Week 12 Power Rankings

1-7.  NFL's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 23 by Theismann, 27 by Kirwan, and 29 by 5 experts):  http://fanrankings.nfl.com/results/experts

8-9.  Foxsports Power Rankings (Lions ranked 30 by foxsports, 29 by whatifsports):  http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/powerRankings

10.  SN's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 27):  http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/feed/2010-09/nfl-power-poll

11.  ESPN's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 31):  http://espn.go.com/nfl/powerrankings/_/year/2010/week/13

12.  USA Today's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 28):  http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/2010-power-rankings.htm

13.  CBS's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 31):  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/14378559/power-rankings-afc-division-heading-south-in-hurry 

14.  PFT's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 30):  http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/11/30/week-12-power-rankings/

15.  NFP's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 28):   http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFP-Power-Rankings-6203.html

16.  PFW's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 31):  http://www.profootballweekly.com/2010/11/30/week-13-power-rankings-3

17.  Rick Gosselin's rankings (Lions ranked 30):  http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/spt/football/nfl/stories/112910dnspogosselinranks.3dcf318.html

18.  TSN's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 28):  http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/misc/nfl-poll.htm

 19.  Silver's 32 Questions (Lions ranked 27):  http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=Av0.lBJyg8KV5zhx0fom3GJDubYF?slug=ms-32questions120110

20.  SI's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 28):  http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/writers/don_banks/12/01/nfl-power-rankings-week-13/index.html


Lions Average Power Ranking (573): 28.7

Previous Weeks Rankings (Weeks 1- 11):   26.4, 27.1, 27.5, 28.5,  29.3, 27.1, 27.8, 28.05, 24.4, 25.1, 28.6, 29.05

Tuesday 11-30-10 Afternoon Lions Links

Articles:

Schwartz quote sheet:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Post-Practice-Quote-Sheet-Jim-Schwartz-11-30-10/bbd31f44-19fe-45e8-b509-d26108a19894

Schwartz, Lions move on from loss to Patriots:  http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20101130/SPORTS0101/11300392/1126/Jim-Schwartz--Lions-move-on-from-loss-to-Patriots

Hill misses practice, QB situation uncertain:  http://www.detnews.com/article/20101130/SPORTS0101/11300413/1126/Shaun-Hill-misses-practice--Lions-QB-situation-uncertain

Hill misses practice; Stanton takes rep with No. 1 team:  http://www.freep.com/article/20101130/SPORTS01/101130042/1049/Hill-misses-Lions-practice-Stanton-takes-No.-1-reps

Leadership pulls Lions together despite frustration:  http://theoaklandpress.com/articles/2010/11/30/sports/doc4cf57fe266647664542200.txt

Another Stanton article:  http://theoaklandpress.com/articles/2010/11/30/sports/doc4cf55796c2404851850067.txt?viewmode=default

QB situation unclear with Hill, Stafford out of practice:  http://theoaklandpress.com/articles/2010/11/30/sports/doc4cf56c3a4d7d7688039822.txt

Stanton practices with starters, Hill sports finger splint:  http://theoaklandpress.com/articles/2010/11/30/sports/doc4cf5872dd33c6749406259.txt

Stanton takes snaps with #1 offense:  http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/11/30/10/Stanton-takes-snaps-with-No-1-offense/landing_lions.html?blockID=363447&feedID=3867

NFL Predictions for the final 5 weeks of the season:  http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/writers/don_banks/11/30/nfl-predictions/index.html

Seifert's chat (There's some Lions questions in there):  http://espn.go.com/sportsnation/chat/_/id/35746/nfl-blogger-kevin-seifert

Gil Brandt's chat (He answers a question on rookie RBs - Best):  http://chat.nfl.com/front/archived_chat/1255

Week 13 matchup - Bears at Lions:  http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2010-11-30/week-13-matchup-chicago-bears-at-detroit-lions

Rookie meter (Suh is #2):  http://www.profootballweekly.com/2010/11/30/rookie-meter-ford-becoming-playmaker-for-raiders

Power Rankings: 

Foxsports Power Rankings (Lions ranked 30 by foxsports, 29 by whatifsports, and the Lions have a 26.7% chance of beating the Bears):  http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/powerRankings

ESPN's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 31):  http://espn.go.com/nfl/powerrankings/_/year/2010/week/13

USA Today's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 28):  http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/2010-power-rankings.htm

CBS's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 31):  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/14378559/power-rankings-afc-division-heading-south-in-hurry 

PFT's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 30):  http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/11/30/week-12-power-rankings/

NFP's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 28):  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFP-Power-Rankings-6203.html

PFW's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 31):  http://www.profootballweekly.com/2010/11/30/week-13-power-rankings-3
 
TSN's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 28):  http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/misc/nfl-poll.htm

Blogs:

CJ - I'm just taking it game by game, that's all you can do right now:  http://blogs.detroitlions.com/2010/11/30/johnson-%E2%80%9Ci%E2%80%99m-just-taking-it-game-by-game-that%E2%80%99s-all-you-can-do-right-now/

Lions workouts:  http://apps.detnews.com/apps/blogs/lionsblog/index.php?blogid=2501

Bears could face Stanton:  http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/20278/bears-could-face-lions-qb-drew-stanton

Articles from opposing team's media:

Complete the picture in Detroit:  http://www.chicagonow.com/blogs/da-bears-blog/2010/11/now-is-not-the-time.html

Forte - Bears not looking past Lions:  http://espn.go.com/blog/chicago/bears/post/_/id/4668048/forte-bears-not-looking-past-lions

Hill misses practice; Bears may get Stanton:  http://www.chicagobreakingsports.com/2010/11/lions-hill-misses-practice-bears-may-get-stanton.html

Draft:

Draft dish (Lande's mock draft has the Lions taking Prince Amukamara with the #2 pick):  http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/feed/2010-10/draft-dish/story/draft-dish-stanford-qb-andrew-luck-the-drafts-most-nfl-ready-player

Video:

Schwartz post practice video:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Post-Practice-Video-Jim-Schwartz-11-30-10/6a38fc64-65ca-48f4-8fc5-449e23d2f163

Bears Vs. Lions Preview:  http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=5868343

Schwartz post practice audio:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Post-Practice-Audio-Jim-Schwartz-11-30-10/53d10478-b589-4d1f-b99d-486a3518a7c4

Tuesday 11-30-10 Morning Lions Links

Articles:

It's not too early for Lions fans to think draft:  http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20101130/SPORTS0101/11300340/1126/sports0101/It-s-not-too-early-for-Lions-fans-to-think-draft

Stafford says he might resume throwing this week:  http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20101130/SPORTS0101/11300372/1126/sports0101/Lions-QB-Matthew-Stafford-says-he-might-resume-throwing-this-week

Injured Stafford ready to start throwing:  http://theoaklandpress.com/articles/2010/11/30/sports/doc4cf454db2b9bd993132593.txt

Another Stafford article:  http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/11/29/10/Stafford-cleared-to-start-throwing/landing_lions.html?blockID=362844&feedID=3862

NFL should change Thanksgiving:  http://www.dailyprincetonian.com/2010/11/30/26968/

NFC Team Reports:  http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2010-11-30/team-reports-nfc

NFL's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 27 by Kirwan, and 29 by 5 experts):  http://fanrankings.nfl.com/results/experts

Some stat leaders (Peterman is 1st in false starts, Alphonso Smith is 3rd in int, Lions 1st in margin of victory, 1st in passing yards):  http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/Cheery-Turnovers-28564494

SN's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 27):  http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/feed/2010-09/nfl-power-poll

Monday 11-29-10 Afternoon Lions Links

Articles:

Clock should be ticking on Schwartz's future:  http://detnews.com/article/20101129/OPINION03/11290388/1126/SPORTS0101/Clock-should-be-ticking-on-Jim-Schwartz%E2%80%99s-future-with-Lions

Stafford ready for light throwing:  http://www.freep.com/article/20101129/SPORTS01/101129039/1049/QB-Stafford-ready-for-light-throwing

Who's it looking like the Lions will pick in the NFL draft?:  http://www.freep.com/article/20101129/SPORTS01/101129038/1049/Time-to-speculate-Who-might-the-Lions-draft?

5 reasons Schwartz is not on the hot seat:  http://theoaklandpress.com/articles/2010/11/29/sports/doc4cf3d278ee946083628842.txt

Lions, Wolverines thankful weekend is over:  http://espn.go.com/blog/statsinfo/post/_/id/13114/lions-wolverines-thankful-weekend-is-over

Bears take 4 game winning streak to Detroit:  http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/11/29/1948687/bears-take-4-game-winning-streak.html

Week 12 grades (Lions get a D):  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/features/writers/prisco/grades/week12

Monday 11-29-10 Morning Lions Links

Articles:

Suh could earn NFL rookie award:  http://www.freep.com/article/20101129/SPORTS01/11290361/1049/Sports01/Ndamukong-Suh-could-earn-NFL-rookie-award

When, if ever, will the Lions win again this season?:  http://www.examiner.com/detroit-lions-in-detroit/when-if-ever-will-the-detroit-lions-win-again-this-season

Football losses mount for Ford:  http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/article/20101128/SPORTS/11280442/1019/SPORTS

Lions team report:  http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/lions/notes.htm

NFC team reports:  http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2010-11-29/nfl-team-reports-nfc

Rick Gosselin's rankings (Lions ranked 30):  http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/spt/football/nfl/stories/112910dnspogosselinranks.3dcf318.html

Articles from opposing team's media:

Next up for Bears - Lions:  http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2010-11-28/sports/ct-spt-1129-bears-next--20101128_1_bears-johnny-knox-key-matchup

Sunday 11-28-10 Afternoon Lions Links

Articles:

Clock ticking on Lions, Schwartz:  http://det.scout.com/2/1026314.html

Top 5 free agent pickups (Vanden Bosch is #5):  http://www.profootballweekly.com/2010/11/28/peppers-lt-top-free-agent-pickups

What we learned from the Pats-Lions game:  http://www.patsfans.com/blogs/russ/2010/11/27/what-we-learned-from-the-patriots-victory-against-the-lions/

Quick hits around the NFL (#8 is whether or not Schwartz should get a third season):  http://espn.go.com/blog/boston/new-england-patriots/post?id=4688503

Returner Stefan Logan proves his worth:  http://oplions.blogspot.com/2010/11/returner-stefan-logan-proves-his-worth.html

Sunday 11-28-10 Morning Lions Links

Articles:

Lions fade away in 2nd half:  http://www.freep.com/article/20101128/SPORTS01/11280571/1049/Lions-fade-away-in-2nd-halves-of-recent-losses

In 2010, NFL QB carousel is spinning at a dizzying pace:  http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/2010-11-27-qb-carousel-nfl_N.htm

Saturday 11-27-10 Afternoon Lions Links

Articles:

Cheating in the NFL goes beyond the camera:  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Cheating-in-the-NFL-goes-beyond-the-camera-7129.html

Schein's 9 (#9 is that the Lions should always play on T-Day):  http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/baltimore-ravens-offense-good-enough-to-take-team-to-super-bowl-112610

Blogs:

The tough Shaun Hill proves his value:  http://oplions.blogspot.com/2010/11/tough-shaun-hill-proves-his-value.html

Saturday 11-27-10 Morning Lions Links

Articles:

Suh has jersey retired:  http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20101126/SPORTS0101/11260418/1126/sports0101/Lions%E2%80%99-star-rookie-Ndamukong-Suh-has-Nebraska-jersey-retired

Schwartz won't juggle Lions' lineup in last games:  http://www.freep.com/article/20101127/SPORTS01/11270476/1049/Schwartz-wont-juggle-Lions-lineup

Lions defensive line starting to show cracks:  http://www.freep.com/article/20101127/SPORTS01/11270375/1049/Lions-defensive-line-starting-to-show-cracks

Suh gets immortalized at Nebraska:  http://www.freep.com/article/20101127/SPORTS08/11270433/1049/SPORTS01/Lions-Ndamukong-Suh-gets-immortalized-at-Nebraska

Lions trying to find ways to win:  http://www.profootballweekly.com/2010/11/26/lions-trying-to-find-ways-to-win

Down and out - Thanksgiving blues, Pettigrew hot for the Lions:  http://www.footballnewsnow.com/2010/down-out-thanksgiving-blues-pettigrew-hot-for-lions/

Another Suh article on jersey retirement:  http://huskerextra.com/sports/football/article_943df472-f9c3-11df-9909-001cc4c03286.html

Friday 11-26-10 Afternoon Lions Links

Articles:

Lions Thanksgiving tradition older than holiday itself:  http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20101126/OPINION03/11260395/1126/sports0101/Lions%E2%80%99-Thanksgiving-tradition-older-than-holiday-itself

Let's not vilify Alphonso Smith for one bad game:  http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20101126/OPINION03/11260406/1126/sports0101/Let%E2%80%99s-not-vilify-Lions-CB-Alphonso-Smith

Lack of resiliency an issue an ongoing issue for Lions:  http://theoaklandpress.com/articles/2010/11/26/sports/doc4cf0132f5af2f770217744.txt

Should the NFL strip the Lions of the Thanksgiving game?:  http://www.denverpost.com/headlines/ci_16717162

Lions were goners once Brady, Patriots got going:  http://www.projo.com/patriots/content/Patriots_Lions_Brady_NFL_11-27-10_BKL5OPH_v2.2e443a7.html

Winners and losers (Lots of Lions in the losers group):  http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/story?page=simmonsnfl2010/week12picks&sportCat=nfl

Questioning if 2 years is enough to evaluate head coaches:  http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d81c70480/article/questioning-if-two-years-is-enough-to-evaluate-head-coaches

Lions team report:  http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/team/detroit-lions/teamreport/67045

Blogs:

Again, Lions defense gives up too much chunk yardage:  http://oplions.blogspot.com/2010/11/again-lions-defense-gives-up-too-much.html

Friday 11-26-10 Late Morning Lions Links

Articles:

Lions feast early, then fall asleep:  http://detnews.com/article/20101125/OPINION03/11250434/1126/sports0101/Lions-feast-early--then-fall-asleep

Tom Brady's return to Michigan is perfect:  http://detnews.com/article/20101125/OPINION03/11250435/1126/sports0101/Tom-Brady%E2%80%99s-return-to-Michigan-is-perfect

Alphonso Smith - I gave the Patriots the game:  http://detnews.com/article/20101125/SPORTS0101/11250437/1126/sports0101/Lions-CB-Alphonso-Smith--I-gave-Patriots-the-game

Lions notebook - Brady off limits after Lions hit him early:  http://detnews.com/article/20101125/SPORTS0101/11250430/1126/sports0101/Patriots-QB-Tom-Brady-off-limits-after-Lions-hit-him-early

Lions Thanksgiving tradition is safe, despite losing:  http://detnews.com/article/20101125/OPINION03/11250431/1126/sports0101/Lions%E2%80%99-Thanksgiving-tradition-is-safe--despite-losing

Four downs with the Lions:  http://detnews.com/article/20101125/SPORTS0101/11250433/1126/sports0101/Four-downs-with-the-Lions

Lions fed up on Turkey Day:  http://www.freep.com/article/20101126/COL22/11260441/1049/SPORTS01/Lions-fed-up-on-Turkey-Day

Grading the Lions in their loss to the Patriots:  http://www.freep.com/article/20101126/SPORTS01/11260395/1049/SPORTS01/Grading-the-Lions-in-loss-to-Patriots

Three questions with Rosenberg:  http://www.freep.com/article/20101126/SPORTS01/11260406/1049/SPORTS01/Three-Lions-questions-with-Michael-Rosenberg

Smith owns up to costly mistakes:  http://www.freep.com/article/20101126/SPORTS01/11260412/1049/SPORTS01/Lions-CB-Alphonso-Smith-owns-up-to-costly-mistakes

 Penalties, injuries are factors not excuses:  http://www.freep.com/article/20101126/SPORTS01/11260449/1049/SPORTS01/Schwartz-Penalties-injuries-are-factors-not-excuses

Hot topics from loss:  http://www.freep.com/article/20101126/SPORTS01/11260408/1049/SPORTS01/Hot-topics-from-Lions-loss-to-Patriots

Lions notes, quotes from loss:  http://www.freep.com/article/20101126/SPORTS01/11260445/1049/SPORTS01/Lions-notes-quotes-from-the-loss-to-Patriots

What players had to say after the loss:  http://www.freep.com/article/20101126/SPORTS01/11260402/1049/SPORTS01/What-players-had-to-say-after-the-Lions-45-24-loss-on-Thursday

Lions lose another T-Day game:  http://www.examiner.com/detroit-lions-in-detroit/lions-lose-another-thanksgiving-day-game

Blogs:

Late game fight because Suh never quits:  http://apps.detnews.com/apps/blogs/lionsblog/index.php?blogid=2500

What game first, the turkey or the Lions:  http://www.freep.com/article/20101126/BLOG21/11260443/1049/SPORTS01/What-came-first-the-turkey-or-the-Lions?

Free head exam - Detroit Lions:  http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/20100/free-head-exam-detroit-lions-11

Articles from opposing team's media:

Familiar refrains from Lions:  http://www.boston.com/sports/football/patriots/articles/2010/11/26/familiar_refrains_from_lions/

Video:

Countdown Daily Recap:  http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=5850193

Top 5 storylines from Patriots Vs. Lions:  http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=5849933

Thursday 11-25-10 Afternoon Lions Links

Articles:

Lions 24, Patriots 45:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Lions-24-Patriots-45/e70fe9fe-2d05-4735-bbe8-8eb115466666

Lions post game quotes:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Postgame-Quotes-Lions-vs-Patriots/b225becc-5b4e-4226-b580-c1b42477d180

Post game opponent quotes:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Postgame-Opponent-Quotes-Lions-vs-Patriots/7b56852a-13d4-402b-b051-4c1819761e3a

Lions-Patriots game notes:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Game-Notes-Lions-vs-Patriots/b7114f14-b9c8-4136-b36e-d8c724154f2a

Brady, quick strike Patriots too powerful for Lions:  http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20101125/SPORTS0101/11250426/1126/Tom-Brady--quick-strike-Patriots-too-powerful-for-Lions

Second half collapse keeps Lions from ending losing tradition:  http://www.freep.com/article/20101125/SPORTS01/101125015/1049/sports01/Second-half-collapse-gobbles-up-Lions-chances

Why the losing?  Little bit of alot of things:  http://www.freep.com/article/20101125/COL22/101125020/1049/SPORTS01/Why-the-losing?-%E2%80%98Little-bit-of-a-lot-of-things

Hanson misses third game with knee injury:  http://www.freep.com/article/20101125/SPORTS01/101125016/1049/SPORTS01/Lions-Jason-Hanson-misses-third-game-with-knee-injury

Lions not only get beaten by Patriots, they beat themselves:  http://theoaklandpress.com/articles/2010/11/25/sports/doc4ceee6002c56a333844916.txt

Hill accuses Patriots of trying to break his arm again:  http://theoaklandpress.com/articles/2010/11/25/sports/doc4ceef01713519732443571.txt?viewmode=default

Brady's 4 TDs lift Patriots to 45-24 win:  http://theoaklandpress.com/articles/2010/11/25/sports/doc4ceecde8bbae2929693649.txt

Lions succumb to the Patriots:  http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/11/25/10/Lions-succumb-to-Patriots-45-24/landing_lions.html?blockID=360742&feedID=3862

Brady at his best against Lions:  http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/11/25/10/Brady-at-his-best-against-Lions/landing_lions.html?blockID=360791&feedID=3862

CBS's recap with video:  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/gametracker/recap/NFL_20101125_NE@DET

SI's recap:  http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/nfl/gameflash/2010/11/25/4093_recap.html

Lions begin calling each other out:  http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/11/25/lions-begin-calling-each-other-out/

Lions defense betrays the offense:  http://www.lionsgab.com/2010/11/25/lions-defense-betrays-offense-in-loss-to-patriots/

Suh's family watches him play on T-day:  http://blog.oregonlive.com/behindbeaversbeat/2010/11/suhs_family_watches_him_play_o.html

Blogs:

Wrapup - Patriots 45, Lions 24:  http://www.freep.com/article/20101125/SPORTS01/101125015/1049/sports01/Second-half-collapse-gobbles-up-Lions-chances 

Articles from opposing team's media:

Rapid Reaction - Patriots 45, Lions 24:  http://espn.go.com/blog/afceast/post/_/id/22247/rapid-reaction-patriots-45-lions-24

McCourty meets challenge:  http://www.boston.com/sports/football/patriots/extra_points/2010/11/rookie_meets_th.html?rss_id=Top+Stories

Schwartz, Lions pick up the pieces:  http://espn.go.com/blog/boston/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4688381/lions-pick-up-the-pieces

Video:

Patriots Vs. Lions highlights:  http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/09000d5d81c686a5/Patriots-vs-Lions-highlights

Morris 1 yd TD run:  http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/09000d5d81c6990f/RB-Morris-1-yd-run-TD

Morris scores on 4th and goal:  http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/09000d5d81c67857/Morris-scores-on-fourth-and-goal

CJ 19 yd TD catch:  http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/09000d5d81c66d95/Johnson-19-yd-TD-catch

Hill's 34 yd pass to Johnson:  http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/09000d5d81c69d15/QB-Hill-to-WR-Johnson-34-yd-pass

CJ's 15 yd run:  http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/09000d5d81c69ab7/WR-Johnson-15-yd-run

 Morris 17 yd run:  http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/09000d5d81c69ab4/RB-Morris-17-yd-run

Rayner's 44 yd FG:  http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/09000d5d81c69970/Rayner-44-yd-FG

Suh takes down Brady:  http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/09000d5d81c66bec/Suh-takes-down-Brady

Lions post game conference:  http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/09000d5d81c68a75/Lions-postgame-news-conference

Hill and Suh lockerroom video:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Postgame-Locker-Room-Video-Hill-and-Suh-11-25-10/893d630f-1231-43df-96af-336ee369ee62

Brady's perfect rating lifts Patriots:  http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=5849647

Pats down Lions on T-Day:  http://msn.foxsports.com/video?vid=e6bc71f5-2cb9-495f-84f5-bb880d5a4cce&from=foxsports_en-us_videocentral

Schwartz post game audio:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Postgame-Audio-Jim-Schwartz-11-25-10/7c57078f-f787-4adc-8bbb-5864713b90df

Thursday 11-25-10 Morning Lions Links

Happy Thanksgiving!

Articles:

With national audience watching, Lions desperate for a win:  http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20101125/SPORTS0101/11250321/1126/sports0101/With-national-audience-watching--Lions-desperate-for-a-win

Patriots serve as Lions model for success:  http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20101125/OPINION03/11250337/1126/sports0101/Jim-Schwartz--Patriots-serve-as-Lions%E2%80%99-model-for-success

Time for Lions to end losing tradition:  http://www.freep.com/article/20101125/SPORTS01/11250566/1049/Time-for-Lions-to-end-losing-holiday-tradition

Suh fired up to face Patriots on national TV audience:  http://www.freep.com/article/20101125/SPORTS01/11250480/1049/Ndamukong-Suh-fired-up-to-face-Patriots-on-national-TV

Hot topics for Lions-Patriots game:  http://www.freep.com/article/20101125/SPORTS01/11250562/1049/Hot-topics-for-todays-Lions-Patriots-game

Ask Cliff Avril:  http://www.freep.com/article/20101125/SPORTS01/11250564/1049/Ask-Lions-defensive-end-Cliff-Avril

Lions-Patriots scouting report, prediction:  http://www.freep.com/article/20101124/SPORTS01/101124064/1049/SPORTS01/Lions-Patriots-scouting-report-pick

DFP staff picks (All 3 pick the Patriots to win):  http://www.freep.com/article/20101125/SPORTS01/11250555/1049/Albom-Sharp-Rosenberg-pick-Lions-Patriots-game

Schwartz needs Lions to win now:  http://www.profootballweekly.com/2010/11/24/schwartz-needs-lions-to-win-now

Thanksgiving Day game belongs in Detroit:  http://det.scout.com/2/1025315.html

Reasons NFL  Fans should be thankful (For Lions it's Alphonso Smith):  http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/lists/NFL-teams-thankful-reasons-fans-franchise-players-112310#photo-title=Detroit%20Lions:%20Alphonso%20Smith&photo=22261051

Countdown to NFL Thanksgiving  Day games:  http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/NFL-preview-Thanksgiving-Cowboys-Saints-Lions-Patriots-Jets-Bengals-112410

Michigan experience sparked Brady's rise to stardom:  http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d81c609ad/article/michigan-experience-sparked-bradys-rise-to-stardom-

Suh will return to Lincoln for jersey ceremony:  http://www.khastv.com/sports/more-local-sports/Ndamukong-Suh-will-return-to-Lincoln-for-jersey-ceremony-110488239.html

Talking turkey, Lions:  http://www2.kusports.com/news/2010/nov/25/talking-turkey-lions/

NFL Turkey Day - 5 things to watch:  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFL-Turkey-Day-5-things-to-watch.html

Articles from opposing team's media:

10 things for Patriots-Lions:  http://sports.espn.go.com/boston/nfl/columns/story?columnist=reiss_mike&id=5848035

Pats-Lions breakdown:  http://itiswhatitis.weei.com/sports/newengland/football/patriots/2010/11/24/nuggetpalooza-previews-pats-lions-feast/

A Shaq tastic receiver:  http://itiswhatitis.weei.com/sports/newengland/football/patriots/2010/11/24/bill-belichick-on-calvin-johnson-the-real-shaq-daddy-of-receivers/

Lions play cold turkey for Patriots:  http://www.telegram.com/article/20101125/NEWS/11250860/1009/SPORTS

This one may not be as easy as pie:  http://www.boston.com/sports/football/patriots/articles/2010/11/25/this_one_may_not_be_as_easy_as_pie/

In Detroit, they eat this stuff up:  http://www.boston.com/sports/football/patriots/articles/2010/11/25/in_detroit_they_eat_this_stuff_up/

For Patriots, tradition is on the menu:  http://www.boston.com/sports/football/patriots/articles/2010/11/25/for_patriots_tradition_is_on_the_menu_today/

Patriots can't take a pass on Lions offense:  http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/football/patriots/view.bg?&articleid=1298808&format=&page=1&listingType=pats#articleFull

5 Questions facing the Patriots today:  http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/football/patriots/view/20101125five_questions_facing_the_patriots_today/

Patriots crammed for test in Detroit:  http://www.nashuatelegraph.com/sportspatriots/900657-221/patriots-crammed-for-test-in-detroit.html

Brady's bunch will tame Lions in holiday rout:  http://www.nashuatelegraph.com/sportspatriots/900656-221/bradys-bunch-will-tame-lions-in-holiday.html

With Stafford, Suh, Lions have a bright future ahead:  http://www.nesn.com/2010/11/with-matthew-stafford-ndamukong-suh-lions-have-bright-future-ahead.html

Patroits-Lions Preview:  http://www.nesn.com/2010/11/patriots-will-need-to-overcome-short-turnaround-in-thanksgiving-day-clash-with-lions.html

Belichick not letting Pats look past Lions:  http://www.projo.com/patriots/content/Patriots_Lions_Belichick_NFL_11-25-10_5BL4SBM_v2.3367290.html

CJ is McCourty's next great challenge:  http://www.projo.com/patriots/content/Devin_McCourty_Patriots_Lions_NF_11-25-10_5BL_v2.2c89a35.html

3 keys for beating the Lions:  http://www.boston.com/sports/football/patriots/extra_points/2010/11/video_3_keys_fo.html

Videos:

Lions-Patriots preview video:  http://www.cbssports.com/video/player/play/nfl_preview/Ii2wYDkTmetbxacqcQPlqrlaiS_MRaL4/patriots-vs-lions-preview

Wednesday 11-24-10 Afternoon Lions Links

Articles:

Week 12 - Patriots at Lions Preview:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Week-12-Game-Preview-Lions-vs-Patriots/4fb329b2-c8ff-42b5-8b91-6611735c32ee

Suh voted top defensive player ever in the Big 12:  http://detnews.com/article/20101124/SPORTS0101/11240393/1126/sports0101/Lions%E2%80%99-Ndamukong-Suh-voted-top-defensive-player-ever-in-Big-12

Belichick has great memories of time in Detroit:  http://detnews.com/article/20101124/SPORTS0101/11240395/1126/sports0101/Patriots--Bill-Belichick-%E2%80%98has-great-memories%E2%80%99-of-time-in-Detroit

Preview - Patriots at Lions:  http://detnews.com/article/20101124/SPORTS0101/11240417/1126/sports0101/Preview--Patriots-%288-2%29-at-Lions-%282-8%29

DN staff picks (they all pick the Patriots to win):  http://detnews.com/article/20101124/SPORTS0101/11240418/1126/sports0101/Detroit-News-staffers-predict-Lions-outcome

Schwartz hopes to copy success of Belichick:  http://theoaklandpress.com/articles/2010/11/24/sports/doc4ced7e6502046475069345.txt?viewmode=default

Burleson not done winning yet:  http://www.macombdaily.com/articles/2010/11/23/sports/srv0000010068247.txt?viewmode=default

5 things Lions must do to beat Patriots:  http://theoaklandpress.com/articles/2010/11/24/sports/doc4ced80fc0ef20763350756.txt

Lions Vs. Patriots glance:  http://theoaklandpress.com/articles/2010/11/24/sports/doc4ced85283cc60068781264.txt

Lions-Patriots breakdown:  http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/11/24/10/Lions-Patriots-Breakdown-Halftime-show-c/landing_lions.html?blockID=359935&feedID=3862

Tradition is costing NFL, players money:  http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/detroit-lions-thanksgiving-nfl-games-a-flawed-tradition-112410

With Thanksgiving comes debate for NFL to boot Lions from holiday:  http://content.usatoday.com/communities/thehuddle/post/2010/11/with-thanksgiving-comes-calls-for-nfl-to-boot-lions-from-holiday-game/1

32 reasons to give thanks in the NFL:  http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=jc-thankfulnfl112410

Lions Vs. Patriots preview:  http://www.lionsgab.com/2010/11/24/lions-vs-patriots-preview/

La Canfora's chat (there's a question on Schwartz in there):  http://chat.nfl.com/front/index/1245

Rookie Watch (Suh is #2):  http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?page=rookiewatch11

2011 NFC North FA preview:  http://www.profootballweekly.com/2010/11/24/2011-nfc-north-free-agent-preview

Silver's 32 Questions (Lions ranked 27):  http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=AtZ54PckyYUc.let4Z6A6UVDubYF?slug=ms-32questions112410

SI's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 29):  http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/writers/don_banks/11/23/nfl-power-rankings-week-12/index.html

Blogs:

Simms knows Stafford's pain:  http://apps.detnews.com/apps/blogs/lionsblog/index.php?blogid=2476

Lions don't get a break from the officials:  http://oplions.blogspot.com/2010/11/lions-dont-get-break-from-officials.html

NFC North Stock Watch (Best is in the falling category):  http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/20046/how-i-see-it-nfc-north-stock-watch-34

5 things to watch - Patriots at Lions:  http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/20053/five-things-to-watch-patriots-at-lions

Articles from opposing team's media:

Bruschi's breakdown - Patriots will be tested by Lions:  http://sports.espn.go.com/boston/nfl/columns/story?id=5846400

Detroit and the Thanksgiving game:  http://espn.go.com/blog/boston/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4688276/detroit-the-thanksgiving-game

BC's Cherilus settles in with Lions:  http://espn.go.com/blog/boston/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4688259/bcs-cherilus-settles-in-with-lions

What to watch for - Patriots Vs. Lions:  http://blog.masslive.com/patriots/2010/11/what_to_watch_for_patriots_vs_8.html

Pats fans have plenty to be thankful for:  http://www.projo.com/patriots/content/Patriots_Lions_Donaldson_NFL_11-25-10_5BL4Q4B_v2.29f7509.html

Patriots scouting report - CJ may be slowed if Pats can jam him at line of scrimmage:  http://www.nesn.com/2010/11/patriots-will-have-to-find-different-ways-to-slow-lions-receiver-calvin-johnson.html

Draft:

Draft dish - Lande's mock draft (He has the Lions picking Prince Amukamara with the #3 pick):  http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/feed/2010-09/draft-dish

Video:

Countdown Daily Accuscore Report - NE/Det:  http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=5847224

Wednesday 11-24-10 Morning Lions Links

Articles:

Schwartz credits his career to Belichick:  http://detnews.com/article/20101124/SPORTS0101/11240328/1126/sports0101/Lions-coach-Jim-Schwartz-credits-his-career-to-Bill-Belichick

Lions notebook - Suh says he apologized for tackle on Barber:  http://detnews.com/article/20101124/SPORTS0101/11240334/1126/sports0101/Ndamukong-Suh-says-he-apologized-for-tackle-on-Cowboys--Marion-Barber

Could Stafford be like Phil Simms:  http://www.freep.com/article/20101124/SPORTS01/11240380/1049/sports01/Could-Stafford-be-like-Phil-Simms?

Could Tom Brady run UM's spread?  No.:  http://www.freep.com/article/20101124/SPORTS06/101124006/1049/sports01/Could-Tom-Brady-run-the-U-M-spread-No

Peterman, team penalized at near record pace:  http://www.freep.com/article/20101124/SPORTS01/11240406/1049/sports01/Lions-Peterman-team-penalized-at-near-record-pace

Lions no. 3 receiver needs to be more productive:  http://www.freep.com/article/20101124/SPORTS01/11240382/1049/sports01/Lions-No.-3-receiver-needs-to-be-more-productive

Some stats (Hill is #5 in drops, Best is #4 in running backwards):  http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/Turnovers-tell-tale-51987976 

The indigestion, the heartburn, and the Lions:  http://www.magicvalley.com/news/local/article_4e988c6e-ff9c-5dcb-992d-2d8b27d5c60f.html

Articles from opposing team's media:

Reiss' 3 keys for Pats-Lions game:  http://espn.go.com/blog/boston/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4688232/video-reiss-3-keys-for-pats-lions

Patriots feast - Lions:  http://news.bostonherald.com/sports/football/patriots/view/20101124patriots_feast_lion_forced_to_skip_turkey_family_this_season/srvc=home&position=also

What to watch for against the Lions:  http://www.weei.com/sports/boston/football/patriots/christopher-price/2010/11/23/what-watch-thursday-against-lions

Video:

Lions report:  http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/pages/video?PID=MqwAeZ3_p_nRZb7rgVQCItw48Mt_iU7S

Patriots Vs. Lions preview:  http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=5843798

Countdown Daily Huddle - NFC North:  http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=5844003

Week 12 Power Rankings

1-8.  NFL Power Rankings (Lions ranked 23 by Theismann, 28 by Lombardi, 29 by 5 experts, and 30 by Brooks):   http://fanrankings.nfl.com/results/experts

9-10.  Foxports Power Rankings (Lions ranked  30 by foxsports, 30 by whatifsports, and have a 35.3% chance of beating the Patriots):  http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/powerRankings

11.  SN's Power Poll (Lions ranked 28):  http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/feed/2010-09/nfl-power-poll

12.  ESPN's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 31):  http://espn.go.com/nfl/powerrankings/_/year/2010/week/12

13.  USA Today's Power Rankings (Lions ranked  29):  http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/2010-power-rankings.htm

14.  CBS Power Rankings (Lions ranked 31):  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/14342519/power-rankings-yup-bungled-by-picking-bengals

15.  NFP's Power Rankings (Lions ranked  31):  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFP-Power-Rankings-5706.html

16.  PFT Power Rankings (Lions ranked 30):  http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/11/23/week-11-power-rankings/

17.  PFW Power Rankings (Lions ranked 30):  http://www.profootballweekly.com/2010/11/23/week-12-power-rankings-2

18.  TSN's Power Poll (Lions ranked 28):  http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/misc/nfl-poll.htm

19.  Gosselin's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 30):  http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/spt/football/nfl/stories/112210dnspogosselinranks.3e649ed.html

20.  Silver's 32 Questions (Lions ranked 27):  http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=AtZ54PckyYUc.let4Z6A6UVDubYF?slug=ms-32questions112410

21.  SI's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 29):  http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/writers/don_banks/11/23/nfl-power-rankings-week-12/index.html

Lions Average Power Ranking (610):   29.05

Previous Weeks Rankings (Weeks 1- 11):   26.4, 27.1, 27.5, 28.5,  29.3, 27.1, 27.8, 28.05, 24.4, 25.1, 28.6

Tuesday 11-23-10 Afternoon Lions Links

Articles:

Schwartz post practice quote sheet:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Post-Practice-Quote-Sheet-Jim-Schwartz-11-23-10/9d4289f1-498f-4900-ac77-847480085f3d

Belichick conference call quote sheet:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Conference-Call-Quote-Sheet-Bill-Belichick-11-23-10/dce2da39-f261-4ac6-93b0-13701b967a47

Deion Branch conference call transcript:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Conference-Call-Quote-Sheet-Deion-Branch-11-23-10/e7dd784e-bd55-400d-b015-fd402b005c44

Best in pain, but practices anyways:  http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20101123/SPORTS0101/11230409/1126/sports0101/Lions-RB-Jahvid-Best-in-pain--but-practices-anyway

Lions add G Donald Thomas, release  Caleb Campbell:  http://www.detnews.com/article/20101123/SPORTS0101/11230440/1126/Lions-add-G-Donald-Thomas--release-LB-Caleb-Campbell

Suh leads pro bowl voting:  http://www.freep.com/article/20101123/SPORTS01/101123038/1049/sports01/Lions-Suh-leads-Pro-Bowl-voting

Best practices, other Lions sit out:  http://www.freep.com/article/20101123/SPORTS01/101123042/1049/sports01/RB-Jahvid-Best-practices-other-Lions-starters-sit

5 starters sit out Lions practice:  http://theoaklandpress.com/articles/2010/11/23/sports/doc4cebf2907393e206139712.txt

Lions notes - Hanson expected to miss 3rd straight game:  http://theoaklandpress.com/articles/2010/11/23/sports/doc4cec46ec638f4849025894.txt?viewmode=default

Lions would like to see Stafford have success like Tom Brady:  http://theoaklandpress.com/articles/2010/11/23/sports/doc4cec498f17aa2662590549.txt?viewmode=default

Lions have hands full with Brady, Patriots:  http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/11/23/10/Lions-have-hands-full-with-Brady-Patriot/landing_lions.html?blockID=359400&feedID=3867

Lions Progress not yet reflected in record:  http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=jc-directsnap112310

Penchant for penalties hurting Lions:  http://det.scout.com/2/1024845.html

Patriots vow no letdown against lowly Lions:  http://nationalpost.stats.com/fb/story.asp?i=20101123230837950000101

Chat with Seifert:  http://espn.go.com/sportsnation/chat/_/id/35676/nfl-blogger-kevin-seifert

Brandt's chat (there's a Lions question in there):  http://chat.nfl.com/front/archived_chat/1242

Rookie Meter (Suh is #3):  http://www.profootballweekly.com/2010/11/23/rookie-meter-mccanns-heads-up-play-sparks-cowboys

Previews:

Lions-Patriots Preview:  http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/scores/live/preview.aspx?id=3294

Patriots-Lions Preview:  http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/preview/20101125008/new-england-patriots--detroit-lions

Another preview:  http://www.examiner.com/detroit-lions-in-detroit/week-12-preview-detroit-lions-v-new-england-patriots

Power Rankings:

Foxports Power Rankings (Lions ranked  30 by foxsports, 30 by whatifsports, and have a 35.3% chance of beating the Patriots):  http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/powerRankings

ESPN's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 31):  http://espn.go.com/nfl/powerrankings/_/year/2010/week/12

USA Today's Power Rankings (Lions ranked  29):  http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/2010-power-rankings.htm

CBS Power Rankings (Lions ranked 31):  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/14342519/power-rankings-yup-bungled-by-picking-bengals

NFP's Power Rankings (Lions ranked  31):  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFP-Power-Rankings-5706.html

PFT Power Rankings (Lions ranked 30):  http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/11/23/week-11-power-rankings/

PFW Power Rankings (Lions ranked 30):  http://www.profootballweekly.com/2010/11/23/week-12-power-rankings-2

TSN's Power Poll (Lions ranked 28):  http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/misc/nfl-poll.htm

Blogs:

Belichick remembers Country Day roots:  http://apps.detnews.com/apps/blogs/lionsblog/index.php?blogid=2475

Articles from opposing team's media:

Key matchup for Pats-Lions:  http://espn.go.com/blog/boston/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4688230/video-reiss-key-matchup

Patriots ready for possible Detroit trap:  http://www.necn.com/11/23/10/Patriots-ready-for-possible-Detroit-trap/landing_sports.html?blockID=359366&feedID=3352

Belichick - Suh is the real thing:  http://www.necn.com/11/23/10/Belichick-Lions-Suh-is-the-real-thing-/landing_sports.html?blockID=359040&feedID=3352

With schedule uncertain, Brady returns to familiar territory:  http://www.csnne.com/11/23/10/With-uncertain-schedule-Brady-returns-to/landing_patriots.html?blockID=359286&feedID=3946

Patriots CB McCourty, Lions Suh lead NFL's rookies class:  http://sports.espn.go.com/boston/nfl/news/story?id=5843837

Patriots Journal - Focus this week on Suh:  http://www.projo.com/patriots/content/Patriots_Suh_Belichick_Lions_NFL_11-24-10_DGL_v2.2ad3ad5.html

Suh conference call:  http://www.patriots.com/mediacenter/index.cfm?ac=audionewsdetail&pid=46196&pcid=81

Scout's eye - Lions/Cowboys review:  http://espn.go.com/blog/dallas/cowboys/post/_/id/4674819/scouts-eye-lions-cowboys-review

Video/Audio:

Schwartz post practice video:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Post-Practice-Video-Jim-Schwartz-11-23-10/ef380a7d-d258-4c3f-83ed-082b5ffae6c5

Lockerroom video:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Locker-Room-Video-11-23-10/23fe0294-402e-407d-ae94-f0eedb82d8eb

Wk 12 Preview - Lions at Patriots:  http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/09000d5d81c5af96/Week-12-Patriots-vs-Lions-Preview

Schwartz post practice audio:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Post-Practice-Audio-Jim-Schwartz-11-23-10/bf70cd0e-3e53-41fe-9118-d970995027d4

Bill Belichick conference call audio:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Conference-Call-Audio-Bill-Belichick-11-23-10/0fb65608-05bc-490e-a252-2a027d385c41

Deion Branch conference call audio:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Conference-Call-Audio-Deion-Branch-11-23-10/7ec84af6-0fa9-4466-ba31-3ea82b941d84

Tuesday 11-23-10 Morning Lions Links

Articles:

Penalties push Lions to question execution:  http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20101123/SPORTS0101/11230323/1126/Penalties-push-Lions-to-question-execution

Lions notebook - Best's toe condition is getting worse:  http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20101123/SPORTS0101/11230346/1126/Jahvid-Best-s-turf-toe-condition-is-getting-worse

Schwartz - penalties don't stem from lack of discipline:  http://www.freep.com/article/20101123/SPORTS01/11230396/1049/Schwartz-Penalties-dont-stem--from-lack-of-discpline

Toe injuries dog Best:  http://www.freep.com/article/20101123/SPORTS01/11230394/1049/Toe-injuries-dog-Lions-rookie-Jahvid-Best

Schwartz - horse collar penalty a bad call:  http://www.freep.com/article/20101123/SPORTS01/11230400/1049/Lions-Jim-Schwartz-Horse-collar-penalty-a-bad-call

Lions get the big stage Vs. Patriots:  http://theoaklandpress.com/articles/2010/11/23/sports/doc4ceb095208974870487406.txt

Lions notes - A little Best better than no Best:  http://theoaklandpress.com/articles/2010/11/23/sports/doc4ceb068c189be131827700.txt

Lions Monday playback - Patriots are perfect holiday guests:  http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/11/22/10/Lions-Monday-Playback-Patriots-are-perfe/landing.html?blockID=358713&feedID=3862

Signing of the times (an article on what will happen in the 2011 free agency):  http://www.profootballweekly.com/2010/11/23/signing-of-the-times

Lions team report:  http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/team/detroit-lions/teamreport/67045

NFC Team Reports:  http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2010-11-22/team-reports-nfc

NFL Power Rankings (Lions ranked 23 by Theismann, 28 by Lombardi, 29 by 5 experts, and 30 by Brooks):   http://fanrankings.nfl.com/results/experts

SN's Power Poll (Lions ranked 28):  http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/feed/2010-09/nfl-power-poll

Articles from opposing team's media:

Not much time to get ready for the Lions:  http://www.projo.com/patriots/content/sp_fbn_new_england_patriots_22_11-23-10_MKL3J_v3.36d7e53.html

Patriots, Lions square off again:  http://www.heraldnews.com/sports/x2106471379/Patriots-Lions-square-off-again

Belichick to face an old friend in Schwartz:  http://blog.masslive.com/patriots/2010/11/bill_belichick_to_face_an_old.html

Belichick Q&A:  http://www.enterprisenews.com/sports/pros/x2106471199/Q-A-with-Patriots-coach-Bill-Belichick

Video/Audio:

Schwartz post practice video:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Post-Practice-Video-Jim-Schwartz-11-22-10/6235ed66-d640-4bfd-907b-fb7b6b0b693e

Schwartz post practice audio:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Post-Practice-Audio-Jim-Schwartz-11-22-10/abcbe6dc-d51c-4f49-af3d-6ea60cdbb848

Monday 11-22-10 Afternoon Lions Links

Articles:

Schwartz quote sheet:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Post-Practice-Quote-Sheet-Jim-Schwartz-11-22-10/c2160e70-54f8-4c9f-aca6-0cb8581848a8

Win over Lombardi's Packers top list of Lions' T-Day games:  http://www.detnews.com/article/20101122/OPINION03/11220394/1126/sports0101/Win-over-Lombardi%E2%80%99s-Packers-tops-list-of-Lions%E2%80%99-Thanksgiving-games

New Lions more frustrating to watch than old Lions:  http://www.ourmidland.com/sports/article_d0f24851-a667-54f3-b353-1b5fce74df1e.html

The hangover - Lions must overcome short week:  http://det.scout.com/2/1024471.html

Lee grad Pettigrew a Lion on the field:  http://www.tylerpaper.com/article/20101122/SPORTS/11220306

Best's turf toe worsening:  http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/rumors/post/Lions-RB-Best-s-turf-toe-worsening-?urn=nfl-287938

Prisco's grades (Lions get a C-):  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/features/writers/prisco/grades/week11

Blogs:

CJ - That 14 point swing turned the whole game around:  http://blogs.detroitlions.com/2010/11/22/johnson-that-14-point-swing-turned-the-whole-game-around/ 

How can we really say the Lions have progressed?:  http://www.freep.com/article/20101122/SPORTS01/101122032/1049/SPORTS01/How-can-we-really-say-the-Lions-have-progressed?

Hill to start vs. Patriots on T-Day:  http://oplions.blogspot.com/2010/11/shaun-hill-to-start-vs-patriots-on.html

Free Head Exam - Detroit Lions:  http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/19947/free-head-exam-detroit-lions-10

Articles from opposing team's media:

Belichick on the short week and Schwartz:  http://www.boston.com/sports/football/patriots/extra_points/2010/11/bits_from_belic_35.html

More from Belichick:  http://itiswhatitis.weei.com/sports/newengland/football/patriots/2010/11/22/belichick-on-the-big-show-lions-game-about-as-tough-as-it-gets/

In Foxborough, it's time to turn the page and focus on the Lions:  http://blog.masslive.com/patriots/2010/11/in_foxborough_its_time_to_turn.html

Patriots head to Detroit for a T-Day matchup:  http://www.patriots.com/news/index.cfm?ac=latestnewsdetail&pid=46170&pcid=47

Notes from the Lions game:  http://cowboysblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2010/11/bob-sturms-notes-from-the-lion.html

Lions frustrated, but no time to dwell on loss:  http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/wire/chi-ap-fbn-frustratedlions,0,5599858.story

Viking fans, welcome to Lionland:  http://www.minnpost.com/stories/2010/11/22/23611/viking_fans_welcome_to_lionland

Monday 11-22-10 Morning Lions Links

Articles:

Big plays become deciding factor in Lions loss:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Big-Plays-Become-Deciding-Factor-in-Lions-Loss/96ce5c95-ed0d-4d97-b9fb-bf4a9cbf000e

Victory yanked from Lions grasped yet again:  http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20101121/OPINION03/11210335/1126/SPORTS0101/Victory-yanked-from-Lions%E2%80%99-grasp-yet-again

Officials hair pull penalty was wrong call:  http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20101121/OPINION03/11210338/1126/SPORTS0101/Officials%E2%80%99-%E2%80%98hair-pull%E2%80%99-penalty-on-Lions-was-wrong 

Kitna gets revenge, avoids smack talk:  http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20101121/SPORTS0101/11210336/1126/SPORTS0101/Ex-Lion-Jon-Kitna-gets-revenge--avoids-smack-talk

Lions notebook - ailing Best can't put best feet forward:  http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20101121/SPORTS0101/11210333/1126/SPORTS0101/Ailing-Lions-RB-Jahvid-Best-can%E2%80%99t-put-best-feet-forward

Four downs with the Lions:  http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20101121/SPORTS0101/11210337/1126/SPORTS0101/Four-downs-with-the-Lions

Lions by the numbers:  http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20101121/SPORTS0101/11210332/1126/SPORTS0101/Lions-by-the-numbers

 Lions grades after today's loss to Cowboys:  http://www.freep.com/article/20101121/SPORTS01/101121031/1049/sports01/Lions-grades-after-todays-loss-to-the-Dallas-Cowboys

Instead of things looking up, Lions are on the clock:  http://www.freep.com/article/20101122/COL08/11220441/1049/sports01/Instead-of-things-looking-up-Lions-are-on-the-clock

Kitna comes back to bite Lions:  http://www.freep.com/article/20101122/COL08/11220488/1049/sports01/QB-Jon-Kitna-comes-back-to-bite-Lions

Three questions with Drew Sharp:  http://www.freep.com/article/20101122/SPORTS01/11220353/1049/sports01/Three-Lions-questions-with-Drew-Sharp

Best's injured toes still not better:  http://www.freep.com/article/20101122/SPORTS01/11220484/1049/sports01/Lions-RB-Jahvid-Bests-injured-toes-still-not-better

Hot topics from the game:  http://www.freep.com/article/20101122/SPORTS01/11220356/1049/sports01/Hot-topics-from-Lions-loss-to-Cowboys

What players, coaches said about the loss:  http://www.freep.com/article/20101122/SPORTS01/11220349/1049/sports01/What-players-coaches-said-about-the-Lions-35-19-loss-Sunday

Lions swap of #3 WRs doesn't lead to production:  http://www.freep.com/article/20101122/SPORTS01/11220458/1049/sports01/Lions-swap-of-No.-3-receivers-doesnt-lead-to-production

Lions notes, and quotes:  http://www.freep.com/article/20101122/SPORTS01/11220443/1049/sports01/Lions-notes-quotes-from-the-loss-to-Cowboys

Cowboys take their turn in beating the hapless Lions:  http://theoaklandpress.com/articles/2010/11/21/sports/pro/doc4ce9dc0ca0b5a593501831.txt?viewmode=default

Lions running game continues to struggle:  http://theoaklandpress.com/articles/2010/11/21/sports/pro/doc4ce9e165ed5ff635980951.txt

Revenge not a factor, but Kitna keys Cowboys' victory:  http://theoaklandpress.com/articles/2010/11/21/sports/pro/doc4ce9e051cfb8e872447244.txt

Lions fail to keep it close against Cowboys:  http://www.examiner.com/detroit-lions-in-detroit/lions-fail-to-keep-it-close-against-cowboys

Clayton's last call (the first one is on officiating and the call on Suh):  http://espn.go.com/nfl/notebook/_/page/lastcall10011/john-clayton-last-call

Winners and losers (Lions running game is in the losers group):  http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=ApqAQj1sTzj4gvZw7b6t5fVDubYF?slug=cr-winnersandlosers112110

Best and worst (Lions are the worst road team):  http://content.usatoday.com/communities/thehuddle/post/2010/11/week-11-best--worst-peyton-mannings-int-vs-patriots-dooms-colts-comeback/1

Lions team report:  http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/team/detroit-lions/teamreport/67045

NFC North reports:  http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2010-11-22/nfl-team-reports-nfc

Gosselin's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 30):  http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/spt/football/nfl/stories/112210dnspogosselinranks.3e649ed.html

Blogs:

Once again, it's same old Lions:  http://www.freep.com/article/20101122/BLOG21/11220366/1049/Sports01/Once-again-its-Same-Old-Bottom-Line

Lions face tougher challenge in Patriots:  http://oplions.blogspot.com/2010/11/lions-face-tougher-challenge-in.html

Article from opposing team's media:

Grim reaper called on the Lions:  http://www.star-telegram.com/2010/11/21/2649226/jones-grim-reaper-called-on-lions.html

Don't forget about these 5 plays:  http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/news.cfm?id=7116E895-CD5A-898C-5E533A82B2E0A654

Barber's hair made a difference; Lions disturbed:  http://cowboysblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2010/11/lions-disturbed-by-penalty-cal.html

CJ limited against Cowboys:   http://sportsblogs.star-telegram.com/cowboys/2010/11/johnson-limited-against-cowboys.html

No time to celebrate, Pats prepare for Detroit:  http://blog.masslive.com/patriots/2010/11/no_time_to_celebrate_patriots.html

Video:

Post game lockerroom video:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Postgame-Locker-Room-Video-11-21-10/f4aa9fc1-9573-4acc-9bfe-58c7461182f4

Sunday 11-21-10 Afternoon Lions Links

Articles:

Kitna strikes back, Cowboys blast Lions:  http://www.detnews.com/article/20101121/SPORTS0101/11210327/1126/Jon-Kitna-strikes-back--Cowboys-blast-Lions

Lions fall to Cowboys for 26th straight road loss:  http://www.freep.com/article/20101121/SPORTS01/101121017/1049/Lions-fall-to-Cowboys-for-26nd-straight-road-loss

Another profoundly disappointing performance by the Lions:  http://theoaklandpress.com/articles/2010/11/21/sports/doc4ce9ac1ec38a9712642750.txt?viewmode=default

Road woes continue for Lions with 35-19 loss:  http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/11/21/10/Road-woes-continue-for-Lions-with-35-19-/landing_lions.html?blockID=357791&feedID=3862

Lions-Cowboys recap (Lions grade is a C-):  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/gametracker/recap/NFL_20101121_DET@DAL/mccanns-return-sparks-cowboys-makes-garrett-20

Suh incorrectly flagged for tackling Barber by his dreadlocks:  http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/Suh-incorrectly-flagged-for-tackling-Barber-by-h?urn=nfl-287828

Lions lay down in Dallas:  http://www.lionsgab.com/2010/11/21/lions-lay-down-in-dallas/

Will Lions be turkeys Vs. Patriots:  http://www.easternecho.com/index.php/article/2010/11/column_will_lions_be_turkeys_vs_patriots

Blogs:

Wrapup - Cowboys 35 Lions 19:  http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/19903/wrap-up-cowboys-35-lions-19

Articles from opposing team's media:

5 factors that lead to Cowboys win:  http://www.foxsportssouthwest.com/11/21/10/Five-factors-that-led-to-the-Cowboys-fir/landing.html?blockID=357818&feedID=3742

Lions wonder about horse collar:  http://espn.go.com/blog/dallas/cowboys/post/_/id/4674754/lions-upset-with-horse-collar-calls

Rapid reaction:  http://espn.go.com/blog/DallasCowboys/post/_/id/4674737/rapid-reaction-cowboys-35-lions-19

Draft:

Draft top 40:  http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/feed/2010-10/draft-dish

Video/Audio:

CJ 14 yd TD run:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Calvin-Johnson-14-yard-TD/e317cc59-789b-4cef-9a5b-02184e3c1b0d

Burleson 58 yd catch:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Nate-Burleson-58-yard-catch/3ca32d63-b920-4ba4-93ca-e2ad49bd5f2f

Burleson 9 yd TD:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Nate-Burleson-9-yard-TD/cfec3f7f-a2bd-4a35-acf5-6476724c1781

Lions fumble recovery:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Lions-fumble-recovery/9fa064f1-bc54-49a4-8308-c7c049acd734

Lions defense, safety:  http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/09000d5d81c4c6d1/Lions-defense-safety

Lions Vs. Cowboys highlights:  http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/09000d5d81c49cac/Lions-vs-Cowboys-highlights

Lions postgame press conference:  http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/09000d5d81c4b626/Lions-postgame-press-conference

Countdown Daily recap - Lions/Cowboys:  http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=5836200

Cowboys take care of Lions 35-19:  http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=5835631&categoryid=2378529

Highlights Det/Dal:  http://msn.foxsports.com/video?vid=1f533704-8d65-4568-89cf-2680fb82428b&from=foxsports_en-us_videocentral

Cowboy up:  http://msn.foxsports.com/video?vid=795f8b8d-c6f0-4c36-a720-58b42a02b422&from=foxsports_en-us_videocentral

Schwartz post game audio:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Postgame-Audio-Jim-Schwartz-11-21-10/8b0be06c-a0c5-4d8d-bc36-d055d98ba9ad