DETROIT - Calvin Johnson didnt even play when the Detroit Lions beat Minnesota in October. Spain Jerseys .Megatron is back now, and his return to form has helped the Lions move closer to a playoff spot.Johnson has surpassed 140 yards in each of his past two games, and Detroit enters its last home game of the regular season brimming with confidence after back-to-back victories.The Lions would be almost assured of a berth in the post-season if they win their next two games — at home against Minnesota on Sunday and at Chicago the following weekend.It feels good. Were in a good spot right now, Johnson said. We just have to keep stacking those wins.Detroit beat Minnesota 17-3 earlier this season. That was without Johnson, who missed a month with an ankle injury, but his return has helped the Lions offensively. Their past two games were wins over Tampa Bay and Chicago, by identical 34-17 scores.Matthew Stafford has played some of his best football of the season lately, and with a defence that stuffs the run and pressures quarterbacks, Detroit can be difficult to handle if its offence contributes at all.Theyre really explosive. They didnt have (Reggie) Bush or Calvin Johnson when we played them the first time, Vikings coach Mike Zimmer said.Bush is another weapon coming out of the backfield and the things that he does in the screen game. With Calvin Johnson comes another opportunity for them to continue to make big plays.Detroit (9-4) finishes the regular season with a game at Green Bay, so the two before that are crucial. The last thing the Lions need is an upset loss at home this weekend.Like the Lions, the Vikings (6-7) have won two in a row. Minnesota has also won four of its past six, although the victories came against weaker competition such as Tampa Bay, Washington and the New York Jets.Here are a few things to watch when Detroit hosts the Vikings:STAFFORDS SURGE: It hasnt been a great statistical season for Stafford, but his past two games have been impressive. The Detroit quarterback went 34 of 45 for 390 yards and two touchdowns against the Bears on Thanksgiving, then he went 26 of 34 for 311 yards and three TDs against the Buccaneers last weekend.ANOTHER CHANCE: Minnesotas Teddy Bridgewater was sacked eight times in his teams first meeting with Detroit this season. That was only the second start for the rookie quarterback, and he also threw three interceptions.Over his past six games, however, Bridgewater has nine touchdown passes and three interceptions.ON THE LINE: Minnesotas injury-plagued offensive line has looked better lately. Guard Brandon Fusco and tackle Phil Loadholt are on injured reserve — each with a torn pectoral muscle — but backups like Joe Berger seem to have helped stabilize things.I think its going well. I think thats what were here for, to be able to come in and play, Berger said. Obviously we lost some very good players, so weve just got to try to fill it up as best we can.Stafford, meanwhile, has been sacked a career-high 39 times. Thats part of the reason Detroits offence was struggling until the past couple of weeks.RUNNING GAME: Detroit has the leagues No. 1 defence against the run, and the Lions have shown some signs of developing a better running game. Joique Bell had 174 yards on 41 carries over the past two games.DEFENDING THEIR TURF: The Lions have a chance to finish 7-1 at home with a victory this weekend. Detroit only won six home games total over the previous two seasons.We always want it to be a tough place to play, defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh said. Always want to find ways to win at home, as its always tough to go on the road and get wins.___AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP_NFL Sergio Busquets Spain Jersey . -- Lara Gut of Switzerland regained the overall World Cup lead with Sundays super-G win in Lake Louise, Alta. Dani Carvajal Jersey .C. -- The Carolina Hurricanes have activated defenceman Joni Pitkanen from injured reserve. http://www.soccerspainfansshop.com/Marco-Asensio-UEFA-European-Germany-Jersey/ . -- C.J. Cron hit an RBI single on the first pitch he saw in the major leagues, doubled his second time up and hit a tiebreaking RBI single in the sixth inning to lead the Los Angeles Angels to a 5-3 victory over the Texas Rangers on Saturday night.ST. LOUIS - Lamarcus Joyner has had an up-and-down season. The Rams rookie cornerback is hoping it ends more on an up note.Joyner, the 41st overall pick in the draft, will see action Sunday in St. Louis finale against Seattle (11-4) because fellow rookie cornerback E.J. Gaines is listed as doubtful with a concussion. Gaines, a sixth-round selection, got hurt last week against the New York Giants. He has not practiced this week.This season has gone by real fast and thats why you cant take nothing for granted, Joyner said Friday after practice at Rams Park. Easy come, easy go. I think my rookie year has gone exactly as I expected.Ive matured and Ive learned a lot of new things, he said. Ive grown a lot. Its not been easy. Ive learned to be humble.In eight games, Joyner has 44 tackles, including a season-high 11 against Kansas City. Joyner also has three pass breakups and one quarterback pressure. However, he was set back by a groin injury in the Rams Nov. 9 loss to Arizona.And Gaines took his spot — and kept it.Joyner was sidelined three weeks because of the injury. Then he was a healthy scratch then next two games before getting to play for St. Louis (6-8) last week against the Giants.Gregg Williams, the defensive co-ordinator, remains upbeat about Joyner and his future.Hes done verry well, Williams said. Marco Asensio Spain Jersey. Hes come on and hes battled through some injuries and hopefully well get a chance to see him play a little bit this week.Rams coach Jeff Fisher remains a big Joyner backer, too. He noted Gaines simply played well enough to stay on the field.Hes going to be an outstanding player on our defence, Fisher said. E.J. did a great job in relief and while he was down, hes (Joyner) paid attention.Joyner is ready to test himself against the Seahawks.Thats the nature of the game, Joyner said. Youve got to make the most of your opportunities.NOTES: Receiver Brian Quick spoke to the media for the first time since he dislocated a shoulder and tore the rotator cuff in the Oct. 26 game against Kansas City. Quick was leading the Rams in receiving yards before he was hurt. Dr. James Andrews performed the surgery in Pensacola, Florida. Quick said the surgery went well and he is looking to be back by training camp. ... The Rams practiced outdoors in sunshine with the temperature in the mid-50s. ... DE Chris Long did not practice but it was not injury related. C Scott Wells (back) and CB Janoris Jenkins (back) both returned to practice. All three are listed as probable for Sunday.___Online: AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and http://twitter.com/AP_NFL China Jerseys Wholesale Cheap Jerseys Wholesale NFL Camo Jerseys Wholesale NFL Gear Cheap Jerseys Online Disocunt Football Jerseys Cheap NFL Black Jerseys ' ' '