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Calvin Johnson will debunk that Madden curse. Detroit Lions superstar and fantasy stud Calvin Johnson will continue the superstitious on edge throughout the season spending obtain escaping the Madden Curse. Possible? We'll find out. Calvin Johnson made his debut as team captain against the St. Louis Rams. The Lions community is dismissed up. Even Barry Sanders! @DetroitLionsNFL @Bigplaycj - Leading by example - on and heli-copter flight field. I would <a href=http://ocheapnfljerseys.com/san-francisco-49ers-jerseys/>cheap San Francisco 49ers Jerseys</a>follow CJ into battle anyday&mdash; Barry Sanders (@BarrySanders) September 09, 2012First half. Calvin Johnson recorded 4 receptions for 73 yards. Here's Megatron looking good with this catch at the 1-yard line.Despite a slow offensive showing by the Lions, <a href=http://ocheapnfljerseys.com/green-bay-packers-jerseys/>cheap Green Bay Packers Jerseys</a> 
 
Megatron shows us why he earned the biggest contract in NFL history with this can't skip play. Cue video! Unfortunately, he did not see the final zone in the first half, but Joique Bell would. (Paul Sancya/Associated Press)Did the Madden Curse rub off <a href=http://ocheapnfljerseys.com/denver-broncos-jerseys/>cheap Denver Broncos Jerseys</a>on?Matt Stafford? He threw three interceptions - including a pick six by?Cortland Finnegan.(Andrew Weber/US Presswire)The pass WAS intended for Calvin Johnson. But that's <a href=http://ocheapnfljerseys.com/cheap-nike-nfl-jerseys/>Cheap 2012 NFL Jerseys</a>nothing, right? Right?Second Half. Megatron kept the Lions alive with two critical catches in the 4th quarter.?(Andrew Weber/US Presswire)But the star of the show was Kevin Smith who?scored two touchdowns, including a game winning 5-yard TD with 10 seconds left on the clock.(Rick Osentoski/Associated Press)The Lions <a href=http://ocheapnfljerseys.com/>http://ocheapnfljerseys.com/</a>win 27 -23. Detroit Lions fans and fantasy football owners breathe a collective sign of relief. The star wide receiver moves <a href=http://ocheapnfljerseys.com/st.-louis-rams-jerseys/>cheap St. Louis Rams Jerseys</a>on to see another week.Unless this guy shows up somewhere.(Associated Press)Visit NFL Game Center for more on St.Louis Rams at Detroit Lions - Week 1.