Morning Lions Links for Thursday 11-6-14

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Calvin Johnson's return benefits Matthew Stafford more than anyone: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/12539/calvin-johnsons-return-benefits-matthew-stafford-more-than-anyone?ex_cid=espnapi_public

QOTW: What would Lions players do in a talent competition?: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/12556/qotw-what-would-lions-players-do-in-a-talent-competition

John Clayton's Midseason All- Pro Team: http://espn.go.com/espn/feature/story/_/id/11816133/nfl-john-clayton-midseason-all-pro-team

The 7 Reasons You Can't Miss the Rest of the Lions' Season: http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/lists/the-7-reasons-you-can-t-miss-the-rest-of-the-lions-season-110414

List of NFL teams' unheralded players (one of the players on there is George Johnson): http://sports.yahoo.com/news/list-nfl-teams-unheralded-players-193125488--nfl.html

Local Media:

Notebook: how playing without Megatron helped Matthew Stafford: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/NOTEBOOK-How-playing-without-Megatron-helped-Matthew-Stafford/0c6256b3-790b-4105-aa5b-1de5129fa3aa

Megatron is back and he's 'extremely motivated': http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Megatron-is-back-and-hes-extremely-motivated/94fc888d-e6a4-4979-9aa9-429abb2b3efd

O'HARA: Ndamukong Suh built for endurance: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHARA-Ndamukong-Suh-built-for-endurance/a2e8fe04-cb3f-47dd-a446-2be173de8f58

Kyle Van Noy Blog: I can’t wait to get after it: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/kyle-van-noy/article-1/Kyle-Van-Noy-Blog-I-can%E2%80%99t-wait-to-get-after-it/ed61ec29-1899-429b-81a3-9256e6f7817b

Fauria back at practice; Ebron, Pettigrew still out: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/05/joseph-fauria-ankle/18544385/

Calvin Johnson not 100% but ready to roll: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/05/detroit-lions-calvin-johnson-injury/18538315/

He's back, but Lions learned how to win without Calvin Johnson: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/06/detroit-lions-without-calvin-johnson/18579453/

Louis Delmas: No grudge for way things ended: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/05/louis-delmas-safety/18522307/

Lions Gab: Next 4 games will define this team: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/05/detroit-lions-schedule-nfl-playoffs/18525823/

Nevin Lawson recounts gruesome foot injury: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/05/nevin-lawson-injury/18554163/

Lions' Suh: 'I just think mentally, I'm a different cat': http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/05/ndamukong-suh-mentally-different-cat/18561357/

Calvin Johnson, Lions eager to face ex-teammate Louis Delmas: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/05/ex-lion-delmas-hungry-prove-dolphins/18527965/

Ashlee Palmer used bye week to get first-hand look at Detroit Lions' next opponent: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/11/ashlee_palmer_got_a_rare_first.html

Detroit Lions notes: Joe Fauria returns to practice; Pettigrew, Ebron still out: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20141105/detroit-lions-notes-joe-fauria-returns-to-practice-pettigrew-ebron-still-out

Detroit Lions — Return of Calvin Johnson changes everything: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20141105/detroit-lions-x2014-return-of-calvin-johnson-changes-everything

One-Two Punch Of Johnson, Tate Poised To Be Even More Potent Than Anticipated: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2014/11/05/one-two-punch-of-johnson-tate-poised-to-be-even-more-potent-than-anticipated/

Fresh Megatron could spark big second half for Lions: http://www.foxsports.com/detroit/story/fresh-megatron-could-spark-big-second-half-for-lions-110514

Jim Caldwell's quotes from Wednesday: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/11/5/7151461/jim-caldwell-quotes-lions-wednesday

Time for the Lions' offense to step up their game: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/11/5/7158643/detroit-lions-offense

Dolphins Articles and Videos:

Articles:

By the numbers: Dolphins' Ryan Tannehill: http://espn.go.com/blog/miami-dolphins/post/_/id/11250/by-the-numbers-dolphins-ryan-tannehill?ex_cid=espnapi_public

Tannehill A Big Reason For Dolphins Recent Surge: http://miami.cbslocal.com/2014/11/05/tannehill-a-big-reason-for-dolphins-recent-surge/

Dolphins Defense Will Be Tested As Calvin Johnson Returns To Lions Lineup: http://miami.cbslocal.com/2014/11/05/dolphins-defense-will-be-tested-as-calvin-johnson-returns-to-lions-lineup/

NOTEBOOK: Matthews Making The Most Of His Opportunities; Other Notes: http://www.miamidolphins.com/news/article-1/NOTEBOOK-Matthews-Making-The-Most-Of-His-Opportunities-Other-Notes/9bd17a9c-c8c4-4495-93de-18ce41435ff4

Mega challenge awaits dolphins in Lions WR Calvin Johnson: http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nfl/miami-dolphins/article3587611.html

Pro Bowl match: Mike Pouncey vs. Ndamukong Suh: http://miamiherald.typepad.com/dolphins_in_depth/2014/11/pro-bowl-matchup-mike-pouncey-vs-ndamukong-suh-.html

Reggie Bush is focused on Detroit's struggling run game, not revenge vs. Dolphins: http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-dolphins/fl-dolphins-notes-1106-20141105-story.html

Toughest matchup in Dolphins-Lions game is between Pro Bowl linemen: http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-dolphins/fl-dolphins-1106-20141105-story.html

Optimus Grimes-Megatron matchup highlights Dolphins' visit to Lions: http://www.foxsports.com/florida/story/miami-dolphins-brent-grimes-detroit-lions-calvin-johnson-matchup-110514

Videos:

Megatron's Return Has Dolphins' Attention: http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=11827952

Coyle Previews Matchup With Lions: http://www.miamidolphins.com/multimedia/videos/Coyle-Previews-Matchup-With-Lions/b861d32c-1988-4584-a4f3-422b2ba031bc

Pouncey Prepares For Ndamukong Suh: http://www.miamidolphins.com/multimedia/videos/Pouncey-Prepares-For-Ndamukong-Suh/3070d013-7d03-4838-b616-5b5256f0390a

Finnegan Discusses Lions Offense: http://www.miamidolphins.com/multimedia/videos/Finnegan-Discusses-Lions-Offense/4efce5a3-9221-4173-8e32-b19d932b31f2

Previews and Predictions:

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

Power Rankings:

Week 10: http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2014/11/power-rankings-week-10.html

Video:

National Media:

Matthew Stafford: The comeback kid?: http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-films-presents/0ap3000000423456/Matthew-Stafford-The-comeback-kid

Megatron: I'll Be Playing Sunday: http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=11827030&ex_cid=espnapi_public

Dolphins vs. Lions: are these teams for real?: http://www.usatoday.com/videos/sports/nfl/2014/11/04/18488865/

Local Media:

Caldwell on difficult matchup with Dolphins: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Caldwell-on-difficult-matchup-with-Dolphins/b61a797e-2fc1-49c1-8df1-77f32ef5f2c9

Johnson on return from injury: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Johnson-on-return-from-injury/c36a1e52-c0cf-4ff3-92c0-e01aa35d9748

Stafford on tough Miami team, Calvin's return: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Stafford-on-tough-Miami-team-Calvins-return/8339e4c0-4c79-443b-b430-1cf9c4f456df

Suh on stepping up in Fairley's absence: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Suh-on-stepping-up-in-Fairleys-absence-/161ae1fa-d3ad-4a26-8090-b6d14bbaee69

George Johnson on Miami's read-option: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Johnson-on-Miamis-read-option/6219bd3d-0a83-48d1-8830-98ee00ae1f0f

Quin on home crowd, Tannehill's mobility: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Quin-on-home-crowd-Tannehills-mobility/a055fe65-54f0-4774-b9a3-bc36e660b0d4

Lawson on his injury and recovery: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Lawson-on-his-injury-and-recovery/7aa7b899-c3ed-4add-af30-54e513b07250

Bush on Calvin's return, improving run game: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Bush-on-Calvins-return-improving-run-game/db93238e-68e4-4b69-b1fd-051adbc443c0

Fuller on wide receiver role: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Fuller-on-wide-receiver-role/5c7a9951-ab98-4364-a5d8-2481ec862ec4

Johnson, Tannehill unique challenges to defenses: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Johnson-Tannehill-unique-challenges-to-defenses/47e60370-7a83-47bf-8566-1133161f3f62

Video: Will the Detroit Lions' offense be saved by the return of Calvin Johnson?: http://videos.mlive.com/mlive/2014/11/video_will_the_detroit_lions_o.html

How much will health help Lions' offense?: http://www.freep.com/videos/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/05/18554691/

Audio:

Lions podcast: Q&A with Glover Quin: http://www.freep.com/videos/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/05/18542947/