Monday 10-31-11 Afternoon Lions Links

Lions Articles from Local Media:

Official Lions Website:

What does Schwartz think about Lions developing bad boy persona:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/What-does-Schwartz-think-about-the-Lions-developing-bad-boy-persona/81e3759e-3adc-48fa-a850-48ee0ec56780

Schwartz will not put a timetable on Best's return:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Schwartz-will-not-put-a-timetable-on-Bests-return/2375e561-2905-4b4e-a330-f2753e291f77

Detroit News:

Lions deserve an apology for the good vs. evil promotion:  http://www.detnews.com/article/20111031/OPINION03/110310393/1126/sports0101/Lions-deserve-apology-for-NFL%E2%80%99s-%E2%80%98Good-vs.-Evil%E2%80%99-promotion

Lions-Bears game moved to 4:15:  http://www.detnews.com/article/20111031/SPORTS0101/110310388/1126/sports0101/Lions-Bears-game-moved-to-4-15-p.m.

Foxsports Detroit:

Not the same old Lions:  http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/10/31/11/Monday-Playback-Not-the-same-old-Lions/landing_lions.html?blockID=593542&feedID=3862

CBS Local Detroit:

Lions have their swagger back:  http://blog.denverbroncos.com/denverbroncos/quotable-denver-vs-detroit/

Detroit Scout:

Lions set themselves up for playoff push:  http://det.scout.com/2/1123222.html

Lions Articles from National Sports Websites:

NFL:

Kirwan's Six from Sunday (#6 discusses unsung guys and picks Linehan as one of them):  http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d823a4464/article/passrushing-demons-run-wild-in-unpredictable-week-8

ESPN:

NFC North QBR (Stafford is #1 in both Passer Rating (130.8) and QBR (94.6):  http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/33600/nfc-north-qbr-update-week-8

Free head exam - Detroit Lions:  http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/33620/free-head-exam-detroit-lions-25

Megatron Watch - Don Hutson's mark:  http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/33582/megatronwatch-don-hutsons-1942-mark

CBS:

Sorting the Sunday Pile (#1 is on the Lions):  http://eye-on-football.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/22475988/33049284

Monday Musings (Prisco discusses Avril):  http://peteprisco.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/6315047/33053810

Tebow criticism getting to be too much:  http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/22475988/33052141

Yahoo:

Opponent - Tebow experiment is embarrassing:  http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=AoYUftqpRNMcmf8gLxlVT.85nYcB?slug=ms-silver_morning_rush_tebow_struggles_103111

It's only week 8 - the best wins (#3 is the Lions win):  http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/It-s-the-only-thing-Week-8-s-best-wins?urn=nfl-wp10846

SN:

Devalued position?  RBs still carrying lots of clout:  http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2011-10-31/devalued-position-running-backs-still-carry-lots-of-clout

Week 8 Checkdown (there's a breakdown of the NFC North division race):  http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2011-10-30/week-8-checkdown-roethlisberger-provides-the-edge-in-nfls-strongest-division

USA Today:

Best and worst week 8 (best game time decision QB is Stafford):  http://content.usatoday.com/communities/thehuddle/post/2011/10/nfl-best-and-worst-xxx/1

MSNBC/PFT:

Lions are getting too cocky:  http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/14400754?pg=4#spt_trash_talk

PFW:

Shorts and sells - week 8 (#7 is on the Lions):  http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/10/31/shorts-and-shells-week-eight

2012 Draft Articles:

Draft Risers:  http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/tony_pauline/10/31/week.9.risers/index.html?sct=nfl_wr_a2

Video:

Schwartz press conference video:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Press-Conference-Video-Jim-Schwartz-10-31-11/897896d5-ebb0-4d7a-b246-b9d5bff3addf

Chris Houston Locker room video:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Locker-Room-Video-Chris-Houston-10-30-11/3b97140f-c7df-41cf-bda3-d78393fbce18

Audio:

Schwartz press conference audio:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Press-Conference-Audio-Jim-Schwartz-10-31-11/f67cc33c-b424-4413-9a5a-0d111dbe8fc8

Lions week 6 review:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/The-Lions-Review-Week-6/3923af8b-98b6-42ef-bccb-47632764cf8b

Lions week 7 review:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/The-Lions-Review-Week-7/44975162-a208-4226-90e6-7a1bd6035981

Monday 10-31-11 Morning Lions Links

Happy Halloween!

Lions Articles from Local Media:

Official Lions Website:

Stafford helps lead the Lions to 6-2:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Stafford-helps-lead-the-Lions-to-6-2/3b6741f1-816c-4852-893b-57c9ecab919d

Detroit News:

Victory proves two things - Lions have arrived and Tim Tebow hasn't:  http://www.detnews.com/article/20111031/OPINION03/110310348/1126/sports0101/Victory-proves-two-things--Lions-have-arrived--and-Tim-Tebow-hasn%E2%80%99t

Lions' tricks no treat for Tebow:  http://www.detnews.com/article/20111031/SPORTS0101/110310343/1126/sports0101/Lions%E2%80%99-tricks-no-treat-for-Tebow

Free Press:

Lions should embrace being NFL's bad boys:  http://www.freep.com/article/20111031/COL08/110310451/Drew-Sharp-Lions-should-embrace-being-NFL-s-bad-boys

What's not to love about Halloween:  http://www.freep.com/article/20111031/COL22/110310350/Michael-Rosenberg-What-s-not-love-about-Halloween-

Stafford's ankle looks sound on 21 yd scramble:  http://www.freep.com/article/20111031/SPORTS01/110310465/Matthew-Stafford-s-ankle-looks-sound-21-yard-scramble

Face it ... Tebow just isn't good enough:  http://www.freep.com/article/20111031/SPORTS01/110310467/Drew-Sharp-Face-Tim-Tebow-just-isn-t-good-enough

Lions notes and quotes from Sunday's win:  http://www.freep.com/article/20111031/SPORTS01/110310437/Lions-notes-quotes-from-Sunday-s-win

Overheard - What players had to say after Lions victory:  http://www.freep.com/article/20111031/SPORTS01/110310459/Overheard-What-players-coaches-had-say-after-Lions-victory

Three questions with Drew Sharp:  http://www.freep.com/article/20111031/SPORTS01/110310461/Three-questions-Free-Press-columnist-Drew-Sharp

Lions stoop to conquer ... and do a little Tebowing:  http://www.freep.com/article/20111031/SPORTS01/110310410/Lions-ticker-Lions-stoop-conquer-do-little-Tebowing

Tebow falters; status up in the air:  http://www.freep.com/article/20111031/SPORTS01/110310463/Tim-Tebow-falters-starting-status-up-air

Lions Articles from National Sports Websites:

NFL:

Playoff picture if season ended today (The Lions would face the Saints in the first round):  http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d81c2d42c/article/playoff-picture-2011?module=HP11_content_stream

ESPN:

These Lions are here to stay:  http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/33570/these-lions-are-here-to-stay

Suh will meet with the NFL ... but not change:  http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/33562/suh-will-meet-with-nfl-but-not-change

NFL head coach ratings (Schwartz is at 89%):  http://espn.go.com/nfl/sportsnation/ratings

CBS:

Week 8 Judgements (The Lions are ranked 4 in Judge's top 5 teams):  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/15920052/week-8-judgements

Casserly's week 8 thoughts:  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/15920439/week-8-thoughts-including-rams-first-win-questionable-officiating

Titus Young makes himself at home in Denver:  http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/Titus-Young-makes-himself-at-home-amongst-Bronco?urn=nfl-wp10751

Foxsports:

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

Fox didn't put Tebow in position to win:  http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/Tim-Tebow-John-Fox-sabotage-Denver-Broncos-in-loss-to-Detroit-Lions-103011

SI:

Peter King's Monday Morning QB (Lions ranked 5 in his fine fifteen):   http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/peter_king/10/31/Week8/2.html

Yahoo:

Winners and losers (Stafford is picked as a winner):  http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=AnRTp7roRIGgc4FT_2VbBUFDubYF?slug=jc-cole_winners_losers_steelers_beat_pats_103011

Lions Articles from Opposing Team's media:

Lions defeat Broncos 45-10:  http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Lions-Defeat-Broncos-45-10/7a3d004e-286e-47b0-865b-847a62003b0e

Quotable - Denver vs. Detroit:  http://blog.denverbroncos.com/denverbroncos/quotable-denver-vs-detroit/

Lions size gives them advantage over Broncos:  http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_19230183

Lions dominate Broncos by making Tebow be a QB:  http://www.denverpost.com/krieger/ci_19230340?source=pkg

Lions defense sacks Tebow 7 times:  http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_19230082?source=pkg

Lions force Tebow to pass strategy works perfectly:  http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_19230180?source=pkg

Broncos day of living dread not worth a sequel:  http://www.denverpost.com/paige/ci_19230341?source=pkg

Broncos abysmal performance exposes holes:  http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_19230085?source=pkg

Broncos best and worsts:  http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_19230078?source=pkg

Week 8 Grades:

Birkett's week 8 grades:  http://www.freep.com/article/20111031/SPORTS01/110310457/Grading-Lions-win-over-Broncos

Zaroo grades the Lions:  http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2011/10/grading_the_detroit_lions_exec.html

BVO's grades:   http://www.hollandsentinel.com/sports/x1138515189/Grading-the-Lions-Broncos-The-Huge-Shows-Brian-VanOchten

Video:

Inside the huddle with Nate Burleson:  http://www.wxyz.com/dpp/sports/football/lions/inside-the-huddle-with-nate-burleson-from-denver

Sundays with Stoney (They discuss the Lions first):  http://www.wxyz.com/dpp/sports/sundays-with-stoney%3A-10_30

Online OT - Det/Den:  http://msn.foxsports.com/video?vid=890b73c9-f53b-487f-8b88-5ff707a1087a&from=foxsports_en-us_videocentral

Sunday 10-30-11 Evening Lions Links

Lions Articles from Local Media:

Official Lions Website:

Lions get back on track with 45-10 win:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Lions-get-back-on-track-with-a-45-10-win-at-Denver/3c6f1de0-2978-4327-aee9-949687ee9b16

Avril scores first TD in 45-10 win:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Avril-scores-his-first-NFL-touchdown-in-Lions-45-10-win/ea547d11-1928-439f-8d91-609dbde3ec9e

Lions post game quotes:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Lions-Postgame-Quotes-10-30-11/07c0afbe-4573-4341-8d47-dfa4d47a7633

Game notes - Lions at Broncos:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Game-Notes-Lions-at-Broncos/ad5d844e-c426-4b9a-9411-80821f241270

Lions start rolling in first half against Denver:  http://blogs.detroitlions.com/2011/10/30/lions-start-rolling-in-the-first-half-at-denver/

NFL statement regarding Suh's meeting:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/NFL-Statement-regarding-Suhs-scheduled-meeting-with-Commissioner-Goodell/41c9a1e9-4fba-4c98-ae2f-310f1b03566e

Detroit News:

Lions make vital statement with win:  http://www.detnews.com/article/20111030/OPINION03/110300342/1126/sports0101/Lions-make-statement-with-vital-victory

Lions beat up Broncos:  http://www.detnews.com/article/20111030/SPORTS0101/110300337/1126/Lions-beat-up-Broncos

Lions win 45-10; make history on the road:  http://apps.detnews.com/apps/blogs/lionsblog/index.php?blogid=3169

Four downs with the Lions:  http://www.detnews.com/article/20111030/SPORTS0101/110300341/1126/sports0101/Four-downs-with-the-Lions

Lions soaring without rookie help:  http://www.detnews.com/article/20111030/SPORTS0101/110300331/1126/Lions-soaring-without-rookie-help

Free Press:

Detroit 45 Denver 10 - Lions romp Broncos, go into bye 6-2:  http://www.freep.com/article/20111030/SPORTS01/111030024/Detroit-45-Denver-10-Lions-romp-Broncos-go-into-bye-6-2

Oakland Press:

Bouncing back with resounding victory at Denver sign Lions are a playoff caliber team:  http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/10/30/sports/doc4eadf208cb607184432801.txt

Lions smack Tebow, Broncos 45-10:  http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/10/30/sports/doc4eaddca6571e2038598322.txt

Avril scores 1st TD, has career day:  http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/10/30/sports/doc4eadfd96e13c3689026805.txt

Lions notebook - Suh headed to NFL offices to talk policies, rules:  http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/10/30/sports/doc4eadfbdd75a51085512121.txt

Caputo's thoughts at halftime:  http://patcaputo.blogspot.com/2011/10/thoughts-at-halftime-lions-broncos.html

Caputo's thoughts after 3 quarters:  http://patcaputo.blogspot.com/2011/10/thoughts-after-3-quarters-lions-broncos.html

Foxsports Detroit:

Stafford throws 3 TDs as Lions beat Broncos 45-10:  http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/10/30/11/Stafford-throws-3-TDs-as-Lions-beat-Bron/landing_lions.html?blockID=593096&feedID=3862

CBS Detroit Local:

Lions 45 Broncos 10:  http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2011/10/30/lions-45-broncos-10/

LionsGab:

Lions get back to basics and win big:  http://www.lionsgab.com/2011/10/30/lions-get-back-to-basics-and-win-big/

Detroit Examiner:

Lions rout Broncos to get back to their winning ways:  http://www.examiner.com/detroit-lions-in-detroit/detroit-lions-rout-denver-broncos-to-get-back-to-their-winning-ways

Lions Articles from National Sports Websites:

ESPN:

Rapid Reaction - Lions 45 Broncos 10:  http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/33552/rapid-reaction-lions-45-broncos-10

Tulloch - no disrespect intended:  http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/47442/stephen-tulloch-no-disrespect-intended

Seifert's halftime thoughts:  http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/33539/halftime-lions-24-broncos-3

Big day for Cliff Avril:  http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/33544/big-day-for-lions-cliff-avril

AFC West Blogger's Rapid Reaction - Lions 45 Broncos 10 (Can the Lions play the Broncos more often?):  http://espn.go.com/blog/afcwest/post/_/id/34668/rapid-reaction-lions-45-broncos-10

Lions drubbing Broncos:  http://espn.go.com/blog/afcwest/post/_/id/34664/lions-are-drubbing-broncos

Foxsports:

Lions make life miserable for Tebow:  http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/Tim-Tebow-mocked-as-Detroit-Lions-defeat-Denver-Broncos-103011

SI:

Everything you need to know - week 8:  http://nfl.si.com/2011/10/30/everything-you-need-to-know-week-8/

Don Bank's snap judgements:  http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/don_banks/10/30/week.8/index.html?sct=nfl_t11_a1

Yahoo:

Stafford throws 3 TDs as Lions beat Broncos 45-10:  http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/recap?gid=20111030007

TSN:

Lions rout Broncos:  http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/news/news.aspx?id=4446984

PFT:

Tim Tebow terrible as Lions roll in Denver:  http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/10/30/tim-tebow-terrible-as-lions-roll-in-denver/

Lions Articles from Other Websites/Newspapers:

Lions come roaring back:  http://www1.skysports.com/american-football/news/12118/7282814/Lion-come-roaring-back

Bronco fans may regret calling for Tebow:  http://www.sacbee.com/2011/10/30/4018175/column-broncos-fans-may-regret.html

Lions Articles/Videos from Opposing Team's Media:

Broncos need new meaning for Tim Tebowing:  http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_19228711?source=rss&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

Broncos blown out by Lions, 45-10, as Tebow, sacked, mocked:  http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_19228710

What the Broncos said about the game:  http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_19228850

Broncos suffer 45-10 embarrassment to the Lions:  http://broncotalk.net/2011/10/26623/denver-broncos/broncos-suffer-45-10-embarrassment-to-lions/

Broncos buried 45-10 by Lions:  http://www.broncosgab.com/2011/10/30/broncos-buried-by-lions-45-10/

Video - Broncos vs. Lions sounds:  http://www.denverbroncos.com/multimedia/videos/Broncos-vs-Lions-Sounds/d208ff25-e295-4dfc-9a87-ed034001765c

Video - Broncos vs. Lions - Tebow:  http://www.denverbroncos.com/multimedia/videos/Bronocs-vs-Lions-Tebow/51ddd70c-0d66-4823-bd2c-5362deb8dfbe

Video - Broncos vs. Lions - Fox:  http://www.denverbroncos.com/multimedia/videos/Bronocs-vs-Lions-Tebow/51ddd70c-0d66-4823-bd2c-5362deb8dfbe

Week 8 Grades:

Prisco's week 8 grades (Lions get an A):  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/features/writers/prisco/grades/week8

Week 8 Lions Vs. Broncos Video Highlights

Individual Highlights:

Stafford's 41 yd TD pass to Titus Young:  http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/09000d5d8239b02c/Lions-exploit-blown-coverage

Scheffler's 1 yd TD:  http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/09000d5d8239c5bb/Scheffler-salutes-former-team-after-TD-grab

Calvin Johnson TD:  http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/09000d5d8239d4d6/Megatron-dances-in

RB Morris 1 yd TD run:  http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/09000d5d8239e388/RB-Morris-1-yd-run-TD

Houston's int. returned for a TD:  http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/09000d5d8239e0b1/Houston-takes-pick-the-distance

Hanson 50 yd FG:  http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/09000d5d8239e1df/Hanson-50-yd-FG

Scheffler 28 yd reception:  http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/09000d5d8239c3a4/WK8-Can-t-Miss-Play-Scheffler-makes-quite-a-play

Stafford's 21 yd run:  http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/09000d5d8239d4d7/QB-Stafford-21-yd-run

Lions defense, 4th down failed:  http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/09000d5d8239e386/Lions-defense-4th-down-failed

Lions defense, 8 yd sack:  http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/09000d5d8239d440/Lions-defense-sack-8-yd-loss

Lions defense, 7 yd sack:  http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/09000d5d8239e387/Lions-defense-sack-7-yd-loss

Lions defense, 5 yd sack:  http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/09000d5d8239d43c/Lions-defense-sack-5-yd-loss

Tebow gets tebowed:  http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/09000d5d8239b73e/Tebow-gets-Tebowed

Recaps/team highlights:

Lions-Broncos Highlights:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Lions-vs-Broncos-highlights/2d640e4b-814e-40b9-b11a-da3665b96e3d

Countdown Daily Recap - Den/Det:  http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=7171721

Lions dismantle Tebow, Broncos:  http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=7171512

Highlights - Det/Den:  http://msn.foxsports.com/video/NFL?vid=645a4246-935a-46b8-bca9-f3b905ed0d0b&from=foxsports/nfl/teams

Interviews:

Lions post game press conference:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Lions-postgame-press-conference/63f05bf7-2a60-46d8-92e9-77a86552a161

Audio:

Schwartz post game press conference:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Press-Conference-Audio-Jim-Schwartz-10-30-11/55e8bf98-25a4-489c-b191-09b44df96312

Pregame Lions Links

Lions Articles from Local Media:

Free Press:

Suh asks for meeting with NFL over penalties:  http://www.freep.com/article/20111030/SPORTS01/111030016/Report-Suh-asks-meeting-NFL-over-penalties

Stafford will start today for Lions:  http://www.freep.com/article/20111030/SPORTS01/111030020/Stafford-s-ankle-good-enough-start-today-Lions?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|FRONTPAGE

Lions Articles from National Sports Websites:

SN:

Pre-snap read - Lions at Broncos:  http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2011-10-30/pre-snap-read-lions-at-broncos

ESPN:

Expecting Stafford in Denver:  http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/33515/expecting-matthew-stafford-in-denver

Mughelli - Suh was out of line:  http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/47366/mughelli-suh-was-out-of-line

Flem file - Best of the bad (Lions-Cowboys game in 2002 was picked as one of the bad games):  http://espn.go.com/espn/page2/story/_/page/fleming-111027/after-seahawks-browns-stinker-flem-file-digs-best-bad-nfl-games

PFT:

Stafford said he's starting today at Denver:  http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/10/30/stafford-says-hes-starting-today-in-denver/

Lions Articles from Opposing Team's Media:

Tebow, Broncos looking to build off last week's thriller:  http://www.thedenverchannel.com/sports/29630873/detail.html

Video:

Main Event - What is a catch:  http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=7170319

Glazer's Edge - Suh reaches out:  http://msn.foxsports.com/video/NFL?vid=04a29788-2129-4dde-9ee4-1b7ffe1b6f8e&from=foxsports/nfl/home_gallery

Sunday 10-30-11 Morning Lions Links

Lions Articles from Local Media:

Detroit News:

Skidding Lions - We've corrected our mistakes:  http://www.detnews.com/article/20111029/SPORTS0101/110290396/1126/Skidding-Lions--%E2%80%98We%E2%80%99ve-corrected-our-mistakes%E2%80%99

Lions honorable owner William Clay Ford deserves a winner:  http://www.detnews.com/article/20111029/OPINION03/110290397/1126/SPORTS0101/Lions%E2%80%99-honorable-owner-William-Clay-Ford-deserves-a-winner

Free Press:

Lions see today's game in Denver as key to playoff hopes:  http://www.freep.com/article/20111030/SPORTS01/110300578/Lions-see-today-s-game-Denver-key-postseason-hopes

Story lines to watch as Lions try to reverse two game skid:  http://www.freep.com/article/20111030/SPORTS01/110300587/Story-lines-watch-Lions-try-reverse-two-game-skid

How far can Hanson kick in Denver's thin air:  http://www.freep.com/article/20111030/SPORTS01/110300533/How-far-can-Jason-Hanson-kick-thin-Denver-air-

Lions hot topics for today's game against Denver:  http://www.freep.com/article/20111030/SPORTS01/110300501/Lions-hot-topics-today-s-game-against-Broncos

Three questions with Chris Houston:  http://www.freep.com/article/20111030/SPORTS01/110300576/Three-questions-Lions-cornerback-Chris-Houston

Denver columnist thinks Suh could derail Tebow:  http://www.freep.com/article/20111030/SPORTS18/110300476/Ticker-Denver-columnist-thinks-Ndamukong-Suh-could-derail-Tim-Tebow

Meet the Broncos:  http://www.freep.com/article/20111030/SPORTS01/110300487/Meet-Denver-Broncos

CBS Detroit Local:

Chris Harris will wear Lions no. 43 on Sunday at Denver:  http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2011/10/29/lions-chris-harris-off-waivers/

LionsGab:

Chris Harris is likely Lions biggest acquisition for 2011:  http://www.lionsgab.com/2011/10/28/chris-harris-is-likely-biggest-lions-acquisition-for-2011/

Lions Articles from National Sports Websites:

NFL:

Week 8 matchups to watch (One of the matchups discussed is Tebow vs. Suh and Crew):  http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d82388443/article/steelers-will-attempt-to-close-curtains-on-bradys-passing-lanes?module=HP11_hot_topics

Foxsports:

Week 8 storylines:  http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/Week-8-NFL-Miami-Dolphins-Indianapolis-Colts-quest-for-QB-Andrew-Luck-102911

NFP:

NFP Sunday Blitz (Pompei's midseason all pro offense has CJ as the WR):  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFP-Sunday-Blitz-7197.html

Lions Articles from Other Websites/Newspapers:

More than just a Lions fan:  http://www.argus-press.com/news_local/article_c818c5cc-0293-11e1-a247-001cc4c002e0.html

Detroit at Denver - The Bears will be watching:  http://www.csnchicago.com/blog/bears-talk/post/Detroit-Denver-The-Bears-will-be-watchin?blockID=585062&feedID=10330

NFL seems to be getting really soft these days:  http://www.floridatoday.com/article/20111030/COLUMNISTS0317/310300020/NFL-seems-really-getting-soft-these-days

Lions Articles from Opposing Team's Media:

Scheffler has high hopes for return to Denver:  http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_19224609

Scouting report - Lions at Broncos:  http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_19225332

Former Broncos LB Romanowski heads all dirty team:  http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_19225620

Broncos hope to take advantage of Lions run defense:  http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_19224769

Tebow will have hands full with Suh:  http://www.dailycamera.com/broncos-nfl/ci_19226026

Week 8 Predictions:

Free Press Staff's week 8 picks (2 out of 3 pick the Lions to win):  http://www.freep.com/article/20111030/SPORTS01/110300493/Predictions-today-s-Lions-Broncos-game

Week 8 Previews:

Birkett's scouting report (He predicts the Lions to win 28-17):  http://www.freep.com/article/20111030/SPORTS01/110300495/Scouting-report-today-s-Lions-game

Video:

Can Stafford get back on track?:  http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-network-total-access/09000d5d82394a04/Can-Stafford-get-back-on-track

5 games to watch (they pick the Lions-Broncos game starting at 1:05):  http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/22825103/vp/45084147#45084147

Saturday 10-29-11 Afternoon Lions Links

Lions Articles from Local Media:

Oakland Press:

Fast start could be key to Lions win over Broncos:  http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/10/29/sports/doc4eac14d1d4749015282245.txt

5 things Lions must do to beat Broncos:  http://oplions.blogspot.com/2011/10/5-things-lions-must-do-to-beat-broncos.html

Lions Articles from National Sports Websites:

NFL:

Are the Lions evil?  Players call it another case of media hype:  http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d82392dca/article/are-the-lions-evil-players-call-it-another-case-of-media-hype

ESPN:

Megatron watch - taking away the outside:  http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/47328/megatronwatch-taking-away-the-outside

Have at it - difference in dirty and Suh:  http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/33470/have-at-it-difference-in-dirty-and-suh

Lions, Stafford look to roar again:  http://espn.go.com/blog/statsinfo/post/_/id/30171/lions-stafford-look-to-roar-again

Lions Articles from Opposing Team's Media:

Broncos ready to battle Lions:  http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Broncos-Ready-to-Battle-Lions-/76f9c5fe-ac18-4735-b850-a3d2c749bec1

Week 8 Predictions:

PFF week 8 picks (All 8 pick the Lions to win):  http://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2011/10/29/pff-staff-pickem-week-8/

2012 Draft Articles:

Mano-a-mano week 9:  http://rob-rang.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/view/13682485

Saturday 10-29-11 Morning Lions Links

Lions Articles from Local Media:

Detroit News:

Perception of evil Lions doesn't match reality:  http://www.detnews.com/article/20111029/SPORTS0101/110290319/1126/sports0101/Perception-of--evil--Lions-doesn%E2%80%99t-match-reality

Lions notebook - Broncos will pay special attention to CJ:  http://www.detnews.com/article/20111029/SPORTS0101/110290336/1126/sports0101/Broncos-will-pay-special-attention-to-Lions--Calvin-Johnson

Free Press:

Lions unfazed by dirty play reputation:  http://www.freep.com/article/20111029/SPORTS01/110290380/Lions-unfazed-by-dirty-play-reputation

Stafford looks strong in Friday's practice:  http://www.freep.com/article/20111029/SPORTS01/110290402/Matthew-Stafford-looks-strong-Friday-s-practice

There's no reason to hate Tebow:  http://www.freep.com/article/20111029/SPORTS01/111028078/Jamie-Samuelsen-s-blog-There-s-no-reason-hate-Tim-Tebow

Lions Articles from National Sports Websites:

NFL:

Viewer's guide (Smith thinks the Lions will get another L before we get another W.):  http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d8238e3c5/article/tebow-could-pull-another-stunner-dont-skip-vikespanthers?module=HP11_content_stream

Data points - Where's the parity:  http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/10/28/data-points-wheres-the-parity/

Yahoo:

Build your own paper Suh or paper Tebow:  http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner;_ylt=AtyUeZfwQ.p_aRkQ3RtRGDpDubYF

SN:

Urgent business - Lions among teams that need to reverse slide:  http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2011-10-28/urgent-business-lions-among-teams-that-need-reverse-the-slide-now

Eleven starters take aim at season records (CJ is chasing record for most TD receptions):  http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2011-10-28/marksmen-11-nfl-stars-take-aim-at-season-records

Lions Articles from Other Websites/Newspapers:

Lions suddenly feeling adversity:  http://www.montrealgazette.com/sports/Detroit+Lions+suddenly+feeling+adversity/5625003/story.html

Tebow wows worshippers, but I'll take the Lions:  http://www.lvrj.com/sports/tebow-wows-worshippers-but-i-ll-take-lions-132839868.html

Chicago Tribune article on Lions claiming Harris:  http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/breaking/chi-lions-claim-harris-off-waivers-20111028,0,6797356.story

Articles from Opposing Team's Media:

Broncos must contain Suh, slow down game:  http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_19217481

Broncos Harris working toward larger role:  http://www.timescall.com/sports/pro-sports/ci_19221400

Week 8 Previews:

Detroit News - Lions vs Broncos Preview:  http://www.detnews.com/article/20111029/SPORTS0101/110290325/1126/sports0101/Preview--Lions-(5-2)-at-Broncos-(2-4)

LionsGab's Lions-Broncos Preview (He thinks the Lions will win):  http://www.lionsgab.com/2011/10/29/lions-vs-broncos-preview/

BroncosGab's Lions-Broncos Preview (He predicts the Broncos to win 20-17):  http://www.broncosgab.com/2011/10/28/broncos-gab-nfl-week-eight-preview-%e2%80%93-indianapolis-at-tennessee/

Examiner's Lions-Broncos Preview (He thinks the Lions will win 21-13):  http://www.examiner.com/detroit-lions-in-detroit/week-8-preview-detroit-lions-v-denver-broncos

2012 Draft Articles:

Five prospects Rang will be scouting closely on Sunday:  http://rob-rang.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/13682485/32994947

Miscellaneous:

Patriots cut ties with Former Lion CB Bodden:  http://www.milforddailynews.com/sports/pros_and_colleges/x163303496/Patriots-cut-ties-with-CB-Bodden

Video:

Foxsports Lions-Broncos Preview:  http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/pages/video?UUID=ea3a4e06-a4cd-4cf0-b9fe-f5e1bbdf5e66

PFT's Florio discusses Lions-Broncos game:  http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/22825103/vp/45079699#45079699

Friday 10-28-11 Afternoon Lions Links

Lions Articles from Local Media:

Official Lions Website:

Stafford's status for Saturday still unknown:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Staffords-status-for-Sunday-still-unknown/d7cd7a02-27af-4293-af98-40bab4c20749

Schwartz sees significance of winning before bye:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Schwartz-sees-the-significance-of-winning-before-the-bye/545816a1-b7a2-45fa-8140-a0c890fb6275

Cunningham says Suh is playing more physical than he did a year ago:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Cunningham-says-Suh-is-playing-more-physical-than-he-did-a-year-ago/ed7c9700-222e-4e38-94df-e7db3f1d4d49

Detroit News:

Stafford practices with first team offense; Best out vs. Broncos:  http://www.detnews.com/article/20111028/SPORTS0101/110280436/1126/Stafford-practices-with-first-team-offense--Best-out-vs.-Broncos

Free Press:

Stafford practices for third time; Fairley likely out:  http://www.freep.com/article/20111028/SPORTS01/111028034/Lions-Stafford-practices-third-time-Fairley-likely-out

Lions claim Safety Chris Harris from Bears:  http://www.freep.com/article/20111028/SPORTS01/111028062/Lions-claim-safety-Chris-Harris-from-Bears

Transcript of Birkett Chat:  http://www.freep.com/article/20111028/SPORTS01/111027046/Transcript-chat-Lions-writer-Dave-Birkett

Oakland Press:

Lions know importance of win at Mile High Stadium:  http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/10/28/sports/doc4eab24fe3f1df329667733.txt

Lions Articles from National Sports Websites:

NFL:

Lions claim ex-Bears Safety Harris:  http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d8238ee06/article/exbears-safety-harris-claimed-off-waivers-by-lions

Lombardi's week 8 front office view (He discusses Stafford's struggles #1 in the first fifteen section):  http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d8238d1db/article/halloween-time-plenty-of-tricks-treats-in-nfl-this-season

ESPN:

Seifert on the Lions claiming Harris:  http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/47340/crowd-says-ohhh-lions-claim-chris-harris

Final Word - NFC North:  http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/33450/final-word-nfc-north-28

Bailey preparing to face Megatron:  http://espn.go.com/blog/afcwest/post/_/id/34559/bailey-preparing-to-face-megatron

Final Word - AFC West (the last paragraph is on Scheffler):  http://espn.go.com/blog/afcwest/post/_/id/34476/final-word-afc-west-20

Schefter's 10 spot (#9 is on the new bad boys of Detroit):  http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/page/10spot-11week8/bearded-todd-haley-kansas-city-chiefs-back-track-adam-schefter-10-spot

SI:

Barry Sanders has high hopes for the current Lions:  http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/damon_hack/10/28/Sanders/index.html?sct=nfl_wr_a1

Week 8 storylines:  http://nfl.si.com/2011/10/28/nfl-week-8-storylines-time-to-get-serious/?sct=nfl_t11_a5

Foxsports:

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

CBS:

Judge's peek at the week:  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/15881439/peek-at-the-week-favored-in-pa-brady-says-pass-the-heinz

Yahoo:

Tebow faces new challenges against ravenous Lions defense:  http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/Tebow-faces-new-challenges-against-ravenous-Lion?urn=nfl-wp10576

USA Today:

The Bell Tolls - Pretenders or contenders:  http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/story/2011-10-28/bell-tolls/50977412/1

NFP:

NFP's Friday Forecast:  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFP-Friday-Forecast-3002.html

PFF:

Three to focus on - Lions at Broncos:  http://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2011/10/28/three-to-focus-on-lions-broncos/

Lions Articles from Other Websites/Newspapers:

Lovie Smith on why Harris was released:  http://www.suntimes.com/sports/8455411-606/lovie-smiths-gut-feeling-leads-to-release-of-former-all-pro-chris-harris.html

Lions Articles from Opposing Team's Media:

Elite vs. Elite:  http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Elite-vs-Elite/fd4829ff-ee0f-4fc9-a6c4-9d21dc50431e

Q and A with John Lynch:  http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/QA-with-John-Lynch/d880116b-f15c-4941-ab3b-a1a8c5b50d80

Video - Mega task:  http://www.denverbroncos.com/multimedia/videos/Mega-Task/bde60929-6ff5-4d82-ad36-da0e3f1b8ed5

Video - Bracing for Suh and Detroit's front four:  http://www.denverbroncos.com/multimedia/videos/Bracing-for-Suh-and-Detroits-Front-Four/19b436be-4065-4d4b-be94-ce247e35537d

Week 8 Predictions:

Breer's week 8 picks (He picks the Lions to win 31-14):  http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d8238ddbb/article/chiefs-will-continue-win-streak-join-chargers-atop-afc-west?module=HP11_content_stream

Yahoo's week 8 picks (All 4 pick the Lions to win):  http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/picks

USA Today's week 8 picks (All 8 pick the Lions to win):  http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/2011-picks.htm

Saraceno's week 8 picks (he picks the Lions to win 24-9):   http://content.usatoday.com/communities/thehuddle/post/2011/10/saracenos-scoreboard-week-8-picks/1

ESPN Sunday Countdown week 8 picks (All 4 pick the Lions to win):  http://espn.go.com/nfl/notebook/_/page/sundaycountdown11/your-weekly-nfl-guide

ESPN's week 8 picks (8 out of 9 pick the Lions to win):  http://espn.go.com/nfl/picks

Week 8 Previews:

Mike O'Hara's Lions-Broncos Breakdown:  http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/10/28/11/Lions-Broncos-Breakdown-Dont-bet-on-it/landing_lions.html?blockID=591598&feedID=3862

Three and out - Lions vs. Broncos Preview:  http://content.usatoday.com/communities/thehuddle/post/2011/10/three-and-out-lions-broncos-preview-with-video/1

2012 Draft Articles:

CBS Mock Draft (Rang has the Lions taking CB Stephon Gilmore and Reuter has the Lions taking ILB Manti Te'o with the #25 pick):  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/mock

Video:

Schwartz's post practice video:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Post-Practice-Video-Jim-Schwartz-10-28-11/79958938-0dc7-45af-982d-3f78050e3480

Cunningham post practice video:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Post-Practice-Video-Gunther-Cunningham-10-28-11/1e43e804-287f-42c3-b75a-f9e1ce27f53d

Tulloch locker room video:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Locker-Room-Video-Stephen-Tulloch/8a768c61-2c1a-4127-b746-d4b6123aab66

Yahoo sports - Lions/Broncos Preview (they both pick the Lions to win):  http://sports.yahoo.com/video/player/nfl/Y_Sports_NFL/27074345;_ylt=AqsB1JcgGFa5OrL_.ALQrlNDubYF#nfl/Y_Sports_NFL/27074345

Field Pass - Lions at Broncos:  http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=7159902

Audio:

Schwartz post practice audio:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Post-Practice-Audio-Jim-Schwartz-10-28-11/2d4910bd-f94b-4ad4-8b48-4c6663aac388

Cunningham post practice audio:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Post-Practice-Audio-Gunther-Cunningham-10-28-11/df4b0394-eb37-4825-93da-5429fd945de2

Schwartz on Sirius radio:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Jim-Schwartz-on-Sirius-NFL-Radio---10-27-11/2587e09b-8054-4f63-a0b5-030739159b74

Friday 10-28-11 Morning Lions Links

Lions Articles from Local Media:

Detroit News:

Scheffler eager for Broncos reunion:  http://www.detnews.com/article/20111028/SPORTS0101/110280352/1126/Lions-tight-end-Tony-Scheffler-eager-for-Broncos-reunion

Lions notebook - Stafford's health shows progress:  http://www.detnews.com/article/20111028/SPORTS0101/110280351/1126/Lions-quarterback-Matthew-Stafford%E2%80%99s-health-shows-progress

Free Press:

Stafford, Tebow face different expectations:  http://www.freep.com/article/20111028/COL22/110280433/Michael-Rosenberg-Lions-Stafford-Broncos-Tebow-face-different-expectations

Stafford shows more mobility, looks on track for Sunday:  http://www.freep.com/article/20111028/SPORTS01/110280394/Matthew-Stafford-shows-more-mobility-looks-track-Sunday

Fairley still trying to find his footing with the Lions:  http://www.freep.com/article/20111028/SPORTS01/110280360/Nick-Fairley-still-trying-find-his-footing-Lions

Falling production - Scheffler getting fewer opportunities:  http://www.freep.com/article/20111028/SPORTS01/110280449/Falling-production-Lions-TE-Tony-Scheffler-getting-fewer-opportunities

Broncos Bailey knows he'll have his hands full with CJ:  http://www.freep.com/article/20111028/SPORTS01/111027059/Broncos-Bailey-knows-he-ll-hands-full-Megatron

Lions Articles from National Sports Websites:

NFL:

Harrison - Suh is too good to earn a negative wrap:  http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/10/27/harrison-suh-is-too-good-to-earn-negative-rep/

CBS:

Week 8 matchups to watch (one is CJ vs. Champ):  http://peteprisco.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/view/6315047

SN:

Stafford remains limited by ankle injury:  http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2011-10-27/detroit-lions-team-report-stafford-remains-limited-by-ankle-injury

Lions Articles from Other Newspapers, Websites:

Hollisto's World (An article on CJ):  http://thedartmouth.com/2011/10/28/sports/hollisto

Lions Articles from Opposing Team's Media:

Broncos face a relentless Lion in Suh:  http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_19211824

Demaryius Thomas wants to become an elite WR like Calvin Johnson:  http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_19210742

Lloyd adds fuel for Tebow detractors:  http://www.denverpost.com/krieger/ci_19211825

Week 8 Previews:

TSN's Lions-Broncos Preview:  http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/scores/live/preview.aspx?id=3595

Week 8 Predictions:

RealGM's Week 8 predictions (He predicts the Lions to win 30-20):   http://football.realgm.com/src_encroachment/329/20111027/football_meteorology_for_week_8/

Detroit News Staff picks (3 out of 4 pick the Lions to win):   http://www.detnews.com/article/20111028/SPORTS0101/110280341/1126/Detroit-News-NFL-picks--Week-8

Video:

Playbook - Lions Vs. Broncos:  http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/09000d5d82389563/Playbook-Lions-vs-Broncos

Inside the huddle - Stafford previews Denver:  http://www.wxyz.com/dpp/sports/football/lions_players/we-go-inside-the-huddle-with-matthew-stafford-as-he-prepares-for-the-denver-game

Audio:

The Doug Gottlieb Show (Bobby Carpenter discusses the Lions):  http://espn.go.com/espnradio/play?id=7157810

Thursday 10-27-11 Afternoon Lions Links

Lions Articles from Local Media:

Official Lions Website:

Have opponent defenses figured out the Lions:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Have-opponent-defenses-figured-out-the-Lions/9e653650-293a-40c5-9f7e-7b4c31bf8fee

Lions TEs could play significant role in the passing game against Denver:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Lions-tight-ends-could-play-significant-role-in-the-passing-game-against-Denver/756c3861-f3f7-49da-99a8-217a94d9d271

How will the Bronco's change at running back impact Sunday's game:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/How-will-the-Broncos-change-at-running-back-impact-Sundays-game/6659b434-a805-4c66-b785-0f78265aa076

Tebow's skill set is a double edge sword for the Detroit defense:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Tebows-skill-set-is-a-double-edged-sword-for-the-Detroit-defense/e080ee51-c024-45a8-8a04-38fe0575a0ac

Detroit News:

Three game losing streak would linger with Lions in bye week:  http://www.detnews.com/article/20111027/OPINION03/110270478/1126/sports0101/Three-game-losing-streak-would-linger-with-Lions-in-bye-week

Stafford practices with first team offense:  http://www.detnews.com/article/20111027/SPORTS0101/110270450/1126/sports0101/Lions%E2%80%99-Matthew-Stafford-practices-with-first-team-offense

Free Press:

Stafford moves well again at practice:  http://www.freep.com/article/20111027/SPORTS01/111027023/Stafford-moves-well-again-practice

Oakland Press:

Lions Scheffler excited about return to Denver:  http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/10/27/sports/doc4ea9c6df05880215042773.txt

Tebow provides different challenges for Lions' defense:  http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/10/27/sports/doc4ea892c12df89296756840.txt

Lions notebook - Stafford looks sharp, on track to start Sunday:  http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/10/27/sports/doc4ea9b48800825243545947.txt

Foxsports Detroit:

No fine for Suh after face mask penalty:  http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/10/27/11/No-fine-for-Suh-after-face-mask-penalty/landing_lions.html?blockID=590714&feedID=3862

Detroit Scout:

Lions offense needs to be bigger than CJ:  http://det.scout.com/2/1121967.html

Lions Articles from National Sports Websites:

NFL:

To make a playoff run, Lions need more third down runs:  http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d82384872/article/to-make-a-playoff-run-lions-need-more-thirddown-runs

Stafford's outlook improving as Lions prep for Broncos:  http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d82385953/article/staffords-outlook-improving-as-lions-prep-for-broncos

Lions plan to gauge Best's recovery following week 9 bye:  http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d82386705/article/lions-plan-to-gauge-bests-recovery-following-week-9-bye

So much for a relaxing week off:  http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/10/27/data-points-so-much-for-a-relaxing-week-off/

ESPN:

Matthew Stafford on pretty good track:  http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/33427/matthew-stafford-on-pretty-good-track

Dirty Laundry - Judgement in roughing calls:  http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/33413/dirty-laundry-judgment-in-roughing-calls

Foxsports:

Is Suh due for some backlash:  http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/Detroit-Lions-Ndamukong-Suh-Dallas-Cowboys-Philadelphia-Eagles-102711

CBS:

After Further Review (#3 is on Stafford and his inaccuracy when throwing off his back foot):  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/15865648/after-further-review-steelers-strength-is-now-their-speed

USA Today:

Lions imposing force takes flight:  http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/lions/story/2011-10-27/Calvin-Johnson/50961076/1

Sapp on Lions-Falcons tiff - NFL has gotten sissified:  http://content.usatoday.com/communities/thehuddle/post/2011/10/warren-sapp-on-falcons-lions-tiff-nfl-has-gotten-sissy-fied/1

SI:

The 2011 All Underachieving team (Suh made this team, also former Lion Mike Williams was picked as dishonorable mention for WRs):  http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/don_banks/10/27/all.underachieving.team/index.html?sct=nfl_t11_a1

Yahoo:

The absurdly premature playoff picture (It has the Lions playing the Saints in the first round):  http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner;_ylt=AtyUeZfwQ.p_aRkQ3RtRGDpDubYF

PFF:

A look at some non first rounders (Titus' grade is a -5.8):  http://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2011/10/27/a-look-at-some-non-first-rounders/

Lions Articles/Video from Opposing Team's Media:

Demaryius Thomas learned from his former teammate Calvin Johnson:  http://blog.denverbroncos.com/denverbroncos/thomas-learned-from-former-teammate/

Broncos vs. Lions series history:  http://blog.denverbroncos.com/denverbroncos/broncos-vs-lions-series-history/

Video - Denver DC Allen talks about CJ and Lions:  http://www.denverbroncos.com/multimedia/videos/Week-8---Thursday-Allen/6443369b-84fe-49e1-b54a-627266bfe233

Week 8 Predictions:

Peter King's week 8 picks (he picks the Lions to win 20-16):  http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/peter_king/10/27/week.8/index.html?sct=nfl_t12_a1

PFT's week 8 picks (both Florio and Rosenthal pick the Lions to win, 24-14 and 17-13):  http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/10/27/pfts-week-eight-picks/

Mike O'Hara's week 8 picks (He picks the Broncos to win 14-13):  http://www.detnews.com/article/20111027/OPINION03/110270469/1126/sports0101/Sunday%E2%80%99s-main-event--Lions%E2%80%99-Ndamukong-Suh-vs.-Broncos%E2%80%99-Tim-Tebow

2012 Draft Articles:

SN's Mock Draft (The Lions pick CB Shaun Prater with the #23 pick):  http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2011-10-27/nfl-mock-draft-2012-andrew-luck-or-sam-bradford-for-rams

Video:

Schwartz post practice video:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Post-Practice-Video-Jim-Schwartz-10-27-11/f14eb22a-7866-4e1b-b418-77063c1bf0bb

Scott Linehan post practice video:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Post-Practice-Video-Scott-Linehan-10-27-11/370457e4-404c-4656-9020-ed38dcbc81f3

Calvin Johnson locker room video:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Locker-Room-Video-Calvin-Johnson/fd58f115-e382-4cb9-b3ad-8306492fdecb

Titus Young locker room video:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Locker-Room-Video-Titus-Young/5015cdec-7768-4e01-82ec-37bb504c37e3

NFL Lions Vs. Broncos Preview:  http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-game-previews/09000d5d823867e6/Week-8-Lions-vs-Broncos-Preview

CBS Lions Vs. Broncos Preview (Kirwan picks the Lions to win):  http://www.cbssports.com/video/player/play/nfl_previews/6pUlNdL_AJ_qIkr9ojI7knphnM8NVLVV

Countdown Daily Prediction - Det/Den (he predicts the Lions to win):   http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=7157554

Audio:

Schwartz post practice audio:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Post-Practice-Audio-Jim-Schwartz-10-27-11/f2ce6792-38bc-4313-9288-064c70592ec2

Linehan post practice audio:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Post-Practice-Audio-Scott-Linehan-10-27-11/190223a8-f3a5-4925-b585-12578eff4cf1

Mike and Mike (Billick discusses Suh and the trash talking and his rep):  http://espn.go.com/espnradio/play?id=7155108

Thursday 10-27-11 Morning Lions Links

Lions Articles from Local Media:

Detroit News:

Lions don't take Tebow lightly, even if others do:  http://www.detnews.com/article/20111027/SPORTS0101/110270344/1126/sports0101/Lions-don%E2%80%99t-take-Broncos-QB-Tim-Tebow-lightly--even-if-others-do

Stafford no lock to start for Lions on Sunday:  http://www.detnews.com/article/20111027/SPORTS0101/110270346/1126/sports0101/Matthew-Stafford-no-lock-to-start-for-Lions-on-Sunday

Lions notebook - Sore Lions right tackle Cherilus gears up for a pounding:  http://www.detnews.com/article/20111027/SPORTS0101/110270359/1126/sports0101/Sore-Lions-right-tackle-Gosder-Cherilus-gears-up-for-a-pounding

Free Press:

Lions must adjust to opponents A games:  http://www.freep.com/article/20111027/COL08/110270667/Drew-Sharp-Lions-must-adjust-opponents-games

Pressure hindering Lions QB Stafford's production:  http://www.freep.com/article/20111027/SPORTS01/110270672/Analyst-Pressure-hindering-Lions-QB-Matthew-Stafford-s-production

Suh takes offense at critcism of Lions run defense:  http://www.freep.com/article/20111027/SPORTS01/110270601/Ndamukong-Suh-takes-offense-criticism-Lions-run-defense

Fair or not, Stafford must play better:  http://www.freep.com/article/20111027/SPORTS01/111026068/Jamie-Samuelsen-s-blog-Fair-not-Lions-Matthew-Stafford-must-play-better

Best unlikely to play vs. Broncos:  http://www.freep.com/article/20111026/SPORTS01/111026062/Source-Lions-Jahvid-Best-unlikely-play-vs-Broncos

Love him or hate him, Tebow is a winner:  http://www.freep.com/article/20111027/SPORTS01/110270674/Love-him-hate-him-Tim-Tebow-winner

Lions next opponent - Broncos banged up backfield:  http://www.freep.com/article/20111027/SPORTS01/111026066/Lions-next-opponent-Broncos-banged-up-backfield

Oakland Press:

Stafford or Tebow - 10 years from now who will be considered better:  http://patcaputo.blogspot.com/2011/10/stafford-or-tebow-10-years-from-now-who.html

Lions Articles from National Sports Websites:

Foxsports:

Tebow must run with this chance:  http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/Chad-Pennington-Tim-Tebow-Detroit-Lions-Denver-Broncos-Inside-the-Game-102611

SN:

What they're saying - Huddles becoming obsolete:  http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2011-10-26/what-theyre-saying-huddles-becoming-obsolete

PFF:

32 teams, 32 observations (For the Lions, it's that Stafford has been more productive throwing in the middle of the field than the sides of the field):  http://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2011/10/27/32-teams-32-observations-8/

Checking in - the 2011 first rounders:  http://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2011/10/27/checking-in-the-2011-first-rounders/

Lions Articles from Opposing Team's Media:

Notebook - Building momentum:  http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Notebook-Building-Momentum/7a031bf0-3b36-4d78-9361-9507dbafc519

Broncos' Champ Bailey vs. Lions Calvin Johnson will be matchup to watch:  http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_19201199

Tim Tebow's runaway style is bad for Longetivity:  http://www.denverpost.com/sports/ci_19202692

Faster starts would alleviate Tebow:  http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_19202861

Week 8 Predictions:

Schrager's week 8 cheat sheet (He picks the Lions to lose 26-21):  http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/Kevin-Kolb-Arizona-Cardinals-Baltimore-Ravens-Joe-Flacco-NFL-Cheat-Sheet-Week-8-102611

Video:

Lions learning the hard way:  http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/09000d5d8238197c/Lions-learning-the-hard-way

Taming the roar:  http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/09000d5d8237f5df/Taming-the-roar

Wednesday 10-26-11 Afternoon Lions Links

Lions Articles from Local Media:

Official Lions Website:

Stanton helping Lions defense prepare for Tebow:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Stanton-helping-Lions-defense-prepare-for-Tebow/b82869d4-896c-4f92-94de-7b876a316ae5

Stafford limited in practice:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Stafford-limited-during-Wednesdays-practice/4058885f-d2e8-4e32-a49f-0c93e06a80fd

CJ on the offense, red zone woes and snow in Denver:  http://blogs.detroitlions.com/2011/10/26/calvin-johnson-on-the-offense-red-zone-woes-and-snow-in-denver/

Suh - My mentality is never to disrespect the game or disrespect the guys that have come before me:  http://blogs.detroitlions.com/2011/10/26/suh-my-mentality-is-to-never-disrespect-the-game-or-disrespect-the-guys-that-have-come-before-me/

Detroit News:

Lions paid $29.24 million per win over last 5 years:  http://www.detnews.com/article/20111026/SPORTS07/110260430/Report--Lions-paid-$29.24-million-per-win-over-last-five-years

Stafford's ankle feels ok, but Shaun Hill runs offense:  http://www.detnews.com/article/20111026/SPORTS0101/110260401/1126/sports0101/Matthew-Stafford%E2%80%99s-ankle-%E2%80%98feels-OK-%E2%80%99-but-Shaun-Hill-runs-offense

Free Press:

Stafford appears ok at practice:  http://www.freep.com/article/20111026/SPORTS01/111026027/Lions-QB-Matthew-Stafford-appears-OK-practice

Whitney Houston, Jordin Sparks takes in Lions game from Suh's suite:  http://www.freep.com/article/20111026/ENT/111026034/Whitney-Houston-Jordin-Sparks-take-Lions-game-from-Ndamukong-Suh-s-suite

Oakland Press:

The Lions can finish 10-6 - this is how:  http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/10/26/sports/doc4ea74fd633472356439632.txt

To silence critics, Suh must make more big plays:  http://patcaputo.blogspot.com/2011/10/to-silence-critiics-detroit-lions.html

Lions Stafford on practice field, but limited; no sign of Best:  http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/10/26/sports/doc4ea82a76560cd890662295.txt

Stafford's status remains uncertain for Sunday's Lion game at Denver:  http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/10/26/sports/doc4ea8524366190125091083.txt

Foxsports Detroit:

All eyes on Stafford --- for good reason:  http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/10/26/11/All-eyes-on-Lions-Stafford----for-good-r/landing_lions.html?blockID=590080&feedID=3862

From D-elirious to D-eflated:  http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/10/26/11/From-D-elirious-to-D-eflated/landing_tigers.html?blockID=590142&feedID=3862

Lions Articles from National Sports Websites:

ESPN:

Day 1 of Stafford watch in the books:  http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/33362/day-1-of-stafford-watch-in-the-books

Have at it - Perception and reality of Suh:   http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/33357/have-at-it-perception-and-reality-of-suh

MVP Watch (CJ is #7):   http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcwest/post/_/id/49587/mike-sandos-mvp-watch-43

Foxsports:

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

SI:

Lions suddenly struggling across the board:  http://nfl.si.com/2011/10/26/lions-suddenly-struggling-across-the-board/?sct=nfl_t11_a1

CBS:

Film room - Lions vs. Broncos preview:  http://eye-on-football.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/22475988/32951085

Yahoo:

Stafford practicing following ankle injury:  http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=AqEpbmPZksqocVS5ne3IwYZDubYF?slug=ap-lions-stafford

PFF:

Probowl Cheat Sheet (CJ and Tulloch are picked for the Lions):   http://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2011/10/26/pro-bowl-cheat-sheet-week-7/

All had a bad day team - week 7 (Burleson made this team):  http://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2011/10/26/all-%E2%80%9Chad-a-bad-day%E2%80%9D-team-%E2%80%93-week-7/

Lions Articles from Other Websites/Newspapers:

Week 7 in the NFL - Vito Stellino's 6 pack (#1 is on the Lions):   http://jacksonville.com/opinion/blog/401269/vito-stellino/2011-10-25/week-7-nfl-vito-stellinos-6-pack

Chicago Bear's media person predicts the Lions to beat the Bears in Nov.:  http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/grizzly-detail/Breaking-Down-the-Remains-of-the-Season-132645583.html

Lions Articles from Opposing Team's Media:

Schwartz impressed with Broncos:  http://blog.denverbroncos.com/denverbroncos/schwartz-impressed-with-broncos/

Opponent rewind - Detroit vs. Atlanta:  http://blog.denverbroncos.com/denverbroncos/opponent-rewind-detroit-vs-atlanta/

Week 8 Predictions:

SN's week 8 picks (He picks the Lions to win 24-17):  http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2011-10-26/week-8-picks-brady-patriots-look-to-continue-mastery-of-steelers

TSN's week 8 picks (he picks the Lions to win 23-20):  http://64.246.64.33/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/news/news.aspx?id=4446060

Prisco's week 8 picks (he predicts the Lions to win 30-20):  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/features/writers/prisco/picks/week8

CBS' week 8 picks (All 5 pick the Lions to win):   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/features/writers/expert/picks/week8

Week 8 playbook picks (2 out of 3 pick the Lions to win):   http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/10/26/week-8-playbook-picks-experts-torn-on-key-games/

Week 8 Previews:

Lions at Broncos week 8 capsule:  http://www.lionsgab.com/2011/10/26/lions-at-broncos-week-eight-capsule/

Lions-Broncos Preview:   http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/LionsBroncos-Preview-61622803

2012 Draft Articles:

Rang's big board:  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/story/15850855/big-board-prospects-still-have-time-to-make-moves

NFP's Wes Bunting's top 5 junior prospects:  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/My-top-five-junior-prospects.html

Video:

Schwartz post practice video:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Post-Practice-Video-Jim-Schwartz-10-26-11/9b309374-172c-46d1-ab00-dce4cc2d363f

Stafford post practice video:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Post-Practice-Video-Matthew-Stafford-10-26-11/3a16c434-d9bf-4a86-8f42-f082252484d9

Suh post practice video:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Post-Practice-Video-Ndamukong-Suh-10-26-11/d9929677-94b4-468a-9eb2-e16b17b59e0a

Countdown Daily Accuscore - Det/Den:   http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=7151413

Audio:

Schwartz post practice audio:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Post-Practice-Audio-Jim-Schwartz-10-26-11/9c361ff6-df36-4715-8cf1-2ae1c07c5d70

Stafford post practice audio:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Post-Practice-Audio-Matthew-Stafford-10-26-11/78f58779-bbe3-4935-b997-2e601b1322cf

Suh post practice audio:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Post-Practice-Audio-Ndamukong-Suh-10-26-11/c9603926-21d7-4a9e-9463-51c3d40899f0