Andre Johnson Fantasy News 2010/2011

HacheMan · Nov 18, 2010

Andre Johnson - WR - Texans Andre Johnson (ankle) returned to a limited practice Thursday, as expected.
Johnson is right on schedule for this week's meeting at Revis Island. Coming off a 9/146/1 line in Week 10, he's going to be hard to bench in fantasy leagues. November 18 - 5:06 p.m. ET
Source: Nick Scurfield on Twitter

HacheMan · Nov 28, 2010

Andre Johnson - WR - Texans </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Andre Johnson was ejected in the fourth quarter of Sunday's Week 12 game against the Titans after throwing punches in a scuffle with CB Cortland Finnegan.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Finnegan, as his wont, was playing dirty. The two players got into a shoving match the play before, and Finnegan took a jab to Johnson's face coming off the line. Johnson responded with a couple of haymakers, and both players were given the heave-ho. The Texans did a nice job of moving Johnson around all game, and he finished with nine catches for 56 yards and a touchdown on 11 targets. There is a chance that Johnson could face a one-game suspension for the incident, but we've seen nothing to suggest that it's a likelihood.
Nov. 28 - 3:36 p.m. ET</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Nov 28, 2010

Andre Johnson - WR - Texans </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>A decision on whether Andre Johnson will be suspended for his role in Sunday's fight is expected to come down Monday, according to ESPN's Chris Mortensen.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>The Texans play the Eagles on Thursday, so it's only fair that a decision comes down tomorrow. Mortensen did not speculate on if he thinks Johnson will garner a fine, but did note that Cortland Finnegan has a reputation for instigating this kind of thing. Jacoby Jones and Kevin Walter will get major boosts if Johnson ends up suspended.
Nov. 28 - 8:00 p.m. ET</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Nov 28, 2010

Andre Johnson - WR - Texans </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>A decision on whether Andre Johnson will be suspended for his role in Sunday's fight is expected to come down Monday, according to ESPN's Chris Mortensen.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>The Texans play the Eagles on Thursday, so it's only fair that a decision comes down tomorrow. Mortensen did not speculate on if he thinks Johnson will garner a fine, but did note that Cortland Finnegan has a reputation for instigating this kind of thing. Jacoby Jones and Kevin Walter will get major boosts if Johnson ends up suspended
Nov. 28 - 8:00 p.m. ET</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Nov 29, 2010

Andre Johnson - WR - Texans </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>The NFL has fined Andre Johnson and Cortland Finnegan $25,000 apiece for their on-field brawl in Sunday's Titans-Texans game.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Neither will be suspended. Most players likely would've been banned at least one game if they reacted to Finnegan as Johnson did, but the NFL's reigning receiving yardage leader is an ambassador for the game, so he gets a pass. The league will keep close tabs on the Finnegan-Johnson matchup when they do battle again in Week 15. Expect both to be on their best behavior.
Nov. 29 - 5:20 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Jason La Canfora on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Dec 3, 2010

Andre Johnson - WR - Texans </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Andre Johnson's MRI confirmed that his right ankle is not seriously injured.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Johnson re-tweaked the same ankle that has been sprained multiple times already this season. The MRI showed "no significant change in what we're looking at," explained coach Gary Kubiak. Johnson has nine days to get ready for Week 14 against the Ravens.
Dec. 3 - 1:17 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Nick Scurfield on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Dec 6, 2010

Andre Johnson - WR - Texans </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Andre Johnson (ankle) was held out of Texans practice Monday.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>The Texans will give Johnson a full week of rest after last Thursday's loss to the Eagles, as he's not due back on the practice field until this Thursday. He'll be all systems go for this week's battle with the Ravens.
Dec. 6 - 2:25 p.m. ET</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Dec 7, 2010

Andre Johnson - WR - Texans </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Coach Gary Kubiak "doesn't see any reason" why Andre Johnson (ankle) wouldn't return to practice on Thursday.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Johnson is dealing with pain and swelling this week, but he said the ankle isn't as bad as it was earlier in the season. He may end up taking another pain-killing shot Monday, but he'll be out there starting against the Ravens.
Dec. 7 - 6:50 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: HoustonTexans.com</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Dec 8, 2010

Andre Johnson - WR - Texans </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Texans coach Gary Kubiak is constantly amazed by how Andre Johnson (ankle) has continued to play through a painful injury and been very productive.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>"I think he's been absolutely amazing," Kubiak said. "I think it's kind of flown under the radar. This guy has played with a hurt ankle all year long, except for opening day." Johnson missed just one game with a high ankle sprain but has managed to suit up for every game since Week 5 despite obviously being at less than 100 percent. He ranks fourth in the NFL in both yards and receptions.
Dec. 8 - 9:54 a.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Houston Chronicle</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Dec 9, 2010

Andre Johnson - WR - Texans </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Andre Johnson (ankle) was held out of practice again Thursday.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Johnson will play Monday night against the Ravens, likely with the aid of a pain-killing shot. But there's no reason to increase the wear and tear on his ankle with two more days of practice on the horizon. Coach Gary Kubiak confirmed that Johnson is expected to return to practice Friday.
Dec. 9 - 1:58 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Houston Texans on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Dec 10, 2010

Andre Johnson - WR - Texans </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Andre Johnson (ankle) returned to a limited practice on Friday.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>The Texans are milking the long week after playing last Thursday to get Johnson's ankle as close to 100 percent as possible. He'll start on Monday night.
Dec. 10 - 3:37 p.m. ET</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Dec 11, 2010

Andre Johnson - WR - Texans Andre Johnson (ankle) is listed as probable for Monday's Week 14 game against Baltimore.
Johnson will start Monday night and is primed for a monster performance. He's our No. 2 ranked wideout play for Week 14. December 11 - 2:38 p.m. ET

HacheMan · Dec 19, 2010

Andre Johnson - WR - Texans </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Texans declared third QB Matt Leinart, WR Derrick Townsel, TE Garrett Graham, TE Anthony Hill, G Wade Smith, DE Jarvis Green, CB Brice McCain, and S Quintin Demps inactive for Week 15.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>No surprises here, as Andre Johnson, Arian Foster, Owen Daniels, and Matt Schaub are all active after being listed as probable.
Dec. 19 - 11:52 a.m. ET</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Dec 22, 2010

Andre Johnson - WR - Texans </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Andre Johnson (ankle) was held out of Texans practice Wednesday.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Johnson is the No. 4 overall fantasy receiver through 14 weeks. He always sits out on Wednesdays, and is fully expected to play Sunday against Denver.
Dec. 22 - 3:25 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Nick Scurfield on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Dec 23, 2010

Andre Johnson - WR - Texans </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Coach Gary Kubiak places his level of concern about Andre Johnson (ankle) this week as the same as previous weeks.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Kubiak doesn't expect Johnson to do much on Friday, still labeling him a game-time decision. His other comments suggest, however, that Johnson is in no real danger of missing the game. A.J. needs 284 yards over the final two games to become the first receiver in NFL history with 1,500 yards in three consecutive seasons. Kubiak confirms that the record is meaningful and has been "on our mind" this week.
Dec. 23 - 3:18 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: HoustonTexans.com</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Dec 27, 2010

Andre Johnson - WR - Texans </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Texans coach Gary Kubiak indicated Monday that Andre Johnson's (ankle) availability for Week 17 will be left up to the player.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Johnson won't practice this week, and will decide Sunday morning whether he'll play against the Jaguars. A.J. is a competitor, so we'd guess he'll be out there unless he's at less than 70 or so percent. Getting Week 16 off couldn't hurt his chances. Johnson also didn't practice at all this past week.
Dec. 27 - 4:41 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Nick Scurfield on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Dec 29, 2010

Andre Johnson - WR - Texans </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>The Texans plan to decide Andre Johnson's (ankle) status for Week 17 on Friday.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>He'll presumably be held out of Wednesday and Thursday's practices, then try to give it a go on Friday. Coach Gary Kubiak will hope for a "tap on the shoulder" from Johnson, leaving his availability up to the receiver. At this point, Johnson appears to be very questionable to start against the Jaguars.
Dec. 29 - 3:08 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: houstontexans.com</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Dec 30, 2010

Andre Johnson - WR - Texans </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Andre Johnson (ankle) was held out of practice again Thursday, as expected.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>The league's website stated Tuesday that Johnson won't practice at all this week. The decision on Johnson's playing status is in his hands, and he's expected to have a good idea by Friday afternoon.
Dec. 30 - 1:47 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Houston Texans on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Dec 31, 2010

Andre Johnson - WR - Texans </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Andre Johnson will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his troublesome right ankle next week.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Listed as doubtful, the Houston Chronicle also confirms that Johnson "will miss" Week 17 against Jacksonville and probably the Pro Bowl as well. Johnson played through the injury almost all season after suffering it in Week 2. He should be completely fine by 2011 training camp.
Dec. 31 - 2:56 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Houston Chronicle</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>