Johnson proves to be a catch for Lions
msnbc.msn.com 8/10/2007 — Calvin Johnson shrugged his shoulders when asked about the only two passes thrown his way, both of which he caught, giving a glimpse of what’s to come from the No. 2 pick in the NFL draft. Johnson had two receptions for 45 yards late in the first half to set up a score and the Detroit Lions rallied late to beat the Cincinnati Bengals 27-26 on Thursday night in the exhibition opener for both ...

Lions can win, but Johnson, offense will have to lead
freep.com 8/10/2007 — On Johnson's first play, the Lions ran the ball. Another time, Johnson missed a block -- or, to put it more accurately, the Lions ran to his side of the field and he tried to squeeze between two Bengals, like you or I might try to squeeze into a crowded elevator.

Kenny Irons' Injury Could Be 'Significant'
sports.aol.com 8/10/2007 — Cincinnati Uh-oh. The worst news of the Bengals 27-26 loss to the Lions was a knee injury suffered by rookie running back Kenny Irons . After a 7-yd run, Irons limped off the field and then carted off to the locker room. Lewis told reporters after the game it's a significant knee injury and there will an MRI tomorrow. The fear of course, is

Confident Lions making bold predictions
usatoday.com 8/10/2007 — "We've got a fantasy football team over here," Pro Bowl wide receiver Roy Williams says. "If the Detroit Lions can stay healthy, we'll be in the playoffs — and make a run from there." For a team that went 3-13 last year, that's a bold statement. But that's the effect Johnson has had. Quarterback Jon Kitna thinks the team will win at least 10 games.

Kenny Irons Is Done For The Season
sports.aol.com 8/10/2007 — Cincinnati The Bengals got horrible news when an MRI revealed that rookie RB Kenny Irons tore the ACL in his left knee and will be out for the season . Irons, a second-rounder out of Auburn, had been one of the stars of the preseason in jetting to 64 yards on 10 carries in last week's intrasquad scrimmage. And flashing perimeter speed