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08:07 AM ET 12.26 | Calvin Johnson nearly set a record this past weekend, thanks to compiling 225 receiving yards without scoring a touchdown, which serves as part of an unwelcome downward trend in Johnson's TDs (from an NFC-leading 16 last year to five this season). Because Johnson demands so much attention on the goal line -- usually two or more defenders -- Leshoure (nine rushing TDs), quarterback Matthew Stafford (four) and others have emerged as red-zone producers. But that's sometimes to the detriment of the team. In last week's 31-18 loss to the Falcons, the Lions ran 12 plays from inside the Atlanta 20 and threw just one pass to Johnson, a third-and-1 incompletion from the 2 late in the fourth quarter when the Falcons brought three extra rushers and left Johnson single covered.

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December 26, 2012 08:28 AM ET

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It's way too late for a new approach now.

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December 26, 2012 08:36 AM ET

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Calvin Johnson is not the problem. How about playing a little defense and holding on to the ball?

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December 26, 2012 08:59 AM ET

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And LeShoure fumbles again.

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December 26, 2012 10:09 AM ET

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The Lions have more in place than most teams. Good QB. Top receiver. RBs. Decent O line. Strong interior D linemen.

They need some help in the secondary and LB corps, and they'll be ok.

...the best policy

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December 26, 2012 10:38 AM ET

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Originally posted 10:09 AM ET 12.26 by ...the best policy

The Lions have more in place than most teams. Good QB. Top receiver. RBs. Decent O line. Strong interior D linemen.They need some help in the secondary and LB corps, and they'll be ok.

Don't forgegt a new coach too, thats the main issue..their gameplan

DR_Universal

Charlotte , NC

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December 26, 2012 10:39 AM ET

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It's kind of pathetic how poorly the rest of the Lions offense operates in the red zone when Calvin Johnson is consistently drawing double coverage near the goal line.

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December 26, 2012 01:15 PM ET

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Originally posted 10:38 AM ET 12.26 by DR_Universal

Don't forgegt a new coach too, thats the main issue..their gameplan

Seemed okay last season when they made the playoffs.

...the best policy

Harrodsburg, KY

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December 26, 2012 08:32 PM ET

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Originally posted 10:09 AM ET 12.26 by ...the best policy

The Lions have more in place than most teams. Good QB. Top receiver. RBs. Decent O line. Strong interior D linemen.They need some help in the secondary and LB corps, and they'll be ok.

Good call...De-Fence!!!