Calvin Johnson is Megatron, Sets NFL Record

Calvin Johnson – AKA “Megatron” – the Detroit Lions leading wide receiver, matched an NFL record in Arlington, Texas today, catching two touchdown passes from quarterback Matthew Stafford.

He currently has eight touchdowns for the year, which ties former Minnesota wide receiver Cris Carter’s record set in 1995. Johnson is also the first wide receiver to have two touchdowns through his first four games of the season.

The current NFL record for most touchdowns in a single season is 23, set by Randy Moss in 2007 when he played for Tom Brady's New England Patriots.

Much of his success can be tied to his quarterback’s ability to stay healthy. Stafford is already posting Pro Bowl numbers as he leads his team to an undefeated 4-0.

Though fantasy football owners and Lion fans held their breath after watching Johnson pull in his second touchdown. It appeared that he injured himself, as he was slow to get up. Although, after watching replay, it appeared Johnson just landed hard on his back and got the wind knocked out of him. He was able to walk off the field on his own will.

The Lions defeated the Dallas Cowboys 34-30. They face the Chicago Bears at home next week.