Calvin Johnson Sets Record with 15th Touchdown Against Packers

December 5, 2015   ·   Bleacher Report Milestones   ·   Jump to comments

Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson recorded his 15th touchdown reception against the Green Bay Packers during Thursday's 27-23 loss, breaking Randy Moss' old record of 14 career touchdown catches in games against Green Bay, per Elias Sports Bureau (via ESPN Stats & Info).
Coming off a three-score performance against the Philadelphia Eagles on Thanksgiving, the 30-year-old Johnson got off to another fast start, making a beautiful 17-yard catch in the end zone toward the end of the first quarter to extend Detroit's early lead to 17-0.
But Johnson otherwise had a forgettable night, finishing with just three catches for 44 yards and the one touchdown in a game the Lions eventually lost on a 61-yard Hail Mary on an untimed down.
Even with Thursday's down performance, Johnson has a solid track record in his 16 career appearances against the Packers, averaging 5.6 catches for 88 yards, not to mention the 15 touchdowns.
To be fair, the big numbers are largely th...

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