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Lions WR Calvin Johnson named NFC Offensive Player of the Week; Team announces sellout for this week's game.
TODAY’S NEWS
The NFL announced today that WR Calvin Johnson was named the NFC Offensive Player of the Week. Johnson was recognized for his nine-catch, 101-yard performance – which included a career-high three touchdowns – in the team’s 37-25 victory over the Washington Redskins (10/31). All three of his touchdown catches either gave the Lions their initial lead or allowed them to regain the lead. Johnson, who is tied for the NFC lead with eight touchdown receptions this season, has had at least one touchdown catch in each of the past four games. In his fourth season from Georgia Tech, this is Johnson’s first career Player of the Week Award.
Detroit Lions President Tom Lewand announced today that the team has reached a sellout for Sunday’s game against the New York Jets at Ford Field. For more on Lewand’s announcement, click here.
The following players have been listed on the Detroit Lions’ Injury Report: S C.C. Brown (knee), LB Isaiah Ekejiuba (knee) and QB Shaun Hill (left forearm) did not practice. S Louis Delmas (ankle), LB Ashlee Palmer (hamstring), TE Brandon Pettigrew (ankle) and RB Kevin Smith (knee) were limited in practice. RB Jahvid Best (toe), WR Bryant Johnson (foot), WR Calvin Johnson (shoulder), LB DeAndre Levy (ankle), DE Turk McBride (ankle) and QB Matthew Stafford (foot) all had full participation in practice today.
The following players were listed on the New York Jets’ Injury Report today: LB David Harris (back) did not practice and LB Calvin Pace (foot) and CB Darrelle Revis (hamstring) had full participation in practice today.
The Detroit Lions will host the New York Jets Sunday, November 7 at Ford Field with kickoff set for 1 p.m. The Lions are aiming to win in consecutive weeks after a 37-25 victory against the Redskins while the Jets are looking to get back on track after a 9-0 loss to the Packers at New York.
