When the Lions offense takes the field against the Vikings defense on Sunday, you will see something quite familiar: Matthew Stafford calling signals and Calvin Johnson running routes. Johnson has been one of the NFL’s top WRs since his rookie season in 2007 and he’s been catching passes from Stafford since the QB’s rookie season in 2009. Together, Stafford and Johnson have connected 54 times for 679 yards and 4 touchdowns in 10 games against Vikings defenses.
From watching their game against the San Diego Chargers last week, though, it looks like the Lions aren’t resting on their laurels when it comes to deploying Johnson in the passing game.