
All-Iron Award 2014: Calvin Johnson Wins Thanksgiving Day Award
Calvin Johnson had a pretty good Thanksgiving.
Not only did the Detroit Lions beat the Chicago Bears 34-17 on Thursday, but the All-Pro wide receiver also won Phil Simms' All-Iron Award, via NFL on CBS:
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The Lions posted a Vine of Johnson receiving his award after the game:
That wasn't all for Johnson, either. He also beat out Torry Holt to become the fastest wideout ever to record 10,000 receiving yards, per ESPN Stats & Info:
The NFL saluted Johnson's accomplishment.
The 29-year-old recorded 11 receptions, 146 yards and two touchdowns against the Bears on Thanksgiving. His first TD catch brought Detroit to within four points of Chicago, 14-10, in the second quarter, and the second TD catch capped off a 21-point explosion in the second frame, giving the Lions a 24-14 advantage heading into halftime.
NFL provided video of Johnson's first touchdown:
Historically, Johnson's been great on Thanksgiving, setting the record for most touchdowns on the annual holiday, per NFL on ESPN:
Detroit's win snaps a two-game losing skid. The Lions move to within a half-game of the Green Bay Packers in the NFC North, with Green Bay playing the New England Patriots on Sunday.

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