Morning Lions Links for Monday 10-28-13

Lions Articles:

Notebook - Broyles might have ruptured achilles; Johnson vs Bryant and Reggie Bush's impact:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/NOTEBOOK-Broyles-might-have-ruptured-Achilles-Johnson-vs-Bryant-and-Reggie-Bushs-impact/a4301daa-ba8e-4feb-b4e5-1feefb099355

Game in review - Lions stun Cowboys with a 31-30 come from behind win:    http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/GAME-IN-REVIEW-Lions-stun-Cowboys-with-a-31-30-come-from-behind-win/ba89a949-3057-4208-823b-c7e4204d694b

O'Hara - No one expected Stafford's daring 1 yd game winner:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHARA-No-one-expected-Matthew-Staffords-daring-one-yard-game-winner/7405e301-b3ad-4fff-b204-3fa5fc25c81f

Lions show playoff caliber poise in stunning comeback over Cowboys:   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131028/SPORTS0101/310280047/1126/Lions-show-playoff-caliber-poise-stunning-comeback-over-Cowboys

CJ proves once again there's no other WR like him:    http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131028/SPORTS0101/310280043/1126/Calvin-Johnson-proves-once-again-there-s-no-other-receiver-like-him

The defense saves the offense from its turnover troubles:    http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131027/SPORTS0101/310270052/1126/Lions-defense-saves-offense-from-its-turnover-troubles

Cowboys left stunned by Lions last minute comeback:   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131027/SPORTS0101/310270051/1126/Cowboys-left-stunned-by-Lions-last-minute-comeback

By the numbers - CJ's 329 yds nearly eclipse NFL record:   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131027/SPORTS0101/310270057/1126/By-numbers-Calvin-Johnson-s-329-receiving-yards-nearly-eclipse-NFL-record

Lions fans leave early, tweet dismay:    http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131027/SPORTS0101/310270055/1126/Lions-fans-leave-early-tweet-dismay

Albom - Lions sheer will holds of promise for rest of year:   http://www.freep.com/article/20131028/COL01/310280040/mitch-albom-calvin-johnson-detroit-lions-matthew-stafford-dallas-cowboys

Lions 31 Cowboys 30 - Why the Lions won on Sunday:   http://www.freep.com/article/20131028/SPORTS01/310280051/Lions-31-Cowboys-30-Why-Lions-won-Sunday

CJ - I'm just going out there doing my job:    http://www.freep.com/article/20131028/SPORTS01/310280050/Lions-Calvin-Johnson-m-just-going-out-there-doing-my-job-

Megatron leaves Bryant in the dust:    http://www.freep.com/article/20131028/SPORTS01/310280048/Lions-ticker-Megatron-leaves-Dez-Bryant-dust

Overheard after the Lions 31-30 win over Dallas on Sunday:    http://www.freep.com/article/20131028/SPORTS01/310280046/Overheard-after-Lions-31-30-win-over-Dallas-Sunday

Talking points after Lions win on Sunday:   http://www.freep.com/article/20131028/SPORTS01/310280045/1049/Talking-points-after-Lions-win-over-Dallas-Sunday

Star watch - Grading the performance of CJ, Stafford and Suh:   http://www.freep.com/article/20131028/SPORTS01/310280047/Lions-star-watch-Grading-performances-Calvin-Johnson-Matthew-Stafford-Ndamukong-Suh

A scout's take - Stafford hushes the critics:   http://www.freep.com/article/20131028/SPORTS01/310280043/A-scout-s-take-Lions-QB-Matthew-Stafford-hushes-critics

Another season ending injury for Broyles:   http://www.freep.com/article/20131028/SPORTS01/310280039/Another-season-ending-injury-Lions-wide-receiver-Ryan-Broyles-feared

Three questions with Jeff Seidel - Bryant not in same class as Johnson:    http://www.freep.com/article/20131028/SPORTS01/310280049/1049/Three-Lions-questions-Jeff-Seidel-Dez-Bryant-not-same-class-Calvin-Johnson

Stafford redefines Lions season with magical comeback:    http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/10/column_detroit_lions_matthew_s.html

CJ re-establishes bar for Bryant:    http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/10/detroit_lions_calvin_johnson.html

Burleson gets free pizza for a year, nears return to the Lions:   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/10/detroit_lions_nate_burleson_ge.html

CJ has another record breaking day:    http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20131027/detroit-lions-calvin-johnson-has-another-record-breaking-day

Lions notes - Houston bounces back; Broyles may be done for the season:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20131027/detroit-lions-notes-chris-houston-bounces-back-ryan-broyles-may-be-done-for-season

Spur of the moment sneak by Stafford gives Lions last minute win:    http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/10/27/spur-of-the-moment-sneak-by-stafford-gives-lions-last-minute-win/

Johnson puts comparisons with Bryant to rest with 329 yd game:   http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/10/27/johnson-puts-comparisons-with-bryant-to-rest-with-329-yard-game/

Rob Parker - Lions win biggest game of the year:    http://www.clickondetroit.com/sports/parkersconfidential/lions-win-biggest-game-of-the-year/-/3994064/22660502/-/p7hfgyz/-/index.html

Stafford sneak leads Lions over Cowboys:   http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/nfl/detroit-lions/story/Stafford-sneak-leads-Lions-over-Cowboys?blockID=955251&feedID=3862

Megatron settles Bryant comparison with 329 yds:    http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/nfl/detroit-lions/story/Megatron-settles-Bryant-comparison-with-?blockID=955181&feedID=3862

Detroit's D holds steady in comeback:   http://www.toledoblade.com/DaveHackenberg/2013/10/28/Detroit-s-D-holds-steady-in-comeback.html

Netrat's thoughts on the Lions win over the Cowboys:   http://thenetrat.blogspot.com/2013/10/2013-game-8-dallas-cowboys-home.html

Schwartz comments on win over Dallas:    http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/10/27/5036464/lions-cowboys-2013-quotes-jim-schwartz

Stafford shows some moxie when it matters most:   http://msn.foxsports.com/lacesout/what-we-know-after-week-8/

Sunday Wrap - Tale of two wideouts:   http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/calvin-johnson-megatron-detroit-lions-beat-dez-bryant-dallas-cowboys-sunday-wrap-102713

Megatron, classy and clutch, gets best of Dez Bryant in Lions win:    http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2013-10-27/lions-vs-cowboys-score-calvin-johnson-megatron-dez-bryant-matthew-stafford

SN's Week 8 checkdown (CJ gets a game ball):    http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2013-10-28/nfl-week-8-kaepernick-andy-dalton-calvin-johnson-lions-bengals-packers

5 up, 5 down for Sunday (He discusses CJ-Bryant at the top of the article):   http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/5-up-5-down-for-Sunday-3748.html

Don Bank's snap judgements (He discusses CJ's monstrous game):   http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/nfl/news/20131027/cincinnati-bengals-andy-dalton-nfl-week-8-snaps/?sct=nfl_t1t_a2

USA Today's 10 most attention getting peformances (CJ is picked for the good.   He holds the record for most yds in 4 quarters of play):    http://ftw.usatoday.com/2013/10/nfl-week8-ten-attention-getting-performances-johnson-bryant-cowboys-lions/

Sorting the Sunday Pile (He discusses the Stafford's game winning TD play):    http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/24148865/sorting-the-sunday-pile-peyton-manning-broncos-d-bounces-back-big

Late TD a defining moment for Stafford:    http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/2411/late-touchdown-a-defining-moment-for-stafford

Johnson's massive day lifts the Lions:    http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/2403/johnsons-massive-day-lifts-the-lions

Clayton's last call for week 8 (He discusses the Lions-Cowboys game first.   He also gave CJ a game ball):     http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/page/lastcall1308/nfl-john-clayton-last-call-week-8

Some stats and info (A couple interesting Lions stats are in there - win probability and Stafford's QBR):    http://espn.go.com/blog/statsinfo/post/_/id/76667/kaepernicks-efficiency-keeps-49ers-rolling

Yahoo's week 8 winners and losers (CJ's legacy is picked as a winner):     http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/nfl-week-8-winners-losers-officials-exuberance-costs-033212273--nfl.html

CJ turns in one of the best receiving games ever in shocking Lions comeback:   http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/calvin-johnson-turns-one-time-best-receiver-games-202646496--nfl.html

Best catches of week 8 (Two of them are CJ's catches):     http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/best-catches-nfl-week-8-053404427--nfl.html

Megatron's big day lifts Lions past Cowboys:    http://sports.yahoo.com/news/megatrons-big-day-lifts-lions-090758363--nfl.html

Johnson's big day leads Lions over Cowboys 31-30:   http://sports.yahoo.com/news/johnsons-big-day-leads-lions-081601862--nfl.html

Stafford takes great leap forward:    http://www.latimes.com/sports/football/nfl/la-sp-farmer-nfl-week-8-20131028,0,2109792.column#axzz2j0xokOLZ

Articles from Opposing Team's Media:

Jones not surprised Lions were able to rally:   http://www.foxsportssouthwest.com/nfl/dallas-cowboys/story/Jerry-Jones-not-surprised-Lions-were-abl?blockID=955327&feedID=4680

Carr says he'll come back stronger after defending CJ:   http://www.foxsportssouthwest.com/nfl/dallas-cowboys/story/Carr-says-hell-come-back-stronger-after-?blockID=955335&feedID=4680

Five thoughts on Cowboys' loss to Lions:   http://www.foxsportssouthwest.com/nfl/dallas-cowboys/story/Five-thoughts-on-Cowboys-loss-to-Lions?blockID=955317&feedID=4680

Lions 31, Cowboys 30 - My top 10 whitty comments:     http://www.nbcdfw.com/blogs/blue-star/Lions-31-Cowboys-30-My-Top-10-Whitty-Comments-229467331.html

Lebron misses dramatic ending to Cowboys-Lions game:    http://www.foxsportssouthwest.com/nfl/dallas-cowboys/story/LeBron-misses-dramatic-ending-to-Cowboys?blockID=955307&feedID=4680

Carr has a rough day:   http://espn.go.com/blog/dallas-cowboys/post/_/id/4718144/brandon-carr-has-a-mixed-day

Cowboys defense continues it's struggles:    http://espn.go.com/blog/dallas-cowboys/post/_/id/4718115/cowboys-defense-continues-its-struggles

Lions deflate Cowboys with last-minute drives:   http://www.star-telegram.com/2013/10/27/5281414/cowboys-lead-lions-at-halftime.html

Clock management backfires on Cowboys, saves Lions precious time:   http://www.star-telegram.com/2013/10/27/5282293/clock-management-backfires-on.html

Cowboys are a gooey mess of mediocrity:   http://www.star-telegram.com/2013/10/27/5282012/cowboys-are-a-gooey-mass-of-mediocrity.html

Carr and Cowboys have no answer, no explanation for CJ and his record:    http://sportsblogs.star-telegram.com/cowboys/2013/10/brandon-carr-and-cowboys-have-no-answer-no-explanation-for-calvin-johnson-and-his-record-day.html

Spectacular failure is the oxymoron the Cowboys are looking for:   http://dfw.cbslocal.com/2013/10/27/spectacular-failure-is-the-oxymoron-cowboys-are-looking-for/

Detroit becomes house of horrors for Cowboys:   http://www.nj.com/times-sports/index.ssf/2013/10/federovitch_detroit_becomes_ho.html

Tron in 60 seconds:    http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/article-RowanKavner/Cowboys-Let-Late-Lead-Slip-In-31-30-Loss-To-Lions/cc4971da-7597-49ea-8739-c95c9e6395ea

Lions offense was great, but defense won the game:    http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/article-BryanBroaddusBlog/Broaddus-Lions-Offense-Great-But-Defense-Won-Game/1a529361-2c7f-44ab-bd12-f9a854d3076b

Megatron's big day the latest in a series of heartbreaks:    http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/article-DavidHelman/Megatron%E2%80%99s-Big-Day-The-Latest-In-A-Series-of-Heartbreaks/cfc9b985-d860-4c4e-9123-8d67f895a564

Instant review:    http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/article-1/Instant-Review-Staff-Gives-Early-Analysis-After-31-30-Loss/c9164fd3-50b6-4b55-8707-5e2056ec5840

3 cowboys questions:   http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/article-BryanBroaddusBlog/3-Questions-Carr-on-Johnson-Romo-Not-Sharp-Costly-Penalty/e3d3d83a-298d-43a3-a456-6f905e38289c

Non-Game Lions Articles:

Taking a look at players who could be traded by Tuesday (One of the players mentioned is Leshoure):    http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/10/27/taking-a-look-at-players-who-could-be-traded-by-tuesday/

DiGornio sends Nate Burleson letter, coupons for year supply of pizza:    http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/10/27/digiorno-sends-nate-burleson-letter-coupons-for-year-supply-of-pizza/

Grades:

Free Press Lions Grades:    http://www.freep.com/article/20131028/SPORTS02/310280044/Lions-report-card-Dave-Birkett-grades-Lions-win-over-Dallas

Videos:

Game 8:    http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2013/10/video-highlights-and-interviews-game-8.html