Morning Lions Links for Thursday 11-13-14

Lions Articles:

National Media:

The dangerous Detroit D: http://mmqb.si.com/2014/11/12/detroit-lions-defense-ndamukong-suh-nfl/

Larry Warford tried to play through injury, but will miss time: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/12777/larry-warford-tried-to-play-through-injury-but-will-miss-time?ex_cid=espnapi_public

Calvin Johnson thinks comparisons to Randy Moss are cool: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/12790/calvin-johnson-thinks-comparisons-to-randy-moss-are-cool

QOTW: Which came first, the chicken or the egg?: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/12750/qotw-which-came-first-the-chicken-or-the-egg?ex_cid=espnapi_public

Suh likely to become highest-paid defender in 2015: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000427445/article/ndamukong-suh-likely-to-top-jj-watts-contract-in-15

Eight true super bowl contenders (one of those teams is the Lions): http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/101292238/nfl-super-bowl-contenders-packers-cowboys-patriots-broncos

PFF's Sig Stats: Pass Rushing Productivity (Ansah is ranked 8 in the top 15 pass rushers): https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2014/11/12/sig-stats-pass-rushing-productivity/

Local Media:

NOTEBOOK: Warford says knee won't require surgery: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/NOTEBOOK-Warford-says-knee-wont-require-surgery/78a3d8a4-d6c5-4c49-ae45-a0c51fc5b967

O'hara's scouting report: Arizona Cardinals: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHARAS-SCOUTING-REPORT-Arizona-Cardinals/442eea85-06ae-4e4c-aadb-c8550705e089

The game within the game: Preparing for Drew Stanton: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/The-game-within-the-game-Preparing-for-Drew-Stanton/a5cced27-b8db-4442-8df0-d2e7e45d4c9f

LaAdrian Waddle takes reps with Lions' first team: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/12/laadrian-waddle-takes-reps-lions-first-team/18923395/

'Big opportunity' awaits Lions' Travis Swanson: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/12/big-opportunity-awaits-lions-travis-swanson/18918401/

Lions find more off-field fun means more fun on field: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/12/lions-find-field-fun-means-fun-field/18946243/

Wojo: Lions can't afford to lose super Suh, or pay him: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/columnists/bob-wojnowski/2014/11/12/wojo-lions-afford-lose-super-suh-pay/18952507/

Showdown: Lions WRs face two of NFL's best CBs: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/12/calvin-johnson-patrick-peterson/18917617/

Lions optimistic Warford will return this year: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/12/larry-warford-knee-detroit-lions/18921101/

Pro Bowl voting: Suh 3rd, no love for Johnson: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/12/detroit-lions-pro-bowl-voting/18923941/

Math: Lions have 90% chance of making playoffs: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/12/detroit-lions-nfl-playoff-odds/18909321/

1993: Remembering last time Lions were 7-2: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/12/1993-events-detroit-lions/18913145/

'Big opportunity' awaits Lions' Travis Swanson: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/12/big-opportunity-awaits-lions-travis-swanson/18918401/

Detroit Lions' Reggie Bush continues to struggle on the field, and with injury: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/11/detroit_lions_reggie_bush_cont.html

Arizona Cardinals QB Drew Stanton balancing crazy life with new starting job and newborn daughter: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/11/drew_stanton_detroit_lions_ari.html

Detroit Lions notes: Travis Swanson prepared to start for Larry Warford: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20141112/detroit-lions-notes-travis-swanson-prepared-to-start-for-larry-warford

Suh's impact on Lions' D increasing his value: http://www.foxsports.com/detroit/story/suh-s-impact-on-lions-d-increasing-his-value-111214

Lions prep for top ranked Arizona Cardinals: http://www.wxyz.com/sports/football/lions/lions-gear-up-for-top-ranked-arizona

Ex-Lion Stanton eager to face old team: http://www.wxyz.com/sports/ex-lion-stanton-eager-to-face-old-team

Jim Caldwell's quotes from Wednesday: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/11/12/7190387/jim-caldwell-quotes-lions-wednesday

Cardinals Articles:

Up next for Arizona Cardinals: Detroit Lions: http://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nfl/cardinals/2014/11/12/arizona-cardinals-football-up-next-detroit-lions/18918997/

Ryan Lindley Return Could Change No. 2 QB: http://www.azcardinals.com/news-and-events/article-2/Ryan-Lindley-Return-Could-Change-No-2-QB/0cffd982-288b-41c1-875e-89b8f3f846a7

Cards know Lions defense is formidable: http://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nfl/cardinals/2014/11/12/arizona-cardinals-detroit-lions-defense-nfl/18942661/

Arizona Cardinals' Arians speaks to impact of Lions game: http://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nfl/cardinals/2014/11/12/arizona-cardinals-bruce-arians-detroit-lions-jim-caldwell-nfl/18932063/

Defense Plays Same Game For Cardinals: http://www.azcardinals.com/news-and-events/article-2/Defense-Plays-Same-Game-For-Cardinals/9613175a-037b-4bf8-8329-fa79393200a5

Hip injury added to Cardinals RB Andre Ellington’s ailments: http://espn.go.com/blog/arizona-cardinals/post/_/id/10587/hip-injury-added-to-ellingtons-ailments

Bruce Arians doesn't shy from keeping Cardinals informed on standings: http://espn.go.com/blog/arizona-cardinals/post/_/id/10583/arians-doesnt-shy-from-keeping-cardinals-informed-on-standings

He's in charge: Cardinals are Drew Stanton's baby now: http://www.foxsports.com/arizona/story/cardinals-are-stanton-s-baby-now-111214

Power Rankings:

Week 11: http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2014/11/power-rankings-week-11.html

Miscellaneous:

National Media:

Ditka sees no talent, no pride on Bears’ defense: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/11/12/ditka-sees-no-talent-no-pride-on-bears-defense/

Local Media:

Even With New Baby, Stanton Focused On Starting Job, Staying Healthy: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2014/11/12/even-with-new-baby-stanton-focused-on-starting-job-staying-healthy/

Video:

National Media:

Familiar Face Prepping For The Lions: http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=11866131&ex_cid=espnapi_public

Savvy Strategy: Lions vs. Cardinals: http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-network-total-access/0ap3000000427397/Savvy-Strategy-Lions-vs-Cardinals

Local Media:

Lions vs. Dolphins: Megatron mic'd up: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Lions-vs-Dolphins-Megatron-micd-up/dfea0373-5cb0-4ada-9865-b87857183ecc

Caldwell on surging Cardinals, team camaraderie: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Caldwell-on-surging-Cardinals-team-camaraderie/58ade513-dd8d-4f30-998f-719a45862fee

Stafford on Arizona forcing turnovers: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Stafford-on-Arizona-forcing-turnovers/1f85b972-19e7-42d3-ab9a-62a8e4859bb6

Johnson on talented Cardinals cornerbacks: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Johnson-on-talented-Cardinals-cornerbacks/226a28a9-709b-4ca9-8734-c8a557343f44

Suh on defensive line productivity: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Suh-on-defensive-line-productivity/cabe4b1f-d96c-46f2-96e5-0dc7a02594ea

Riddick on maximizing opportunities: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Riddick-on-maximizing-opportunities/e6ecb125-7f1e-4fca-aaa1-b31fa798a2bf

Fuller on learning from Tate and Johnson: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Fuller-on-learning-from-Tate-and-Johnson/cf806600-2380-4fd3-9af4-35c6d271a2be

Swanson on starting for injured Warford: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Swanson-on-starting-for-injured-Warford/72c08c30-4a59-4cc9-b184-222a216dbd8d

Warford on injury vs. Dolphins: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Warford-on-injury-vs-Dolphins/17367c39-0b9a-41d0-8131-747f0acde5a6

Sims on offensive line play, protecting Stafford: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Sims-on-offensive-line-play-protecting-Stafford/399c7e25-f7de-478f-a356-8aa5e61beac1

Ihedigbo on embracing success: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Ihedigbo-on-embracing-success/e62dc460-b472-4bd5-b997-2b115ba91689

Quin on importance of Week 11 matchup: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Quin-on-importance-of-Week-11-matchup/7665ac84-3e9a-4968-add9-6fa091796cc8

How Arizona's change at QB will affect Lions: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/How-Arizonas-change-at-QB-will-affect-Lions/30606c3f-370c-4942-bc01-bf979ee85b9e

Audio:

Cardinals conference call: Drew Stanton, Week 11: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Cardinals-conference-call-Drew-Stanton-Week-11/06ee48be-3aa9-4956-b97e-c1b59a6ed814