Calvin Johnson
WR FA
Mon 11/23/15 4:52 PM

Though the Lions did not practice Monday, the team estimates that Johnson (ankle) would have been a limited participant if they had.
EDGE Analysis
With no reported setbacks in Sunday's win over the Raiders, we'll operate under the assumption that Johnson's status for Thursday's game against the Eagles is not in danger. That said, the wideout could remain listed as limited at practice when the Lions take the field Tuesday.

Calvin Johnson
WR FA
Sun 11/22/15 8:57 PM

Johnson caught five passes off of nine targets for 88 yards in Sunday win over the Raiders.
EDGE Analysis
Johnson did the majority of his damage during the Lions' final drive of the first half, snagging passes of 20 and 36 yards to set up a field goal. Johnson hasn't been his typically dominant self this season, topping 90 yards just once and finding the end zone just three times. In the absence of big games, Johnson has managed to maintain value with his consistency, tallying between 80 and 90 yards in four consecutive games. Johnson's floor remains plenty high enough to continue to start him in hopes of ceiling-shattering performances.

Calvin Johnson
WR FA
Sun 11/22/15 11:36 AM

Johnson (ankle) is active Sunday against the Raiders.
EDGE Analysis
Johnson did not practice Wednesday before being a limited participant Thursday and Friday, but he was never expected to miss the game. He continues to be the top receiving option in Detroit and is likely to get plenty of passes thrown his way.

Calvin Johnson
WR FA
Fri 11/20/15 4:19 PM

Johnson (ankle) is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Raiders.
EDGE Analysis
After missing Wednesday's practice, Johnson returned as a limited participant Thursday and Friday. He's nicked up more often than not at this point in his career, but that shouldn't stop him from getting plenty of targets against one of the more burnable secondaries in the NFL.

Calvin Johnson
WR FA
Thu 11/19/15 4:21 PM1 Comment

Johnson (ankle) was limited at Thursday's practice, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Johnson followed up a DNP on Wednesday with non-contact drills Thursday, marking the second consecutive week in which his practice reps were sporadic. Because his absence last week occurred Friday, though, he's at least trending in the right direction in advance of Sunday's game against the Raiders, who have given up 12.7 YPC but only four touchdowns to wide receivers in 2015.

Calvin Johnson
WR FA
Wed 11/18/15 4:21 PM2 Comments

Johnson (ankle) didn't practice Wednesday, the Detroit Free Press reports.
EDGE Analysis
Johnson will contend with a sprained ankle for a second consecutive week, but the ailment didn't stop him from racking up six catches (on nine targets) for 81 yards in Sunday's victory at Green Bay. In fact, he's totaled 80-plus yards receiving in four straight games and been targeted at least seven times in every outing since Week 1, which has helped him uphold his elevated standard. Nevertheless, owners should check back Friday to ensure he's trending in the direction of active status for Sunday's contest against the Raiders.

Calvin Johnson
WR FA
Sun 11/15/15 9:47 PM7 Comments

Johnson caught six passes off of nine targets for 81 yards in Sunday's win over the Packers.
EDGE Analysis
Johnson topped 80 yards for the fourth consectutive game after recording just one such performance in his first five contests. Megatron has been a consistent, starter-level receiver in 2015, but seldom special, topping 100 yards once and scoring just three touchdowns through nine games. As the Lions' go-to target, he deserves continued starts, but isn't the No. 1 receiver some owners may have hoped for when drafting him before the season.

Calvin Johnson
WR FA
Sun 11/15/15 11:37 AM

Johnson (ankle) is active Sunday against the Packers.
EDGE Analysis
Johnson put in limited practices Wednesday and Thursday before sitting out completely Friday, though he said throughout the week that he wouldn't miss the game. Johnson has played through a number of ailments throughout his career, so while he may be limited slightly, he's still a huge target for quarterback Matthew Stafford. Johnson has reached at least 85 receiving yards in three of the last four games, including 166 in Week 6, and scored two touchdowns.

Calvin Johnson
WR FA
Sun 11/15/15 9:07 AM12 Comments

Johnson (ankle) is expected to play Sunday against the Packers, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
EDGE Analysis
Johnson was limited in practice Wednesday and Thursday despite being held out Friday, though he said publicly that he would play Sunday. Johnson has a history of playing through various ailments, so while he may be dinged up, he's still a very tough cover for opposing defenses. Johnson has reached double-digit targets just once in the last four games, though he's scored two touchdowns and reached at least 85 receiving yards three times -- including 166 yards in Week 6 -- over that span.

Calvin Johnson
WR FA
Fri 11/13/15 4:24 PM4 Comments

Johnson (ankle) did not practice Friday and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game in Green Bay, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.
EDGE Analysis
Although no setback has been reported, Johnson's absence from Friday's practice is still somewhat concerning. However, he did log limited practices both Wednesday and Thursday, and he already said that he should be fine for Sunday's game. As has often been the case the past few years, he'll likely be playing at less than 100 percent, assuming he does indeed suit up.