Afternoon Lions Links for Friday 11-7-14

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Philbin says Dolphins need Pouncey to have a big game against Suh:    http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/11/07/philbin-says-dolphins-need-pouncey-to-have-a-big-game-against-suh/

7 under-the-radar games for the second half of the NFL season:  http://ftw.usatoday.com/2014/11/7-cant-miss-nfl-games-second-half

Local Media:

O'HARA'S FRIDAY FOCUS: Lions restart season with tough three game stretch: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/O’HARA’S-FRIDAY-FOCUS-Lions-restart-season-with-tough-three-game-stretch/b9448903-1bbe-43af-afda-9049e4f0c98f

O’HARA: Nate Burleson’s smooth transition from player to analyst:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/O%E2%80%99HARA-Nate-Burleson%E2%80%99s-smooth-transition-from-player-to-analyst/f3aaa171-a0a3-48a3-893e-5e96488f0d65

Detroit Lions' Eric Ebron doubtful, Joesph Fauria and Brandon Pettigrew questionable vs. Dolphins: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/11/eric_ebron_doubtful_joesph_fau.html

Detroit Lions practice with all 4 tight ends again, but Kellen Davis could remain primary option:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/11/detroit_lions_practice_with_al.html

Nick Fairley won't require surgery on sprained knee, but return to Detroit Lions remains uncertain:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/11/nick_fairley_wont_require_surg.html

Versatile Detroit Lions LB Kyle Van Noy looking to carve out own role in team's defense: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/11/detroit_lions_kyle_van_noy.html

Joseph Fauria trying to catch back up with Detroit Lions offense: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/11/joseph_fauria_trying_to_catch.html

Detroit Lions look to build on pass-protection success against tough Dolphins pass rush: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/11/detroit_lions_offensive_line_3.html

Detroit Lions Q&A: George Johnson chats about his dog shows, and Devin Taylor's Spongebob suit: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/11/detroit_lions_qa_george_johnso.html

Detroit Lions early notes: Optimism on tight ends; Nick Fairley still in evaluation process:   http://oplions.blogspot.com/2014/11/detroit-lions-early-notes-optimism-on.html

Three storylines to follow in Lions-Dolphins:   http://www.foxsports.com/detroit/story/three-storylines-to-follow-in-lions-dolphins-110714

CBS Baltimore Thinks Ray Rice Could Land With Lions:   http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2014/11/07/cbs-baltimore-thinks-ray-rice-could-land-with-lions/

Matthew Stafford Sets Up Prank For Non-Recyclers:   http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2014/11/07/matthew-stafford-sets-up-prank-for-non-recyclers-video/

8 reasons not to believe in Lions: http://www.clickondetroit.com/sports/parkersconfidential/8-reasons-not-to-believe-in-lions/29596994

Dolphins Articles:

Breaking Down The Lions:   http://www.miamidolphins.com/news/article-1/Breaking-Down-The-Lions/8243b64f-ba98-4bd1-9715-7e4bd7c573e2

AC In The AM: Dolphins Facing Important Challenge:   http://www.miamidolphins.com/news/article-4/AC-In-The-AM-Dolphins-Facing-Important-Challenges-/06a552dc-4837-45fe-a32a-fc1a2c5eab2e

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Dolphins Carve Up The Lions, 27-10, On Thanksgiving:   http://www.miamidolphins.com/news/article-1/FLASHBACK-FRIDAY-Dolphins-Carve-Up-The-Lions-27-10-On-Thanksgiving-/8ec9bee3-d50f-499f-bdda-5efdfb8af8b9

Lions present Miami Dolphins a major problem up front: http://miamiherald.typepad.com/dolphins_in_depth/2014/11/there-are-some-inarguable-nfl-truths-elite-quarterbacks-erase-a-multitude-of-roster-flaws-tight-ends-are-red-zone-matchup.html

Dolphins Looking To Stay Hot Against Lions Stout Defense: http://miami.cbslocal.com/2014/11/07/dolphins-looking-to-stay-hot-against-lions-stout-defense/

Hyde5: Five deciding questions of Dolphins vs. Lions: http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-dolphins/sfl-hyde5-five-deciding-questions-of-dolphins-vs-lions-20141107-story.html

Dolphins will have to deal with return of Calvin Johnson, Reggie Bush: http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/sports/football/talented-deep-lions-will-present-tough-test-for-do/nh2H9/ 

Dolphins have little margin for error:   http://espn.go.com/blog/miami-dolphins/post/_/id/11315/dolphins-have-little-margin-for-error

Previews and Predictions:

Week 10:    http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2014/11/game-9-lions-vs-dolphins-previews-and.html

Miscellaneous:

National Media:

Lions proved to be a class act:    http://www.willistonherald.com/news/detroit-lions-proved-to-be-a-class-act-for-cody/article_2aad2e86-669a-11e4-b12d-f3331a9e23f8.html

Video:

Local Media:

Lions Weekly Matchup: Defense:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/video/recent-videos.html