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Fri Nov 06, 2009 7:28 am EST

Lions likely to have WR Johnson and RB Smith back Sunday

By Mark J. Miller

“KevinIt's looking like Detroit Lions running back Kevin Smith(notes) and wide receiver Calvin Johnson(notes) will be both back in the lineup on Sunday when the woeful 1-6 Lions take on the Seattle Seahawks, according to the Detroit News.

Coach Jim Schwartz isn't showing his cards on that front, though. He is saying that both of these players are game-time decisions on Sunday. However, Smith had a full practice yesterday, taking plenty of reps with the first team, after skipping the pervious day's because of the shoulder injury he earned last Sunday against the St. Louis Rams.

And Johnson apparently looked good in practice after missing a few weeks due to a right knee injury. "We are just going to keep on taking it like we are," Johnson said. "We are going to be careful, do what I can do, and as long as I don't have any setbacks, things look brighter for Sunday."

Source: Detroit NewsNew Window

Related: Detroit Lions, Seattle Seahawks, St. Louis Rams

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  1. dagoldeneagle
    1. Posted by dagoldeneagle Fri Nov 06, 2009 7:41 am EST

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    who cares? kevin smith sucks.
    he's the worst starting running back in the NFL.
    start maurice morris or sign warrick dunn
  2. Morlok
    2. Posted by Morlok Fri Nov 06, 2009 9:38 am EST

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    There is a reason Dunn's not playing. He's got nothing left.
    Morris over Smith? Smith's by far the better back.
    Smith skipped the pervious days workout. Pervious? Proof read!
  3. brian b
    3. Posted by brian b Fri Nov 06, 2009 9:47 am EST

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    Wow these guys are coming back. Seattle will only win by 2 tds instead of 4 then.
  4. Dawkins20
    4. Posted by Dawkins20 Fri Nov 06, 2009 9:51 am EST

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    Does it really matter?
  5. The Profiler
    5. Posted by The Profiler Fri Nov 06, 2009 10:18 am EST

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    the only reason the ram one that game was because calvin was out they don't have a corner that could have covered him I won't make that an excuse but I truly belive with all are starters we would have won. Just sayin seahawks fans your not that great of a team don't underestimate us
  6. schwalmy
    6. Posted by schwalmy Fri Nov 06, 2009 10:43 am EST

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    Profiler - I agree .... .Except I don't think one beat-up young receiver is enough this time. If we played in Motor City, you guys would have a real shot at thrashing the Hawks. Should be a good game, if you don't mind watching two injury-riddled mediocre-to-bad teams flailing about. I like games like this - not as predictable as I would like, which is fun to watch. I like the Loins- always have (though Scott Mitchell chased me away for awhile) and I will continue to root for your perennial-underdog team. Stafford is going to be a great one. You guys will get there. See ya in the 2013 NFC Championship game!
  7. Ted L
    7. Posted by Ted L Fri Nov 06, 2009 10:45 am EST

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    The Profiler why are you talking about the Rams game it's over get past it . As for Calvin he has not done anything this year, Everyone talks about him at practice he did this he did that show us that in a game he needs to live up to his hype. Kevin smith talked about getting his head back to football in the bye week then comes out and runs the same way he has from the first day as a pro and that is doing nothing . The Lions need to Keep looking for any talent that is better then what they have now, If guys don't show up on game day and earn there pay then get rid of them and sign someone who is going to give 110 percent all the time.
  8. Carle
    8. Posted by Carle Fri Nov 06, 2009 11:13 am EST

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    The Detroit Lions are just trash they need another good Defensive Coordinator or just sign another Wide reciever.
    someone like Matt Jones hey the guy is 6'6 and he's big and physical hello.
  9. Incredibly_Disrespected
    9. Posted by Incredibly_Disrespected Fri Nov 06, 2009 2:00 pm EST

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    Go lions!!!!!!!!
  10. Incredibly_Disrespected
    10. Posted by Incredibly_Disrespected Fri Nov 06, 2009 2:00 pm EST

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    Go lions!!!!!!!!
  11. g mack
    11. Posted by g mack Fri Nov 06, 2009 3:00 pm EST

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    wy is everyone acting like Seattle is that tough, they suck too, so this assumption of a blow out is BS
  12. g mack
    12. Posted by g mack Fri Nov 06, 2009 3:01 pm EST

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    why does it feel like the lions play hard on wednesdays and practice on sundays, are they on the same calendar as the rest of us......
  13. Maurice C
    13. Posted by Maurice C Fri Nov 06, 2009 4:01 pm EST

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    please people open your eyes in the Rams game,it would have taken only one or two catches from C J down near the end zone that were dropped by the other receivers for the Lions win.ot did' nt happen but watch out this week.C J will prove that the Lions are alot better with him in.
  14. Ryan B
    14. Posted by Ryan B Fri Nov 06, 2009 5:13 pm EST

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    I'm a Seattle fan, but seriously, the Lions should win this game, simply because Seattle is playing with mostly 2nd and 3rd string players cause they've been plagued with injury. If they get their RB back, and a reciever back, they should have a chance after all. (Its not like the Seahawks have been good since their entire offensive line has been changed)
    And whoever says Smith is the worst starting RB.. he cant be. Larry Johnson holds that title. Smith has a touchdown and over 3.0 YPC.. LJ has a whopping 2.7, 2 fumbles, and 0 TD's.
  15. g mack
    15. Posted by g mack Fri Nov 06, 2009 8:09 pm EST

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    lions will win this game, based on a sense of urgency, we cant afford another first pik, matt will find his rhythm with Megatron, so KS will have some wholes from the second quarter on.....
    HEY ANYBODY SEE THAT KFC COMMERCIAL....THEY ACTUALLY HAVE A LION (CJ) ON THERE.....THAT WAS SO COOL
  16. WolfmanPatriot
    16. Posted by WolfmanPatriot Sat Nov 07, 2009 5:05 pm EST

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    Hope these guys help.
    Man, Hawks must suck this year, there fans harassing Lions fans.
    Come over to the Pats or steelers board and try talkin smack.
    Awooooooo!
  17. BH
    17. Posted by BH Sun Nov 08, 2009 3:23 am EST

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    Megatron!
  18. uefiji
    18. Posted by uefiji Sun Nov 08, 2009 8:55 pm EST

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    who gives a rat's ass, it's the friggin lions
  19. crawdad
    19. Posted by crawdad Tue Nov 10, 2009 12:00 am EST

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    all you can do is hope at this point. If your a lions fan dont trash talk them, theres enough haters out there already.
    And believe me i know the frustration.

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