Matthew Stafford higher have introduced his tough-guy helmet with him to Detroit this weekend … ‘trigger Calvin Johnson tells TMZ Sports activities he is not anticipating Lions followers to welcome their former QB with open arms.

After all, Megatron says there’ll possible be some cheers and even some folks decked out in Stafford’s former No. 9 jerseys at Ford Discipline when the Rams go to for his or her much-anticipated Wild Card spherical recreation Sunday night time … however the Corridor of Famer tells us, “I am positive there will likely be folks booing.”

As for a way Johnson will really feel … it appears he is feeling conflicted on tips on how to deal with all of it as properly.

“I am undoubtedly a Matthew fan — that is my man,” mentioned Johnson, who caught passes from Stafford from 2009 to 2015 with the Lions. “However I need him to come back in right here and are available into the Lion’s Den and never go residence!”

Some Detroit followers, in the meantime, have already given a little bit of a preview into how they will reply when Stafford runs out onto the sector later Sunday … advocating a ban on carrying previous No. 9 uniforms to the sport — one thing Matthew’s spouse was not happy about.

Antics within the crowd apart, Johnson expects his previous staff will finally get the win over Stafford — although he says the rating will likely be very shut.

Johnson additionally gave us an replace on how the progress goes along with his Primitiv Efficiency line … saying he is hoping skilled and collegiate athletes will likely be accredited to make use of the brand new Primitiv merchandise within the first quarter of this 12 months.