Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson is expected to play Thursday night, according to NFL Network's Albert Breer.
Calvin Johnson expected to suit up Thursday night for Lions, fantasy owners
The Lions will deploy their greatest weapon on offense once again in Week 13. We break down the fantasy implications.
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Johnson had been limited in practice all week with an ankle injury, but that has been the norm for him since sustaining it. The limitations in practice are more for routine maintenance of the 30-year-old veteran than anything else, and his injury has not appeared to hinder his on-field performance. Johnson has six consecutive games of at least 80 yards, and he scored three touchdowns in Week 12's blowout win over the Philadelphia Eagles.
Fantasy impact: It should be business as usual for Johnson on Thursday night against the Green Bay Packers, who allowed six catches for 81 yards to Johnson in Week 10's matchup. There is no concern over his availability despite his "questionable" designation, and Johnson will assume his usual post in a resurgent Lions offense.
Fantasy owners can plug Johnson into their lineups without hesitation once again, as he is firmly in WR1 territory for Thursday night.
