AP

Last year, Lions receiver Calvin Johnson missed three total games due to a chronic knee problem. This year, he’ll miss his third game today.

Johnson is inactive for Sunday’s game at Wembley Stadium against the Falcons due to a sprained ankle that was aggravated three weeks ago against the Bills. He had been listed as questionable, a 50-50 shot at playing.

It’s unclear when Johnson will be able to return. A looming bye gives him two more weeks to heal.

A victory without him would push the team’s record to 3-0 without Johnson in the lineup, which could make the Lions less likely to carry a cap number for Johnson in excess of $20 million come 2015.