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Silver Lining: Johnson On Historic Pace

Posted December 04, 2012 on det.scout.com
PLAYERS: Calvin Johnson
TEAMS: Detroit Lions
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Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson is threatening Hall of Fame receiver Jerry Rice’s single-season yardage mark. Rice had 1,848 yards in 1995. 17 years later, Johnson has 1,428 yards through 12 games. With four games left in the year, Johnson is on pace to finish with 1,904 yards.
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