In golf, getting “teed up” is placing your ball on a tee in preparation for that first big hit, usually with a driver, out of the tee box. When applying that same phrase to the 2-3 Detroit Lions‘ upcoming matchup against the 4-2 Miami Dolphins this Sunday, it’s rookie running back Kerryon Johnson that appears to be “teed up” to have a monster performance.
Having earned the start in his last two games, Johnson has been showing the Lions’ coaching staff that he’s ready to be given more opportunities to shine. And with fellow running back Theo Riddick already ruled out of the game against the Dolphins due to a knee injury, it should be Detroit’s second rounder who benefits from those extra carries.