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Lions RB Johnson impressing new OC
New Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell is impressed with second-year running back KERRYON JOHNSON heading into the 2019 season. Bevell is known as a run-first coordinator, but he says he’s… More also excited to see what Johnson can do in the passing game. Bevell added that he is “excited” to work with Johnson in what is expected to be a run-first offense in Detroit. Less
Source: 97.1 FM Radio Detroit
Factoid: Nick Chubb
The Browns signed Kareem Hunt yesterday, which might cause some nervousness for those with stock in Nick Chubb. Hunt's a talented guy who led the league in rushing in 2017, which gives the team a viable alternative -- post-suspension, of course -- should Chubb struggle or get hurt. more »
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Lions place RB Johnson on IR
The Detroit Lions surprised nobody when they placed rookie running back KERRYON JOHNSON on injured reserve on Wednesday. Johnson suffered a knee injury in mid-November and has not been available to fantasy owners since that time.
Source: Detroit Free Press
Johnson still not practicing for Lions
Detroit rookie running back KERRYON JOHNSON did not practice on Wednesday as the Lions prepare to face the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. Johnson remains day-to-day after suffering a knee injury… More on November 18th. With Johnson out last week, LEGARRETTE BLOUNT started and had his best game of the season. Fantasy owners take note. Less
Source: Detroit News
Lions thankful for Blount despite loss
With rookie running back KERRYON JOHNSON out of action due to an injury, the Detroit Lions turned to veteran LEGARRETTE BLOUNT in Thursday’s Thanksgiving matchup against the Chicago Bears. Fantasy owners that started Blount had to be pleased with his 2-touchdown performance.
Source: Detroit Free Press
Jones, Johnson out for Lions
Detroit rookie running back KERRYON JOHNSON and veteran wide receiver MARVIN JONES have both been ruled out for today’s game against the Chicago Bears. Facing one of the league’s top defenses without two of your best offensive players is generally not a recipe for fantasy success.
Source: Mlive.com
Around the NFL: Now for Zomething different
Kerryon Johnson will miss this week with a knee injury; he might be out multiple games. That leaves the Lions with just third-down back Theo Riddick and short-yardage guy LeGarrette Blount. A shame they recently released Ameer Abdullah. But the Lions say they're confident in Zach Zenner. more »
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Around the NFL: A Thanksgiving turkey?
Thanksgiving is that great time of year for getting family together, eating gluttonously, and watching lots of football. But the early game often gets shafted -- people are traveling or making chit-chat or peeling potatoes -- and it looks like injuries will rob us of some of the better players this year. more »
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Lions RB Johnson week-to-week
Detroit rookie running back KERRYON JOHNSON suffered a sprained knee during Sunday’s game against the Carolina Panthers. While Johnson will not need surgery, he will miss time and is currently considered week-to-week due to the injury. Johnson is not expected to play in Thursday’s Thanksgiving game against the Chicago Bears.
Source: Detroit Free Press
Lions rookie RB Johnson injured
Detroit rookie running back KERRYON JOHNSON left Sunday’s game against the Carolina Panthers with a knee injury in the third quarter and did not return to action. Johnson appeared to be… More in serious pain on the sideline. Initial reports have varied on the severity of the injury but more details should be coming shortly. Stay tuned. Less
Source: Mlive.com
Lions rookie has career day
Detroit Lions rookie running back KERRYON JOHNSON ran for a career-high 158 yards on 19 carries in Sunday’s win over the Miami Dolphins. Johnson had the best rushing performance by a rookie in the NFL this season, leading the Lions to their best overall rushing day in 21 years.
Source: Detroit Free Press
Around the NFL: Lions say Kerryon getting enough work
Kerryon Johnson has been very good two games in a row, and you'd think the Lions would start expanding his workload. But Matt Patricia, either because he's stubborn or just not interested in giving the media or the competition anything to work with, doesn't seem to be leaning that way. more »
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Lions finally top 100 yards rushing
The Detroit Lions had gone 70 games in the regular season without a 100-yard rusher. Rookie running back KERRYON JOHNSON snapped that streak with 101 rushing yards in Sunday’s surprise victory over the New England Patriots.
Source: Detroit Free Press
Ask the Experts: Which slow starter will turn things around?
ASK THE EXPERTS appears weekly from training camp through the Super Bowl with answers to a new question being posted Thursday morning. How the guest experts responded when we asked them: Which slow starter will turn things around the rest of the way? more »
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Andy Richardson: Rookie running backs
The preseason is in the books, so we can now focus on the 2018 season. There were eight running backs selected in the first three rounds back in April, and as usual, most of them attracted some interest in fantasy drafts, too. How will they perform in their upcoming rookie seasons? more »
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