FBO: A metric review of 2009

Bill Barnwell of Football Outsiders does his final "Quick Reads" -- detailed, metric skill-position analysis -- and wraps up the 2009 season in the process. He ranks the five best and worst among QBs, RBs, WRs and TEs. There's a surprise at QB No. 1.

Story | Conversation | January 5, 2010

God, are you there? It's me, Matthew.

Matthew Berry's start/sit advice for Week 14 begins with some prayer for divine intervention, inspired by a current radio hit.

Passing = winning in the NFL

This season, 11 of the NFL's top 12 passing teams have winning records. Coincidence? No way.

Stafford, Johnson both hurting

Lions quarterback Matt Stafford had a record-setting day in Sunday's 38-37 victory over the Cleveland Browns.

Air and Space: WR support

...of passes thrown. Obviously, James Jones' five drops in 29 opportunities is a worse statistic than Bryant Johnson's seven drops in 56 chances. I realize this analysis leaves out tight end and running...

Sep 27, 2009; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions wide receiver Bryant Johnson (80) is unable to make a catch while being defended by Washington Redskins cornerback Fred Smoot...

How I See It: NFC North Stock Watch

...17) in three prime-time games this season. Eagles defenders no doubt are licking their chops. Johnson 2. Bryant Johnson, Detroit receiver: In an offense that also includes receiver Calvin Johnson, Bryant Johnson should have...

...an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009 in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone) Detroit Lions' Bryant Johnson in action against the Seattle Seahawks during an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009, in...

Third and one: Lions

...game. For me, none of the Lions' free-agent acquisitions have been more disappointing that receiver Bryant Johnson. I had him with two drops Sunday, which would bring him to at least seven drops...

Scouts Buzz: Crabtree is a special talent

Scouts Inc. examines Michael Crabtree's star potential, the Bears' pass protection issues and more.

Story | Conversation | November 16, 2009

Halftime: Vikings 10, Lions 3

...is running a jailbreak on nearly every passing play. Stafford threw a brilliant pass to receiver Bryant Johnson in the end zone during the Lions' final possession of the drive, but Johnson dropped it...

Flashback to Seattle's last victory at Arizona

...D. Lewis, Lofa Tatupu (IR), Leroy Hill, Marcus Trufant. Players no longer with Arizona Offense (23): Bryant Johnson, Leonard Davis, Nick Leckey, Alex Stepanovich, Oliver Ross, Eric Edwards, Marcel Shipp, Adam Bergen, J.J...

Oakland rookie receivers not making an impact

...KC 35 12 34.2 192 5. Mohamed Massaquoi, Cleveland 49 19 38.8 328 6. Bryant Johnson, Detroit 50 20 40.0 276 7. Roy Williams, Dallas 44 19 43.18 324 8...

Midseason Report: Lions

...a strong edge pass-rusher, has been slowed by injuries and has 2.5 sacks. Receiver Bryant Johnson has a pair of touchdown receptions but unofficially has five drops on the season. Surprises: Stafford...

Little Elm clinches surprise playoff berth

...The Lobos tried a few players under center before settling on Brandon Dudley. Adams and RB Bryant Johnson get the bulk of the carries as they've rushed for 461 and 454 yards, respectively...