Morning Lions Links for Thursday 12-25-14

Merry Christmas!!

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Matthew Stafford does not care if he is underappreciated: &nbsp http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/14102/matthew-stafford-does-not-care-if-he-is-underappreciated

Going back to Lambeau Field not a big deal for Detroit OC Joe Lombardi: &nbsp http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/14107/going-back-to-lambeau-field-not-a-big-deal-for-detroit-oc-joe-lombardi

After Further Review: The Lions' blueprint for beating the Packers: &nbsp http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/pete-prisco/24916013/after-further-review-the-lions-roadmap-for-beating-the-packers

How the NFC North Title Will Be Won: &nbsp http://mmqb.si.com/2014/12/24/nfl-green-bay-packers-detroit-lions-week-17-nfc-north/

Lions head to house of horrors in Green Bay: &nbsp http://sports.yahoo.com/news/lions-head-house-horrors-green-bay-230043443--nfl.html

Local Media:

NOTEBOOK: It all starts with stopping Eddie Lacy: &nbsp http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/NOTEBOOK-It-all-starts-with-stopping-Eddie-Lacy/f9bd45ce-aaa0-423b-87e7-efafc5e0d480

10 takeaways from coordinator media sessions: &nbsp http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/10-takeaways-from-coordinator-media-sessions/68ca5149-ac59-44eb-b7e7-450a25024cfd

Tim and Mike: what Raiola's suspension means for Lions: &nbsp http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/TIM-AND-MIKE-What-Raiolas-suspension-means-for-Lions/09da39a7-ca59-44f7-b3dd-8b88d0caf27a

Calvin Johnson, Nick Fairley sit out Lions practice: &nbsp http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/12/24/calvin-johnson-lions/20869327/

Joique Bell dealing with Achilles injury: &nbsp http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/12/24/joique-bell-achiiles/20875393/

Lions confident Swanson will shine in place of Raiola: &nbsp http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/12/24/who-is-travis-swanson/20870161/

Lions unfazed by Lambeau Field futility: &nbsp http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/12/24/detroit-lions-unfazed-lambeau-field-futility-green-bay-packers/20886449/

Golden Tate 'disappointed' in Pro Bowl snub: &nbsp http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/12/24/golden-tate-pro-bowl-snub/20876539/

Lions film review: The good, bad from Stafford in Chicago: &nbsp http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/12/24/detroit-lions-film-review/20887631/

A look back: Lions' losing skid vs. Packers in Lambpoop: &nbsp http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/12/25/detroit-lions-green-bay-packers-wisconsin-losing-skid/20887591/

Packers QB Rodgers limited in Wed. practice: &nbsp http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/insidersblog/2014/12/24/mccarthy-rodgers-got-done-what-he-needed-to-get-done/20880429/

See Lions DLs in ugly Xmas sweater postcard: &nbsp http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/12/24/detroit-lions-defensive-lineman-ugly-christmas-sweater/20885615/

Joique Bell limited in practice but expected to play: &nbsp http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/12/24/johnson-fairley-players-lions-practice/20873825/

Lions say fourth-quarter miracles much more than luck: &nbsp http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/12/24/lions-say-fourth-quarter-miracles-much-luck/20883539/

Caldwell's candor wins over his Lions team: &nbsp http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/12/24/caldwells-candor-wins-lions-team/20887663/

Lions' defense could make NFL history with super Sunday: &nbsp http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/12/24/lions-defense-make-nfl-history-super-sunday/20881431/

Trip to Lambeau 'business as usual' for Lions' Lombardi: &nbsp http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/12/24/trip-lambeau-business-usual-lions-lombardi/20880939/

Travis Swanson 'error free' during first Detroit Lions practice at center; exchanges look good: &nbsp http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/12/travis_swanson_error_free_duri.html

As passing-game production lags behind, Detroit Lions coach raves about Eric Ebron's blocking: &nbsp http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/12/as_production_in_the_passing_g.html

5 things to watch: Will the Detroit Lions own Aaron Rodgers again, or get owned?: &nbsp http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/12/5_things_to_watch_detroit_lion_8.html

Column: Jim Caldwell could be headed for the Detroit Lions history books: &nbsp http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/12/column_jim_caldwell_could_be_h.html

Detroit Lions notes: Glover Quin humbled by Pro Bowl honor: &nbsp http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20141224/detroit-lions-notes-glover-quin-humbled-by-pro-bowl-honor

Detroit Lions believe in Travis Swanson in his first start at center: &nbsp http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20141224/detroit-lions-believe-in-travis-swanson-in-his-first-start-at-center

Jim Caldwell's quotes from Wednesday: &nbsp http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/12/24/7438355/jim-caldwell-quotes-lions-wednesday

Lombardi and Austin's quotes from Wednesday: &nbsp http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/12/24/7438343/joe-lombardi-teryl-austin-quotes-lions-wednesday

Lions have the formula to take down the Packers: &nbsp http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/12/24/7447021/lions-packers-offense

Packers Articles and Videos:

Articles:

Lions can define first year under Caldwell: &nbsp http://www.packers.com/news-and-events/article-1/Lions-can-define-first-year-under-Caldwell/3f3590a9-556a-496d-8471-dcba24ee6f11

Calf injury limits Aaron Rodgers in practice: &nbsp http://espn.go.com/blog/green-bay-packers/post/_/id/16762/calf-injury-limits-aaron-rodgers-in-practice

Clay Matthews named NFC defensive player of the week: &nbsp http://espn.go.com/blog/green-bay-packers/post/_/id/16743/clay-matthews-named-nfc-defensive-player-of-the-week

Practice-rehab-practice for Aaron Rodgers: &nbsp http://espn.go.com/blog/green-bay-packers/post/_/id/16770/practice-rehab-practice-for-aaron-rodgers

Aaron Rodgers buys TVs, tablets: &nbsp http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/12077470/aaron-rodgers-green-bay-packers-buys-linemen-backup-quarterbacks-tvs-tablets-headphones

Packers' team stats check: Week 17: &nbsp http://espn.go.com/blog/green-bay-packers/post/_/id/16752/packers-team-stats-check-week-17

Packers' individual stats check: Week 17: &nbsp http://espn.go.com/blog/green-bay-packers/post/_/id/16755/packers-individual-stats-check-week-17

Rookie Swanson to step in at center for Detroit: &nbsp http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/insidersblog/2014/12/24/rookie-swanson-center-detroit-lions/20881963/

Rodgers 'got done what he needed to get done': &nbsp http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/insidersblog/2014/12/24/mccarthy-rodgers-got-done-what-he-needed-to-get-done/20880429/

Throw out the book; bring Peppers back: &nbsp http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/dougherty/2014/12/24/packers-should-bring-julius-peppers-back/20883751/

When it comes to Suh, Linsley is no rookie: &nbsp http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/when-it-comes-to-ndamukong-suh-corey-linsley-is-no-rookie-b99414777z1-286815981.html

Toe injury doesn't slow Josh Sitton down: &nbsp http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/toe-injury-doesnt-slow-josh-sitton-down-b99414775z1-286817181.html

Packers offense has come a long way since first meeting: &nbsp http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/packers-offense-has-come-a-long-way-since-first-meeting-with-lions-b99414780z1-286817241.html

Packers: Lacy is the perfect fit: &nbsp https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2014/12/24/packers-lacy-is-the-perfect-fit/

Videos:

Jim Caldwell Conference Call: &nbsp http://www.packers.com/media-center/videos/Jim-Caldwell-on-facing-the-Packers-for-North-title/1ffd3c23-9e4a-447e-96f0-7018d2675f42

Power Rankings:

Week 17: &nbsp http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2014/12/power-rankings-week-17.html

Video:

National Media:

How do Lions beat Packers in Lambeau?: &nbsp http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000000449193/How-do-Lions-beat-Packers-in-Lambeau

Are the Lions the biggest surprise in the NFC?: &nbsp http://sports.yahoo.com/video/lions-biggest-surprise-nfc-210243857.html

Local Media:

Caldwell on Swanson's start, Packers prep: &nbsp http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Caldwell-on-Swansons-start-Packers-prep/001c5f6c-8a04-4f9f-9463-705d256f6cfe

Austin on limiting potent Green Bay offense: &nbsp http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Austin-on-limiting-potent-Green-Bay-offense/a58f5de4-819a-4bed-a8f2-fb828c0f9477

Lombardi on Swanson's growth, Packers defense: &nbsp http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Lombardi-on-Swansons-growth-Packers-defense/f8a19eda-0048-4b55-ab60-d4bc26cb191d

Stafford on starting fast, playing with Swanson: &nbsp http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Stafford-on-starting-fast-playing-with-Swanson/8c1d9e27-82ef-4323-8d76-72a687288cef

Johnson on playing at Lambeau, Pro Bowl nod: &nbsp http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Johnson-on-playing-at-Lambeau-Pro-Bowl-nod/d8ffcdb8-f92d-402d-b685-e13152005b7b

Tate talks Pro Bowl: &nbsp http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Tate-talks-Pro-Bowl/164d90bc-66da-4bfb-9a86-6ca115998c70

Suh on slowing down Green Bay's offense: &nbsp http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Suh-on-slowing-down-Green-Bays-offense/ee478e4a-c881-467c-81a7-a95e575bf521

Ihedigbo on stopping run game, Eddie Lacy: &nbsp http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Ihedigbo-on-stopping-run-game-Eddie-Lacy/eff9c904-2c1c-4bff-b24b-a93b0b6cc0d3

Quin on making his first Pro Bowl: &nbsp http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Quin-on-making-his-first-Pro-Bowl/dce38e6f-ce28-4ca7-938e-241415977b63

Lions at Bears: Wired for Sound: &nbsp http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Lions-at-Bears-Wired-for-Sound/73b46063-cf14-4338-aef6-f056bbc2b3d3

Inside the Huddle with Sam Martin: &nbsp http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Inside-the-Huddle-with-Sam-Martin/11a7b60d-361f-4177-ac37-c02da178b0e1

AskALion: Reggie Bush: &nbsp http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/AskALion-Reggie-Bush/efefdcd4-4d99-4c90-8a79-253fb7a7ccf2

2015 Lions Pro Bowlers: Highlight Reel: &nbsp http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/2015-Lions-Pro-Bowlers-Highlight-Reel/fffd1a2c-7c5f-4ef5-bb30-74458297ba0e

Loose Lions preparing for Packers: &nbsp http://www.freep.com/videos/sports/nfl/lions/2014/12/24/20880213/