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Stevie Johnson named ‘Legend of the Game’ for Bills vs. Packers

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Stevie is back in town.

On Sunday when the Buffalo Bills host the Green Bay Packers for their prime-time showdown, former Bills receiver Stevie Johnson will return to be the “Legend of the Game.”

Johnson played from 2008 to 2013 with the Bills after he was a seventh-round pick of the franchise out of Kentucky. Johnson last played in the NFL in 2015.

During his tenure in Buffalo, Johnson was a rare bright spot during the playoff drought. So much so, this is not the first time the Bills have decided to honor him in such a way. He “led the charge” back in 2018.

Prior to kickoff, Johnson will be one of the first ones out of the tunnel at Highmark Stadium. He’ll pump Bills Mafia up just ahead of the opening kick and team introductions.

“I feel like a player, but a fan too,” Johnson said to the team’s website. “That whole feeling of preparing for a game and preparing for those moments is the same with this, being the Legend of the Game. It’s huge to introduce the team and be around that atmosphere again.”

Johnson elaborated further during an interview with the team’s radio partner, WGR-550 radio. Hear more from Stevie in the attached YouTube player below:

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Report: Panthers RB Christian McCaffrey will be ruled out vs. Packers

According to a report by Adam Schefter at ESPN, running back Christian McCaffrey will officially be ruled out for tonight’s game against the Packers.

For the 11th time this season, the Panthers will have to play without their best offensive weapon. According to a report by Adam Schefter at ESPN, running back Christian McCaffrey will officially be ruled out for tonight’s game against the Packers.

This development was expected, as coach Matt Rhule was pessimistic all week about McCaffrey’s chances of suiting up tonight and he was listed as doubtful on the team’s final Week 15 injury report.

McCaffrey played the first two games of the season before he was sidelined by a high ankle sprain that put him on injured reserve. When he returned, McCaffrey suffered a shoulder injury against the Chiefs and he’s been out ever since. McCaffrey had another setback during the bye week as he injured his quad, which is why he’s out tonight. Despite the ongoing health troubles, Rhule says there is no plan to shut McCaffrey down for the season.

When he’s been on the field No. 22 has been brilliant, though. In three games this year, McCaffrey has 374 yards and six touchdowns from scrimmage. Starting in his place will be Mike Davis, who has been extremely impressive for a backup, totaling 926 yards and seven touchdowns from scrimmage.

Carolina will also be playing without guard Dennis Daley, who was ruled out due to a concussion yesterday and didn’t travel with the team.

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