Saturday 8-13-11 Morning Lions Links

Lions Articles:

Lions get off to a solid start with a 34-3 preseason win over Cincinnati:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Lions-get-off-to-a-solid-start-with-a-34-3-preseason-win-over-Cincinnati/fdf2d811-7129-4239-937f-25fa8f7ce1ce

Stafford couldn't have asked for a smoother game:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Stafford-couldnt-have-asked-for-a-smoother-game-back/8a760b73-5754-40d7-9b8a-a7b29386f39f

Stafford sharp in preseason opener:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Stafford-sharp-in-preseason-opener/452e0c6c-6017-41ff-8e3b-c2b456fdefbe

Stafford pleased with Lions first performance:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Stafford-pleased-with-Lions-first-performance/06c812d2-8a77-473f-89ac-916f700e4d87

Vanden Bosch says defense showed they put in work:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Vanden-Bosch-says-defense-showed-they-put-work-in/4a62bea0-55e9-43ce-9678-5acb8880ea03

Defense, special team unit makes splash plays:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Defense-special-teams-unit-makes-splash-plays/9d2baf1f-e5e8-416f-b370-d54eaca60cfd

Game notes - Lions Vs. Bengals:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Game-Notes-Lions-vs-Bengals/87628ecb-03f3-4045-9191-4ee15e7dd8de

CJ - End zone passes from Stafford are getting real natural:  http://blogs.detroitlions.com/2011/08/12/johnson-end-zone-passes-from-matt-are-getting-real-natural/

Lions post game quotes:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Lions-Postgame-Quotes-8-12-11/4f900b00-a309-4413-b5a8-2cecfa9bb297

Bengals post game quotes:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Bengals-Postgame-Quotes-8-12-11/da7b84b4-bba1-4829-bd7d-cbe899d57c23

Stafford, Lions offense already looked explosive:  http://www.detnews.com/article/20110813/OPINION03/108130371/1126/SPORTS0101/Matthew-Stafford--Lions-offense-already-look-explosive

Stafford shines as Lions roll against Bengals:  http://www.detnews.com/article/20110813/SPORTS0101/108130330/1126/SPORTS0101/Matthew-Stafford-shines-as-Lions-roll-against-Bengals

Lions notebook - Suh is rough from the offset for the Lions:  http://www.detnews.com/article/20110813/SPORTS0101/108130343/1126/SPORTS0101/Ndamukong-Suh-is-rough-from-the-outset-for-Lions

Derrick Williams hangs in and hangs on:  http://www.detnews.com/article/20110813/SPORTS0101/108130344/1126/SPORTS0101/Derrick-Williams-hangs-in-and-hangs-on

Lions impressive in easy victory:  http://apps.detnews.com/apps/blogs/lionsblog/index.php?blogid=2804

If Stafford's standing, Lions dream alive:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110813/COL08/108130450/Drew-Sharp-Stafford-s-standing-Lions-dream-alive

Lions run game lone downer in debut:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110813/SPORTS01/108130443/Detroit-34-Cincinnati-3-Lions-run-game-lone-downer-debut

Detroit 34 Cincinnati 3, Lions cruise in exhibition opener:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110812/SPORTS01/110812060/Detroit-34-Cincinnati-3-Lions-cruise-exhibition-opener

Suh tries to tear off another QBs head:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110813/SPORTS01/108130447/Ndamukong-Suh-tries-tear-off-another-QB-s-head

Lions notes from exhibition win over Bengals:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110813/SPORTS01/108130452/Lions-notes-from-exhibition-win-over-Bengals

Lions top 3 picks sidelined with injuries:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110813/SPORTS01/108130384/Lions-top-three-draft-picks-sidelined-injuries

Super start for Lions, but it's just preseason:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110813/SPORTS01/108130441/Ticker-Super-start-Lions-s-just-preseason

Lions fans bring hope into Ford Field:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110813/SPORTS01/108130439/Lions-fans-bring-hope-into-Ford-Field

Is Stafford for real or a mirage?:  http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/08/13/sports/doc4e45d74038635253828744.txt

Stafford off to a good start as Lions win preseason opener:  http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/08/13/sports/doc4e45f0127e05c597853783.txt

Lions notes - Defense comes out tough:  http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/08/13/sports/doc4e45f100e536f782629713.txt

Short and sweet for Lions top offense:  http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/08/13/11/Short-and-sweet-for-Lions-top-offense/landing_lions.html?blockID=547416&feedID=3862

Stafford rocks, Lions roll 34-3:  http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/08/13/11/Short-and-sweet-for-Lions-top-offense/landing_lions.html?blockID=547416&feedID=3862

Hanson's kick ends Lions big half:  http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/08/12/11/Hansons-Kick-Ends-Lions-Big-Half/landing_redwings.html?blockID=547242&feedID=9592

Stafford's 2 TD passes lead the Lions to win over Bengals:  http://www.wxyz.com/dpp/sports/lions-excited-about-facing-game-situations

Dalton preserves after rough start:  http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/recap?gid=20110812008

Lions training camp report - Stafford shines in opener:  http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2011-08-12/detroit-lions-training-camp-matt-stafford-shines-in-opener

Stafford, Lions throttle Bengals 34-3:  http://det.scout.com/2/1095323.html

Lions blowout Bengals:  http://www.examiner.com/detroit-lions-in-detroit/detroit-lions-blowout-cincinnati-bengals

Stafford ready to unleash:  http://www.sportsnet.ca/football/nfl/2011/08/13/lang_on_stafford/

Cris Carter wrong:  http://www.lionsgab.com/2011/08/12/cris-carter-wrong/

Articles from opposing team's media:

Lions take bite out of Dalton Debut:  http://www.bengals.com/news/article-1/Lions-take-bite-out-of-Dalton-debut/906ec9e2-bf54-40a2-b3c6-bf9bcc2fa007

Post game quick hits:  http://www.bengals.com/news/article-1/Postgame-quick-hits/f1dc7b60-03c6-42b8-888e-af6d77984861

Lions 34 Bengals 3 - Post game thoughts:  http://cincinnati.com/blogs/bengals/2011/08/13/lions-34-bengals-3-post-game-thoughts/

Video:

Stafford post game video:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Postgame-Video-Matthew-Stafford-08-12-11/ac2b7b1e-a14a-49d8-94c8-b73ec8d84058

Schwartz post game video:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Postgame-Video-Jim-Schwartz-8-12-11/6a28968d-ee9d-4371-a263-b0f2575710cc

Postgame locker room video:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Postgame-Locker-Room-Video-8-12-11/f8bd1789-8174-4ea1-ba47-8974ba70b536

Hanson beats the goal on 37 yd FG:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Hanson-beats-the-clock-on-37-yard-FG/04785620-a718-4b0b-b7ff-ebeb98ae77cb

Hill flips his way in for TD run:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Hill-flips-his-way-in-for-TD-run/2bdf7f37-1bff-4803-90f0-9a404ed53f47

Burleson TD:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Burleson-TD/bb003c23-1cec-4232-bf8e-73cf6ca53105

CJ 26 yd TD:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Calvin-Johnson-26-yard-TD/0c2a3f95-6a44-4b57-92bd-ce415906c680

Nate Hughes catches a 28yd TD pass:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Nate-Hughes-catches-a-28-yard-TD/47fa2813-e632-41bb-9e11-51c3fb1a0339

Silva picks off Palmer:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Palmer-picked-by-Silva/eea87364-6b72-45e2-9965-f384517a7c11

Dalton intercepted by Houston:  http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/09000d5d8216bed1/Dalton-intercepted-by-Houston

Suh flagged for slamming a helmetless Dalton:  http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/09000d5d8216d1d0/Suh-flagged-for-slamming-a-helmet-less-Dalton

Pre Wk 1 - Bengals Vs. Lions:  http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-game-highlights/09000d5d8216d84c/Pre-WK1-Bengals-vs-Lions-highlights

Lions crush Bengals 34-3:  http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=6858231