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Detroit Lions film review: Don't worry about Kerryon Johnson despite a slow start

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Free Press writers Jeff Seidel, Dave Birkett dissect the Lions' 27-24 win over the Eagles, and wonder if there's more upside to come, Sept. 22, 2019. Dave Birkett and Jeff Seidel, Detroit Free Press

Kerryon Johnson was one of the most productive running backs in the NFL as a rookie.

He averaged 5.4 yards per carry, second-most in the league, and was on pace to become the Detroit Lions’ first 1,000-yard back since Reggie Bush when he suffered a knee injury in the 10th game that ended his season.