Afternoon Lions Links for Thursday 12-11-14

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Nick Fairley still improving with no timetable for return:   http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/69233/nick-fairley-still-improving-with-no-timetable-for-return

Golden Tate explains how he picks up his YAC:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/13670/golden-tate-explains-how-he-picks-up-his-yac-for-detroit?ex_cid=espnapi_public

Andre Fluellen playing well with another chance:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/13667/morning-roar-andre-fluellen-playing-well-with-another-chance?ex_cid=espnapi_public

Ten(ish) Questions with ... Lions kicker Matt Prater:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/13672/tenish-questions-with-lions-k-matt-prater?ex_cid=espnapi_public

Which NFL teams have most to gain, lose in 2015 free agency? (Detroit is picked as the team with the 2nd most to lose):   http://q.usatoday.com/2014/12/11/which-nfl-teams-have-most-to-gain-lose-in-2015-free-agency/

 Local Media:

10 QUESTIONS WITH TWENTYMAN: Will 11 wins earn Lions a playoff spot?:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/10-QUESTIONS-WITH-TWENTYMAN-Will-11-wins-earn-Lions-a-playoff-spot/1acccbe8-10c2-4dfa-bc4e-d1f37c9957e4

10 Lions in Pro Bowl contention:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/10-Lions-in-Pro-Bowl-contention/0e0d4592-9c09-42b3-a705-40b20b17efb8

Detroit Lions have 3 starters suffer practice injuries while prepping for Minnesota Vikings:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/12/detroit_lions_have_3_starters.html

Detroit Lions remain confident running back Reggie Bush will return to form:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/12/detroit_lions_confident_reggie.html

Ndamukong Suh misses first practice of Detroit Lions career:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/12/ndamukong_suh_misses_first_pra.html

Detroit Lions' Matthew Stafford sets new career high for sacks:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/12/detroit_lions_matthew_stafford_52.html

Detroit Lions coach Jim Caldwell raves about DE Larry Webster's development:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/12/detroit_lions_coach_jim_caldwe_6.html

Detroit Lions looking to light up Vikings' Teddy Bridgewater again:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/12/detroit_lions_looking_to_light.html

Detroit Lions' Calvin Johnson won't root against Julio Jones breaking single-season receiving mark:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/13672/tenish-questions-with-lions-k-matt-prater?ex_cid=espnapi_public

Caldwell's Unique Approach Resonating With Lions; 'If You’re With Me Let’s Roll; If You’re Not, See You Later':   http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2014/12/11/caldwells-unique-approach-resonating-with-players/

Lions notes: Suh says agent will determine future:   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/12/11/7373085/lions-notes-ndamukong-suh-contract-agent

Vikings Articles:

Vikings Looking For Third Straight Win:   http://www.vikings.com/news/article-1/Vikings-Looking-For-Third-Straight-Win/35fe2f2c-4b7a-4d74-9050-49480823455a