MINNEAPOLIS -- Observed and heard in the locker room after the Detroit Lions' 17-3 win over the Minnesota Vikings.
The Lions' defensive line gave George Johnson, the former Vikings defensive end, their game ball. He had a massive game -- five tackles, 1.5 sacks, two quarterback hits -- and said it is the first game ball he has ever personally received, either in college at Rutgers or in the NFL.
Speaking of Johnson, he wore a Superman undershirt for the first time Sunday for the game against Minnesota. The reason? He told his wife he "felt like Superman when I go out there and play." So he's been meaning to do it, but this was the shirt's debut. He's planning on doing it from now on, too.
Lions owner Martha Ford was driven up to the team's locker room in a golf cart. As she waited to enter the locker room, she was told about the Packers-Dolphins game, still in progress.
Wide receiver Ryan Broyles was not targeted Sunday against Minnesota and was barely used in the game plan against the Vikings. He voiced his frustration after, tweeting:
It's tough to keep a smile on your face when you feel like u are being held back but remember you are where u are for a reason!
— Ryan Broyles (@RyanBroyles) October 12, 2014
Your plan may not be his plan! The light will shine sooner than later on you! Keep pushing someone sees ur worth!
— Ryan Broyles (@RyanBroyles) October 12, 2014
