Detroit Lions receiver Calvin Johnson is listed as questionable for Week 5 against the Buffalo Bills. Coach Jim Caldwell said Johnson could miss the game on Sunday if his ankle doesn't improve. He's shaping up to be a game-time decision.
Fantasy owners need to watch Calvin Johnson this week
There’s a legitimate chance Calvin Johnson will miss Week 5. We break down the fantasy implications.
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Megatron was bothered by his ankle injury last week and only caught two balls for 12 yards against the New York Jets. The Jets have a horrible secondary and have been beat deep all year, so it was abundantly clear Johnson was nowhere near 100 percent. Plus, he had problems with the ankle the two previous weeks.
The Lions did make Johnson a shocking inactive last season for a huge road game in Green Bay due to a knee injury, though his ankle probably isn’t as bad now. Nevertheless, it make sense to rest him, as the Lions don’t have a bye until Week 9.
Fantasy impact: Johnson's still likely to play, but his fantasy owners absolutely have to check back before the 1 p.m. ET start. If he's out, Eric Ebron and Golden Tate would benefit.
