Dolphins vs. Lions Inactives: Calvin Johnson Will Play
By Josh Hill
The Detroit Lions are looking to keep their winning streak going after their bye week but the Miami Dolphins are as hot as they’ve ever been.
When we all saw the Miami Dolphins and Detroit Lions on the schedule at the beginning of the year, the last thing on everyone’s mind was that the game would be one of the best of the week. But thanks to a winning streak by both teams that has both at or near the top of their divisions, the game has suddenly become interesting.
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It features two quarterbacks trying to prove their worth in the NFL as Matthew Stafford is trying to prove he’s worth his monster extension while Ryan Tannehill is trying to earn one himself.
Not everyone will be on hand for the game though, as various players on both sides will be sitting out. Here’s a look at who is in and who is out today for the Dolphins and Lions.
MIAMI DOLPHINS INJURIES
Player | Position | Status | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daryn Colledge | G | Inactive | |
| Terrence Fede | DE | Inactive | |
| Jason Fox | T | Inactive | |
| Anthony Johnson | DT | Inactive | |
| Kelvin Sheppard | LB | Inactive | |
| Dion Sims | TE | Inactive | |
| Billy Turner | T | Inactive | |
| Chris McCain | LB | Active | |
| Lamar Miller | RB | Active | Miller (shoulder) is active, but has a tough matchup against the Lions. |
| Koa Misi | OLB | Active | |
| Earl Mitchell | DT | Active | |
| Mike Pouncey | G | Active | |
| Jimmy Wilson | SS | Active |
DETROIT LIONS INJURIES
Player | Position | Status | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Broyles | WR | Inactive | |
| Eric Ebron | TE | Inactive | |
| Nick Fairley | DT | Inactive | |
| Joseph Fauria | TE | Inactive | |
| Kellen Moore | QB | Inactive | |
| Garrett Reynolds | T | Inactive | |
| Larry Webster | DE | Inactive | |
| Ezekiel Ansah | DE | Active | |
| Reggie Bush | RB | Active | Bush (ankle) is active, but won’t have an easy time against the Dolphins today. |
| Calvin Johnson | WR | Active | Johnson (ankle) is active. He’s a must-start in all leagues because he’s Calvin Johnson. |
| George Johnson | DE | Active | |
| Brandon Pettigrew | TE | Active | Pettigrew (foot) is active and can be a desperation start at TE given all of the bye weeks. |
| LaAdrian Waddle | T | Active |