1pm - Calvin Johnson [Q] - WR, DET - Active (1 Viewer)

[Maurile Tremblay]

A thread for news.

 

[RenegadeGM]

Ian Rappaport is tweeting that Calvin Johnson has told teammates he's playing today.

 

[Maurile Tremblay]

Tweet RenegadeGM mentioned: https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/518755438121451520

 

[RenegadeGM]

Tweet RenegadeGM mentioned: https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/518755438121451520

Thanks Maurile... got the tweet sent as an alert on my phone and couldn't link to it.

 

[identikit]

Dave Birkett @davebirkett


Calvin Johnson first up in early pre-game receiver drills. Secound route is a slant where he plants off his right foot.


Dave Birkett @davebirkett

Johnson doing more in early WR drills than ast week. If you're waiting fantasy word, looks like he'll play. Not 100% but better than last wk

 

[Bri]

In hindsight, were there any indicators that he was going to be a decoy before last week? Are they there or not there leading up to this week?

I'm figuring some detroit homer had a suspicion and...

 

[identikit]

Dave Birkett @davebirkett

Calvin Johnson is active for the Lions

 

[identikit]

Tim Twentyman @ttwentyman


He'll be more than a decoy @drew_besteman: @ttwentyman do you think calvin will be a decoy today or will he play a full game?

 

[Maurile Tremblay]

In hindsight, were there any indicators that he was going to be a decoy before last week? Are they there or not there leading up to this week?

I'm figuring some detroit homer had a suspicion and...

Last week we got this during warm-ups: "It was written by Dave Birkett, 'Calvin Johnson has his receiver gloves on but is not running pre-game routes with Stafford & rest of Lions receivers' and then, 'Johnson now walking off the field with WRs coach Robert Prince.'"

But no reporter made a big deal of it.

 

[Bri]

Thanks, that's reassuring some

 

[John 14:6]

In hindsight, were there any indicators that he was going to be a decoy before last week? Are they there or not there leading up to this week?

I'm figuring some detroit homer had a suspicion and...

Last week we got this during warm-ups: "It was written by Dave Birkett, 'Calvin Johnson has his receiver gloves on but is not running pre-game routes with Stafford & rest of Lions receivers' and then, 'Johnson now walking off the field with WRs coach Robert Prince.'"

But no reporter made a big deal of it.

Any reports on how involved he is in warm UPS, or how he looks?

 

[Archer]

Have to decide between him and Garcon on MNF. Want to play Calvin but if he's barely used again....grrrrrr

 

[Bri]

In hindsight, were there any indicators that he was going to be a decoy before last week? Are they there or not there leading up to this week?

I'm figuring some detroit homer had a suspicion and...

Last week we got this during warm-ups: "It was written by Dave Birkett, 'Calvin Johnson has his receiver gloves on but is not running pre-game routes with Stafford & rest of Lions receivers' and then, 'Johnson now walking off the field with WRs coach Robert Prince.'"

But no reporter made a big deal of it.

Any reports on how involved he is in warm UPS, or how he looks?

scroll up please

 

[John 14:6]

In hindsight, were there any indicators that he was going to be a decoy before last week? Are they there or not there leading up to this week?

I'm figuring some detroit homer had a suspicion and...

Last week we got this during warm-ups: "It was written by Dave Birkett, 'Calvin Johnson has his receiver gloves on but is not running pre-game routes with Stafford & rest of Lions receivers' and then, 'Johnson now walking off the field with WRs coach Robert Prince.'"

But no reporter made a big deal of it.

Any reports on how involved he is in warm UPS, or how he looks?

scroll up please

I mean more than just "he ran a slant" and "better than last week." How much better? was he full speed running the slant? Etc

 

[Mario Kart]

Yeah, is he running curls, hooks, slants, posts? Serious business here.

We need a reporter from the game reporting here. Zero speculation. None of this "better than last week" mumbo jumbo.

 

[Leonidas]

I feel a little better that he ran at least the one route with a plant on his right ankle, reportedly, compared to the no-routes and then walking off from last week.

That's good right?

Of course, we all want to know 'how good'.

Not-so-patiently waiting to see if there's anything else.

 

[MikeApf]

More detail from Twentyman and Birkett:

"According to Tim Twentyman of the Lions' website, Calvin Johnson (ankle) will be "more than a decoy" Sunday against Buffalo.

All signs point to Megatron playing against the Bills, and doing so with a significant role after spending Week 4 as a decoy. He should be locked into all fantasy football lineups without hesitation. Per the Detroit Free Press' Dave Birkett, Johnson "did everything today (in pre-game warmups)." He headed to the locker room afterward with "no sign of a limp or anything."

This is from Rotoworld..

 

[abishagenaden]

More detail from Twentyman and Birkett:

"According to Tim Twentyman of the Lions' website, Calvin Johnson (ankle) will be "more than a decoy" Sunday against Buffalo.

All signs point to Megatron playing against the Bills, and doing so with a significant role after spending Week 4 as a decoy. He should be locked into all fantasy football lineups without hesitation. Per the Detroit Free Press' Dave Birkett, Johnson "did everything today (in pre-game warmups)." He headed to the locker room afterward with "no sign of a limp or anything."

This is from Rotoworld..

Much more confident now, thanks MikeApf.

 

[MikeApf]

More detail from Twentyman and Birkett:

"According to Tim Twentyman of the Lions' website, Calvin Johnson (ankle) will be "more than a decoy" Sunday against Buffalo.

All signs point to Megatron playing against the Bills, and doing so with a significant role after spending Week 4 as a decoy. He should be locked into all fantasy football lineups without hesitation. Per the Detroit Free Press' Dave Birkett, Johnson "did everything today (in pre-game warmups)." He headed to the locker room afterward with "no sign of a limp or anything."

This is from Rotoworld..

Much more confident now, thanks MikeApf.

No problem. Yeah, I'm still nervous...but I think it definitely is worth rolling the dice on CJ this week. Good luck!

 

[BigTex]

October 5, 2014, 11:06 ET

Early Morning Buzz on DET WR Calvin Johnson

Summary: This seems about like the best take on Calvin Johnson this morning. From NFL Network's Ian Rapoport: "WR Calvin Johnson told teammates hes playing today on the gimpy ankle that robbed him of 2 days of practice. But will he be himself?"

 

[Mario Kart]

great decoy

 

[MikeApf]

great decoy

Not watching the Detroit game but note he doesn't have a catch. Yikes, is this chance or is he if full blown decoy mode...

 

[ponchsox]

Tate doesn't even have a catch yet with Calvin limited.

Edit: and Tate scores!

 

[skol asylum]

Burned again.

 

[Kwai Chang Caine]

This really really sucks. Caldwell as bad as Bellicheat.

 

[Leonidas]

Burned again.

It has only been 1 quarter

 

[Mario Kart]

Burned again.

We don't need no water let the mother####er burn... burn mother####er... burn!

 

[tandl71]

F*** Detroit and Calvin Johnson.

 

[tandl71]

More detail from Twentyman and Birkett:

"According to Tim Twentyman of the Lions' website, Calvin Johnson (ankle) will be "more than a decoy" Sunday against Buffalo.

All signs point to Megatron playing against the Bills, and doing so with a significant role after spending Week 4 as a decoy. He should be locked into all fantasy football lineups without hesitation. Per the Detroit Free Press' Dave Birkett, Johnson "did everything today (in pre-game warmups)." He headed to the locker room afterward with "no sign of a limp or anything."



This is from Rotoworld..

Much more confident now, thanks MikeApf.

And how 'bout now?

 

[Uncle Leo]

 

[buck naked]

More detail from Twentyman and Birkett:

"According to Tim Twentyman of the Lions' website, Calvin Johnson (ankle) will be "more than a decoy" Sunday against Buffalo.

All signs point to Megatron playing against the Bills, and doing so with a significant role after spending Week 4 as a decoy. He should be locked into all fantasy football lineups without hesitation. Per the Detroit Free Press' Dave Birkett, Johnson "did everything today (in pre-game warmups)." He headed to the locker room afterward with "no sign of a limp or anything."



This is from Rotoworld..

Much more confident now, thanks MikeApf.

And how 'bout now?

##### comment.

 

[bagger]

So annoyed. Was gonna put in a Robinson until they made it sound like he was a full go.

 

[ConnSKINS26]

So many whiners. We all made decisions, live with it.

 

[abishagenaden]

More detail from Twentyman and Birkett:

"According to Tim Twentyman of the Lions' website, Calvin Johnson (ankle) will be "more than a decoy" Sunday against Buffalo.

All signs point to Megatron playing against the Bills, and doing so with a significant role after spending Week 4 as a decoy. He should be locked into all fantasy football lineups without hesitation. Per the Detroit Free Press' Dave Birkett, Johnson "did everything today (in pre-game warmups)." He headed to the locker room afterward with "no sign of a limp or anything."



This is from Rotoworld..

Much more confident now, thanks MikeApf.

And how 'bout now?

Made my decision and I'll sleep easy. No need to second guess.

 

[bierfiend]

mofo

 

[ConnSKINS26]

More detail from Twentyman and Birkett:

"According to Tim Twentyman of the Lions' website, Calvin Johnson (ankle) will be "more than a decoy" Sunday against Buffalo.All signs point to Megatron playing against the Bills, and doing so with a significant role after spending Week 4 as a decoy. He should be locked into all fantasy football lineups without hesitation. Per the Detroit Free Press' Dave Birkett, Johnson "did everything today (in pre-game warmups)." He headed to the locker room afterward with "no sign of a limp or anything." This is from Rotoworld..

Much more confident now, thanks MikeApf.

And how 'bout now?

Made my decision and I'll sleep easy. No need to second guess.

Exactly. It is what it is. Move on and hope your other players make up for it.

 

[Leonidas]

More detail from Twentyman and Birkett:

"According to Tim Twentyman of the Lions' website, Calvin Johnson (ankle) will be "more than a decoy" Sunday against Buffalo.All signs point to Megatron playing against the Bills, and doing so with a significant role after spending Week 4 as a decoy. He should be locked into all fantasy football lineups without hesitation. Per the Detroit Free Press' Dave Birkett, Johnson "did everything today (in pre-game warmups)." He headed to the locker room afterward with "no sign of a limp or anything." This is from Rotoworld..

Much more confident now, thanks MikeApf.

And how 'bout now?

Made my decision and I'll sleep easy. No need to second guess.

Exactly. It is what it is. Move on and hope your other players make up for it.

Yeah...My other players won't though. :(

I currently have 0.50 points from Calvin Johnson + Larry Donnell + CLE DEF lol