Tuesday 10-11-11 Morning Lions Links

Lions Articles:

What are the Lions looking from their run game:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/What-are-the-Lions-looking-from-their-run-game/719f2f06-cddd-407c-8101-5e257732855f

Lions Post Game quotes:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Lions-Postgame-Quotes-10-10-11/2c999065-7cda-49b9-906a-add1e10b6332

Bears Post Game quotes:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Bears-Postgame-Quotes-10-10-11/7f1aceb7-48ea-4b9b-b97e-230828df549d

Early numbers show strong TV ratings for Lions, Tigers:  http://www.detnews.com/article/20111011/SPORTS0101/110110420/1126/sports0101/Early-numbers-show-strong-TV-ratings-for-Lions--Tigers

Fairley on his NFL debut - I think I did ok:  http://www.freep.com/article/20111011/SPORTS01/111011020/Nick-Fairley-his-Lions-debut-think-did-OK-

National writers heap praise on Lions:  http://www.freep.com/article/20111011/SPORTS01/111011035/National-writers-heap-praise-Lions-Detroit

Durant, Scheffler will be monitored after head injuries:  http://www.freep.com/article/20111011/SPORTS01/111011055/Lions-Durant-Scheffler-will-monitored-after-head-injuries

Red Wings root on Lions, Tigers; Babcock meets Bob Seger:  http://www.freep.com/article/20111011/SPORTS05/111011052/Red-Wings-root-Lions-Tigers-Mike-Babcock-meets-Bob-Seger

Lions and fans feed off of each other:  http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/10/11/sports/doc4e94b34146767305428359.txt

Lions notebook - Concussion woes for Durant, Scheffler:  http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/10/11/sports/doc4e94bf9484f93249198953.txt

Next up - the surprising 4-1 49ers:  http://oplions.blogspot.com/2011/10/next-up-surprising-4-1-niners.html

Tuesday playback - Lions start path to avoid hangover:  http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/10/11/11/Tuesday-Playback-Lions-start-path-to-avo/landing_lions.html?blockID=579710&feedID=3862

Rob Parker - Lions seize the moment:  http://www.clickondetroit.com/parkersconfidential/29448470/detail.html

The view from section 136:  http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2011/10/11/eric-thomas-the-view-from-section-136/

Some incredible Lions stats:  http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2011/10/11/doug-karsch-some-incredible-lions-stats/

Kid Rock sums up the Lions Monday Night game:  http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2011/10/11/jeff-riger-kid-rock-sums-up-the-lions-monday-night-game/

Free Head Exam - Detroit Lions:  http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/32541/free-head-exam-detroit-lions-20

NFC Stock Watch (Best is in the rising group):  http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/46373/nfc-north-stock-watch-4

Incredible pass rush vs. Jay Cutler:  http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/32512/incredible-pass-rush-vs-jay-cutler

Detroit basks is sports spotlight:  http://espn.go.com/espn/commentary/story/_/id/7087415/detroit-basks-sports-spotlight

Playoff picture if the season ended today:  http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d81c2d42c/article/playoff-picture-2011?module=HP11_content_stream

Roy Williams - Ford Field was never that loud when I was a Lion:  http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/10/11/roy-williams-ford-field-was-never-that-loud-when-i-was-a-lion/

Lions and Zebras and Bears - oh carp:  http://deadspin.com/5848720/lions-and-zebras-and-bearsoh-crap

MNF ratings down for 5th straight week:  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/15720740/mnf-ratings-down-for-fifth-straight-game

MNF easily beats baseball playoffs tv ratings:  http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/10/05/monday-night-football-easily-beats-baseball-playoffs-tv-ratings

A plea to the NFL - stop the flops (this one mentions Cutler's flopping):  http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/A-plea-to-the-NFL-Stop-the-flops-?urn=nfl-wp9272

Lions still undefeated - Stafford, Calvin Johnson unstoppable:  http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/11/detroit-lions-undefeated-week-five_n_1005127.html?ref=mostpopular

CJ TD - Lions star scores 70 yd TD, giving him 9 this season:  http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/11/calvin-johnson-touchdown_n_1005057.html

Packers vs. Lions could be perfect T-Day appetizer:  http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-league/post/packers-vs-lions-could-be-perfect-thanksgiving-day-appetizer/2010/12/20/gIQA7hAicL_blog.html

Detroit gets it's motor running:  http://www.nytimes.com/2011/10/12/sports/detroit-lions-undefeated-tigers-still-in-playoffs-leading-off.html?ref=sports

Peter King's Tuesday Morning QB (He discusses the Lions-Bears game):  http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/peter_king/10/11/week.5/index.html?sct=nfl_wr_a1

Schein's 9 (He thinks the Lions one of the three best teams in the NFL and that we aren't a fluke):  http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/arizona-cardinals-kevin-kolb-a-disaster-denver-broncos-turn-to-tim-tebow-101111

Re-Focused Bears at Lions:  http://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2011/10/11/re-focused-bears-lions-week-5/

First fifteen week 6 (#7 is on the Lions):  http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/10/11/the-first-fifteen-week-six

Articles from opposing team's media:

Five things we learned - Bears vs. Lions:  http://espn.go.com/blog/chicago/bears/post/_/id/4672714/five-things-we-learned-bears-lions-2

10 observations on the Bears (He seems to think the Lions aren't as good as we think):  http://www.suntimes.com/photos/galleries/index.html?story=8155165

Omiyale takes his share of the blame for line's tough night:  http://blogs.suntimes.com/bears/2011/10/omiyale_takes_his_share_of_bla.html

Bears lead the league with 17 false starts:  http://blogs.suntimes.com/bears/2011/10/bears_lead_league_in_false_starts.html

Tillman on Bears defensive side - It really falls on the players:  http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/chi-tillman-on-bears-defensive-slide-it-really-falls-on-the-players-20111011,0,7440297.story

Biggs - 10 thoughts on Bears' loss to Lions:  http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/chi-biggs-10-thoughts-on-bears-loss-to-lions-20111011,0,1131907.story

Lots of blame to go around:  http://www.csnchicago.com/football-chicago-bears/news/Miller-Lots-of-blame-to-go-around?blockID=575714&feedID=661

Bears D continues to give up big plays:  http://www.csnchicago.com/blog/bears-talk/post/Boyle-Bears-D-continues-to-give-up-big-p?blockID=575656&feedID=626

Trouble up front for Bears D:  http://www.csnchicago.com/blog/bears-talk/post/Trouble-up-front-for-Bears-D?blockID=575762&feedID=626

Grizzly Bears and Teddy Bears from the Bears motown meltdown (One of the players that was mentioned as playing terrible is Roy Williams):  http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/grizzly-detail/Grizzly-Bears-and-Teddy-Bears-from-the-Bears-Motown-Meltdown-131527558.html

Video breaking down the Bears-Lion game:  http://www.chicagotribune.com/videogallery/65337126/Sports/Haugh-Biggs-break-down-Bears-loss-to-Lions

Week 6 Power Rankings:

NFL's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 3 by Davis, Wyche, Theismann, Harrison, Kirwan and Brandt.  Lions ranked 4 by Breer.  Lions ranked 5 by Brooks.  Lions ranked 6 by La Canfora):  http://fanrankings.nfl.com/results/experts

ESPN's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 4):  http://espn.go.com/nfl/powerrankings/_/year/2011/week/6

Foxsports Power Rankings (Billick ranks the Lions 4, whatifsports rank the Lions 6, and the Lions have a 51.8% chance of beating SF):  http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/powerRankings

CBS Power Rankings (Lions ranked 2):  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/15720269/power-rankings-bay-area-is-back-to-just-winning-baby

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

SN's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 5):  http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2011-10-11/nfl-power-rankings-niners-raise-their-number-with-alex-smith

PFT's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 3):  http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/10/11/week-five-power-rankings-2/

NFP's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 5):  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFP-Power-Rankings-2266.html

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

CBS' Local Detroit Power Rankings (Lions ranked 3):  http://detroit.cbslocal.com/nfl-power-rankings/

Walterfootball's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 5):  http://walterfootball.com/nflpowerrankings.php

Miscellaneous:

Jaguars sign Nick Harris:  http://jacksonville.com/opinion/blog/429812/tania-ganguli/2011-10-11/jaguars-sign-punter-nick-harris

Patriots re-sign Dan Gronkowski:  http://www.patriots.com/news/article-1/Patriots-re-sign-TE-Dan-Gronkowski/8461110b-181b-4c14-a419-a3266ac6f80d

Bills add practice squad WR Tim Toone:  http://blogs.buffalobills.com/2011/10/11/bills-add-practice-squad-wr/

Video:

Schwartz press conference video:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Press-Conference-Video-Jim-Schwartz-10-11-11/d0320270-e230-44f2-bcd9-9ad06298e707

Willie Young - Great MNF game behind the crowd:  http://www.yahoosportsradio.com/shows/john-harris/willie-young-great-mnf-game-behind-the-crowd-8998/

Coach Schwartz breaks down Lions win:  http://www.wxyz.com/dpp/sports/football/lions_coach_schwartz/coach-schwartz-breaks-down-the-chicago-win-and-looks-ahead-to-the-49ers

Pierce's top 5 teams (Lions ranked 3):  http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=7087526

Battle of unbeatens on T-Day:  http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/22825103/vp/44860856#44860856

Audio:

Mike and Mike (Cris Carter discusses the Lions):  http://espn.go.com/espnradio/play?id=7087934