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Lions WR Calvin Johnson ready to return after Week 9 bye
With their bye week on tap for Week 9, the Detroit Lions will use the time off to rest and heal, specifically star WR Calvin Johnson. Johnson said Wednesday that he plans to be ready to go for the team's Week 10 game with Miami. "Definitely expect to play," Johnson said. "I'm looking forward to the game, playing some old teammates. That makes it all that much better."Johnson has missed the past three games due to a high right ankle sprain.
This is good for every Lion's fantasy value except for WR Golden Tate. Tate has filled in nicely in Johnson's absence, averaging eight catches for 116 yards receiving with two touchdowns in the three games. He has been a WR1 the past few weeks but figures to slip to a low-end WR2 upon Johnson's return.Johnson's return will definitely be good for QB Matthew Stafford, giving him his biggest receiving weapon back. It will also help open running lanes for whoever is manning Detroit's backfield, whether it be Reggie Bush, Joique Bell or even Theo Riddick.
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