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What is wrong with Calvin Johnson?

Posted on 10/28/12 at 3:47 pm
Posted by Brightside Bengal
New Metairie
Member since Sep 2007
3961 posts
Posted on 10/28/12 at 3:47 pm
I havent been able to watch much of the lions this year, but why is he sucking now?
Posted by Nonetheless
MAGA
Member since Jan 2012
34413 posts
Posted on 10/28/12 at 3:49 pm to
Madden curse.
Posted by wrlakers
Member since Sep 2007
5919 posts
Posted on 10/28/12 at 3:52 pm to
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What is wrong with Calvin Johnson?


Needs to borrow some stickum from the Chargers. They're obviously not using it.
Posted by GynoSandberg
Bay St Louis, MS
Member since Jan 2006
74454 posts
Posted on 10/28/12 at 3:52 pm to
10th in receptions
5th in yards
6th in targets

give me a break
Posted by boom roasted
Member since Sep 2010
28039 posts
Posted on 10/28/12 at 3:53 pm to
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Madden curse.
Posted by Nonetheless
MAGA
Member since Jan 2012
34413 posts
Posted on 10/28/12 at 3:55 pm to
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give me a break


13 fantasy points over the last 2 weeks in a PPR league. It's a legit question.
Posted by boom roasted
Member since Sep 2010
28039 posts
Posted on 10/28/12 at 3:56 pm to
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10th in receptions
5th in yards
6th in targets


7th in yards
7th in targets

Not much of a difference, but the problem is the TDs. Only one.
Posted by TiGeRTeRRoR
Member since Nov 2003
19887 posts
Posted on 10/28/12 at 4:03 pm to
Nothing is wrong with him. But you have to realize teams don't gameplan around fantasy football.

Obviously today the Lions won going to Titus Young in the passing game while I'm sure CJ was getting a lot of attention from the defense.
Posted by GynoSandberg
Bay St Louis, MS
Member since Jan 2006
74454 posts
Posted on 10/28/12 at 4:04 pm to
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13 fantasy points over the last 2 weeks in a PPR league. It's a legit question.



I'll try and give you a few reasons:

- Chicago Bears
- Seattle Seahawks
- Focal point of defenses
- Unstable QB play
- Other WRs emerging as threats
Posted by Vicks Kennel Club
29-24 #BlewDat
Member since Dec 2010
31256 posts
Posted on 10/28/12 at 4:07 pm to
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10th in receptions
5th in yards
6th in targets

give me a break

Exactly. These figs expect him to get 8/120/2 every week.
Posted by boom roasted
Member since Sep 2010
28039 posts
Posted on 10/28/12 at 4:08 pm to
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But you have to realize teams don't gameplan around fantasy football.


WTF?!?! Teams don't gameplan around fantasy football?!?! Get the frick out.

I know dude. But get this, this is a fantasy football board. And the OP has a legit question. Why isn't he tearing it up like he has before? My two cents was that he's doing fine except for the lack of touchdowns.
Posted by boom roasted
Member since Sep 2010
28039 posts
Posted on 10/28/12 at 4:10 pm to
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Exactly. These figs expect him to get 8/120/2 every week.


Regardless, he's the 12th best receiver in my league. If you don't think he isn't living up to what was expected, I don't know what to say.
Posted by GynoSandberg
Bay St Louis, MS
Member since Jan 2006
74454 posts
Posted on 10/28/12 at 4:14 pm to
There are 9 games left. He will be fine.

I hope people weren't expecting 16 TDs again
Posted by boom roasted
Member since Sep 2010
28039 posts
Posted on 10/28/12 at 4:21 pm to
I don't have him on any of my teams, but I understand the worry. He's underachieved so far. Once the TDs return, he'll be fine.
Posted by xenythx
Member since Dec 2007
33407 posts
Posted on 10/28/12 at 4:23 pm to
If I'm the opposing defense, I double team him with another guy keeping an eye on him.
Posted by TiGeRTeRRoR
Member since Nov 2003
19887 posts
Posted on 10/28/12 at 5:45 pm to
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WTF?!?! Teams don't gameplan around fantasy football?!?! Get the frick out.

I know dude. But get this, this is a fantasy football board. And the OP has a legit question. Why isn't he tearing it up like he has before?
DUDE, great use of sarcasm, but keep reading my post. Lions won games earlier this year using Johnson almost exclusively, now defenses are forcing other players to make plays. It's going to work when playing a talented defense.

It's really not that great of a question when you consider Johnson is still performing as a top 5 receiver this year, look at his recent schedule, and don't freak out after a couple of down games against said schedule.
Posted by tduecen
Member since Nov 2006
161246 posts
Posted on 10/28/12 at 5:48 pm to
Nothing other than teams are forcing Atafford to look at other options
Posted by boom roasted
Member since Sep 2010
28039 posts
Posted on 10/28/12 at 5:55 pm to
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Johnson is still performing as a top 5 receiver this year


This is not a true statement. Top 5 in no categories.
Posted by TiGeRTeRRoR
Member since Nov 2003
19887 posts
Posted on 10/28/12 at 6:01 pm to
I'm not averaging his ranking in statistical categories.
Posted by boom roasted
Member since Sep 2010
28039 posts
Posted on 10/28/12 at 6:03 pm to
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I'm not averaging his ranking in statistical categories.


What?
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