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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 last three games due to a high right ankle sprain.
This is good for all Lions' fantasy value except for WR Golden Tate. Tate has filled in nicely in Johnson's absence, averaging eight catches for 116 yards receiving, while also adding two touchdowns in the three games. He has been a WR1 the past few weeks, but figures to slip to a low-end WR2 with 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 the Lions backfield, whether it be Reggie Bush, Joique Bell, or even Theo Riddick.
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