Calvin Johnson Injury: Updates on Lions Star's Week 11 Status and Fantasy Value

After Chicago Bears linebacker Lance Briggs sent Detroit Lions star receiver Calvin Johnson sprawling in Sunday's test affair, Lions head coach Jim Schwartz has come out and said that Johnson was injured on the play.

The only problem is, given Schwartz is a disciple of Bill Belichick, he can be rather secretive about injuries.

UPDATE: Tuesday, Nov. 15, 12:40 p.m. ET by Donald Wood

The Detroit Lions haven’t looked good over the past few weeks, but they would be in uncharted waters if they lost their stellar wide receiver Calvin Johnson.

Lions beat reporter for the Detroit Free Press Dave Birkett is reporting on twitter:

Fantasy owners across the country have taken a sigh of relief, and losing Johnson for any period of time could be a death blow to any fantasy team.

Monday, Nov. 14 at 7:20 ET by Ryan Rudnansky

Johnson is averaging the most points among wide receivers in fantasy football, averaging over 98 receiving yards and a touchdown per game.

His absence from fantasy lineups would undoubtedly be a blow for fantasy owners.

If Johnson misses time, expect tight end Brandon Pettigrew and receivers Titus Young and Nate Burleson to receive extra looks.

Pettigrew, Young and Burleson all were targeted nine times in the Lions' pass-happy offense against the Bears.

Said Schwartz of Johnson's availability in Week 11, via Rotoworld.com:

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I don't know. To tell you the truth, I haven't talked to him about how he's feeling. But I would hope so.

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Right, because head coaches don't care about injuries to their stars.

Follow along throughout the week as we at Bleacher Report update Megatron's status leading up to the Lions' game against the Carolina Panthers.