Lions Blog: October 2012

Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Evening Lions Links for Wednesday 10-31-12

Game 8 Previews and Predictions

Wooley's weekly winners (He picks the Lions to win): http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2012/11/03/wooleys-weekly-winners-11-2-12/

Prisco's score predictions (He has the Lions winning by 31-21):   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/features/writers/prisco/picks/week9

Schrager's week 9 cheat sheet (He picks the Lions to win 34-23):   http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/Week-9-Cheat-Sheet-Denver-Broncos-Peyton-Manning-AFC-West-102912

TSN's Predictions (He picks the Lions to win 24-14):   http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/writers/extrapoints/index.htm

Peter King's week 9 picks (He picks the Lions to win 27-13):   http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/writers/peter_king/11/01/nfl-week-9-picks/index.html?sct=nfl_t11_a0

NFL Elliott Harrison's Picks (He picks the Lions to win 24-20):   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000088625/article/week-9-predictions-falcons-perfect-run-ends-giants-go-down

PFT's Week 9 Picks (Both pick the Lions to win by scores of 27-10 and 28-17):   http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/11/01/pft-week-nine-picks/

SN's Predictions (He picks the Lions to win 27-23):   http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2012-11-01/nfl-picks-week-9-predictions-steelers-giants-cowboys-falcons-eagles-saints

Walterfootball's Predictions (he picks the Lions to win 23-10):   http://walterfootball.com/nflpicks2012_09early.php

NFL RealGM's Predictions (He picks the Lions to win 32-16):   http://football.realgm.com/src_article/2199/20121101/football_meteorology_for_week_9/

MLive Staff Predictions (Both pick the Lions to win by scores of 24-13 and 31-20):   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2012/11/mlivecom_nfl_staff_predictions_7.html#incart_river

Detroit News Staff Predictions (All 4 pick the Lions to win by scores of 35-14, 31-20, 31-20 and 31-14):   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20121103/SPORTS0101/211030312/1126/sports0101/Detroit-News-predictions-Lions-vs-Jaguars

Free Press Staff Predictions (All 3 pick the Lions to win by scores of 24-13, 28-24 and 23-16):   http://www.freep.com/article/20121104/SPORTS01/311040178/Free-Press-columnists-predict-today-s-Lions-Jaguars-game?

Video:

Video - Countdown Daily Prediction Lions-Jaguars (Both pick the Lions to win):   http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=8578011

Countdown Daily Accuscore Det-Jac:   http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=8576274

Total Prediction: 76 experts pick the Lions to win, 8 experts pick the Jaguars to win. The average score prediction is the Lions win (685-420/24): 29-18.

Morning Lions Links for Wednesday 10-31-12

Happy Halloween!

Articles:

Lions DBs better than advertised:   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20121031/SPORTS0101/210310332/1126/sports0101/Lions-defensive-backs-better-than-advertised

Power Rankings:

TSN's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 16):   http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/misc/nfl-poll.htm

NFL RealGM's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 17):   http://football.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/29578/20121030/nfl_team_rankings_week_8/

Game Previews and Predictions:

Lions at Jaguars Week 9 Preview capsule:   http://www.lionsgab.com/2012/10/30/lions-at-jaguars-week-nine-capsule/

Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Week 9 Power Rankings

Evening Lions Links for Tuesday 10-30-12

Morning Lions Links for Tuesday 10-30-12

Articles:

Key questions - Who stepped up at safety, Johnson's performance and the trade deadline:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Key-Questions-Who-stepped-up-at-safety-Johnsons-performance-and-the-trade-deadline-/e98fd509-9273-449e-9978-b17b649ec424

Lions could stand pat at trade deadline: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20121030/SPORTS0101/210300331/1126/sports0101/Lions-could-stand-pat-trade-deadline

Megatron has been a $132 million megabust so far:   http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2012/10/29/whats-wrong-with-calvin-johnson-detroit-lions/1667543/

Lions Report Card:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/blog/nfl-rapidreports/20742021/lions-report-card-complete-team-effort-clips-seahawks-wings

La Canfora's Monday Observation (He discusses CJ not being right in the extra section):   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/20737669/monday-observations-ryan-has-falcons-in-drivers-seat-heading-toward-playoffs

Power Rankings:

NFL's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 18): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000087715/article/week-9-power-poll-atlanta-falcons-above-the-nfl-field

Walterfootball Power Rankings (Lions ranked 14):   http://walterfootball.com/nflpowerrankings.php

Video:

Coach Schwartz sez week 9:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Coach-Schwartz-Sez---Week-9/509f5ce1-1ae0-4179-b46d-a624c9b9484f

Monday, October 29, 2012

Evening Lions Links for Monday 10-29-12

Articles:

Lions consider Delmas day to day with knee injury:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Lions-consider-Delmas-day-to-day-with-a-knee-injury/63e7a5c1-1510-4a2b-990c-94299d45b0e5

Calvin Johnson's impact goes beyond passes he catches:   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20121029/SPORTS0101/210290426/1126/Detroit-Lions-WR-Calvin-Johnson-s-impact-goes-beyond-passes-he-catches

Lions notes - Delmas day to day; Lacey, Florence to get back to work:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2012/10/29/sports/doc508f0b220e8a0871096914.txt

Lions Johnson plowing through rough patch:   http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/10/29/12/Lions-Johnson-plowing-through-rough-patc/landing_lions.html?blockID=811691&feedID=3862

Valenti and Foster - one on one with Stafford:   http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2012/10/29/valenti-and-foster-one-on-one-with-matthew-stafford-3/

Lions hope to build off 2nd come back win:   http://sports.yahoo.com/news/lions-hope-build-off-2nd-215801374--nfl.html

Monday playbook - 10 things we learned in week 8 (#3 is on the Lions):   http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2012/10/29/monday-playbook/1665647/

MJD won't play against the Lions on Sunday:   http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/29/mularkey-already-ruling-mjd-out-this-week/

Video:

Schwartz press conference part 1:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Belle-Tire-Monday-Press-Conference-Part-1/5114dadd-5474-4d68-b2fb-539c3d85ee88

Schwartz press conference part 2:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Belle-Tire-Monday-Press-Conference-Part-2/4b28683a-d60b-4ff0-8c08-ff459748cd05

Schwartz press conference part 3:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Belle-Tire-Monday-Press-Conference-Part-3/09bd2aea-5306-4f36-98ad-43de30a23423

Schwartz press conference part 4:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Belle-Tire-Monday-Press-Conference-Part-4/84b731ad-2e4a-4e08-ad8f-02240829e3e7

Afternoon Lions Links for Monday 10-29-12

Articles:

Lions gain little ground as Bears, Packers win Sunday:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/nfc-north/article-1/NFC-North-Lions-gain-little-ground-as-Bears-Packers-win-Sunday/90a5386c-b15d-4704-9282-05c03ee94928

O'Hara's Monday Countdown - Stafford proving he's the franchise:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/OHaras-Monday-Countdown-Stafford-proving-hes-the-franchise/c5d12baa-6dc4-4dbb-bbe9-ea9af2b11e17

Lions statistical oddities - Silva played more than any other defender:   http://www.freep.com/article/20121029/SPORTS01/121029060/detroit-lions-seattle-seahawks

Delmas day to day with knee injury:   http://www.freep.com/article/20121029/SPORTS01/121029072/detroit-lions-jim-schwartz?

Stafford, Lions salvage season with win:   http://www.freep.com/article/20121029/SPORTS01/121029085/detroit-lions-turning-point-jamie-samuelsen?

Lions can't explain why they leave it until later:   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20121029/OPINION03/210290397/1126/SPORTS0101/Lions-can-t-explain-why-they-leave-until-later

Young hopes his winning catch boosts city's spirits:   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20121028/SPORTS0101/210280361/Detroit-Lions-Titus-Young-hopes-his-winning-catch-boosts-city-s-spirits?

Five reasons the Lions have a shot at the playoffs:   http://oplions.blogspot.com/2012/10/five-reasons-lions-have-shot-at-playoffs.html

Burleson inspires teammates:   http://det.scout.com/2/1234597.html

PFF's Refocus Seahawks at Lions:   https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2012/10/29/refo-seahawks-lions-week-8/

Free head exam - Detroit Lions:   http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/48527/free-head-exam-detroit-lions-41

NFC North QB report:   http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/48503/nfc-north-week-8-quarterback-report

NFC North Spin Cycle:   http://www.profootballweekly.com/2012/10/29/nfc-north-spin-cycle-bears-packers-win-ugly

Five passes that defined the day (One of those was Stafford's deep TD throw to Young):   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000087349/article/andrew-luck-tom-brady-deliver-weeks-top-throws

NFL RealGM's $.10 for week 8 ($.03 is on the Lions):   http://football.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/29563/20121029/risdons_$10_for_week_8/

Prisco's Monday Musings (He talks about Young and Broyles near the bottom):   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/blog/pete-prisco/20738056/monday-musings-what-was-garrett-thinking

Articles from Opposing Team's Media:

Seahawks defense suffers third degree burns:   http://seattletimes.com/html/seahawksblog/2019550172_seahawksthirddowndefense.html

Morning Lions Links for Monday 10-29-12

Sunday, October 28, 2012

Evening Lions Links for Sunday 10-28-12

Lions Articles from Local Media:

If Stafford felt the season was on the line, he kept it to himself:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/gameday/2012-regular8/article-1/OHara-If-Stafford-felt-the-season-was-on-the-line-he-kept-it-to-himself/6e4afc52-ba4e-4312-a3af-7ead0d1b4c12

Stafford orchestrates a comeback win, 28-24:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/gameday/2012-regular8/article-1/Stafford-orchestrates-a-comeback-win-28-24-over-Seattle/f89560e0-0f3e-402c-a132-744a392736cf

Four downs - Young and TEs step up, D-line strength, third down and redzone, and Broyles:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/gameday/2012-regular8/article-1/Four-Downs-Young-and-tight-ends-step-up-D-line-strength-third-down-and-red-zone-and-Broyles/a878e31b-44e2-4291-9e3a-00d32ae1d488

A weird punt and a weird challenge:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/gameday/2012-regular8/article-1/OHaras-Burning-Questions-A-weird-punt-penalty-and-a-weird-challenge/7588ec98-4d81-41e3-93ca-1d82b2685537

Lions notebook - Burleson inspires offense from his hospital bed:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/gameday/2012-regular8/article-1/Notebook-Burleson-inspires-Lions-offense-from-his-hospital-bed/7b7ec23d-8400-4e1e-9ae2-23777c1df19f

Week 8 Lions post game quotes:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/gameday/2012-regular8/article-1/Week-8-Lions-Postgame-Quotes/83ed1ac8-393a-44ed-b9e0-6380bc33fc32

Week 8 Seahawks post game quotes:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/gameday/2012-regular8/article-1/Week-8-Seahawks-Postgame-Quotes/60d667ef-1662-4f8d-9914-8d2ad916fe62

Game notes - Lions vs Seahawks:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/gameday/2012-regular8/article-1/Game-Notes-Lions-vs-Seahawks/c27def40-9cf1-4080-b8f7-dc7195e08fe4

Detroit 28 Seattle 24 - Stafford hits Young with 20 seconds left for win:   http://www.freep.com/article/20121028/SPORTS01/121028031/detroit-lions-seattle-seahawks?

Delmas leaves today's game after re-injuring knee:   http://www.freep.com/article/20121028/SPORTS01/121028029/detroit-lions-louis-delmas-left-knee-seattle-seahawks?

Lions storm past Seahawks on last minute TD drive:   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20121028/SPORTS0101/210280348/1126/sports0101/Lions-storm-past-Seahawks-Matthew-Stafford-s-last-minute-TD-pass

Lions defense is far from perfect:   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20121028/SPORTS0101/210280357/1361/Lions-defense-is-far-from-perfect--but-good-enough

McCosky's Four Downs - Ailing CJ makes drops:   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20121028/OPINION03/210280360/1361/Chris-McCosky-s-Four-Downs--Ailing-Calvin-Johnson-makes-drops

Titus Young comes through with breakout game:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2012/10/28/sports/doc508db6b27998d106510676.txt

Stafford, Lions top Seahawks 28-24 with 20 seconds left:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2012/10/28/sports/doc508d8fb0d19af864086733.txt

Caputo - Stafford, Lions live to fight another day for a playoff spot:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2012/10/28/sports/doc508db95c7e1a4530524898.txt

Caputo's thoughts after 1st quarter:   http://patcaputo.blogspot.com/2012/10/thoughts-after-1-quarter-lions-seahawks.html

Caputo's thoughts at halftime:   http://patcaputo.blogspot.com/2012/10/thoughts-halftime-lions-seahawks.html

Caputo's thoughts after 3 quarters:   http://patcaputo.blogspot.com/2012/10/thoughts-after-3-quarters-lions-seahawks.html

Young lifts Lions over Seahawks:   http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/10/28/12/Young-lifts-Lions-over-Seahawks/landing_lions.html?blockID=811257&feedID=3862

Detroit secures last minute win over Seahawks:   http://www.examiner.com/article/detroit-lions-secure-last-minute-win-over-seahawks

Lions Articles from National Media:

Young shrugs off added pressure, delivers game winner against Seahawks:   http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nfl--lions--titus-young-steps-up-to-support-megatron--delivers-with-game-winner-vs--seahawks.html

Stafford leads Lions to comeback win:   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000086535/article/matthew-stafford-leads-detroit-lions-to-comeback-win

Stafford bounces back with sparkling effort:   http://nfl.si.com/2012/10/28/matthew-stafford-bounces-back-with-sparkling-effort-against-seattle/

Stafford busts out of slump, rallies the Lions for a dramatic win:   http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/stafford-busts-slump-rallies-lions-dramatic-win-213400911--nfl.html

Wrapup - Lions 28, Seattle 24:   http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/65794/wrap-up-lions-28-seahawks-24-2

Lions Rapid Reports Post game analysis - Lions 28 Seahawks 24:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/blog/nfl-rapidreports/20728123/postgame-analysis-lions-28-seahawks-24

CBS Week 8 grades (Lions get a B-):   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/blog/eye-on-football/20727171/2012-nfl-grades-week-8-jets-fail-again-and-it-might-be-tebow-time

Articles from Opposing Team's Media:

Thomas on loss - This should've been a blow out:   http://blog.thenewstribune.com/seahawks/2012/10/28/thomas-on-loss-this-should-have-been-a-blow-out/

Seahawks suffer most puzzling loss of the season, 28-24 at Detroit:   http://seattletimes.com/html/seahawks/2019547650_seahawks29.html

Megatron, shmegatron - Titus Young steals the show on Sunday:   http://seattletimes.com/html/seahawksblog/2019549878_titusyoungstars.html

Two minute drill - Lions 28 Seahawks 24:   http://seattletimes.com/html/seahawksblog/2019549603_twominutedrilllions28seahawks24.html

In the end, it's the Lions:   http://www.seahawks.com/news/articles/article-1/In-the-end-it%E2%80%99s-the-Lions/7189e82d-7562-47de-a321-e9917bb6c12d

Game at a glance:   http://blog.seahawks.com/2012/10/28/game-at-a-glance-lions-28-seahawks-24/

Seahawks squander lead, fall to Lions:   http://www.king5.com/sports/sportspress-nw/176183221.html

Heartbreaker in Detroit:   http://www.kxl.com/10/28/12/Heartbreaker-in-Detroit/landing.html?blockID=643141&feedID=10528

Game 7 Lions-Seahawks Video and Audio Highlights

Morning Lions Links for Sunday 10-28-12

Articles:

Start of make or break for Lions vs Seahawks:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Twentyman-Start-of-make-or-break-stretch-for-Lions-vs-Seahawks-/1ca0db22-096f-45f0-bc7f-3401b1e1f590

It's Broyles time to prove his second round draft title:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Twentyman-Its-Broyles-time-to-prove-his-second-round-draft-title/063bc7b7-7989-4419-b4f9-4c55303a6d70

DE Jackson, a former Seahawk, at home with the Lions:   http://www.freep.com/article/20121028/SPORTS01/310280278/detroit-lions-lawrence-jackson-seattle-seahawks?

Lions secondary playing much better than expected through 6 games:   http://www.freep.com/article/20121028/SPORTS01/310280302/detroit-lions-secondary-seattle-seahawks?

Lions players tell the truth - A Halloween edition:   http://www.freep.com/article/20121028/SPORTS01/310280285/detroit-lions-halloween-tell-truth?

Three points for the Lions as they prepare for the Seahawks:   http://www.freep.com/article/20121028/SPORTS01/310280244/detroit-lions-three-points-seattle-seahawks?

National pundits picking the Lions to take the Seahawks: http://www.freep.com/article/20121028/SPORTS18/310280200/Ticker-National-pundits-picking-Lions-to-take-Seahawks-today?

Lions defense could break out against low-scoring Seahawks:   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20121027/SPORTS0101/210270387/1126/Lions-defense-could-break-out-against-low-scoring-Seahawks

Advantage to CJ over tall Seahawk CBs:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2012/10/28/sports/doc508c27408fd42547050083.txt

Five things the Lions must to do to beat the Seahawks:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2012/10/28/sports/doc508c1ee8d04a6365549621.txt

Lions can't afford to overlook Seattle:   http://www.wxyz.com/dpp/sports/football/lions/lions-cant-overlook-seahawks-in-their-return-to-ford-field

As close to a must win as you can get:   http://www.wxyz.com/dpp/sports/football/lions/matt-shepard-as-close-to-a-must-win-as-you-can-get

NFC North QBs in clutch situation:   http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/48442/nfc-north-qbs-in-clutch-situations

Key matchup - Seahawks special teams vs Lions special teams:   http://www.profootballweekly.com/2012/10/25/key-matchup-seahawks-special-teams-vs-lions-specia

Articles from Opposing Team's Media:

Week 8 - Seahawks at Lions:   http://www.q13fox.com/news/kcpq-week-8-seahawks-at-lions-20121027,0,1606209.story

Road map - seeking turnovers and a turnaround:   http://www.seahawks.com/news/articles/article-1/Road-map-seeking-turnovers-and-a-turnaround/fede13ce-d3bb-4385-b5de-1e7cca43a7e2

Seahawks can make their second half smoother by winning at Detroit:   http://seattletimes.com/html/seahawks/2019541774_seahawks28.html

Keys to victory in Seahawks-Lions matchup:   http://seattletimes.com/html/seahawks/2019541556_seahawksgameday28.html

What to watch for - Seahawks at Lions:   http://seattletimes.com/html/seahawksblog/2019538342_what_to_watch_f_5.html

Video - Week 8 Lions-Seahawks Preview:   http://www.seahawks.com/videos-photos/videos/Week-8---at-Lions-Preview/ff171048-4da1-4f7d-b672-09b749accfad

Game Previews and Predictions:

Detroit News Lions-Seahawks Preview:   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20121028/SPORTS0101/210280303/1126/Preview-Seahawks-Lions

Birkett's scouting report (He picks the Lions to win 14-9):   http://www.freep.com/article/20121027/SPORTS01/121027013/1049/sports01/Scouting-report-prediction-Lions-Seahawks

Long wait for redemption (He picks the Lions to win 21-17):   http://www.thenewstribune.com/2012/10/28/2347435/long-wait-for-redemption.html

Free Press Staff Predictions (1 picks the Lions to win 17-16, 2 pick the Seahawks to win by scores of 17-14 and 13-9): http://www.freep.com/article/20121028/SPORTS01/310280240/detroit-lions-seattle-seahawks-staff-predictions?

Yahoo's week 8 picks (He picks the Seahawks to win 23-13):   http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/week-8-picks-key-matchups-define-season-halfway-012736656--nfl.html

Seattle Time's Danny O'Neil's Predictions (He picks the Seahawks to win 23-17):   http://seattletimes.com/html/seahawks/2019541559_nflclicks28.html

Video - Week 8 Lions vs Seahawks:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Week-8-Lions-vs-Seahawks/306add49-8058-4cf1-8e15-c8a544d01c88

Saturday, October 27, 2012

Morning Lions Links for Saturday 10-26-12 Part 2

This batch of links has everything else.

Articles:

Johnson can't look down on Seahawk's DBs:   http://www.king5.com/sports/Lions-WR-Johnson-cant-look-down-on-Seahawks-DBs-175960681.html

Lack of redzone punch hurting the Lions:   http://www.profootballweekly.com/2012/10/26/lack-of-red-zone-passing-punch-hurting-lions

Final Word - NFC North:   http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/48435/final-word-nfc-north-44

Clayton's first and 10 (#2 is on Stafford):   http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/page/1stand10-12week8/biggest-nfl-games-week-8-john-clayton-first-10

Schefter's 10 spot (#9 is on Best):   http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/page/10spot-12week8/kansas-city-chiefs-need-draft-franchise-qb-adam-schefter-10-spot

Week 8 analysis on all 32 teams:   http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2012-10-26/nfl-week-8-picks-schedule-stats-fantasy-ravens-packers-steelers-bears-patriots

Week 8's most desperate teams (The Lions are picked as one):   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000085611/article/cowboys-steelers-jets-among-nfls-most-desperate

Calvin Johnson vs Seahawks CBs among top matchups:   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000085626/article/calvin-johnson-vs-seahawks-corners-among-top-week-8-battles

Week 8 matchups (One of the matchups discussed is CJ vs Sherman and Browner):   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/blog/pete-prisco/20694746/week-8-matchups-jackson-vs-samuel-should-be-fun-

Articles from Opposing Team's Media:

Seahawks wish to pounce on Lions passing:   http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2012/oct/26/seahawks-wish-pounce-lions-passing/

Lions passing attack poses challenge and opportunity for Seahawks:   http://seattletimes.com/html/seahawks/2019534758_seahawks27.html

Fate opens place on Seahawks d-line:   http://www.thenewstribune.com/2012/10/27/2346452/fate-opens-place-on-defensive.html

Person of interest - Calvin Johnson:   http://seattletimes.com/html/seahawksblog/2019515809_lionscalvinjohnson.html

Game Previews and Predictions:

PFF's 3 to focus on - Lions vs Seahawks:   https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2012/10/26/3tfo-seahawks-lions-week-8/

Lions Rapid Reports Lions-Seahawks Preview (He picks the Lions to win 20-16):   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/blog/nfl-rapidreports/20697760/lions-game-preview-vs-seahawks-analysis-prediction-tv-info

Seahawks Rapid Reports Lions-Seahawks Preview (He picks the Lions to lose 20-13):   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/blog/nfl-rapidreports/20697701/seahawks-game-preview-vs-lions-analysis-prediction-tv-info

Gridiron Gab's Preview (He picks the Lions to win 23-21):   http://www.nflgridirongab.com/2012/10/26/gridiron-gab-week-eight-preview-seattle-at-detroit/

Lions Examiner's week 8 Preview (He picks the Lions to win 17-14):   http://www.examiner.com/article/week-8-preview-detroit-lions-v-seattle-seahawks

Video - Billick Previews the Lions-Seattle:   http://msn.foxsports.com/video?videoid=7ef4fac9-f338-403a-8fbd-b4b559ea71c4&src=v5:share:sharepermalink:&from=sharepermalink

Video - Playbook Lions-Seahawks:   http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000085794/Playbook-Seahawks-vs-Lions

Wooley's weekly winners (He picks the Lions to win):   http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2012/10/26/wooleys-weekly-winners-10-26-12/

Detroit News Staff Picks (All 4 pick the Lions to win by scores of 31-10, 19-17, 23-13 and 23-14):   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20121026/SPORTS0101/210260578/1126/Detroit-News-predictions-Seahawks-Lions

Morning Lions Links for Saturday 10-27-12

Sorry for slacking lately. I've been busy and haven't had as much time to do links. I will try to get back on a more regular schedule after Halloween. I'm currently working on the morning links.

Captain

Friday, October 26, 2012

Morning Lions Links for Friday 10-26-12

Articles:

Lions counting on rookie Broyles to step up:   http://www.freep.com/article/20121026/SPORTS01/310260138/detroit-lions-ryan-broyles?

Raiola says there's no divide in lockerroom:   http://www.freep.com/article/20121026/SPORTS01/310260140/detroit-lions-dominic-raiola-divide?

Florence almost nearing complete recovery:   http://www.freep.com/article/20121026/SPORTS01/310260126/detroit-lions-drayton-Florence?

Broyles ready for a bigger role:   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20121026/SPORTS0101/210260382/1126/sports0101/Lions-rookie-Ryan-Broyles-ready-bigger-role

Seahawk player's twitter puts CJ in a feisty frame of mind:   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20121025/SPORTS0101/210250472/1126/sports0101/Seahawks-player-s-Twitter-antics-put-Lions-Calvin-Johnson-feisty-frame-mind

Lions notebook - Raiola says team isn't same old group of quitters:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/blog/nfl-rapidreports/20688529/lions-notebook-dominic-raiola-says-team-isnt-same-old-group-of-quitters

Despite Madden Curse, CJ more than meets the eye:   http://www.kffl.com/a.php/131833/fantasy-football/Despite-Madden-Curse--Calvin-Johnson-more-than-meets-the-eye/all

Articles from Opposing Team's Media:

Lions Suh - Love him or loathe him, he's a force:   http://www.thenewstribune.com/2012/10/26/2345578/lions-suh-love-him-or-loathe-him.html

Game Previews and Predictions:

MLive Staff Predictions (Both pick the Lions to win by scores of 16-10 and 17-13):   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2012/10/mlivecom_nfl_staff_predictions_6.html#incart_river

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