Calvin Johnson sets new career-high for receptions in a season

It took seven passes for Matthew Stafford to complete a pass against the Cardinals, but the first one was a memorable reception by Calvin Johnson.

His 7-yard catch was his 97th this season, setting a career-high for receptions in a season.

Johnson had a career-high 96 last season, but he appears well on his way to a 100-catch season.

Johnson’s 98th catch was a 12-yarder to convert a third down.

The Lions are driving and are in field-goal range, but after one quarter, it’s 0-0.

Josh Katzenstein
Josh Katzenstein joined The Detroit News as an intern on the metro desk in June 2011 before becoming a full-time metro reporter in September 2011. This August he moved to the sports desk and will assist in covering the Detroit Lions. He previously covered the University of Minnesota football and men's basketball teams for the student newspaper, Minnesota Daily, and freelanced for the Minneapolis Star Tribune. He can be reached at jkatzenstein@detnews.com.