Lions WR Calvin Johnson comes back to practice Friday, listed as probable
By
Brian Murphy,
Saturday, December 31, 2011 4:34:12 PM CST FFToolbox.com
Rest is at the center of Sunday's game between the Green Bay Packers and the Detroit Lions. The Packers will probably be resting their stud players for most or all of the afternoon. However, it looks like Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson 
got his extended rest in during the practice week so that he'll be full-go this weekend. Johnson missed practice on Wednesday and Thursday due to an Achilles injury. But he returned to the field Friday and is listed as probable on the injury report.
Fantasy Analysis:
The Lions don't have a whole lot to gain in week 17 -- they will either be the No. 5 or No. 6 seed in the playoffs no matter what happens. But there's no doubt that this game means something to head coach Jim Schwartz. He wants to get to 11 wins. He wants to beat the Packers in Lambeau. It doesn't matter who's in that opposing helmet; that "G" on the helmet means something to the Lions. So I think you'll see a lot of Calvin on Sunday matched up against second-string corners and safeties. So, uh, start him.
Source:
MLive.com
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Brian Murphy -
Los Angeles, CA
FFToolbox Fantasy Football Writer since 2002
I have played fantasy sports since 2001, specializing in fantasy football and baseball.
I wrote for FFToolbox from 2002-2005 and re-joined in 2009.
I am a journalism/mass communication grad student at Cal State University, Northridge. I am aiming to be a sports reporter for a website, newspaper, magazine, anything. I received my undergrad diploma from the University of Central Florida. I make my home in Long Beach, Calif.
While I grew up in California, my favorite football team has always been the New York Giants.
