Stafford Will Throw the Ball to Megatron
I was only going to do five silver linings, but I couldn’t finish this article without bringing up the most puzzling part of Sunday’s game.
Calving Johnson was only targeted four times throughout the whole game. I know that Stafford now has many targets to throw to on the Lions, but when you have the best receiver in the world on your team, you have to throw him the ball.
The Chargers did a good job of throwing a lot of coverage Johnson’s way, but when has that ever stopped Johnson from catching the ball?
Megatron has always been the first place Stafford looks when he’s back to pass. There is no way he won’t target Johnson more throughout the rest of the season.
Of course, the offensive line also needs to give Stafford more time for these types of throws as Johnson is at his best running deep routes down the field. We’re trusting Offensive Coordinator Joe Lombardi to be true to his word and letting Stafford and Johnson do what they do best more this year in taking deep shots.
