Calvin Johnson 'real close' to playing this week

Oct 06, 2013

Calvin Johnson's absence was evident on the field for the Detroit Lions during their 22-9 loss to Green Bay on Sunday.

But Johnson apparently was close to playing despite his knee injury. The star wide receiver was declared inactive Sunday after being listed as questionable throughout the week.

"Real close," Johnson said. "Obviously we weren't all the way there today, so working hard to get back."

Fantasy Impact:

The Lions hope that the knee injury, which was different than the strain Johnson had last season, will not be long-term. It's just a bit of good news for owners who forced to come up with an alternate plan this week, or worse, didn't know Johnson ended up not playing.

yesterday

Saints RB Alvin Kamara off injury report ahead of Week 15

Tom Pelissero

yesterday · 4:30 PM EST

The Saints officially listed QB Derek Carr (left hand/concussion) as doubtful for Sunday vs. Washington. Jake Haener will make his first NFL start.

RB Alvin Kamara (illness) is off the injury report and good to go.

Related Players: Kendre Miller

Fantasy Impact:

It would have been an easy click for a Kendre Miller week if Kamara were forced to miss, but this puts the kibosh on that. Fire Kamara up as an RB2 this week in a game that may feature him even more than usual with no Carr.

Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker Doubtful for Week 15

Ian Rapoport

yesterday · 4:28 PM EST

The Seahawks list RB Kenneth Walker III (calf) as doubtful for Sunday's game.

Related Players: Zach Charbonnet, Kenny McIntosh

Fantasy Impact:

Looks like a clear runway for another Charbonnet week in what should be a tightly contested game against the Packers at home. Fire him up as a fringe RB1/2.