Calvin Johnson injury: Lions limiting Johnson’s snaps due to ankle injury
By Hayden Kane
To the joy of fantasy football players everywhere, superstar wide receiver Calvin Johnson suited up and took the field for the Detroit Lions on Sunday despite a lingering ankle injury.
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To the dismay of those same fantasy football players, Johnson clearly isn’t himself. Granted, the man known as Megatron does not need many chances to make an impact play, even if he is not quite 100%. But as things have gone in the first half, it sounds like Johnson is just having trouble staying on the field at all.
The Lions might be doing this proactively to try and prevent further issues with the ankle. They might be slowing down because Johnson aggravated the injury. That is not clear, but what is clear is that Johnson is still limited by the injury.
Calvin Johnson missing some time, apparently to rest that injured ankle.
— Family of John Clayton (@JohnClaytonNFL) September 28, 2014
Calvin Johnson has been on and off the field for Lions.
— Around The NFL (@AroundTheNFL) September 28, 2014
Calvin Johnson sat out Lions' last series.
— Around The NFL (@AroundTheNFL) September 28, 2014
Calvin Johnson not particularly active for the Lions thus far. Been on the sidelines quite a bit
— Jason La Canfora (@JasonLaCanfora) September 28, 2014
Calvin Johnson is in and out of the lineup as the Lions try to protect that injured ankle.
— Family of John Clayton (@JohnClaytonNFL) September 28, 2014
Johnson might be little more than a decoy in this game or he might get limited targets in key situations. Either way, it is clear that the Detroit offense will not run through the star wide receiver like it normally does.
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