The Facts:
Calvin Johnson leads the Detroit Lions in receptions (48) and yards (767), yet he only has one touchdown this season. Heading into Sunday's Week 9 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Johnson was "questionable" with a knee injury after skipping practice all week. There was even talk that Johnson might be limited to third-down situations. None of that happened—in fact, Johnson finished the day with seven catches for 129 yards. He almost scored his second touchdown of the season, until he was tackled at the 1-yard line following a 38-yard reception. Here's what you didn't know: Johnson has been tackled at or inside the 2-yard line five times this season, including four at the 1-yard line.
Reported by DetroitLions.com
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
Johnson's fantasy owners know all too well about the current Madden cover boy's lack of touchdowns in 2012. While the near misses don't help your fantasy team, it's interesting to take a look at the close calls: Week 1 vs. St Louis—10 yard reception in second quarter,tackled at the 1-yard line; Week 3 at Tennessee—9-yard reception in third quarter, tackled at the 1-yard line; Week 5 at Philadelphia—20-yard reception in fourth quarter, tackled at 1-yard line; Week 6 at Chicago—6-yard reception in third quarter, tackled at 2-yard line; Week 9 at Jacksonville—38-yard reception in second quarter, tackled at 1-yard line.
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