Friday 9-30-11 Afternoon Lions Links

Lions Articles:

Stafford's numbers putting him in the record books alongside the storied Bobby Layne:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Staffords-numbers-putting-him-in-the-record-books-alongside-the-storied-Bobby-Layne/75cabc04-241d-410e-afe7-2da6f341bcf8

A premium on preparation:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/A-premium-on-preparation/320f8ec2-c430-4cb9-9bd9-4f71c4c11083

Durant ruled out against Dallas:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Durant-ruled-out-against-Dallas/3296848f-e2ac-4b13-8096-3354d17198e1

Lions special teams units are targets of Jim Schwartz's tirades:  http://www.detnews.com/article/20110930/SPORTS0101/109300420/1126/Lions%E2%80%99-special-teams-units-are-targets-of-Jim-Schwartz%E2%80%99s-tirade

Durant misses practice again on Friday:  http://www.detnews.com/article/20110930/SPORTS0101/109300421/1126/Lions-linebacker-Justin-Durant-misses-practice-again-Friday

Durant misses practice, but still hopes to play:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110930/SPORTS01/110930025/Lions-LB-Durant-misses-practice-still-hopes-play

Improved defense big part of 3-0 start:  http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/09/30/sports/doc4e85f0fb73470846520043.txt

Cowboy's stadium gives Lions a big stage:  http://oplions.blogspot.com/2011/09/cowboys-stadium-gives-lions-big-stage.html

Detroit fans might party like it's 1935:  http://annarborchronicle.com/2011/09/30/column-detroit-fans-might-party-like-its-1935/

History on Lions side after hot start:  http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/09/30/11/History-on-Lions-side-after-hot-start/landing_lions.html?blockID=572050&feedID=3862

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

Amid great start, Lions need to shore up OL:  http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=ap-lions-offensiveline

Cunningham joins in as Lions pile in on Cris Carter:  http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/09/30/gunther-cunningham-joins-in-as-lions-pile-on-cris-carter/

Detroit Lions roar to 3-0 start:  http://www.tuftsdaily.com/insided-nfl-detroit-lions-roar-to-3-0-season-start-1.2642380

All hail Megatron - The Rise of Calvin Johnson:  http://www.grantland.com/blog/the-triangle/post/_/id/5392/all-hail-megatron-the-rise-of-calvin-johnson

Lions ORT play has been lacking:  http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/09/30/lions-ort-play-has-been-lacking

Signature Stats Snapshot - Pass Blocking Efficiency (Lions ranked 9th):  http://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2011/09/30/signature-stats-snapshot-pass-blocking-efficiency/

Another shot at Cowboys stadium for Suh:  http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/45750/another-shot-at-cowboys-stadium-for-suh

Final word - NFC North:  http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/31965/final-word-nfc-north-24

Adam Schefter's 10 spot (#2 is on the Lions):  http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/page/10spot-11week4/nfl-oakland-raiders-quietly-building-winner

Clayton's first and 10 (#3 is on a possible Dallas letdown):  http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/page/1stand10-11week4/biggest-nfl-games-week-4-john-clayton

Can the Lions and Bills move to 4-0?:  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Can-the-Lions-and-Bills-move-to-40.html

NFP Friday forecast:  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFP-Friday-Forecast-6976.html

Peek at the week:  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/15665857/peek-at-the-week-its-personal-with-jetsravens-patriotsraiders

Three games in, all 32 teams have room for improvement:  http://www.nfl.com/nflnetwork/story/09000d5d822b326e/article/three-games-in-all-32-teams-have-room-for-improvement

Articles from opposing team's media:

Roaring return - Stafford playing best ball for homecoming:  http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/news.cfm?id=BB5B7A7A-0105-2E6C-9B4904CEF65A1E40

Eying matchup vs. Lions talented d-line:  http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/josh_ellis.cfm?plckController=Blog&plckBlogPage=BlogViewPost&userid=8ad9a5ae-68fd-47d1-a7d7-e4c8fcb84090&plckPostId=Blog%3a8ad9a5ae-68fd-47d1-a7d7-e4c8fcb84090Post%3ae48657d0-eb5b-4537-925c-e8386a3db424&plckScript=blogScript&plckElementId=blogDest

Megatron is cut below Miles, Dez:  http://espn.go.com/blog/dallas/cowboys/post/_/id/4684594/rob-ryan-megatron-is-cut-below-miles-dez

Shaun Chapas has read on Stafford:  http://espn.go.com/blog/dallas/cowboys/post/_/id/4684592/shaun-chapas-has-read-on-matthew-stafford

Lions return for Roy Williams - TE Pettigrew:  http://espn.go.com/blog/dallas/cowboys/post/_/id/4684566/lions-return-for-roy-williams-te-brandon-pettigrew

Scouts eye - Lions Vs. Cowboys Preview:  http://espn.go.com/blog/dallas/cowboys/post/_/id/4684563/scouts-eye-lions-cowboys-preview-2

Rob Ryan is walking the walk:  http://espn.go.com/blog/dallas/cowboys/post/_/id/4684603/rob-ryan-is-walking-the-walk

Final word - NFC East:  http://espn.go.com/blog/dallas/cowboys/post/_/id/4684579/final-word-nfc-east-3

Back in position:  http://dal.scout.com/2/1112291.html

Week 4 Picks:

ESPN's Week 4 Picks (7 out of 9 pick the Lions to win):  http://espn.go.com/nfl/picks

Madden sim picks Cowboys over Lions 43-17:  http://www.nbcdfw.com/blogs/blue-star/Madden-Picks-Cowboys-Over-Lions-130867088.html

Week 4 Previews:

Detroit Lions Vs. Dallas Cowboys:  http://www.nationalfootballauthority.com/2011/09/detroit-lions-vs-dallas-cowboys-preview.html

NFL Preview - Lions at Cowboys:  http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/scores/live/preview.aspx?id=3520

Video:

Schwartz post practice video:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Post-Practice-Video-Jim-Schwartz-9-30-11/aa0280c6-2305-40f4-a811-2d00fb03a2bd

Cunningham post practice video:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Post-Practice-Video-Gunther-Cunningham-9-30-11/08ac3c5f-fd56-47e3-aeef-1d12cade8ffb

Field Pass - Lions Vs. Cowboys:  http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=7038641

Randy White Show - Stafford's coach speaks:  http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/pages/video?UUID=38a64f95-c9e9-47c5-a954-0554b222d872&src=SLPl:share:sharepermalink:uuids&from=sharepermalink

Cowboys ready for Lions D:  http://msn.foxsports.com/video?vid=ef5f89a7-58f2-4862-9525-75d24abdb328&from=foxsports_en-us_videocentral

CBS Lions/Cowboys Preview Video (Kirwan picks the Lions to win 28-27):  http://www.cbssports.com/video/player/play/nfl_previews/71484ilkNcGOsWq3kQ1wT8hc2i4IEZ6D

Audio:

Schwartz post practice audio:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Post-Practice-Audio-Jim-Schwartz-9-30-11/a79c0232-0823-4013-9729-6f4e1648b298

Cunningham post practice audio:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Post-Practice-Audio-Gunther-Cunningham-9-30-11/8f88f51e-22bb-4789-a21a-96726067d941

Friday 9-30-11 Morning Lions Links

Lions Articles:

Suh - As long as I'm disrupting him and making uncomfortable, I'm doing my job:  http://blogs.detroitlions.com/2011/09/28/suh-as-long-as-i%e2%80%99m-disrupting-him-and-making-him-feel-uncomfortable-i%e2%80%99m-doing-my-job/

Johnson - Riding this wave so far has been big:  http://blogs.detroitlions.com/2011/09/28/johnson-riding-this-wave-so-far-has-been-big/

Lions notebook - Burleson eager for big stage:  http://www.detnews.com/article/20110930/SPORTS0101/109300338/1126/Lions--Nate-Burleson-is-eager-for-Dallas%E2%80%99-big-stage

Ware's the triger man for Dallas' defense:  http://www.detnews.com/article/20110930/SPORTS0101/109300361/1126/DeMarcus-Ware%E2%80%99s-the-triggerman-for-the-Dallas-defense

Now healthy, Stafford among league's best:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110930/SPORTS01/109300432/Now-healthy-Lions-QB-Stafford-s-career-start-among-best

Lions embracing Texas size hype:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110930/SPORTS01/109300447/Lions-embracing-Texas-sized-hype

Ware leads Cowboy's elite pass rush:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110930/SPORTS01/110930004/DeMarcus-Ware-leads-Cowboys-elite-pass-rush

Lions report - Lions o-line has chance for redemption against Cowboys:  http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2011-09-29/detroit-lions-team-report-o-line-has-chance-for-redemption-against-cowboys

Why the Lions will beat Dallas:  http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/detroit-lions-dallas-cowboys-matthew-stafford-calvin-johnson-092911

Lions are rediscovering the roar:  http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-farmer-nfl-lions-20110930,0,1660231.column

Cowboys making strides defensively, but Lions will be true test:  http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d822a77d3/article/cowboys-making-strides-defensively-but-lions-will-be-true-test

Lions, Steelers among those that face big test on road:  http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d822aa523/article/lions-steelers-among-those-that-face-big-test-on-road?module=HP11_hot_topics

Week 4 matchups to watch (One of the matchups is Backus Vs. Ware):  http://peteprisco.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/6315047/32381629

Articles from opposing team's media:

Cowboys defense faces toughest test yet:  http://www.foxsportssouthwest.com/09/29/11/Cowboys-defense-faces-toughest-test-yet/landing_cowboys.html?blockID=571926&feedID=4680

Cowboys know Lions are ready to Suh:  http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/FBN-COWBOYS-SUH_6186058/FBN-COWBOYS-SUH_6186058/

NFL Articles:

TV ratings show NFL dominance:  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Television-ratings-show-NFL-dominance.html

Week 4 Picks:

Detroit News Staff Picks (3 out 4 pick the Lions to win):  http://www.detnews.com/article/20110930/SPORTS0101/109300365/1126/NFL-picks

Flanny and Steve's picks (he picks the Cowboys to win 24-20):  http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/09/29/11/Flannys-and-Steves-Picks-and-Points-Week/landing_lions.html?blockID=571986&feedID=3862

Week 4 Preview:

Week 4 Preview - Lions square off with Cowboys:  http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/story/2011-09-29/week-four-preview/50611748/1

Detroit at Dallas - Week 4 Capsule:  http://www.lionsgab.com/2011/09/28/detroit-at-dallas-nfl-week-four-capsule/

Video:

Lions Vs. Cowboys Preview:  http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/09000d5d822ada20/Week-4-Lions-vs-Cowboys-Preview

Detroit wants the cinderella story:  http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/09000d5d822af90d/Detroit-wants-the-Cinderella-story

Battle of the undefeated - Burleson vs. Barnett:  http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/09000d5d822afd16/Battle-of-the-undefeated-Burleson-vs-Barnett

Inside the huddle with Stafford:  http://www.wxyz.com/dpp/sports/football/lions_players/matthew-stafford-breaks-down-the-minnesota-game-and-previews-dallas

Schwartz likes Tigers to beat Yankees:  http://www.wxyz.com/dpp/sports/football/lions/jim-schwartz-says-tigers-will-beat-yankees

Audio:

Schwartz on ESPN radio:  http://espn.go.com/espnradio/play?id=7035907

Lions tribute song (It's from the Kid Rock song all summer long. The link to audio is right below the lyrics): http://womc.radio.com/2011/09/26/hear-the-bobby-mitchell-morning-show-lions-tribute-song/

Thursday 9-29-11 Afternoon Lions Links

Lions Articles:

Johnson's production linked to more than size and speed:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Johnsons-production-linked-to-more-than-size-and-speed/fceef7ca-975a-48be-a705-4decbc5e2aea

Lions will look to negate Cowboys' passing game:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Lions-will-look-to-negate-Cowboys-passing-game/64e8614d-b06d-4d9d-bbd8-c411384c4973

Hanson named NFC Special Teams Player of the Month:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/K-Jason-Hanson-named-NFC-Special-Teams-Player-of-the-Month/da6e7392-7c7b-498b-a98a-7696addfc277

Durant going through post concussion testing:  http://www.detnews.com/article/20110929/SPORTS0101/109290455/1126/Lions-LB-Justin-Durant-going-through-post-concussion-testing

Suh ready to rumble:  http://apps.detnews.com/apps/blogs/lionsblog/index.php?blogid=2959

Stafford can take a beating, but line needs to keep him standing:  http://apps.detnews.com/apps/blogs/wojoblog/index.php?blogid=188

Durant still waiting on clearance to practice:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110929/SPORTS01/110929026/Lions-Durant-still-waiting-clearance-practice

Lions notebook - Durant's concussion could force him out on Sunday:  http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/09/29/sports/doc4e84f0a5008fe008725190.txt

Lions hope to contain Ware like last year:  http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/09/29/sports/doc4e84e94aad5e3807628164.txt

Stafford, Johnson a budding bromance:  http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/09/29/11/Stafford-Johnson-a-budding-bromance/landing_lions.html?blockID=571234&feedID=3862

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

Lions report - Fairley won't start when he returns:  http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2011-09-28/detroit-lions-team-report-nick-fairley-wont-start-when-he-returns

Stafford pumped for homecoming:  http://www.torontosun.com/2011/09/29/lions-stafford-pumped-for-homecoming

Battered Romo set to face Lions:  http://blogs.windsorstar.com/2011/09/29/battered-cowboys-qb-romo-set-to-face-lions/

Locker room talk - Lions prepare for Boys':  http://det.scout.com/2/1112140.html

Lions hope to be even bigger in Texas:  http://det.scout.com/2/1112135.html

Why the Cowboys will beat the Lions:  http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/dallas-cowboys-detroit-lions-tony-romo-dez-bryant-rivalry-rants-092811

Stafford returns to Dallas:  http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/31946/matthew-stafford-returns-to-dallas

Flem file - Even the losers get lucky:  http://espn.go.com/espn/page2/story/_/page/fleming-110929/the-flem-file-fast-forward-bills-lions-super-bowl 

Single coverage on Megatron highlights bad NFL ideas:  http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/44721916/ns/sports-nfl/

Troy Aikman sees a little '91 Cowboys in the 'll Lions:  http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/09/29/troy-aikman-sees-a-little-91-cowboys-in-the-11-lions/

Romo to take pain-killer shots before Lions game:  http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/football/nfl/09/29/romo.cowboys.ap/

Prisco's after further review (He has Stafford #2 in his MVP watch, and also Backus is in his cold tub):  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/15660020/after-further-review-johnsons-struggles-start-with-oline

Top ten with a twist - Most Underrated (Pettigrew is #3):  http://eye-on-football.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/22475988/32376103

32 teams, 32 observations (The Lions observation is that 2010 7th round pick Willie Young has 6 pressures on 32 pass rushes):  http://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2011/09/29/32-teams-32-observations-4/

All PFF "Good Day" Team (Suh, Tulloch, and Hanson made the team):  http://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2011/09/29/all-pff-team-week-3/

All "Had a Bad Day" Team (Lions G Rob Sims made this team):  http://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2011/09/29/all-had-a-bad-day-team-week-3/

Week 4 X-Factors (Cherilus is picked as one):  http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d822ac97d/article/niners-hunter-jets-wilson-among-week-4-xfactors

Week 4 matchups to watch (CJ Vs. Dallas DBs is one of the ones that is mentioned):  http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d822ac7d6/article/kc-and-minnesota-face-scrutiny-megatron-heads-to-big-d

NFL predictions for week 4 (One of the predictions is that Kitna will see action against the Lions):  http://nfl.si.com/2011/09/29/bet-on-it-nfl-predictions-for-week-4/?sct=nfl_t12_a2

Articles from opposing team's media:

Stafford still cheered in Dallas:  http://www.foxsportssouthwest.com/09/29/11/Lions-QB-Stafford-still-cheered-on-in-Da/landing_cowboys.html?blockID=571520&feedID=4519

Ryan's defense hunting down speedy Lions:  http://www.foxsportssouthwest.com/09/29/11/Ryans-defense-hunting-down-speedy-Lions/landing_cowboys.html?blockID=571746&feedID=3799

Stafford altering Lions history:  http://espn.go.com/dallas/nfl/story/_/id/7033262/detroit-lions-matthew-stafford-brings-history-cowboys-stadium

Can the Cowboys stop Stafford:  http://espn.go.com/blog/nfceast/post/_/id/31059/can-the-cowboys-stop-stafford

Five-star answer - Pressure holds Stafford:  http://espn.go.com/blog/dallas/cowboys/post/_/id/4684408/five-star-answer-pressure-holds-stafford

Five-star answer - Poor tackling will sting:  http://espn.go.com/blog/dallas/cowboys/post/_/id/4684457/five-star-answer-poor-tackling-will-sting

Five-star answer - Ryan won't stop Stafford:  http://espn.go.com/blog/dallas/cowboys/post/_/id/4684473/five-star-answer-ryan-wont-stop-stafford

Five-star answer - Stafford will take care of the Cowboys:  http://espn.go.com/blog/dallas/cowboys/post/_/id/4684475/five-star-answer-stafford-will-take-care-of-the-cowboys

Five-star answer - 325?  Stafford might get 400 yds:  http://espn.go.com/blog/dallas/cowboys/post/_/id/4684480/325-yards-stafford-might-get-400-yards

Suh a big challenge for Cowboys:  http://espn.go.com/blog/dallas/cowboys/post/_/id/4684518/suh-a-big-challenge-for-the-cowboys

Big challenge awaits:  http://dal.scout.com/2/1111917.html

Young o-line preparing for big test in Suh and Co.:  http://www.nbcdfw.com/blogs/blue-star/Young-O-Line-Preparing-For-Big-Test-In-Suh--Co-130799713.html

Qs and As with Cowboys beat writer Sabin:  http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/dallas-cowboys/headlines/20110929-sabin-dez-probably-playing-a-vote-for-the-lion-in-the-emmitt-smith-barry-sanders-debate.ece

Bills and Lions share underdog persona:  http://www.star-telegram.com/2011/09/29/3406870/bills-and-lions-share-underdog.html

Week 4 Predictions:

Peter King's week 4 picks (He picks the Lions to win 23-17):  http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/peter_king/09/29/week.4/index.html?sct=nfl_t12_a1

USA Today's Week 4 picks (6 out of 8 pick the Lions to win):  http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/2011-picks.htm

Saraceno's Week 4 picks (he picks the Lions to win 27-24):  http://content.usatoday.com/communities/thehuddle/post/2011/09/saracenos-scoreboard-week-4-picks/1

PFT's week 4 picks (Both Florio and Rosenthal pick the Lions to win):  http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/09/29/pfts-week-four-picks-2/

Yahoo's week 4 picks (All 4 pick the Lions to win):  http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/picks;_ylt=AgyhT2I16qa5ov_y6RgocoRDubYF

RealGM's picks (He picks the Lions to win 33-26):  http://football.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/23828/20110929/realgms_nfl_picks_for_week_4/

Week 4 Previews:

Week 4 - Lions Vs. Cowboys Preview:  http://www.examiner.com/detroit-lions-in-detroit/week-4-preview-detroit-lions-v-dallas-cowboys

Video:

Schwartz post practice audio:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Post-Practice-Video-Jim-Schwartz-9-29-11/0501d0c0-5495-4fb2-be86-41fdfaf38b30

Linehan post practice audio:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Post-Practice-Video-Scott-Linehan-9-29-11/6f741c35-c05c-4121-9612-dc44d0c2c909

Eric Wright locker room video:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Locker-Room-Video-Eric-Wright-9-29-11/e53241c6-308c-41f2-b2b0-4449802199b3

CJ locker room video:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Locker-Room-Video-Calvin-Johnson-9-29-11/3d8d08d6-6fd1-4c45-bfe6-7a1b2e6d1bdc

Warner's top 5 QBs (He ranks Stafford #2):  http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-network-total-access/09000d5d822a7e9d/Warner-s-QB-rankings

Week 3 top performances (#5 is Stafford-CJ):  http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-network-total-access/09000d5d822a8074/Week-3-Top-performances

Best - The Lions can play with anybody:  http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/09/29/best-lions-can-play-with-anybody/

Hot reads with Aikman - Lions, Cowboys and late hits (he discusses the Lions first):  http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2011-09-29/hot-reads-with-troy-aikman-lions-cowboys-and-late-hits

Countdown Daily Prediction - Lions vs. Cowboys:  http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=7034951

Pete's Picks - Lions Vs. Cowboys:  http://www.cbssports.com/video/player/play/nfl/T3_95ucycQRFOdXxECPhtyHbSVsWBVk4/lionscowboys

Audio:

Schwartz post practice audio:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Post-Practice-Audio-Jim-Schwartz-9-29-11/aa98885a-b038-4cd1-ad48-869f62c9e273

Linehan post practice audio:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Post-Practice-Audio-Scott-Linehan-9-29-11/8f14ee34-ae9e-4462-baa0-4c85d1a47f26

Thursday 9-29-11 Morning Lions Links

Lions Articles:

Gritty Tony Romo earns Lions respect:  http://www.detnews.com/article/20110929/SPORTS0101/109290371/1126/Gritty-Tony-Romo-earns-Lions%E2%80%99-respect

Lions notebook - Nick Fairley is not certain to debut vs. Cowboys:  http://www.detnews.com/article/20110929/SPORTS0101/109290382/1126/Nick-Fairley-is-not-certain-to-debut-vs.-Cowboys

Sunday's game homecoming for Stafford:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110929/SPORTS01/109290549/Sunday-s-game-homecoming-Lions-QB-Matthew-Stafford

Oomph - Suh 0-2 in Cowboys stadium:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110929/SPORTS01/109290505/-Oomph-Lions-Ndamukong-Suh-0-2-Cowboys-Stadium

Just ignore Cris Carter in CJ debate:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110928/SPORTS01/110928048/Jamie-Samuelsen-s-blog-Just-ignore-Cris-Carter-Calvin-Johnson-debate

Lions won't try to target, or avoid Romo's bad ribs:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110929/SPORTS01/109290503/Lions-won-t-try-target-avoid-Tony-Romo-s-bad-ribs

Breaking down who's a contender and pretender in the NFL (The Lions top the list of contenders):  http://www.torontosun.com/2011/09/28/breaking-down-whos-a-contender-and-pretender-in-the-nfl

Articles/Video from opposing team's media:

Stafford helps Lions throw away the past:  http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/cowboys/article/Stafford-helps-Lions-throw-away-the-past-2194233.php

Cowboy's say CJ is in his own league and arguably the best player in the league:  http://cowboysblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2011/09/lions-calvin-johnson-is-in-his.html

Cowboys DBs not frightened by CJ:  http://www.foxsportssouthwest.com/09/28/11/Cowboys-DBs-not-frightened-by-Megatron/landing_cowboys.html?blockID=570980&feedID=4680

Boys D ready for Stafford, Megatron - Video:  http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/sports/Cowboys_D_Getting_Ready_for_Detroit_s_Stafford_Dallas-Fort_Worth-130741258.html

Video:

No huddle - heart of a Lion:  http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/09000d5d822a8c47/No-Huddle-Heart-of-a-Lion

James on Johnson - He's about 11 ft tall:  http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/09000d5d822a6bfc/James-on-Johnson-He-s-about-11-feet-tall

Audio:

Run n Shoot podcast 4.0 (They discuss CJ at around 11:40 until about 17:50):  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Run-N-Shoot-Podcast-40.html

Wednesday 9-28-11 Afternoon Lions Links

Lions Links:

Suh would like to see a strong pass rush negate Romo-Witten connection:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Suh-would-like-to-see-a-strong-pass-rush-negate-Romo-Witten-connection/b0fae608-37dc-46d6-a152-8144c027c76e

Fairley does not participate in Wednesday's practice:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Fairley-does-not-participate-in-Wednesdays-practice/4a181660-1ac8-4571-b3f4-6ce8fdbcdc60

Fairley misses practice, might not be ready for contact:  http://www.detnews.com/article/20110928/SPORTS0101/109280402/1126/sports0101/Lions%E2%80%99-Nick-Fairley-misses-practice--might-not-be-ready-for-contact

Fairley, Schwartz deny that Lions rookie has had any setbacks:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110928/SPORTS01/110928030/Fairley-Schwartz-deny-Lions-rookie-has-had-any-setbacks

Slim chance that Fairley plays Sunday for the Lions:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110928/SPORTS01/109280412/-Slim-chance-Nick-Fairley-plays-Sunday-Lions

Lions' Suh won't target Romo's ribs, but there could be pain:  http://theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/09/28/sports/doc4e839dec1e974268626271.txt

Lions notebook - Injury list grows to 15:  http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/09/28/sports/doc4e83a5ec19c29197253293.txt

Suh won't target Romo's ribs:  http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/09/28/11/Suh-wont-target-Romos-ribs/landing_lions.html?blockID=570792&feedID=3862

Exorcise those negative thoughts - Lions are 3-0:  http://www.ourmidland.com/sports/article_fee77742-e9ed-11e0-b2ae-001cc4c002e0.html

Schwartz on Lions 3-0 start:  http://sportsradiointerviews.com/2011/09/28/nfl-week-4-detroit-lions-dallas-cowboys-jim-schwartz-matthew-stafford-calvin-johnson-nick-fairley-tony-romo/

Detroit's dynamic duo - Stafford, Johnson:  http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=ap-lions-dynamicduo

Suh is the next Warren Sapp says the former no. 99:  http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2011-09-28/ndamukong-suh-the-next-warren-sapp-says-former-no-99

Clayton's mailbag (he answers a question about whether or not the Lions are a playoff contender.  He is starting believe the Lions are a playoff contender):  http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/7029885/nfl-michael-vick-right-complain-protecting-qbs-inexact-science

Dirty laundry - on holding and horse collar:  http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/31876/dirty-laundry-on-holding-and-horse-collars

Have at it - Rookie pass-catchers:  http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/31867/have-at-it-rookie-pass-catchers

ESPN's MVP watch (Stafford is #4):  http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcwest/post/_/id/46732/mike-sandos-mvp-watch-39

Who will go farther - Bills or Lions (There's a poll in there):  http://content.usatoday.com/communities/thehuddle/post/2011/09/vote-who-will-go-farther-the-bills-or-lions/1

Pettigrew's big day puts him among NFL's top TEs:  http://www.ktul.com/story/15571823/pettigrews-big-day-puts-him-among-nfls-top-tight-ends

The absurdly premature playoff picture (the Lions are a wildcard team and they'd face the Giants):  http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner;_ylt=Ap06ie0A.jbIltBrZVbt8y5DubYF

Articles/Video from opposing team's media:

Defending Johnson a unique experience:  http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/news.cfm?id=B1C87D87-9CEE-D15F-2D8A77973429CBD6

The big picture - Lions Vs. Cowboys:  http://www.dallascowboys.com/gameday/gameday.cfm

From the other side - Free Press Writer answers questions on the Lions:  http://espn.go.com/blog/dallas/cowboys/post/_/id/4684416/from-the-other-side-carlos-monarrez

Andre Holmes doing his best Megatron:  http://espn.go.com/blog/dallas/cowboys/post/_/id/4684462/andre-holmes-doing-his-best-megatron

Garrett - Calvin Johnson arguably NFL's best player:  http://espn.go.com/blog/dallas/cowboys/post/_/id/4684458/garrett-calvin-johnson-arguably-nfls-best-player

Lions don't have Marion Barber's hair to yank down anymore:  http://sportsblogs.star-telegram.com/cowboys/2011/09/lions-dont-have-marion-barbers-hair-to-yank-down-anymore.html

Schwartz says there's more Cowboy's pass rush than Ware:  http://sportsblogs.star-telegram.com/cowboys/2011/09/lions-coach-says-theres-more-to-cowboys-pass-rush-than-ware.html

Abram's Elam recalls Stafford's clutch performance against Rob Ryan's defense:  http://cowboysblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2011/09/abram-elam-recalls-lions-qb-ma.html

Out of the chute - Lions at Cowboys:  http://www.nbcdfw.com/blogs/blue-star/Out-Of-The-Chute-Lions-at-Cowboys--130697078.html

Remember Bobby Carpenter?:  http://sportsblogs.star-telegram.com/cowboys/2011/09/remember-bobby-carpenter.html

Troy Aikman's Power Rankings (He ranks the Lions #1):  http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/dallas-cowboys/headlines/20110928-aikman-ratings-cowboys-below-average-next-opponent-no.-11.ece

Gosselin's Power Rankings (He ranks the Lions #2.  Unfortunately it's an article that requires a subscription):  http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/columnists/rick-gosselin/20110927-gosselin-s-nfl-rankings-cowboys-to-take-on-no.-2-team-in-lions.ece

Schwartz - A great football town - video:  http://www.dallascowboys.com/multimedia/multimedia_center.cfm?id=B0ABAF77-D860-D634-0596516195B461A0

Talking Cowboys - Lion's Roar - Audio:  http://www.dallascowboys.com/multimedia/multimedia_center.cfm?id=B12C603E-E047-28B2-437C76C2BE594DDA

Week 4 Picks:

NFL Playbook (3 out of 4 pick the Lions to win):  http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/09/28/week-4-playbook-picks-split-on-patriots-raiders/

Brandt picks Lions to win (it's at the bottom of the article):  http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d822a49e2/article/breakout-stars-once-unknowns-these-10-guys-are-on-the-rise?module=HP11_content_stream

CBS' experts week 4 picks (4 out of 5 pick the Lions to win):  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/features/writers/expert/picks/week4

Prisco's week 4 picks (He picks Dallas to win 25-21):  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/features/writers/prisco/picks/week4

SN's week 4 picks (He picks the Cowboys to win 20-17):  http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2011-09-28/week-4-picks-stafford-faces-stiff-test-in-homecoming

TSN's 7 burning questions for week 4 (#4 is on whether the Lions can win again and he picks the Lions to lose 23-20):  http://64.246.64.33/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/news/news.aspx?id=4440077

Schrager's week 4 cheat sheet (He picks the Cowboys to win in OT 27-24):  http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/cheat-sheet-week-4-092711

Lions have plenty of hope - at least for now (He picks the Cowboys to win):  http://www.ottawacitizen.com/sports/Lions+have+plenty+hope+least/5471579/story.html 

Week 4 Previews:

Filmroom - Lions Vs. Cowboys Preview:  http://eye-on-football.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/22475988/32341716

Lions - Cowboys Preview:  http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/LionsCowboys-Preview-95549746

Week 4 Power Rankings:

SI's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 5):  http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/don_banks/09/28/week.3/index.html?sct=nfl_t11_a1

Yahoo's 32 Questions (Lions ranked 7):  http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=At_zjgDyvmfrpOOba7j2IPZDubYF?slug=ms-silver_32_questions_eagles_falcons_struggling_092811

NFL Articles:

Five reasons we are seeing big numbers from QBs:  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Five-reasons-we-are-seeing-big-numbers-from-QBs.html

2012 Draft Articles:

SN Mock Draft (he has the Lions taking CB Shaun Prater with the #24 pick):  http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2011-09-28/nfl-mock-draft-2012-alshon-jeffery-new-no-1-for-rams

5 most overrated prospects:  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Scouts-corner-My-five-most-overrated-prospects.html

Video:

Schwartz post practice video:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Post-Practice-Video-Jim-Schwartz-9-28-11/c614c697-eed9-4de8-8448-c0891345f419

Titus Young locker room video:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Locker-Room-Video-Titus-Young-9-28-11/c75d9040-3f41-4d49-b1de-60d76d069e3a

Stafford post practice video:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Post-Practice-Video-Matthew-Stafford-9-28-11/d23a5db6-d093-450d-a02f-f3aaf4f44720

Suh post practice video:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Post-Practice-Video-Ndamukong-Suh-9-28-11/099648f0-66ff-4453-aad6-8104ecc10632

Raiola post practice video:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Locker-Room-Video-Dominic-Raiola-9-28-11/aedc6949-f958-4da0-aadb-42c5c8dc8e47

The Predictor - Lions Vs. Cowboys (It has the Cowboys winning by 7):  http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=7030722

Countdown Daily Accuscore - Det/Dal:  http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=7030684

Audio:

Schwartz post practice audio:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Post-Practice-Audio-Jim-Schwartz-9-28-11/a6903427-9b45-4576-a73d-bf82f3eba92c

Suh post practice audio:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Post-Practice-Audio-Ndamukong-Suh-9-28-11/40bb6391-91a5-42a7-b4c7-cf94a717b696

The herd (Bruschi talks about the Lions 3-0 start at around 3:35 until about 5:25):  http://espn.go.com/espnradio/play?id=7031228

ESPN analyst Woodson says the Lions are the scariest team in the NFL (He discusses them starting at the end around the 7 minute mark):  http://espn.go.com/espnradio/play?id=7029820

Suh on Valenti and Foster:  http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2011/09/28/ndamukong-suh-joins-valenti-and-foster/

Week 4 Previews

Filmroom - Lions Vs. Cowboys Preview:  http://eye-on-football.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/22475988/32341716

Lions - Cowboys Preview:  http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/LionsCowboys-Preview-95549746

Week 4 - Lions Vs. Cowboys Preview:  http://www.examiner.com/detroit-lions-in-detroit/week-4-preview-detroit-lions-v-dallas-cowboys

Week 4 Preview - Lions square off with Cowboys:  http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/story/2011-09-29/week-four-preview/50611748/1

Detroit at Dallas - Week 4 Capsule:  http://www.lionsgab.com/2011/09/28/detroit-at-dallas-nfl-week-four-capsule/

Detroit Lions Vs. Dallas Cowboys:  http://www.nationalfootballauthority.com/2011/09/detroit-lions-vs-dallas-cowboys-preview.html

NFL Preview - Lions at Cowboys:  http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/scores/live/preview.aspx?id=3520


Detroit News Lions-Cowboys Preview:  http://www.detnews.com/article/20111001/SPORTS0101/110010309/1126/Lions-vs.-Cowboys-preview

Lions Vs. Cowboys (He thinks the Cowboys will win):  http://www.lionsgab.com/2011/10/01/lions-vs-cowboys-preview-2/


Video:

Lions Vs. Cowboys Preview:  http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/09000d5d822ada20/Week-4-Lions-vs-Cowboys-Preview

CBS Lions/Cowboys Preview Video (Kirwan picks the Lions to win 28-27):  http://www.cbssports.com/video/player/play/nfl_previews/71484ilkNcGOsWq3kQ1wT8hc2i4IEZ6D

Playbook - Lions Vs. Cowboys:  http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/09000d5d822b4efb/Playbook-Lions-vs-Cowboys

Week 4 Predictions

Articles:


Mike O'Hara - Under further review, Lions will go 11-5 (He predicts the Lions to beat the Cowboys 23-13):  http://www.detnews.com/article/20110930/OPINION03/109300436/1126/SPORTS0101/Upon-further-review--Lions-will-go-11-5----with-win-over-Cowboys

PFF's week 4 picks (4 out of 8 pick the Lions to win):  http://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2011/10/01/pff-staff-pickem-week-4/

Week 4 - What about the Lions, Bills:  http://www.edmontonjournal.com/sports/Week+What+about+Lions+Bills/5487548/story.html


ESPN's Week 4 Picks (7 out of 9 pick the Lions to win):  http://espn.go.com/nfl/picks

Detroit News Staff Picks (3 out 4 pick the Lions to win):  http://www.detnews.com/article/20110930/SPORTS0101/109300365/1126/NFL-picks

Peter King's week 4 picks (He picks the Lions to win 23-17):  http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/peter_king/09/29/week.4/index.html?sct=nfl_t12_a1

USA Today's Week 4 picks (6 out of 8 pick the Lions to win):  http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/2011-picks.htm

Saraceno's Week 4 picks (he picks the Lions to win 27-24):  http://content.usatoday.com/communities/thehuddle/post/2011/09/saracenos-scoreboard-week-4-picks/1

PFT's week 4 picks (Both Florio and Rosenthal pick the Lions to win):  http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/09/29/pfts-week-four-picks-2/

Yahoo's week 4 picks (All 4 pick the Lions to win):  http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/picks;_ylt=AgyhT2I16qa5ov_y6RgocoRDubYF

RealGM's picks (He picks the Lions to win 33-26):  http://football.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/23828/20110929/realgms_nfl_picks_for_week_4/
NFL Playbook (3 out of 4 pick the Lions to win):  http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/09/28/week-4-playbook-picks-split-on-patriots-raiders/

Brandt picks Lions to win (it's at the bottom of the article):  http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d822a49e2/article/breakout-stars-once-unknowns-these-10-guys-are-on-the-rise?module=HP11_content_stream

CBS' experts week 4 picks (4 out of 5 pick the Lions to win):  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/features/writers/expert/picks/week4

Prisco's week 4 picks (He picks Dallas to win 25-21):  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/features/writers/prisco/picks/week4

SN's week 4 picks (He picks the Cowboys to win 20-17):  http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2011-09-28/week-4-picks-stafford-faces-stiff-test-in-homecoming

TSN's 7 burning questions for week 4 (#4 is on whether the Lions can win again and he picks the Lions to lose 23-20):  http://64.246.64.33/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/news/news.aspx?id=4440077

Schrager's week 4 cheat sheet (He picks the Cowboys to win in OT 27-24):  http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/cheat-sheet-week-4-092711

Lions have plenty of hope - at least for now (He picks the Cowboys to win):  http://www.ottawacitizen.com/sports/Lions+have+plenty+hope+least/5471579/story.html 

Flanny and Steve's picks (he picks the Cowboys to win 24-20):  http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/09/29/11/Flannys-and-Steves-Picks-and-Points-Week/landing_lions.html?blockID=571986&feedID=3862

Madden sim picks Cowboys over Lions 43-17:  http://www.nbcdfw.com/blogs/blue-star/Madden-Picks-Cowboys-Over-Lions-130867088.html

Video:

The Predictor - Lions Vs. Cowboys (It has the Cowboys winning by 7):  http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=7030722


Madden - Cowboys fall to the red hot Lions:  http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=7040945

Pete's Picks - Lions Vs. Cowboys:  http://www.cbssports.com/video/player/play/nfl/T3_95ucycQRFOdXxECPhtyHbSVsWBVk4/lionscowboys

Wednesday 9-28-11 Morning Lions Links

Lions Articles:

Lions notebook - Jason Hanson finally gets satisfaction:  http://www.detnews.com/article/20110928/SPORTS0101/109280337/1126/sports0101/Jason-Hanson-finally-gets-satisfaction

Lions lose Ekejiuba for season:  http://www.detnews.com/article/20110927/SPORTS0101/109270428/1126/sports0101/Lions-lose-Isaiah-Ekejiuba-for-season

No way Lions will lose a game:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110928/COL22/109280426/Michael-Rosenberg-No-way-Detroit-Lions-will-lose-game

Slim chance that Fairley plays for the Lions:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110928/SPORTS01/109280412/-Slim-chance-Nick-Fairley-plays-Sunday-Lions

Big concerns at tackle for Lions:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110928/SPORTS01/109280430/Mark-Schlereth-Big-concerns-tackle-Lions

Lions off to thrilling 3-0 start, but Schwartz says - Our biggest win has yet to come:  http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/Lions-off-to-thrilling-3-0-start-but-Schwartz-s?urn=nfl-wp8148

Youth beginning to emerge for Lions:  http://det.scout.com/2/1111382.html

Stafford fires back at Cris Carter:  http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/45681/matthew-stafford-fires-back-at-cris-carter

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

Rust belt three star in topsy turvy '11:  http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/Cleveland-Browns-Detroit-Lions-Buffalo-Bills-impress-NFL-season-092711

Upstart Lions, Bills on the way to reversing fortunes:  http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/LEAPS-AND-BOUNDS-UPSTART-LIONS-BILLS-ON-THE-WAY-TO-REVERSING-FORTUNES-52413837

Articles from other team's media:

Lions offense is potent, but not without flaws:  http://www.star-telegram.com/2011/09/27/3402191/lions-offense-is-potent-but-not.html

Spotlight on Suh:  http://www.star-telegram.com/2011/09/27/3402193/spotlight-on-lions-dt-ndamukong.html

Video:

32 TDs for Megatron:  http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/09000d5d822a0916/32-TDs-for-Megatron-in-2011

Evans top 5 teams (He puts the Lions in there):  http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/09000d5d822a0b4c/Evans-top-five-teams

A measure for success:  http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/09000d5d822a18ba/A-measure-for-success

Tuesday 9-27-11 Afternoon Lions Links

Lions Articles:

Stafford talks with Jim Rome:  http://blogs.detroitlions.com/2011/09/27/stafford-talks-with-espns-jim-rome/

Stafford-Johnson connection nominated for GMC never say never moment:  http://blogs.detroitlions.com/2011/09/27/stafford-johnson-connection-nominated-for-gmc-never-say-never-moment-of-the-week/

Lions fans should focus on forward progress, not Backus:  http://www.detnews.com/article/20110927/OPINION03/109270390/1126/sports0101/Lions-fans-should-focus-on-forward-progress--not-Backus

Lions Monday Night tickets among hottest on Stub Hub:  http://www.detnews.com/article/20110927/SPORTS0101/109270380/1126/sports0101/Lions%E2%80%99-Monday-night-tickets-among-hottest-on-StubHub

Schwartz doesn't commit to Fairley playing vs. Vikings:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110927/SPORTS01/110927025/Schwartz-doesn-t-commit-Fairley-playing-vs-Cowboys

ESPN's Cris Carter - Calvin Johnson is good, but not elite:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110927/SPORTS01/110927046/ESPN-s-Cris-Carter-Calvin-Johnson-good-not-elite

In praise of CJ, scorn for Backus and high hopes vs. Dallas:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110927/SPORTS18/110927051/Reader-column-praise-Johnson-scorn-Backus-high-hopes-vs-Dallas?odyssey=mod|newswell|text|Sports|p

Cowboys no longer America's team, Lions no longer America's chumps:  http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/09/27/sports/doc4e824867968ee441553386.txt

Are the Lions for real?  Even ESPN believes, moves them up to 4th in rankings:  http://oplions.blogspot.com/2011/09/are-lions-for-real-even-espn-believes.html

Midweek periscope - Johnson still misses Carter's cut:  http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/09/27/11/Midweek-Periscope-Johnson-still-misses-C/landing_lions.html?blockID=569910&feedID=3862

Hanson hopeful Lions have finally turned the corner:  http://nfl.si.com/2011/09/27/jason-hanson-hopeful-lions-have-finally-turned-a-corner/?sct=nfl_t12_a1

Stafford's impressive start has Lions' fans optimistic for rest of season:  http://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/90060464?Stafford%27s%20impressive%20start%20has%20Lions%27%20fans%20optimistic%20for%20rest%20of%20season

Stafford takes a shot at Carter:  http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/09/27/matthew-stafford-takes-a-shot-at-cris-carter/

Stafford is one of 5 QBs on pace to break Marino's record:  http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/09/27/five-remain-on-pace-to-break-marinos-record/

CJ's sizzling start:  http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/45676/calvin-johnsons-sizzling-start

NFC North Stock Watch (Hanson is in the rising group):  http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/31821/nfc-north-stock-watch-3

Seifert's Chat:  http://espn.go.com/sportsnation/chat/_/id/40431/nfl-blogger-kevin-seifert

Are Bills, Lions SB bound:  http://espn.go.com/espn/page2/story/_/id/7023615/tmq-says-history-being-made-detroit-lions-buffalo-bills-rise

Schwartz - run game will be alot better:  http://det.scout.com/2/1111133.html

MVP Meter - A Lions roar (Stafford is #5, CJ is #6):  http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/09/27/mvp-meter-a-lions-roar

The first fifteen - week 4 (#3 and 4 are on the Lions):  http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/09/27/the-first-fifteen-week-four

Schein's 9 (there's a little bit on the Lions in #9):  http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/Hue-Jackson-has-Oakland-Raiders-whole-again-week-3-nfl-review-analysis-092711

Week 3 awards (Schwartz was picked as coach of the week by Katzowitz:  http://eye-on-football.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/22475988/32312538

Articles from opposing team's media:

5 wonders - Lions trade is one of them:  http://espn.go.com/blog/dallas/cowboys/post/_/id/4684375/5-wonders-lions-trade-penalties-ryan-rookie

Week 4 Power Rankings:

NFL's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 3 by Davis, Theismann, Harrison and Brandt.  Lions ranked 4 by Breer and Wyche.  Lions ranked 5 by La Canfora, Kirwan and Brooks):  http://fanrankings.nfl.com/results/experts?module=HP11_hot_topics

ESPN's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 4):  http://espn.go.com/nfl/powerrankings/_/year/2011/week/4

CBS' Power Rankings (Lions ranked 2):  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/15649376/power-rankings-elites-exposed-lions-bills-at-door

Foxsports Power Rankings (Lions ranked 6 by Billick, 9 by whatifsports, and the Lions have a 52.1% of beating the Cowboys):  http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/powerRankings

SN's Power Poll (Lions ranked 9):  http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2011-09-27/nfl-power-poll-one-giants-leap-for-eli-manning-and-co

USA Today's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 5):  http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/story/story/2011-power-rankings/50408600/1

PFT's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 3):  http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/09/27/week-three-power-rankings-2/

RealGM's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 2):  http://football.realgm.com/src_feature/408/20110927/2011_nfl_power_rankings_after_week_3/

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

Walterfootball Power Rankings (Lions ranked 7):  http://walterfootball.com/nflpowerrankings.php

TSN's Power Poll (Lions ranked 3):   http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/misc/nfl-poll.htm
NFP's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 7):  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFP-Power-Rankings-1588.html

2012 Draft Articles:

Draft risers and fallers:  http://aol.sportingnews.com/ncaa-football/story/2011-09-27/uncs-zach-brown-emerging-as-top-linebacker-prospect

Video:

Unsung hereos - big blocks for Best:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Unsung-Heroes-Big-blocks-for-Best/3acda36d-c18d-409d-b744-5d8895db2034

Are Lions and Bills legit?:  http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=7026350

Raiola talks 3-0 with Jennifer Hammond:  http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/dpp/sports/main_page/dominic-raiola-talks-3-0-with-jennifer-hammond

Audio:

The Lions review, week 3:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/The-Lions-Review-Week-3/635f9eb3-6207-4d6e-abfd-1b480ca611c8

Stafford talks with Rome:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Matthew-Stafford-talks-with-Jim-Rome/06c1d678-b20e-4c53-8207-df95a130923b

Peter King with Schwartz:  http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/podcasts/peter_king/listenlive.player.html?file=%20%20%20%20http://ht.cdn.turner.com/si/peter_king/audio/2011/09/27/092711_king_schwartz_fitz.mp3

Tuesday 9-27-11 Morning Lions Links

Lions Articles:

Lions running game is biggest problem after 3 games:  http://www.detnews.com/article/20110927/SPORTS0101/109270325/1126/sports0101/Lions--running-game-is-biggest-problem-after-three-games

Lions on o-line - there's alot we can do better:  http://www.detnews.com/article/20110927/SPORTS0101/109270331/1126/sports0101/Lions-on-offensive-line---There-s-a-lot-we-can-do-better-

Suh was super on Sunday:  http://apps.detnews.com/apps/blogs/lionsblog/index.php?blogid=2958

Listen to the lyrics; Lions must stay humble:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110927/COL08/109270437/Drew-Sharp-Listen-lyrics-Lions-must-stay-humble

Can't run?  Pass to TE Pettigrew:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110927/SPORTS01/109270427/Can-t-run-Pass-TE-Brandon-Pettigrew

Lions hopeful Fairley can play Sunday:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110927/SPORTS01/109270425/Lions-hopeful-Nick-Fairley-can-play-Sunday

Coach speak - What Schwartz said on Monday:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110927/SPORTS01/109270423/Coach-speak-What-Jim-Schwartz-said-Monday

Stafford joins Bobby Layne in 20 point comeback club:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110927/SPORTS01/109270384/Lions-QB-Matthew-Stafford-joins-Bobby-Layne-20-point-comeback-club

Lions culture has changed:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110927/SPORTS01/110926068/Jamie-Samuelsen-s-blog-Detroit-Lions-culture-has-changed

Experts say Lions are real deal:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110927/SPORTS01/109270439/Experts-say-Lions-real-deal

The last time the Lions started 3-0:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110927/SPORTS01/109270393/The-daily-list-last-time-Lions-started-3-0-

Schwartz defends o-line, but admits they need to play better:  http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/09/27/sports/doc4e80ffdd5e78a663067162.txt

Lions notebook - Hanson major factor in first 3 wins:  http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/09/27/sports/doc4e8105f8271d1404205687.txt

Johnson serves as inspiration for teammates:  http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/09/26/11/Johnson-serves-as-inspiration-for-teamma/landing_lions.html?blockID=569468&feedID=3862

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

SN's Lions report - Starting RT position up in the air:  http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2011-09-26/detroit-lions-team-report-starting-right-tackle-position-up-in-the-air

Lions hope 3-0 start only the beginning:  http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=ap-lions-comeback

Lions comeback win important on multiple levels:  http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/09/26/lions-comeback-win-important-on-multiple-levels

Lions and Bills dial up points off turnovers:  http://hamptonroads.com/2011/09/bills-and-lions-dial-points-turnovers

Schwartz not excited by Lions quick starts:  http://blogs.windsorstar.com/2011/09/26/schwartz-not-excited-by-lions-quick-start/

Rust belt gets lift as Lions and Bills off to fast starts:  http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/09/27/us-nfl-rustbelt-idUSTRE78Q00B20110927

Re-focused Lions at Vikings, week 3:  http://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2011/09/26/re-focused-lions-vikings-week-3/

Sorting the Sunday pile - week 3 (He still picks Stafford as MVP - at the bottom of the article):  http://eye-on-football.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/view/22475988

Week 4 Power Rankings:

PFW's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 6):  http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/09/27/week-four-power-rankings-3

2012 Draft Articles:

College stock watch:  http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d82297e3a/article/college-stock-watch-arizona-states-burfict-building-reputation

Weekend rewind:  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/story/15645939/alabama-cb-kirkpatrick-ups-draft-stock-with-solid-play

Miscellaneous:

Rams send 2009 second overall pick Jason Smith to the bench:  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Rams-send-second-overall-pick-Jason-Smith-to-bench.html

Video:

Schwartz breaks down Minnesota win:  http://www.wxyz.com/dpp/sports/football/lions_coach_schwartz/coach-schwartz-talks-about-the-lions-come-from-behind-win-against-the-vikings

Week 4 Power Rankings

NFL's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 3 by Davis, Theismann, Harrison and Brandt.  Lions ranked 4 by Breer and Wyche.  Lions ranked 5 by La Canfora, Kirwan and Brooks):  http://fanrankings.nfl.com/results/experts?module=HP11_hot_topics

ESPN's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 4):  http://espn.go.com/nfl/powerrankings/_/year/2011/week/4

CBS' Power Rankings (Lions ranked 2):  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/15649376/power-rankings-elites-exposed-lions-bills-at-door

Foxsports Power Rankings (Lions ranked 6 by Billick, 9 by whatifsports, and the Lions have a 52.1% of beating the Cowboys):  http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/powerRankings

SN's Power Poll (Lions ranked 9):  http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2011-09-27/nfl-power-poll-one-giants-leap-for-eli-manning-and-co

USA Today's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 5):  http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/story/story/2011-power-rankings/50408600/1

PFT's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 3):  http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/09/27/week-three-power-rankings-2/

RealGM's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 2):  http://football.realgm.com/src_feature/408/20110927/2011_nfl_power_rankings_after_week_3/

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

Walterfootball Power Rankings (Lions ranked 7):  http://walterfootball.com/nflpowerrankings.php

TSN's Power Poll (Lions ranked 3):   http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/misc/nfl-poll.htm

Monday Morning QB (Peter King ranks the Lions #5 in his fine fifteen):  http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/peter_king/09/26/Week3/index.html

Week 3 Judgements (The Lions are #3 in his top 5 teams):  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/15642398/week-3-judgements-bills-30-start-impressive-to-say-the-least

PFW's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 6):  http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/09/27/week-four-power-rankings-3

Free Press Power Poll (Lions ranked 9):  http://www.freep.com/article/20110926/SPORTS01/109260438/Overheard-from-Sunday-s-Lions-win

NFP's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 7):  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFP-Power-Rankings-1588.html

SI's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 5):  http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/don_banks/09/28/week.3/index.html?sct=nfl_t11_a1

Yahoo's 32 Questions (Lions ranked 7):  http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=At_zjgDyvmfrpOOba7j2IPZDubYF?slug=ms-silver_32_questions_eagles_falcons_struggling_092811

Troy Aikman's Power Rankings (He ranks the Lions 1):  http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/dallas-cowboys/headlines/20110928-aikman-ratings-cowboys-below-average-next-opponent-no.-11.ece

Gosselin's Power Rankings (He ranks the Lions 2.  Unfortunately it's an article that requires a subscription):  http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/columnists/rick-gosselin/20110927-gosselin-s-nfl-rankings-cowboys-to-take-on-no.-2-team-in-lions.ece

Lions Week 4 Average Power Ranking (137/28):  4.9

Previous week's ranking:   15.5,  16.5, 14.5 , 10.9 and  8.3

Monday 9-26-11 Afternoon Lions Links

Lions Articles:

Schwartz says Lions need to play better:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Schwartz-says-Lions-need-to-play-better/12702a87-77d0-42cb-89a5-b5d05034f86f

Pettigrew played the role of Lions running game at Minny:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Pettigrew-played-the-role-of-the-Lions-run-game-at-Minnesota/24920a78-d0d5-4277-9d30-76d295f020a3

Stafford's first 16 games are Peyton like:  http://www.detnews.com/article/20110926/OPINION03/109260386/1126/sports0101/Matthew-Stafford%E2%80%99s-first-16-games-are-Peyton-like

Schwartz - Lions o-line needs to play better:  http://www.detnews.com/article/20110926/SPORTS0101/109260402/1126/Jim-Schwartz--Lions-offensive-line-needs-to-play-better

Schwartz glad to be 3-0, but o-line can play better:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110926/SPORTS01/110926056/Schwartz-Glad-3-0-offensive-line-can-play-better-

Why Backus deserves better:  http://patcaputo.blogspot.com/2011/09/why-jeff-backus-deserves-better.html

Overheard from the Lions after the win over Vikings:  http://www.clickondetroit.com/tigers/29305920/detail.html

Roar is restored after Lions victory:  http://record-eagle.com/sports/x1999650227/Roar-is-restored-after-Lions-victory

CJ - Over the should catch just a matter of practice:  http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/09/26/calvin-johnson-over-the-shoulder-catch-just-a-matter-of-practice/

Free head exam - Detroit Lions:  http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/31783/free-head-exam-detroit-lions-19

NFC North QBR (Stafford is 13 in QBR):  http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/45601/nfc-north-qbr-update-week-3

Week 3 between the tackles (In the what I learned section - the Lions are for real):  http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/page/tackles-11week3/lacking-balance-chicago-bears-offense-wobbling

Bills, Lions create blueprint for success:  http://espn.go.com/espn/page2/story/_/id/7022085/buffalo-bills-detroit-lions-create-blueprint-nfl-success

Week 3 coaches ratings (Schwartz is second at 95%):  http://espn.go.com/nfl/sportsnation/ratings

Sunday's 5 most valuable players, week 3 (CJ is #3):  http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/Sunday-8217-s-five-most-valuable-players-Week-?urn=nfl-wp7981

Week 3 thoughts - Bills, Lions never quit en route to 3-0:  http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d82295e45/article/bills-lions-never-quit-en-route-to-30-more-week-3-thoughts?module=HP11_cp

The one SB matchup we would like to see (It's a Lions-Bills SB):  http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d82296039/article/the-one-super-bowl-matchup-we-would-like-to-see?module=HP11_content_stream

Hour getting late for teams to turn it around after week 3 (According to #3, the Lions have a 75.9 chance of making the playoffs):  http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d8229468c/article/hour-getting-late-for-teams-to-turn-it-around-after-week-3

Billick's week 3 thoughts (he discusses the Lions 3-0 start in there):  http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/ben-tate-montario-hardesty-victor-cruz-torrey-smith-week-3-super-subs--092611

Ridson's $.10 after week 3 ($.04 is on the Lions):  http://football.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/23782/20110926/risdons_$10_after_week_3/

Which teams will remain unbeaten and winless the longest?:  http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/sports_blog/2011/09/nfl-which-teams-will-remain-unbeaten-and-winless-the-longest.html

The Bills and Lions are in position to end long playoff droughts:  http://www.businessinsider.com/nfl-bills-and-lions-in-position-to-end-long-playoff-droughts-2011-9

Deion Sander's take on NFC North quite interesting:  http://lombardiave.com/2011/09/26/deion-sanders-take-on-nfc-north-quite-interesting/

Wait, the Bills and Lions haven't lost yet?:  http://blogs.wsj.com/dailyfix/2011/09/26/wait-the-bills-and-lions-havent-lost/

Stafford, defense have the Lions rolling:  http://www.nj.com/times-sports/index.ssf/2011/09/stafford_defense_have_the_lion.html

For Bills and Lions, it's payback time:  http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20110926/SPORTS0101/109260324/1007/SPORTS/For-Bills-Lions-s-payback-time

Lions odds are now 10-1 to win the SB:  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Your-Detroit-Lions-are-now-101-to-win-the-Super-Bowl.html

Week 3 Grades:

BVO's week 3 grades:  http://www.hollandsentinel.com/sports/x26167180/Grading-the-Detroit-Lions-The-Huge-Shows-Brian-VanOchten

Articles from opposing team's media:

Halftime?  More like naptime for the Vikings:  http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/event/article/id/210359/group/opinion/

2012 Draft Articles:

Week 4 draft risers:  http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/tony_pauline/09/26/week.4.risers/index.html?sct=nfl_wr_a3

Video:

Schwartz press conference video:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Press-Conference-Video-Jim-Schwartz-9-26-11/b47eb671-8913-4496-84e2-940b757c70d8

Mike and Mike - unlikely 3-0:  http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=7021673

PFT's Florio on surprise team (He talks about the Lions first):  http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/22825103/vp/44674080#44674080
Audio:

Schwartz press conference audio:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Press-Conference-Audio-Jim-Schwartz-9-26-11/5357164f-f437-485a-a7f5-32c9a292792a

Antonio Pierce on Mike and Mike discusses the Lions (at around the 5 minute mark):  http://espn.go.com/espnradio/play?id=7021718