Morning Lions Links forTuesday 10-8-13

Lions Articles:

Key Questions - What is the status of All Pro WR CJ: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/KEY-QUESTIONS-What-is-the-status-of-All-Pro-receiver-Calvin-Johnson/f01b8460-6767-4934-a186-ff70f402be57

Megatron might play vs the Browns even if he doesn't practice:   http://www.freep.com/article/20131008/SPORTS01/310080041/detroit-lions-calvin-johnson-might-play-this-week-might-not-practice

Lions notes - Schwartz's late instant offense plan; injury updates:   http://www.freep.com/article/20131008/SPORTS01/310080042/detroit-lions-jim-schwartz-plan-late-scoring

Lewand apologizes after Raiola accused of taunting Wisc band members: http://www.freep.com/article/20131007/SPORTS01/310070095/dominic-raiola-wisconsin-band-detroit-lions

Overheard - Schwartz on lack of turnovers, Ogletree and more: http://www.freep.com/article/20131007/SPORTS01/310070148/detroit-lions-jim-schwartz-news-conference

Lions snap count - Nickel defense led to less playing time for Palmer, more for Bentley: http://www.freep.com/article/20131007/SPORTS01/310070108/detroit-lions-snap-counts

SNL - Shannon Sharp opines on Suh: http://www.freep.com/article/20131007/SPORTS01/310070120/saturday-night-live-jay-pharoah-shannon-sharpe-ndamukong-suh

Lions called late timeout hoping one last shot at victory: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131007/SPORTS0101/310070126/1126/sports0101/Lions-called-late-timeout-hoping-one-last-shot-victory

Monday Breakdown - Lack of offensive creativity doomed Lions against Packers: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131007/SPORTS0101/310070110/1126/sports0101/Monday-breakdown-Lack-offensive-creativity-doomed-Lions-against-Packers

Lions look at big picture with CJ injury: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131007/SPORTS0101/310070124/1126/sports0101/Lions-look-big-picture-Calvin-Johnson-s-injury

What they're saying - Lions stout defense at GB overshadowed by CJless offense: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/10/what_theyre_saying_detroit_lio_6.html

Schwartz explains decision to call late timeout: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/10/detroit_lions_jim_schwartz_exp_1.html

CJ improving, but won't be used as a decoy: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/10/detroit_lions_calvin_johnson_i.html

Lions notes - CJ status unknown: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20131007/detroit-lions-notes-calvin-johnson-status-uncertain

By the numbers - one last look at Lions loss to Packers: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2013/10/by-numbers-one-last-look-at-detroit.html

CJ improving every day: http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/9787418/calvin-johnson-detroit-lions-improving-every-day-jim-schwartz-says

A look at the break down in Jones TD catch: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/1610/a-look-at-the-breakdown-in-jones-td-catch

Raiola accused of verbal abuse and other Lions notes: http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/nfl/detroit-lions/story/Lions-Dominic-Raiola-accused-of-verbal-a?blockID=948273&feedID=3862

What to do about Suh?   SNL chimes in:    http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/nfl/detroit-lions/story/What-to-do-about-Suh-SNL-chimes-in?blockID=948361&feedID=3862

Lions sign Jeremy Ross to practice squad: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/10/7/4814238/lions-practice-squad-jeremy-ross

Schwartz comments from Monday's press conference: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/10/7/4813552/lions-quotes-jim-schwartz-monday-press-conference

Megatron's health long-term goal: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/megatrons-health-long-term-goal-002521217--nfl.html

Lions missed CJ vs Packers: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/lions-missed-wr-calvin-johnson-232653995--nfl.html

NFL QB Report (Stafford had a passer rating of 89.8 and a QBR of 29.4): http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/91799/nfl-week-5-quarterback-report

Power Rankings:

Shutdown Corner's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 11):   http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/shutdown-corner-nfl-power-rankings-falcons-texans-fallen-064055145--nfl.html

MLive Power Rankings (Lions ranked 12):    http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/10/nfl_power_rankings_week_6_1.html

Previews and Predictions:

CBS' John Breech's score picks (he picks the Lions to win 27-20):    http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/24046824/nfl-week-6-picks-packers-over-ravens-chiefs-fall-to-51

Video:

Schwartz Monday Press Conference - Part 1: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Belle-Tire-Monday-Press-Conference-Week-5-Part-1/8b27e221-0fc6-408f-bc91-7be68832eb9e

Schwartz Monday Press Conference - Part 2: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Belle-Tire-Monday-Press-Conference-Week-5-Part-2/aafb9bb4-d6eb-408f-b7e7-c89093aa2896

Schwartz Monday Press Conference Part 3: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Belle-Tire-Monday-Press-Conference-Week-5-Part-3/4aaf5c0b-d627-45e6-9e5b-20e7de5e0da3

Coach Schwartz sez - Lions at Packers: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/COACH-SCHWARTZ-SEZ-Lions-at-Packers/80b4ccdb-3e22-4652-bce1-321e2be52556

How hurt is CJ and what's the outlook: http://www.freep.com/videonetwork/2727699445001