Afternoon Lions Links for Thursday 10-25-12

Articles:

Stafford looks to combat defensive strategy that has contributed to slow start:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Stafford-looks-to-combat-defensive-strategy-that-has-contributed-to-slow-start/1b439223-0945-4c3f-9f2b-47998c4196fa

Lions will fill Burleson's role by committee:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Lions-will-fill-Burlesons-role-by-committee-/36a9612a-88b3-4e5d-b65e-2bd7b8ce261d

Schwartz hopes Robisiki can be quick study:   http://www.freep.com/article/20121025/SPORTS01/310250231/detroit-lions-brian-robiskie-jim-schwartz-quick-study?

Avril, Levy don't return to practice; Calvin does return:   http://oplions.blogspot.com/2012/10/detroit-lions-avril-levy-dont-practice.html

Lions DBs endangered species:   http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/10/25/12/Lions-defensive-backs-endangered-species/landing_lions.html?blockID=809889&feedID=3804

The Lions lack CB strength:   http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2012/10/25/the-detroit-lions-lack-cornerback-strength/

Does Megatron want Plaxico:   http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2012/10/25/does-megatron-want-plaxico/

Covering the uncoverable (It's about covering Johnson):   https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2012/10/25/covering-the-uncoverable/

CB Rating (Jacob Lacey is in the all around bad group and ranked 81):   https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2012/10/25/snapshot-nfl-passer-rating-allowed-cornerbacks/

Week 8 X factors (For the Lions it's the d-line):   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000085336/article/new-england-patriots-three-biggest-problems-week-8-xfactors

Articles from Opposing Team's Media:

Seahawks, Lions matchup will be battle of the bigs:   http://www.thenewstribune.com/2012/10/25/2344234/megatron-meet-the-giants.html

Seahawks vs Lions - Focus is on tough defense:   http://seattle.cbslocal.com/2012/10/25/seattle-seahawks-vs-detroit-lions-focus-is-on-tough-defenses/

Game Previews and Predictions:

TSN's Det-Sea Preview:    http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/scores/live/preview.aspx?id=3894

ESPN's picks (4 out of 14 pick the Lions to win):   http://espn.go.com/nfl/picks

PFF's Picks (4 out of 8 pick the Lions to win):   http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/25/pfts-week-eight-picks-2/

NFL's Playbook Picks (2 out of 3 pick the Lions to win):   http://challengegames.nfl.com/pickem/experts#playbook

Peter King's Picks (He picks the Lions to win 24-17):   http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/writers/peter_king/10/25/nfl-week-8-picks/index.html

SN's Picks (He picks the Lions to win 17-13):   http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2012-10-25/nfl-picks-predictions-week-8-giants-cowboys-saints-broncos-falcons-eagles

NFL's Elliott Harrison's Picks (He picks the Seahawks to win 20-14):   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000085089/article/week-8-predictions-falcons-lose-first-game-cowboys-top-giants

PFT's Picks (Both pick the Seahawks to win 17-14 and 17-16):   http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/25/pfts-week-eight-picks-2/

NFL RealGM's Picks (He picks the Lions to win 17-13):   http://football.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/29537/20121025/risdons_nfl_picks_&_analysis_for_week_8/

Video:

KVB wired for sound:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Vanden-Bosch-Wired-for-Sound---Week-7/89790a12-beec-4806-9abb-b30fa7dd40a4