Saturday 12/31/11 Morning Lions Links

Lions Articles from Local Media:

Detroit News:

Delmas practices for first time since surgery:  http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20111231/SPORTS0101/112310353/1126/sports0101/Lions-safety-Louis-Delmas-practices-first-time-since-surgery

Free Press:

Cunningham hopes Detroit is proud of what we've done:  http://www.freep.com/article/20111231/SPORTS01/112310438/Lions-Gunther-Cunningham-hopes-Detroit-is-proud-of-what-we-ve-done-

Delmas back at practice, but he'll miss finale against Packers:  http://www.freep.com/article/20111231/SPORTS01/112310369/Lions-Louis-Delmas-back-at-practice-but-he-ll-miss-finale-against-Packers

Lions, Packers will likely be without some key players on Sunday:  http://www.freep.com/article/20111230/SPORTS01/111230028/detroit-lions-green-bay-packers


WXYZ 7:

Lions look to shake another streak in GB:  http://www.wxyz.com/dpp/sports/football/lions/lions-look-to-shake-another-streak-in-green-bay


Detroit Scout:

The Prophet - Burleson's words ringing true:  http://det.scout.com/2/1143848.html

Lions Articles from National Sports Websites:

CBS:

3 keys to a Lions win - No. 3 Contain the QB:  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/rapid-reports/post/16652210

3 keys to a Lions win - No. 2 Offensive balance:  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/rapid-reports/post/16652222

3 keys to a Lions win - No. 1 Handle the weather:  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/rapid-reports/post/16652237

PFW:

Pro bowl nod or not, Stafford's play a Lions strength:  http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/12/30/pro-bowl-nod-or-not-staffords-play-a-lions-strengt

Lions Articles from Opposing Team's Media:

Lions have chance to tie 50 year old road victory record:  http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/article/20111230/PKR07/111230123/Eric-Goska-column-Detroit-Lions-have-chance-to-tie-50-year-old-road-victory-record

Win would give Lions more beatable playoff opponents:  http://packersnews.greenbaypressgazette.com/article/20111230/PKR01/111230131/NFC-playoff-race-Win-would-give-Lions-more-beatable-playoff-opponent-?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|FRONTPAGE

Week 17 Predictions and Previews:

Predictions:   http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2011/12/week-17-predictions.html

Previews:  http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2011/12/week-17-previews.html

Friday 12/30/11 Afternoon Lions Links

Lions Articles from Local Media:

Official Lions Website:

Delmas return to practice good news for Lions defense:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Delmas-return-to-the-practice-field-is-good-news-for-Lions-defense/0f4ccab9-5e1c-49eb-bdc0-a5ee6da6ca9a

Avril is perfect for Lions hybrid DE position:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Avril-is-a-perfect-fit-for-the-Lions-hybrid-defensive-end-position/dbf2626b-af49-4722-90b7-8647243847a3

Weather is just one of the elements that makes GB a difficult place to play:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Weather-is-just-one-of-the-elements-that-makes-Lambeau-Field-a-difficult-place-to-play/5935e6c1-5ab1-47da-8f47-0f198567172a

Delmas still doubtful for Sunday; Johnson is probable:  http://blogs.detroitlions.com/2011/12/30/delmas-still-doutful-for-sunday-johnson-is-probable/

Lions try to simulate field conditions in practice Friday:  http://blogs.detroitlions.com/2011/12/30/lions-try-to-simulate-field-conditions-in-practice-friday/

Lions 2012 opponents nearly set:  http://blogs.detroitlions.com/2011/12/30/lions-2012-opponents-nearly-set/

Free Press:

Lions practice outside to prep for GB:  http://www.freep.com/article/20111230/SPORTS01/111230018/Detroit-Lions-Green-Bay-Packers-playoffs-weather

Packers Pickett says Lions talk more trash than any other team:  http://www.freep.com/article/20111230/SPORTS01/111230008/Detroit-Lions-Green-Bay-Packers

Oakland Press:

Lions need win over Packers to keep momentum:  http://theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/12/30/sports/doc4efe1ac506287998203080.txt

Snapping streaks part of the Lions turn around:  http://oplions.blogspot.com/2011/12/snapping-streaks-part-of-lions-turn.html

Foxsports Detroit:

Lions-Packers breakdown - Ride into the playoffs:  http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/12/30/11/Lions-Packers-Breakdown-Ride-into-the-pl/landing_lions.html?blockID=636212&feedID=3862

Lions Articles from National Sports Websites:

ESPN:

Final Word - NFC North:  http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/36664/final-word-nfc-north-36

Megatron watch - 1500 yds and 15 TDs:  http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/36650/megatronwatch-1500-yards-and-15-tds

Foxsports:

Stafford's got Motown's engine revving:  http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/nfl-detroit-lions-matthew-stafford-biggest-force-in-motown-engine-123011

RealGM:

Team MVPs and Unsung Heroes for 2011 (He picks CJ as the MVP and Backus as the Unsung):  http://football.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/25210/20111230/risdons_week_17_meteorology_team_mvps_for_2011/

Lions Articles from Opposing Team's Media:

Packers vs. Lions - Five key matchups:  http://www.packers.com/news-and-events/article_ketchman/article-1/Packers-vs-Lions-Five-key-matchups/9222ec14-f1ed-48b9-bfbb-3323d7d14d38

Lions win won't slow Packers momentum:  http://blogs.greenbaypressgazette.com/blogs/gpg/insider/2011/12/30/extra-point-lions-win-wont-slow-packers-momentum/

Week 17 Predictions and Previews:

Predictions:  http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2011/12/week-17-predictions.html

Previews:  http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2011/12/week-17-previews.html

2012 Draft Articles:

Iowa-Oklahoma Prospect Preview:  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Insight-Bowl-Prospect-Preview.html

Video:

Schwartz post practice video:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Post-Practice-Video-Jim-Schwartz-12-30-11/4ea7cd10-8dd5-41dd-889b-7d560c635721

Cunningham post practice video:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Post-Practice-Video-Gunther-Cunningham-12-30-11/b2f112d7-b305-45df-aca1-eb41ab22e2b1

Audio:

Schwartz post practice audio:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Post-Practice-Audio-Jim-Schwartz-12-30-11/6e78c228-6811-4714-848b-4c5c15d46738

Cunningham post practice audio:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Post-Practice-Audio-Gunther-Cunningham-12-30-11/4d88b18e-844d-455b-9d3c-9acfda53cc28

Friday 12/30/11 Morning Lions Links

Lions Articles from Local Media:

Official Lions Website:

Finishing out the season 4-0 could be the catalyst the Lions need heading into the playoffs:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Finishing-out-the-season-4-0-could-be-the-catalyst-the-Lions-need-heading-into-the-playoffs/7fadb196-94ff-4671-b251-8ec6074a7294

Linehan could be a target for teams looking to develop a young QB:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Linehan-could-potentially-be-a-target-for-teams-looking-to-develop-a-young-quarterback/f12883f0-13d8-43e0-a94b-223ff2e6777a

Lions would like to put an end to one more nasty losing streak at Lambpoop Field:  http://blogs.detroitlions.com/2011/12/29/lions-would-like-to-put-an-end-to-one-more-nasty-losing-streak-at-lambeau-field/

Detroit News:

Stafford knows he'll be judged by playoffs:  http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20111230/OPINION03/112300301/1126/SPORTS0101/Lions-Matthew-Stafford-knows-he-ll-judged-by-playoffs

Lions not concerned with weather:  http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20111230/SPORTS0101/112300336/1126/SPORTS0101/Lions-not-concerned-weather

Wayne St product Joique Bell wants to get things done with Lions:  http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20111230/SPORTS0101/112300346/1126/SPORTS0101/Wayne-State-product-Joique-Bell-wants-get-things-done-Lions

Full moon on Sunday?  Lions Raiola hopes to avoid Packer backers:  http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20111229/SPORTS0101/112290448/1126/SPORTS0101/Full-moon-Sunday-Lions-Dominic-Raiola-hopes-avoid-Packer-backers

Free Press:

Fans are pretty tame, but Lions just can't beat Packers at Lambpoop:  http://www.freep.com/article/20111230/SPORTS01/112300440/Fans-are-pretty-tame-but-Lions-just-can-t-beat-Packers-at-Lambeau-Field

Packers backup QB Matt Flynn ready to play Sunday vs. Lions:  http://www.freep.com/article/20111230/SPORTS01/112300406/Packers-backup-QB-Matt-Flynn-ready-to-play-Sunday-vs-Lions

Hanson's son gets a kick out of last week's Lions game:  http://www.freep.com/article/20111230/SPORTS01/112300426/Jason-Hanson-s-son-gets-a-kick-out-of-last-week-s-Lions-game

Linehan building up his job prospects with Lions success:  http://www.freep.com/article/20111230/SPORTS01/112300404/Scott-Linehan-building-up-his-job-prospects-with-Lions-success

Oakland Press:

Lambpoop Field presents challenges for Lions:  http://theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/12/30/sports/doc4efcef86a9ad6067807258.txt

Lions notebook - Raiola takes jab at Packers fans:  http://theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/12/30/sports/doc4efcf33d71b8d498836470.txt

Lions Articles from National Sports Websites:

ESPN:

Cranking up the playoff heat - In the NFL playoffs, one win is all it takes to fire up momentum:  http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/page/hotread-momentum/in-nfl-playoffs-one-win-all-takes-fire-momentum

Foxsports:

Lions Team Report:  http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/team/detroit-lions/teamreport/67045?q=detroit-lions

CBS:

Week 17 Matchups (One is Packers o-line vs. Suh and another is CJ vs. Tramon Willaims):  http://peteprisco.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/6315047/34084550

USA Today:

The Bell Tolls - NFL comebacks aplenty (the Lions are discussed in this article):  http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/story/2011-12-29/bell-tolls-NFL-lockout-tim-tebow-cam-newton-detroit-lions/52272902/1

NFP:

NFP Friday Forecast:  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFP-Friday-Forecast-9540.html

PFF:

Three to focus on - Lions at Packers:  http://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2011/12/30/three-to-focus-on-lions-packers-week-17-2/

Lions Articles from Opposing Team's Media:

Lions in 20 year, Wisconsin drought:  http://www.packers.com/news-and-events/article_spofford/article-1/Lions-in-20-year-Wisconsin-drought/174325fd-3f43-4438-9084-15804dd620e2

Week 17 Predictions and Previews:

Predictions:  http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2011/12/week-17-predictions.html

Previews:  http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2011/12/week-17-previews.html

Video:

Stafford previews the trip to GB:  http://www.wxyz.com/dpp/sports/football/lions/stafford-previews-the-trip-to-green-bay

Thursday 12/29/11 Afternoon Lions Links

Lions Articles from Local Media:

Detroit News:

Houston practices with smaller, softer cast:  http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20111229/SPORTS0101/112290424/1126/SPORTS0101/Lions-Chris-Houston-practices-smaller-soft-cast

Free Press:

Calvin Johnson misses second practice:  http://www.freep.com/article/20111229/SPORTS01/111229015/Detroit-Lions-Calvin-Johnson-practice-Achilles-injury?odyssey=tab%7Ctopnews%7Ctext%7CFRONTPAGE

CBS Local Detroit:

Suh remains fan favorite in Detroit:  http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2011/12/29/terry-foster-suh-remains-fan-favorite-in-detroit/

Lions Articles from National Sports Websites:

NFL:

Reseeding playoffs would add more meaning to week 17 games:  http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d82583b7b/article/reseeding-playoffs-would-add-more-meaning-to-week-17-games?module=HP11_cp

ESPN:

Packers could help Lions end streak:  http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/51117/packers-could-help-lions-end-streak

Schefter's 10 spot - Gonzalez, Hanson seeking first post season victories (He also discusses Suh in #10):  http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/page/10spot-11week17/gonzalez-hanson-seeking-first-postseason-victories-adam-schefter-10-spot

SI:

Burke's week 17 predictions (He predicts that Stafford will throw at least 2 TDs):  http://nfl.si.com/2011/12/29/bet-on-it-nfl-week-17-predictions/?sct=nfl_t11_a2

NFP:

An inside look at the TE position in the red zone (They take a look at one of the Lions TDs against the Chargers):  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/An-inside-look-at-the-TE-position-in-the-red-zone.html

Lions Articles from Opposing Team's Media:

Ten things the Packers have to do to beat the Lions:  http://www.packers.com/news-and-events/article_ketchman/article-1/Ten-things-Packers-have-to-do-to-beat-Lions/5fe6b53f-705f-4bc6-90cf-6373dc8c61ba

Packers mailbag (there's a question in there on if the Lions will rest many of their starters.  The Packers guy thinks it would better for the Lions to play NO or SF in the first round because the Lions are a dome team):  http://www.packers.com/news-and-events/ask-vic/article-1/Scouting-departments-win-championships/41005dd9-6e51-4426-b280-09e77b647cf1

Week 17 Predictions and Previews:

Predictions:  http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2011/12/week-17-predictions.html

Previews:  http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2011/12/week-17-previews.html

Video:

Schwartz post practice video:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Post-Practice-Video-Jim-Schwartz-12-29-11/d7f09fa6-3e02-41af-92aa-661ff7863f7d

Linehan post practice video:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Post-Practice-Video-Scott-Linehan-12-29-11/2d1e2d9e-259c-4a92-b1ee-7e1e7ee44e2a

Avril locker room video:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Locker-Room-Video-Cliff-Avril-12-29-11/30e73b05-1978-4dfc-ba13-94adcb49c1ea

Audio:

Schwartz post practice audio:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Post-Practice-Audio-Jim-Schwartz-12-29-11/d3519c2e-4efa-4b62-9602-fca2d231023d

Linehan post practice audio:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Post-Practice-Audio-Scott-Linehan-12-29-11/0c741df3-65a7-4074-b0cf-c6240b9a10c8

Mike and Mike in the morning (Lomas Brown discusses the Lions in the first 3:18 of the audio):  http://espn.go.com/espnradio/play?id=7399688

Scott Van Pelt show (Lomas Brown talks about the Lions in the last minute.  He thinks the Lions will be one and done unless they get a running game):  http://espn.go.com/espnradio/play?id=7400752

Thursday 12/29/11 Morning Lions Links

Lions Articles from Local Media:

Official Lions Website:

Lions wouldn't mind second chance against NFC elite teams:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Lions-wouldnt-mind-a-second-chance-at-NFCs-elite-teams/fd48343e-d698-4911-a38b-5d6c51dd9a91

Lions have as good a chance as any team to go on a playoff run:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Lions-have-as-good-a-chance-as-any-team-to-go-on-a-playoff-run/1c9499bb-a629-4299-95a9-5e2a1cd5e666

Lions have bigger fish to fry than worrying about pro bowl snubs:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Lions-have-bigger-fish-to-fry-than-worrying-about-Pro-Bowl-snubs/7a0dd677-5717-4938-b2ee-6516d8c3398b

Suh - It's definitely exciting to be heading into this last game knowing we're in the playoffs:  http://blogs.detroitlions.com/2011/12/28/suh-its-definitely-exciting-to-be-heading-into-this-last-game-knowing-were-in-the-playoffs/

Johnson - It's cool to make the pro bowl.  I'm looking forward to going back -- unless we're playing:  http://blogs.detroitlions.com/2011/12/28/johnson-its-cool-to-make-the-pro-bowl-im-looking-forward-to-going-back-unless-were-playing/

Packers say they still have something to play for:  http://blogs.detroitlions.com/2011/12/28/packers-say-they-still-have-something-to-play-for/

Houston not worried about cast; Johnson sits with Achilles injury:  http://blogs.detroitlions.com/2011/12/28/houston-not-worried-about-cast-johnson-sits-with-achilles-injury/

Detroit News:

Pro bowl snub more inspiring than insulting:  http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20111229/OPINION03/112290393/1126/sports0101/Lions-Pro-Bowl-snub-more-inspiring-than-insulting

Lions have alot more to gain than Packers in regular season finale:  http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20111229/SPORTS0101/112290382/1126/sports0101/Lions-lot-more-gain-than-Packers-regular-season-finale

As rematch looms, Suh moves on from stomp vs. Packers:  http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20111228/SPORTS0101/112280408/1126/sports0101/As-rematch-looms-Ndamukong-Suh-moves-from-stomp-vs-Packers

Houston's cast for dislocated finger:  http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20111228/SPORTS0101/112280397/1126/sports0101/Lions-CB-Chris-Houston-s-cast-dislocated-finger

Stafford snubbed? (I definitely won't be watching it now):  http://blogs.detroitnews.com/lions/2011/12/28/stafford-snubbed/

Free Press:

Lions practice report - Houston sits out but says hand is ok:  http://www.freep.com/article/20111228/SPORTS01/111228017/Lions-practice-report-Houston-sits-out-says-hand-OK

Suh not worrying about pro bowl, Dietrich-Smith:  http://www.freep.com/article/20111228/SPORTS01/111228029/ndamukong-suh-detroit-lions

Georgia's Mark Richt happy for Stafford, Lions:  http://www.freep.com/article/20111228/SPORTS01/111228021/georgia-matthew-stafford-detroit-lions-outback-bowl

Stafford acts like a pro about pro bowl snub:  http://www.freep.com/article/20111229/SPORTS01/112290510/Matthew-Stafford-acts-like-a-pro-about-Pro-Bowl-snub

Beating Packers still first on Lions minds:  http://www.freep.com/article/20111229/SPORTS01/112290516/Beating-Packers-still-first-on-Lions-minds

Packers Dietrich-Smith - No hard feelings toward Suh:  http://www.freep.com/article/20111228/SPORTS01/111228039/evan-dietrich-smith-ndamukong-suh

Oakland Press:

Pro bowl snubs are of no concern to Lions; they are focused on Packers:  http://theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/12/29/sports/doc4efb9f0dcae63214419745.txt

Lions notebook - Bell doesn't expect to play at GB:  http://theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/12/29/sports/doc4efba5a73bdee126985335.txt

Foxsports Detroit:

Suh still not discussing T-Day snub:  http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/12/28/11/Suh-still-not-discussing-Thanksgiving-st/landing_lions.html?blockID=634888&feedID=3862

Lions focused on earning wins, not awards:  http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/12/28/11/Lions-focused-on-earning-wins-not-awards/landing_lions.html?blockID=634848&feedID=3862

Top 10 stories in Michigan sports - 201l:  http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/pages/listgallery?gid=15306&gf=629

WXYZ 7:

Stafford, playoff-bound Lions discuss pro bowl snubs:  http://www.wxyz.com/dpp/sports/football/lions/stafford-lions-discuss-pro-bowl-snubs

Joique Bell excited after practice with Lions:  http://www.wxyz.com/dpp/sports/football/lions/joique-bell-excited-after-first-practice-with-lions

Lions Articles from National Sports Websites:

ESPN:

Clayton's Mailbag (He discusses Stafford in the short takes section):  http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/7395860/nfc-trumped-afc-head-head-play

MVP Watch (CJ is #4 and Stafford is #5):  http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcwest/post/_/id/55636/mike-sandos-mvp-watch-51

Foxsports:

Lions Team Report:  http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/team/detroit-lions/teamreport/67045?q=detroit-lions

Yahoo:

The completely non-premature playoff picture (He predicts the Lions to be the sixth seed and face the Saints):  http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/The-completely-non-premature-2012-playoff-pictur?urn=nfl-wp14816

CBS:

Stafford, Cruz highlight list of players pro bowl left behind:  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/16620592/stafford-cruz-highlight-list-of-players-pro-bowl-left-behind

Eye of NFL football awards, week 16 (Schwartz is picked by one of the experts as coach of the week):  http://eye-on-football.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/22475988/34069726

SI:

Pro bowl snubs - Who got left out? (He picks Stafford and Avril for the Lions):  http://nfl.si.com/2011/12/28/nfl-pro-bowl-snubs-who-got-left-out/?sct=nfl_t12_a1

Ranking the NFL's week 17 games (The Lions-Packers game is ranked 5):  http://nfl.si.com/2011/12/28/ranking-the-nfls-week-17-games/?sct=nfl_t11_a1

USA Today:

Biggest offensive pro bowl snub Poll (Stafford leads the way with 30% of the votes):  http://content.usatoday.com/communities/thehuddle/post/2011/12/vote-biggest-offensive-pro-bowl-snub/1

PFF:

All PFF Team, weak 16 (Stafford made the team):  http://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2011/12/28/all-pff-team-week-16/

Five analysts, five questions (Stafford's performance was picked as the best performance of the week by one of the experts):  http://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2011/12/28/five-analysts-five-questions-week-16/

Lions Articles from Other Websites/Newspapers:

Pro Bowl snub not a big deal for Stafford:  http://www.thenewsherald.com/articles/2011/12/29/sports/doc4efc16b3bc66b883705765.txt

Lions roar into post season picture:  http://www.morningstarpublishing.com/articles/2011/12/28/leader_and_kalkaskian/sports/doc4efb4ea02db94385432122.txt?viewmode=default

Lions Articles from Opposing Team's Media:

Will Packers see a tamer Lions team on Sunday:  http://packersnews.greenbaypressgazette.com/article/20111228/PKR01/111228116/Will-Packers-see-tamer-Lions-team-Sunday-?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|FRONTPAGE

Lions have lots of incentive to beat Packers:  http://blogs.greenbaypressgazette.com/blogs/gpg/insider/2011/12/28/lions-have-lots-of-incentive-to-beat-packers/

New Lions focused on win, fifth seed:  http://www.packers.com/news-and-events/article_ketchman/article-1/New-Lions-focused-on-win-fifth-seed/11d0159e-7e3b-47f0-aa30-7423429380bf

Packers - Lions week 17 dope sheet:  http://www.packers.com/news-and-events/article-1/Packers-Lions-Week-17-Dope-Sheet/f9cd9806-fd06-4ede-8975-4f861c34af00

Lions keep their cool, gain momentum:  http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/136355313.html

Packers prep for hungry Lions - video:  http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/136343338.html

NFL Week 17 Predictions and Previews:

Predictions:  http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2011/12/week-17-predictions.html

Previews:  http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2011/12/week-17-previews.html

2012 Draft Articles:

Bowl games provide a look at what top prospects offer:  http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d8257eff2/article/bowl-games-provide-a-look-at-what-top-prospects-have-to-offer

SN Mock Draft (The Lions take CB Chase Minnifield with the 26 pick):  http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2011-12-28/nfl-mock-draft-the-bidding-for-robert-griffin-iii-could-get-crazy

Miscellaneous:

Ex Lions QB Dan O. misses Colts practice after wife has triplets:  http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20111228/SPORTS0101/112280412/1126/sports0101/Ex-Lions-QB-Dan-Orlovsky-misses-Colts-practice-after-wife-has-triplets

Video:

Schwartz post practice video:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Post-Practice-Video-Jim-Schwartz-12-28-11/de8a8535-5117-45dd-9e6e-00d5d1814bdb

Stafford post practice video:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Post-Practice-Video-Matthew-Stafford-12-28-11/63105460-3865-4339-b2a0-7dce5183c997

Calvin Johnson post practice video:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Post-Practice-Video-Calvin-Johnson-12-28-11/b58146c4-91e4-4934-8bd8-fd8c105ed526

Suh post practice audio:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Post-Practice-Video-Ndamukong-Suh-12-28-11/73fd6557-421e-483c-95ba-84538beea307

Audio:

Schwartz post practice audio:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Post-Practice-Audio-Jim-Schwartz-12-28-11/92601066-94e7-4b11-9fe7-066905e1d7ce

Stafford post practice audio:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Post-Practice-Audio-Matthew-Stafford-12-28-11/ba7e06f5-41b7-44bc-85fb-4450bd1727aa

Calvin Johnson post practice audio:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Post-Practice-Audio-Calvin-Johnson-12-28-11/03b77d0f-7e1f-4785-9aaa-7bc07d928bdf

Suh post practice audio:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Post-Practice-Audio-Ndamukong-Suh-12-28-11/7140985b-f8e7-407b-b0be-6f4a8cc9a316

Lions review, week 16:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/The-Lions-Review-Week-16/d054183a-8176-47b8-96fe-50efca3cea0b

Week 17 Predictions

Foxsport's Schrager's cheat sheet (he picks the Lions to win 42-28):  http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/tim-tebow-kyle-orton-denver-broncos-kansas-city-chiefs-week-17-cheat-sheet-122711

Prisco's picks (He picks the Lions to win 30-24):  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/features/writers/prisco/picks/week17

Breer's Picks (He picks the Lions to win 30-20):  http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d8258bca0/article/playoff-bye-not-division-title-motivates-ravens-in-week-17

TSN's Predictions (He predicts the Lions to win 28-17):  http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/misc/scrimmage.htm

RealGM's Picks (He picks the Lions to win 33-28):  http://football.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/25210/20111230/risdons_week_17_meteorology_team_mvps_for_2011/

Packer's media person Tom Silverstein's week 17 pick (He picks the Lions to win):  http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/nflpick01-2n3jps1-136487383.html

Free Press expert picks (All 3 picks the Lions to win):  http://www.freep.com/article/20120101/SPORTS01/201010506/Predictions-for-today-s-Lions-Packers-game

CBS expert picks (All 4 pick the Lions to win):  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/features/writers/expert/picks/week17

Milwaukee Sentinel Journal expert picks (4 out of 5 pick the Lions to win):  http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/gbfive01-2n3jprm-136487363.html

Detroit News staff picks (3 out of 4 pick the Lions to win):  http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20111230/SPORTS0101/112300331/1126/SPORTS0101/Detroit-News-NFL-picks-Week-17

USA Today's Picks (5 out of 7 pick the Lions to win):  http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/2011-picks.htm

ESPN Picks (7 out of 10 pick the Lions to win):  http://espn.go.com/nfl/picks

NFL Playbook picks (2 out of 3 pick the Lions to win):  http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/12/28/week-17-playbook-picks-three-in-a-row-for-colts/

PFF Expert picks (5 out of 8 pick the Lions to win):  http://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2011/12/30/pff-staff-pick%E2%80%99em-week-17-%E2%80%93-beat-us-get-pff-premium/

PFT's Picks (Florio picks the Packers to win 34-24 and Rosenthal picks the Lions to win 28-27):  http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/12/29/pfts-week-17-picks/

Yahoo's Picks (2 out of 4 pick the Lions to win):  http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/picks;_ylt=AlNsz4Xw0ViebtJwRy7vWKdDubYF

ESPN Sunday Night Countdown (2 out of 4 pick the Lions to win):  http://espn.go.com/nfl/notebook/_/page/sundaycountdown11/your-weekly-nfl-guide

GB Packersnews expert picks (1 out of 3 picks the Lions to win):  http://packersnews.greenbaypressgazette.com/article/20111231/PKR01/111231032/Green-Bay-Packers-vs-Detroit-Lions-How-we-re-picking-it

CBS Local Detroit Picks (All 3 pick the Packers to win):  http://detroit.cbslocal.com/pro-football-pickem-show/

SN's Picks (He picks the Packers to win 20-17):  http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2011-12-28/week-17-picks-giants-bengals-and-broncos-home-in-on-playoff-berths

Peter King's Picks (He picks the Packers to win 14-13):  http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/peter_king/12/29/week.17/index.html?sct=nfl_t11_a0

Saraceno's Picks (He picks the Packers to win 31-24):  http://content.usatoday.com/communities/thehuddle/post/2011/12/saracenos-scoreboard-week-17-picks/1

Video:

Countdown Daily Predictions (One expert picks the Lions to win, One expert picks the Packers to win):  http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=7400180

Tallies:

Lions - 45

Packers - 25

Week 17 Previews

Articles:

Official Lions Website Lions-Packers Preview:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Game-Preview-Lions-at-Packers/2eb5d681-1395-416c-b0c9-502c117b22f4

Detroit news Lions-Packers Preview:  http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20111231/SPORTS0101/112310350/1126/sports0101/Sunday-preview-Lions-10-5-Packers-14-1-

Birkett's Scouting report (He predicts the Lions to win 21-14):  http://www.freep.com/article/20111231/SPORTS01/111231008/Detroit-Lions-Green-Bay-Packers-scouting-report

Lions-Packers Preview:  http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/LionsPackers-Preview-34674718

Examiner's Lions-Packers Preview (he picks the Lions to win 24-14):  http://www.examiner.com/detroit-lions-in-detroit/week-17-preview-detroit-lions-v-green-bay-packers

TSN's Lions-Packers Preview:  http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/scores/live/preview.aspx?id=3724

Three and out - Lions look to lose GB losing streak:  http://content.usatoday.com/communities/thehuddle/post/2011/12/three-and-out-lions-look-to-lose-lambeau-streak/1

Lions Gab Preview (He predicts the Packers to win):  http://www.lionsgab.com/2011/12/31/lions-vs-packers-preview-4/

Video:

Playbook - Lions vs. Packers:  http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/09000d5d8258caae/Playbook-Lions-vs-Packers

NFL's Lions-Packers Preview:  http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/09000d5d82584e1b/Week-17-Lions-vs-Packers-Preview

CBS Lions-Packers Preview (Kirwan picks the Lions to win):  http://www.cbssports.com/video/player/play/nfl_previews/Kac5IYxI070WhfG9HMDQD4rKW8sWTEFy/lions-vs-packers-preview

Countdown Daily Accuscore - Det/GB:  http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=7396404

Wednesday 12/28/11 Morning Lions Links

Lions Articles from Local Media:

Official Lions Website:

Suh, Delmas and Stafford named alternates:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Stafford-Suh-and-Delmas-named-Pro-Bowl-alternates/76971202-e7e6-41e4-9545-75656672329f

Detroit News:

Analysts - Lions have flaws, but dangerous:  http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20111228/SPORTS0101/112280339/1126/sports0101/Analysts-Lions-flaws-dangerous

4518 yds, 36 TDS not enough for Stafford to make pro bowl:  http://www.freep.com/article/20111228/SPORTS01/112280408/4-518-yards-36-TDs-not-enough-for-Lions-Matthew-Stafford-to-make-Pro-Bowl

Free Press:

Johnson lone Lion selected to pro bowl, but Stafford, Delmas and Suh are alternates:  http://www.freep.com/article/20111228/SPORTS01/112280378/Calvin-Johnson-lone-Lion-selected-to-Pro-Bowl

Oakland Press:

So the Lions are in the playoffs -- what now?:  http://theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/12/28/sports/doc4efab95e053e3894133974.txt

Only one Lion in the probowl?  Really?:  http://patcaputo.blogspot.com/2011/12/only-one-lions-player-in-pro-bowl.html

Foxsports Detroit:

Johnson to start pro bowl; Stafford left out:  http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/12/27/11/Johnson-to-start-Pro-Bowl-Stafford-left-/landing_lions.html?blockID=634288&feedID=3862

LionsGab:

Stafford, Tulloch and Avril left off pathetic pro bowl roster:  http://www.lionsgab.com/2011/12/28/stafford-tulloch-and-avril-left-off-pathetic-pro-bowl-roster/

Detroit Examiner:

Calvin Johnson the lone Lions Pro Bowler:  http://www.examiner.com/detroit-lions-in-detroit/calvin-johnson-the-lone-lions-pro-bowler

Lions Articles from National Sports Websites:

NFL:

Lions reliance on passing attack will carry into the playoffs:  http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d82576d44/article/lions-reliance-on-passing-attack-will-carry-into-playoffs

Pats Hernadez, Lions Stafford among biggest pro bowl snubs:  http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d82577d56/article/pats-hernandez-lions-stafford-among-biggest-pro-bowl-snubs?module=HP11_hot_topics

ESPN:

NFC North Pro Bowl Analysis:  http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/36556/nfc-north-pro-bowl-analysis-3

NFC North Stock Watch (Pettigrew is in the rising group):  http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/36521/nfc-north-stock-watch-16

Seeding scenarios simplify for Lions:  http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/36541/seeding-scenarios-simplify-for-lions

Yahoo:

The shutdown corner hidden pro bowlers - the offense (Stafford is discussed):  http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/The-Shutdown-Corner-Hidden-Pro-Bowlers-8211-T?urn=nfl-wp14780

NFP:

5 Pro Bowl snubs (#2 is Stafford):  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Five-Pro-Bowl-snubs.html

PFF:

Refocused - Chargers at Lions, week 16:  http://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2011/12/27/re-focused-chargers-lions-week-16/

32 teams, 32 observations (For the Lions it's that CJ needs a rating of +1.4 to have the best regular receiving rating on PFF):  http://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2011/12/28/32-teams-32-observations-week-16/

PFW:

MVP Meter (CJ is ranked 5 and Stafford is ranked 8):  http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/12/27/mvp-meter-real-prime-time-players

RealGM:

$.08 for week 16 ($.01 is on the Lions):  http://football.realgm.com/src_hangtime/73/20111227/$08_after_week_16/

Lions Articles from Opposing Team's Media:

Detroit Lions scouting report:  http://packersnews.greenbaypressgazette.com/article/20111227/PKR01/312270049/Scouting-report-Lions-roll-since-Thanksgiving-loss?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|FRONTPAGE

Week 17 Power Rankings:

Power Rankings:  http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2011/12/week-17-power-rankings.html

Video:

Can the Lions make noise in the playoffs:  http://sports.yahoo.com/video/player/nfl/27721561;_ylt=AlIlU4fhQ_I.8HjMhZR0_H9DubYF

Countdown Daily - The importance of momentum (they discuss the Lions):  http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=7394526

Tuesday 12/27/11 Afternoon Lions Links

Lions Articles from Local Media:

Official Lions Website:

Stafford nominated for fed ex air player of the week:  http://blogs.detroitlions.com/2011/12/27/matthew-stafford-nominated-for-fedex-air-player-of-the-week/

Stafford should be the first Lion pro bowl QB in 40 years:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Stafford-should-be-the-Lions-first-Pro-Bowl-quarterback-in-40-years/eee50bb8-1c94-4c91-b0fe-6b064f1b9e30

Lions officially sign Bell; release Aaron Brown:  http://blogs.detroitlions.com/2011/12/27/lions-officially-sign-rb-joique-bell-release-aaron-brown/

Lions one win from no. 5 seed:  http://blogs.detroitlions.com/2011/12/27/lions-one-win-from-no-5-seed/

Free Press:

Lions road to playoffs - Domination against AFC West:  http://www.freep.com/article/20111227/SPORTS01/111227009/schwartz-lions-AFC-West-record

Lions playoff scenarios - breaking down each option:  http://www.freep.com/article/20111227/SPORTS01/111227006/detroit-lions-playoff-scenarios

Oakland Press:

After reading this, it's difficult to dispute Lions QB Matt Stafford doesn't rank among the truly elite:  http://patcaputo.blogspot.com/2011/12/statististical-perspective-on-just.html

Foxsports Detroit:

Stafford's credential for pro bowl recognized:  http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/12/27/11/Staffords-credentials-for-Pro-Bowl-recog/landing_lions.html?blockID=633956&feedID=3862

Lions Articles from National Sports Websites:

CBS:

Prisco's pro bowl ballot (He picks Stafford and CJ):  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/16613279/not-all-the-most-deserving-players-will-make-it-to-the-pro-bowl

Please, don't make me NFL's 6th seed:  http://clarkjudge.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/6384866/34063347

Foxsports:

Schein's 9 (In #7 Schein picks Stafford and Schwartz as his guys):  http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/new-york-jets-rex-ryan-brian-schottenheimer-is-real-problem-122711

PFW:

The first fifteen - week 15 (He discusses the Lions-Packers game in #11):  http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/12/27/the-first-fifteen-week-17

It's a six horse race for the SB (he thinks the Lions are a step removed from the NFL's creme de la creme):  http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/12/27/its-a-six-horse-race-for-the-super-bowl

Lions Articles from Other Websites/Newspapers:

Our view - Congrats to Detroit Lions:  http://www.ourmidland.com/opinion/article_d88bbd65-9084-52bc-acff-d71bc9da5879.html

Lions Articles from Opposing Team's Media:

Packers say they'll have motivation for game against Lions:  http://www.piercecountyherald.com/event/article/id/41732/

Week 17 Power Rankings:

Power Rankings:  http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2011/12/week-17-power-rankings.html

Tuesday 12-27-11 Morning Lions Links

Lions Articles from Local Media:

Official Lions Website:

Pettigrew has shown he is worth the 20th overall selection in 2009:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Brandon-Pettigrew-has-shown-he-was-worth-the-20th-overall-selection-in-2009/3202b2cd-92ba-42ec-a128-b785dbeb8c4a

Schwartz has his sights set much further than a playoff berth:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Schwartz-has-his-sights-set-much-further-than-a-playoff-berth/12059f11-8bb9-45e7-a29a-66e455d382ae

Staying the course despite losing has been the key for Schwartz and Mayhew's success thus far:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Staying-the-course-despite-losing-has-been-the-key-for-Schwartz-and-Mayhews-successes-thus-far/14bd6323-0d01-437a-ab82-7ad58a39494f

Detroit News:

Schwartz's vision for Lions yet to be realized:  http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20111227/OPINION03/112270320/1126/sports0101/Jim-Schwartz-s-vision-Lions-yet-realized

Lions focused on win at Lambpoop Field:  http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20111227/SPORTS0101/112270316/1126/sports0101/Lions-focused-win-Lambeau-Field

Free Press:

Schwartz stuck with game plan -- and it's working:  http://www.freep.com/article/20111227/SPORTS01/112270372/Lions-Jim-Schwartz-stuck-with-game-plan-and-it-s-working

Done with dumb stuff, Lions showing restraint:  http://www.freep.com/article/20111227/SPORTS01/112270376/Done-with-dumb-stuff-Lions-showing-restraint

Ex-Wayne State star Joique Bell excited to join the Lions:  http://www.freep.com/article/20111227/SPORTS01/112270408/Ex-Wayne-State-star-Joique-Bell-excited-to-join-Lions

Beat the pack and the Lions play the NFC East champ:  http://www.freep.com/article/20111227/SPORTS01/112270431/Beat-the-Pack-and-Lions-play-NFC-East-champ

Coach speak - Jim Schwartz:  http://www.freep.com/article/20111227/SPORTS01/112270374/Coach-speak-Jim-Schwartz

Packers could rest Aaron Rodgers vs. Lions:  http://www.freep.com/article/20111227/SPORTS01/112270380/Packers-could-rest-Aaron-Rodgers-vs-Lions

Oakland Press:

Schwartz maintains focus as he looks to GB:  http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/12/27/sports/doc4ef8fadad6fef273133986.txt

Lions notebook - Hitting the road no longer a nightmare:  http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/12/27/sports/doc4ef8f95d40530238820463.txt

Foxsports Detroit:

Lions Monday Playback - Back to work:  http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/12/26/11/Lions-Monday-Playback-Back-to-work/landing_lions.html?blockID=633636&feedID=3862

Lions Articles from National Sports Websites:

NFL:

Newton considered, but Stafford most worthy of pro bowl nod:  http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d82571cb6/article/newton-considered-but-stafford-most-worthy-of-pro-bowl-nod?module=HP11_hot_topics

Playoff picture if the season ended today (The Lions would face the Giants):  http://www.nfl.com/playoffs/playoff-picture?module=HP11_content_stream

Foxsports:

Lions Team Report:  http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/team/detroit-lions/teamreport/67045?q=detroit-lions

Schrager's Pro Bowl picks (he picks Stafford, CJ and Suh to make the pro bowl):  http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/Pro-Bowl-picks-Andy-Dalton-could-be-surprise-nod-in-AFC-122611

PFW:

Week 16 shorts and shells (#2 in the ten takeaways section is on the Lions):  http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/12/26/shorts-and-shells-week-16

TSN:

Handing out holiday gifts and grinches (The Lions are picked as one of the good tidings):  http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/misc/scrimmage.htm

Lions Articles from Other Websites/Newspapers:

Value of Lions has most upside potential from NFL postseason:  http://www.forbes.com/sites/mikeozanian/2011/12/26/value-of-lions-has-most-upside-potential-from-nfl-postseason/

Lions Articles from Opposing Team's Media:

Packers potential playoff foes come in all stripes (McCarthy talks about Stafford and his impressive game winning drive against Raiders):  http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/varied-blends-of-dash-and-crash-await-packers-i43ivpf-136243673.html

Week 17 Power Rankings:

Power Rankings:  http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2011/12/week-17-power-rankings.html

Video:

Coach Schwartz talks the playoffs:  http://www.wxyz.com/dpp/sports/football/lions_coach_schwartz/coach-jim-schwartz-talks-about-making-the-playoffs-in-this-weeks-coach-schwartz-sez

Week 17 Power Rankings

NFL Power Rankings (Lions ranked 7 by Wyche, Kirwan Davis, Breer, Brooks and La Canfora; 8 by Brandt; 9 by  Harrison; and 10 by Theismann):  http://fanrankings.nfl.com/results/experts?module=HP11_hot_topics

Foxsports Power Rankings (Lions ranked 7 by Billick and 10 by whatifsports, and have a 39.7% chance of beating GB):  http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/powerRankings

ESPN's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 7):  http://espn.go.com/nfl/powerrankings/_/year/2011/week/17

CBS' Power Rankings (Lions ranked 8):  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/16614906/power-rankings-llosing-sunday-could-ease-jacksonvilles-pain

USA Today's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 7):  http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/story/2011-power-rankings/50408598/1

PFT's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 7):   http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/12/27/week-16-power-rankings-2/

Detroit CBS Local Power Ranking (Lions ranked 7):  http://detroit.cbslocal.com/nfl-power-rankings/

WalterFootball's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 6):  http://walterfootball.com/nflpowerrankings.php

TSN's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 8):  http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/misc/nfl-poll.htm

SN's Power Rankings (Lions ranked7):  http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2011-12-27/week-17-nfl-power-rankings-packers-aaron-rodgers-mvp

PFW's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 8):  http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/12/27/week-17-power-rankings

Yahoo's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 7):  http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=ApYjv5fZtWTuT6wWeMcmRcRDubYF?slug=ms-silver_nfl_rankings_jared_allen_sacks_122711

SI's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 7):  http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/don_banks/12/28/week.16/index.html?sct=nfl_t11_a1

Peter King's Power Rankings (the Lions are ranked 5 in his fine fifteen):  http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/peter_king/12/25/week.16/2.html

Free Press Power Poll (Lions ranked 8):  http://www.freep.com/article/20111225/SPORTS01/112250561/Power-poll

Lions Average Power Ranking (178/24):  7.4

Previous week's ranking:   15.5,  16.5, 14.5 , 10.9, 8.3, 4.9, 4.1,  4.0,  6.2, 9.4 , 7.8, 7.3, 11.0, 9.5, 11.7, 13.3, 11 and 9.5

Monday 12-26-11 Afternoon Lions Links

Lions Articles from Local Media:

Official Lions Website:

Packers could sit key starters for Lions game:  http://blogs.detroitlions.com/2011/12/26/packers-could-sit-key-starters-for-lions-game/

Detroit News:

Playoff win would give Lions another game of the century:  http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20111226/OPINION03/112260377/1126/SPORTS0101/Playoff-win-would-give-Lions-another-Game-Century-

Free Press:

Schwartz doesn't seem keen on resting players vs. Packers:  http://www.freep.com/article/20111226/SPORTS01/111226050/detroit-lions-green-bay-packers

Will GB play it safe against Lions:  http://www.freep.com/article/20111226/SPORTS01/111226004/detroit-lions-playoffs-green-bay-packers

If my dad could see these Lions now:  http://www.freep.com/article/20111226/SPORTS18/111226054/detroit-lions-playoffs-history

Lions sign RB Joique Bell to active roster:  http://www.freep.com/article/20111226/SPORTS01/111226034/joique-bell-detroit-lions

Oakland Press:

Three scenarios could lead to fifth seed for Lions:  http://oplions.blogspot.com/2011/12/three-scenarios-could-lead-to-fifth.html

Tonight is a huge game for the Lions:  http://patcaputo.blogspot.com/2011/12/tonight-is-huge-game-for-lions.html

Lions Articles from National Sports Websites:

SI:

Break it down - Lions keep it simple, carve up SD:  http://nfl.si.com/2011/12/26/break-it-down-lions-keep-it-simple-carve-up-san-diego/?sct=nfl_wr_a1

NFL:

Lombardi's week 16 thoughts (One of things he loved was the Lions making the playoffs):  http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d8256d2fe/article/bears-must-focus-on-building-around-cutler-week-16-notes

Kirwan's six from Sunday (He thinks the Lions are officially dangerous):  http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d825686b5/article/afc-west-race-takes-center-stage-in-week-17

ESPN:

Free Head Exam - Detroit Lions:  http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/36497/free-head-exam-detroit-lions-32

NFC North week 16 QB report (Stafford's passer rating was 137.6 and his QBR was 96.9):  http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/36491/nfc-north-week-16-quarterback-report

Between the tackles (there's a section on the Lions making the playoffs in there):  http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/page/tackles-11week16/the-new-york-jets-cost-golden-opportunity-week-16-loss

Foxsports:

The success stories and failures of 2011 (The Lions are discussed in the success stories):  http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/The-success-stories-and-failures-of-2011-64033507

NFP:

Handing out the week 16 game balls (Stafford gets one):  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Handing-out-the-Week-16-NFL-game-balls.html

PFT:

Week 16 Monday 10 pack (#8 is on the Lions peaking at the right time and if it'll matter):  http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/12/26/week-16-monday-10-pack-2/

Lions Articles from Other Websites/Newspapers:

Is Detroit the next GB Packers?:  http://www.nilesstar.com/2011/12/26/scott-novak-is-detroit-the-next-green-bay-packers/

Stafford gives Lions' fans glory:  http://www.nj.com/times-sports/index.ssf/2011/12/stafford_gives_lions_fans_glor.html

Power Rankings:

Monday Morning QB (Peter King ranks the Lions 5 in his fine fifteen):  http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/peter_king/12/25/week.16/2.html

2012 Draft Articles:

5 prospects to watch in today's UNC/Missouri showdown:  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Five-prospects-to-watch-in-todays-UNCMissouri-showdown.html

Video:

Schwartz press conference:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Jim-Schwartz-Monday-Press-Conference-12-26-11/8c1b6361-3dcf-4677-b0b0-190f2efc9d4c

Party like it's 1999:  http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/09000d5d8256ed80/Party-like-it-s-1999

A good week in the NFL (Lombardi talks about the Lions starting at 1:10):  http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/09000d5d8256dfb5/A-good-week-in-the-NFL

Audio:

Schwartz press conference audio:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Press-Conference-Audio-Jim-Schwartz-12-26-11/8c2da8c1-e1e2-45bd-b886-7784f6421dfe

Monday 12-26-11 Morning Lions Links

Lions Articles from Local Media:

Official Lions Website:

This is just the beginning of a great partnership for Stafford and CJ:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/This-is-just-the-beginning-of-a-great-partnership-for-Matthew-Stafford-and-Calvin-Johnson/73382ba9-0b2f-4147-92a4-1fc241cad549

Detroit News:

Poised Lions mature quickly:  http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20111226/SPORTS0101/112260323/1126/sports0101/Poised-Lions-mature-quickly

Free Press:

Aftermath of 0-16 paved way to playoffs for Lions:  http://www.freep.com/article/20111226/SPORTS01/112260346/Dave-Birkett-Aftermath-of-Lions-0-16-season-paved-way-to-playoffs

Raiola wonders which Packers will play on Sunday:  http://www.freep.com/article/20111226/SPORTS01/112260394/Lions-Dominic-Raiola-wonders-which-Packers-will-play-Sunday

Lions in the playoffs!  National writers heap praise on the Honolulu blue:  http://www.freep.com/article/20111225/SPORTS01/111225012/Detroit-Lions-Web-reaction-playoffs

Oakland Press:

Lions Stafford delivers when it counts:  http://theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/12/25/sports/doc4ef76bc64c703350134114.txt

Playoff bound Lions not done yet:  http://oplions.blogspot.com/2011/12/playoff-bound-lions-not-done-yet.html

Lions Articles from National Sports Websites:


Yahoo:

Raiola gets Lions started, teammates close deal:  http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=AgmpzNiPlytq8YVM6SY6CjFDubYF?slug=ms-silver_morning_rush_dominic_raiola_lions_playoffs_122611

Lions set to see postseason Nirvana for the first time in decades:  http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/Lions-set-to-see-postseason-Nirvana-for-the-firs?urn=nfl-wp14697


ESPN:

No flex for Packers-Lions game:  http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/50898/no-flex-for-packers-lions-game

Head coach ratings (Schwartz is at 83%):  http://espn.go.com/nfl/sportsnation/ratings

Foxsports:

Lions Team Report:  http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/team/detroit-lions/teamreport/67045?q=detroit-lions

NFP:

Week 16 NFL Rewind (#2 is on the Lions making the playoffs):  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Week-16-NFL-Rewind.html

PFT:

Stafford's progress keyed Lions playoff push:  http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/12/25/staffords-progress-keyed-lions-playoff-push/

Lions Articles from Other Websites/Newspapers:

Lions show they deserve playoff spot:  http://www.torontosun.com/2011/12/25/lions-show-they-deserve-their-playoff-spot

2012 Draft Articles:

Prospects to watch during second week of bowl season:  http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/tony_pauline/12/24/bowl.prospects2/index.html?sct=nfl_wr_a3

Video:

Looking ahead in the NFC:   http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/09000d5d8256baa6/Looking-ahead-in-the-NFC

Sunday 12-25-11 Afternoon Lions Links

Merry Christmas!

Lions Articles from Local Media:

Terry Foster's blog:

Lions fans deserve this Christmas moment:  http://terryfostersblog.com/?p=695

Lions Articles from Other Websites/Newspapers:

Lions rejoice after clinching playoff spot:  http://www.kansascity.com/2011/12/25/3337641/lions-rejoice-after-clinching.html

Lions and Chargers involved in pregame scuffle (There's a video here for those that missed it):  http://www.nesn.com/2011/12/lions-chargers-involved-in-pregame-scuffle-as-teams-emerge-from-tunnel-video.html

Sunday 12-25-11 Morning Lions Links

Merry Christmas!

Lions Articles from Local Media:  http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2011/12/sunday-12-25-11-morning-lions-links.html

Lions Articles from National Sports Websites:  http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2011/12/sunday-12-25-11-morning-lions-links_25.html

Lions  Articles from Other Websites/Newspapers and Opposing Team's Media:  http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2011/12/sunday-12-25-11-morning-lions-links_6016.html

Week 16 Grades and Power Rankings:  http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2011/12/week-16-grades-and-power-rankings.html

Video and Audio Highlights:  http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2011/12/week-16-lions-chargers-video-and-audio.html

Sunday 12-25-11 Morning Lions Links from Other Websites/Newspapers and Opposing Team's Media

Merry Christmas!

Lions Articles from Other Websites/Newspapers:

Ben Graham's Detroit Lions in NFL playoffs:  http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/ben-grahams-detroit-in-nfl-playoffs/story-e6frfglf-1226230298975

Matt Millen discusses his time with the Lions near the bottom (he says the Lions have a great fan base and he takes the blame for the Lions failures):  http://newsok.com/collected-wisdom-matt-millen-espn-analyst-and-former-detroit-lions-presidentgm/article/3634965

Lions Articles from opposing team's media:

Lions commit Chargers to Sanitarium with win in Detroit:  http://local.sandiego.com/sports/lions-commit-chargers-to-sanitarium-with-win-in-detroit

Lions beat the Chargers the old fashioned SD way:  http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2011/dec/24/lions-beat-chargers-old-fashioned-san-diego-way/

Inside the game - More than uninspired, Chargers just un-good on defense:  http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2011/dec/24/inside-game-more-uninspired-chargers-just-un-good-/

Scene n heard - Christmas kindness from a stranger:  http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2011/dec/24/scene-n-heard-chcirstmas-kindness-strangers/

Opportunity knocks, but Bolts don't answer:  http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2011/dec/24/opportunity-knocks-but-bolts-not-home/

Chargers out of playoffs after loss to Lions:  http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2011/dec/24/chargers-critical-game-detroit/

Lions-Chargers quarter by quarter recap:  http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2011/dec/24/chargers-lions-quarter-quarter-recap/

Chargers notes - focusing on task at hand didn't help:  http://www.nctimes.com/sports/chargers-notes-focusing-on-task-at-hand-didn-t-help/article_1d1b0ef6-f16c-5fd6-85c4-5d7d71e1a7e3.html

Bolts left with bad taste after latest elimination:  http://www.nctimes.com/ap/sports/chargers-bolts-left-with-bad-taste-after-latest-elimination/article_eaa6386a-1a91-5682-82ba-cbd2c71b7bc0.html

No playoffs for Bolts:  http://www.chargers.com/news/article-1/No-playoffs-for-Bolts/ea4991a9-76a1-4007-8640-514c7b19ed93

Chargers playoff dreams end with 38-10 beat down in Detroit:  http://www.chargersgab.com/2011/12/25/chargers-playoff-dreams-end-with-38-10-beat-down-in-detroit/