How the Lions Offense Succeeded Without Calvin Johnson

September 30, 2014   ·   Jeff Risdon   ·   Jump to comments

Calvin Johnson has been the primary engine driving the Lions offense since he arrived in Detroit as the No. 2 overall pick of the 2007 NFL draft. When Megatron has missed time, Detroit resembles a crumbled wreckage of an otherwise beautiful structure. 
The last time the Lions played a full game sans Johnson was Week 5 of 2013 in Green Bay. The Lions managed just 286 yards of total offense, over 100 yards fewer than the team averaged for the season. Detroit failed to score a touchdown in a lifeless 22-9 loss. 
So when news came out that Johnson missed two days of practice and was questionable for last Sunday's contest in New York, it was easy to expect the worst.
Back to back days of no practice for Megatron as Calvin Johnson continues to nurse an ankle injury.
— NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) September 25, 2014 My prevailing thought was of legendary Detroit Pistons coach Chuck Daly's famous quote, "A pessimist is an optimist with experience." It was ha...

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