Afternoon Lions Links for Monday 12-8-14

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Understanding why Theo Riddick didn't play offense Sunday:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/13537/understanding-why-theo-riddick-didnt-play-offense-sunday

Rookie Report: Detroit Lions vs. Tampa Bay:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/13539/rookie-report-detroit-lions-vs-tampa-bay

Josh McCown is a fan of Ndamukong Suh:   http://espn.go.com/blog/tampa-bay-buccaneers/post/_/id/7838/josh-mccown-is-a-fan-of-ndamukong-suh

Matthew Stafford to Calvin Johnson works again:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/13532/morning-roar-matthew-stafford-to-calvin-johnson-works-again

Forty-three things you need to know from Week 14:   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000440393/article/fortythree-things-you-need-to-know-from-week-14

Seven plays that explain Week 14:   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000440821/article/seven-plays-that-explain-week-14

Week 14 winners and losers: Peyton overshadowed (Stafford is picked as winner):   http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2014/12/08/week-14-winners-losers/20083073/

Local Media:

O'HARA'S MONDAY COUNTDOWN: QB play vital in NFC playoff race:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/monday-mustang-countdown/article-1/OHARAS-MONDAY-COUNTDOWN-QB-play-vital-in-NFC-playoff-race/31bf8cf3-c6f8-4724-bf4e-2f26ed3a2b71

(MOCK) FILM REVIEW: Just like they drew it up:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/MOCK-FILM-REVIEW-Just-like-they-drew-it-up/208157c6-67db-41d6-ba51-c6bd19ee02b4

Detroit Lions' Joseph Fauria to undergo MRI on injured ankle:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/12/detroit_lions_joseph_fauria_to.html

Detroit Lions coach Jim Caldwell unhappy with mounting penalties despite 9-4 record:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/12/detroit_lions_coach_jim_caldwe_5.html

Detroit Lions' Jim Caldwell explains why Theo Riddick was benched in favor of Reggie Bush:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/12/jim_caldwell_explains_why_theo.html

Detroit Lions snap count report: RB Theo Riddick left out of the offensive game plan:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/12/detroit_lions_snap_count_repor_32.html

3 things we learned about the Detroit Lions, including that the defense's biggest weakness is being addressed:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/12/3_things_we_learned_about_the_25.html

Detroit Lions QB Matthew Stafford peaking at the right time:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/12/detroit_lions_qb_matthew_staff_73.html

Detroit Lions hit Bucs QB Josh McCown so hard, they felt sorry for him:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/12/detroit_lions_hit_bucs_qb_josh.html

Schematic role and good health leading to more interceptions for Detroit Lions safety Glover Quin:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/12/detroit_lions_glover_quin_1.html

Column: It's what you didn't see in Detroit Lions win that was actually noteworthy:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/12/column_detroit_lions_offer_no.html

Playoff picture: Breaking down how the Detroit Lions can get to the postseason:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/12/playoff_picture_explaining_how.html

Team Grades: Lions Continue Offensive Resurgence Against Bucs:   http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2014/12/08/team-grades-lions-continue-offensive-resurgence-against-bucs/

Jim Caldwell discusses Lions' win over Buccaneers:   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/12/8/7317511/lions-buccaneers-2014-quotes-jim-caldwell

Lions players discuss win over Buccaneers:   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/12/8/7317507/lions-buccaneers-2014-quotes-players

Lions notes: More on Sunday's win over Buccaneers:   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/12/8/7317517/lions-notes-buccaneers-2014

Bucs Articles:

Bucs loss by the numbers:   http://espn.go.com/blog/tampa-bay-buccaneers/post/_/id/7835/bucs-loss-by-the-numbers

Power Rankings:

Peter King's Fine Fifteen (Lions ranked 9th):   http://mmqb.si.com/2014/12/08/jj-watt-houston-texans-mvp-nfl-week-14/4/

Video:

National Media:

Ihedigbo: 'We're the best safety tandem in the NFL':   http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000000440811/Ihedigbo-We-re-the-best-safety-tandem-in-the-NFL

Week 14: Top 5 runs (Bell's 57 yd run is 4th):   http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000000440786/Week-14-Top-5-runs