tue 10/9/12 12:11 AM 7 Comments
Andre Johnson
WR FA
Andre Johnson caught just one pass for 15 yards against the Jets in Week 5.
Johnson was targeted just five times on the night but was kept under control by Antonio Cromartie, who intercepted one of the five targets. Johnson also, uncharacteristically, dropped a pass. He should be able to pick it back up against the Packers in Week 6, as hes still looking to get to 10,000 career receiving yards. Johnson needs 61 yards to get to the mark and become one of six active players to do so.
Andre Johnson WR FA Fri 10/5/12 5:37 PM 4 Comments
Andre Johnson
WR FA
Jets defensive coordinator Mike Pettine acknowledged Friday that Antonio Cromartie will shadow Andre Johnson on Monday Night Football.
As expected, the Jets are using Cromartie in the "Revis role" a week after he saw snaps against 49ers top pass catcher Vernon Davis. "It's a real big week for (Cromartie)," Pettine said. "We're going ask a lot." Per Pro Football Focus, Cromartie has allowed just 9-of-23 passes thrown in his direction this season to be completed for 148 yards and one touchdown. Cromartie has intercepted one of the passes and broken up for others.
Andre Johnson WR FA Thu 10/4/12 6:17 PM
Andre Johnson
WR FA
Andre Johnson (groin) and Owen Daniels (thigh) were both limited in Texans practice Thursday.
Johnson escaped Sunday's win without further injury, while Daniels' issue isn't known to be serious. Neither player's status is a concern for Monday Night Football.
Andre Johnson WR FA Sun 9/30/12 5:06 PM 4 Comments
Andre Johnson
WR FA
Andre Johnson caught three passes for 56 yards in the Texans' Week 4 win over the Titans.
It looked like it was going to be a huge day for Johnson as he caught two passes for 53 yards within the first three plays of the game. After that, it was a struggle. Matt Schaub consistently led Johnson into big hits on slants and he ended up with just six targets as the Texans sat on a big lead. Johnson is now on pace for 64 catches, 1,072 yards and eight touchdowns. He'll be able to surpass those numbers once the Texans start getting in some closer games.
Andre Johnson WR FA Sat 9/29/12 11:09 AM
Andre Johnson
WR FA
Andre Johnson needs 132 receiving yards to reach 10,000 for his career.
Johnson will become the 37th player and sixth-fastest in NFL history to reach that milestone. Only five active players currently have more than 10,000 receiving yards: Randy Moss (14,946), Tony Gonzalez (13,552), Reggie Wayne (12,002), Steve Smith (10,574) and Donald Driver (10,086). Johnson has 39 career 100-yard receiving games. Four of them have come against the Titans, his Week 4 opponent, including a career-best 207 yards at Reliant Stadium in 2008. Tennessee ranks 30th in the NFL in passing defense this season with 312.7 yards allowed per game.
Andre Johnson WR FA Fri 9/28/12 6:48 PM 7 Comments
Andre Johnson
WR FA
Andre Johnson (groin) practiced on a limited basis Friday and is listed as probable for Week 4.
The Texans have 20 players listed on their Week 4 injury report. 19 of them are listed as probable, and Lestar Jean (knee scope) is listed as out. Johnson will be fine. He's a shoo-in elite WR1 start against the Titans.
Andre Johnson WR FA Thu 9/27/12 6:24 PM 1 Comment
Andre Johnson
WR FA
Andre Johnson (groin) returned to Texans practice Thursday, getting in a limited session.
Johnson was expected to get in a "full" practice after being limited for "rest purposes" on Wednesday, but it's still nothing to worry about. Limited to "just" 13 catches for 202 yards and two touchdowns through Houston's first three games, Johnson is Rotoworld's No. 6 receiver for Week 4.
Andre Johnson WR FA Wed 9/26/12 2:44 PM
Andre Johnson
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Andre Johnson and Arian Foster were limited for rest purposes in Wednesday's practice, and will return to full sessions on Thursday.
The engines of the Texans offense needed a breather after Sunday's physical tilt with the Broncos. Foster's 294 rushing yards are sixth in the league through three weeks, while Johnson's 212 receiving yards are 26th. Johnson could be in for a breakout week against the Titans' 30th ranked pass defense.
Andre Johnson WR FA Sun 9/23/12 8:23 PM 2 Comments
Andre Johnson
WR FA
Andre Johnson caught two passes for 72 yards and a touchdown in Houston's Week 3 win over the Broncos.
Johnson schooled Broncos RCB Tracy Porter on the game's second drive, getting behind the entire defense for a 60-yard touchdown. Johnson was targeted only four times, but came within inches of another long score early in the second half, barely losing a one-on-one battle with Champ Bailey in the end zone. Johnson has now been limited to two catches in back-to-back games, but it's been primarily a function of the Texans taking the air out of the ball as they nurse big leads. With 212 yards and two touchdowns through three games, he's still locked and loaded as a WR1.
Andre Johnson WR FA Sun 9/9/12 6:04 PM
Andre Johnson
WR FA
Andre Johnson lit up the Dolphins for eight catches, 119 yards, and a touchdown in Houston's Week 1 win, 30-10.
It matters little that the Texans run a ground-heavy offense when their top receiver dominates targets on a weekly basis. Expect that all year from Johnson. His 10 targets were a game high, and Johnson was open consistently in a poor Dolphins secondary. Johnson has been on an absolute tear since getting back from his hamstring injury late last season with at least 90 receiving yards in four of his last five games.