Lions get good news on Calvin Johnson

Aug 11, 2009

Detroit Lions receiver Calvin Johnson was back in pads and at practice Tuesday morning, but he was sporting a cast on his right thumb and only went through individual drills.

It still was a pleasant sight for the Lions coaching staff because all the reports on Johnson's jammed thumb came back with good news.

"Oh yeah, he's been tested about every way that you can test,'' Lions coach Jim Schwartz said. "We're very comfortable where he is. It's a sprain, he's going to get back as soon as he can. But that being said, we don't want to turn it into an aggravated issue, and that's why were handling it the way we are.''

Fantasy Impact:

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.