Morning Lions Links for Thursday 9-13-12

Articles:

Notebook - Durant ready for his chance against 49ers:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Notebook-Durant-ready-for-his-chance-against-the-49ers/24a0041d-65c1-4dbd-88c3-abc824fadb08

Whether it's referred to as Handshake II or Handshake Bowl, ratings are sure to be high:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHara-Whether-its-referred-to-as-Handshake-II-or-the-Handshake-Bowl-ratings-are-sure-to-be-high-/c81b3c9a-4425-4b23-8005-be7c13a620f4

Stafford could pass 350 yd record on Sunday:   http://www.freep.com/article/20120913/SPORTS01/309130239/detroit-lions-matthew-stafford-passing-record?

Sims ready for a trench war on Sunday:   http://www.freep.com/article/20120913/SPORTS01/309130253/detroit-lions-Rob-Sims-ready-for-a-trench-war-Sunday?

Schwartz, Harbaugh out of things to say about handshake:   http://www.freep.com/article/20120913/SPORTS01/309130237/detroit-lions-san-francisco-49ers-handshake?

Lions next opponent - 49ers prepare for CJ:   http://www.freep.com/article/20120913/SPORTS01/120912103/detroit-lions-san-francisco-49ers-calvin-johnson?

Sims excited to face pro bowler Justin Smith:   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120913/SPORTS0101/209130360/1126/sports0101/Lions-Rob-Sims-excited-face-Pro-Bowler-Justin-Smith

49ers note Lions resilience    http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120913/SPORTS0101/209130358/1126/sports0101/49ers-note-Lions-resilience

Lions notebook - Winning rushing battle is key to beating 49ers:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/blog/nfl-rapidreports/20170077/lions-notebook-winning-rushing-battle-key-to-beating-49ers

Lions team report:   http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/lions/notes.htm

Articles and Video from Opposing Team's Media:

49ers work at ball hawking ways:   http://www.49ers.com/news/article-2/49ers-Work-at-Ball-Hawking-Ways/01d540ec-e5af-49e3-9da0-e90ed6cf79c8

49ers secondary faces another tall order:   http://blog.sfgate.com/49ers/2012/09/12/49er-secondary-faces-another-tall-order/

Now, it's the Lions turn to note Smith's carefulness:   http://www.sacbee.com/2012/09/13/4815081/49ers-notes-now-its-the-lions.html

Non-starters play key role in 49ers success:   http://www.sacbee.com/2012/09/13/4815207/non-starters-play-key-role-in.html

Harbaugh should lighten up after game:   http://www.mercurynews.com/peninsula/ci_21531231/holla-back-harbaugh-should-lighten-up-little-after

Video - Mitt and Mindi on containing CJ:   http://nbcbayarea.csnbayarea.com/09/12/12/Matt--Mindi----Containing-Megatron/nbcbay_landing.html?blockID=772395&feedID=10192

Video - 49ers Lo Down - Secret Weapon:   http://nbcbayarea.csnbayarea.com/09/12/12/49ers-Lo-Down-Secret-weapon/nbcbay_landing.html?blockID=772315&feedID=10192

Game 2 Predictions and Previews:

Detroit News Staff Predictions (1 out 4 picks the Lions to win):   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120913/SPORTS0101/209130364/1126/sports0101/Detroit-News-NFL-picks-Week-2

USA Today Staff Picks (1 out of 6 picks the Lions to win):   http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/story/2012-09-05/2012-NFL-picks/57600968/1