Johnson (ankle) is listed as active for Thursday's game against the Bears, the Lions' official site reports.

Johnson, who has been targeted 37 times over his last three games, will take aim at a Chicago defense that is allowing an average of 260.5 yards per game in the air. Only four teams have given up more to date.

Johnson (ankle) is listed as probable for Thursday's contest against the Bears, the Lions' official site reports.

Johnson built up to a full showing by the final practice of the week Wednesday, leaving him poised to tee off against a Bears defense that has allowed 14.9 YPC and six touchdowns to wide receivers over the last five games.

Johnson (ankle) was a limited participant at Tuesday's practice.

The "limited" tag represents an upgrade for Johnson, who was listed as a non-participant Tuesday. Johnson said his ankle is "feeling alright," so he may still be experiencing some soreness in the area. However, he has played through soreness plenty of times previously, and there has been no indication that he is in any real danger of missing Thursday's game against the Bears.

Though the Lions didn't practice Monday, the team's estimated practice report in advance of Thursday's game against the Bears lists Johnson (ankle) as a non-participant, the Detroit News reports.

The report notes that Johnson has missed the first day of practice in each of the past three weeks, but still suited up, an outcome that should be repeated Thursday, with no reported setbacks with Johnson's ankle injury in Sunday's loss to the Patriots.

Johnson (ankle) was targeted 10 times in Sunday's 34-9 loss to the Patriots, finishing with four catches for 58 yards.

Even with the Lions facing a large early deficit and Matthew Stafford going to the air 46 times, Johnson still managed just four receptions. Detroit's offense is really struggling right now (no touchdowns in the last eight quarters), and Johnson owners are paying the price. Fortunately, the Lions - and Johnson - have a chance to right the ship over the next three weeks with three straight home games against the Bears, Buccaneers and Vikings. Each of those teams rank in the bottom half of the league in terms of fantasy points allowed to opposing receivers. As long as Johnson continues to see a high volume of targets, he'll eventually return to his highly productive ways, especially against the upcoming slate of vulnerable defenses.

Johnson (ankle) is listed as active for Sunday's game against New England.

Since returning from an ankle injury, Johnson has been targeted 27 times over his last two games, re-establishing his must-start status that is rock-solid as long as the star wideout remains healthy.

Johnson (ankle) is probable for Sunday's game against New England.

Johnson' previously mentioned elbow cut is apparently such a non-issue that the Lions removed mention of it from the injury report. His ankle soreness was managed effectively over the last two weeks, so it shouldn't stop his owners from starting him against New England. He's seen 27 targets in his two games since returning from the injury.

Johnson (elbow) was limited in practice Thursday, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Johnson's capped showing follows a missed practice Wednesday, leaving little worry as to his impending Week 12 availability. No matter, he has another stingy matchup on the docket against a Patriots defense that has contained wide receivers to seven touchdowns in 10 games this season.

Johnson (elbow) returned to practice Thursday, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

After a maintenance day Wednesday, Johnson was back in the mix Thursday, proving that the cut on his elbow was of little concern. As the week draws to a close, Friday's injury report should relay probable availability for Sunday's game at New England.

Johnson (elbow) didn't practice Wednesday, Kyle Meinke of MLive.com reports.

Despite his contention that the elbow issue is merely a cut, Johnson was sidelined to begin the week of preparation. Expect him to return to drills in the near future, with Friday's injury report likely to confirm his status for Week 12 at New England.

Johnson relayed Wednesday that the elbow issue he dealt with in Week 11 was just a cut and not a significant concern going forward.

While it's possible that Johnson may get a maintenance day at practice this week, there is nothing to suggest that his status for Sunday's game against the Patriots in any danger.

Johnson (active) received treatment on his elbow after Sunday's loss to the Cardinals, but he said he is not concerned about the possibility of the injury keeping him out of games, ESPN's Michael Rothstein reports

Johnson caught 5-of-12 targets for 59 yards as the Lions managed just six points. While his ankle no longer seems to be a significant concern, he reportedly spent quite a bit of time in the trainer's room to address his elbow after the game. If he's healthy enough to play, Johnson will get another tough matchup next week, with Detroit facing the Patriots in Foxboro.

Johnson (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

Johnson -- who returned to action in Week 10 -- is thus safe to roll with in fantasy lineups moving forward, provided he can stay healthy.

Johnson (ankle) is probable for Sunday's game against Arizona.

Johnson's absence from Wednesday's practice was entirely for rest purposes, as he practiced fully Thursday and Friday. He was excellent in his return from the injury against Miami last week, making it all but official that Megatron is borderline matchup-proof again.

Johnson (ankle) practiced in full Thursday, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Johnson was held out of Wednesday's drills, stirring some worry that the health of his ankle was imperiled. However, owners can safely trot him out there Sunday versus a Cardinals defense that has yielded 12.5 YPC and three receiving touchdowns to wide receivers over the past four contests.

Johnson (ankle) didn't practice Wednesday, Carlos Monarrez of the Detroit Free Press reports.

After making his first appearance Sunday since Week 5, when he posted seven receptions on 15 targets for 113 yards and one touchdown, Johnson's absence is likely a precautionary measure. Still, he was used heavily in the Lions' win versus the Dolphins, meaning a DNP to begin the week isn't out of the ordinary. As the week continues, though, be sure to monitor his status closely to ensure he suits up Sunday in Arizona.

Johnson (ankle) had seven catches on 15 targets for 113 yards and one touchdown Sunday against the Dolphins.

Johnson missed the last three games with a high ankle sprain and was severely limited in the two games before that, but he returned with a bang Sunday, leading the team in targets and receiving yards. If there was any hesitation that Johnson would not be great after recovering from the injury, those worries should be gone. Up next is an excellent matchup against a Cardinals defense allowing 286.8 passing yards per game, the highest average in the NFL.

Johnson (ankle) is listed as active Sunday versus the Dolphins, Kyle Meinke of MLive.com reports.

Johnson's long-awaited return has arrived, but the welcome mat won't be laid out before him against a Miami defense that has surrendered just 201.1 passing yards per game this season, which ranks second in the league. On the other hand, there's little reason to keep him in reserve, as his weekly matchup rarely dictates his eventual output.

Johnson (ankle) is probable for Sunday's game against Miami.

Johnson is finally ready to go after missing Detroit's last three games, and his owners should be grateful that he was given the chance to heal properly after previously attempting to play through the injury in two futile efforts. Even against a tough Miami defense, Johnson is locked back in as a legitimate WR1.

Johnson (ankle) practiced fully Wednesday, Kyle Meinke of MLive.com reports.

The outing comes on the heels of Johnson's statement that he'll suit up Sunday versus the Dolphins. While the Dolphins' secondary ranks as one of the most staunch at the midpoint of the season -- they allow 201.1 passing yards per game, good for second in the league -- he's fended off most comers in his career and should now be a mainstay in lineups. Owners can take further confidence from this comment to Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press on Wednesday: "It feels good to be back at almost 100 percent."