Morning Lions Links for Saturday 10-5-13

Lions Articles:

Practice Report - CB Houston and WR CJ back at practice: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/PRACTICE-REPORT-CB-Chris-Houston-and-WR-Calvin-Johnson-back-at-practice/ba159856-69f9-42b5-9f65-199699a0f2c8

Notebook - Houston prognosis for Sunday, Riddick's new role and the importance of nickel defense: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/NOTEBOOK-Houstons-prognosis-for-Sunday-Riddicks-new-role-and-the-importance-of-nickel-defense/e138fe8e-06c4-49ea-b8b3-32795ef6d00a

Herman Moore, CJ both see inconsistent play as culprit for not winning in GB: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Herman-Moore-Calvin-Johnson-both-see-inconsistent-play-as-culprit-for-not-winning-in-Green-Bay/453da3d8-a4b9-47e6-bf57-94cf0332bf6d

Young seizing his opportunity: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Willie-Young-seizing-his-opportunity/f3a7a21c-36df-4455-82d2-6d929bde4a03

O'Hara - A look back at the Lions last win at Lambpoop Field: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHara-A-look-back-at-the-Lions-last-win-at-Lambeau-Field/d4e8b24e-937a-4725-812e-0731a288e48a

Friday Focus - O'Hara believes the Lions can break the streak: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/FRIDAY-FOCUS-Mike-OHara-believes-the-Lions-can-break-the-streak/1fd96d3f-0644-418d-bcec-a59d10f8f52e

Reggie Bush Blog - It's a big game and they don't get any easier: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/reggie-bush/article-1/Reggie-Bush-Blog-Its-a-big-game-and-they-dont-get-any-easier/7c3870b7-9abf-4d8a-98a5-3fb0c5c24728

Herman Blog - the Lions are more than capable of getting a win on Sunday: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/herman-moore/article-1/Herman-Moore-Blog-The-Lions-are-more-than-capable-of-getting-a-win-on-Sunday/f2171c49-bcaa-4027-bdfd-a336eef51cc8

NFC North - the division has become an offensive juggernaut: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Willie-Young-seizing-his-opportunity/f3a7a21c-36df-4455-82d2-6d929bde4a03

Schwartz stresses the importance of takeaways:    http://www.freep.com/article/20131005/SPORTS01/310050024/detroit-lions-jim-schwartz-takeaways

CB Houston is listed as questionable for Sunday, but Lions are optimistic:   http://www.freep.com/article/20131005/SPORTS01/310050046/detroit-lions

NFL issues no fine for hit on Durham, but tags McIntosh for $15,750:   http://www.freep.com/article/20131004/SPORTS01/310040125/detroit-lions-rocky-mcintosh-fine

Variety spicing up Lions attack:    http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131005/SPORTS0101/310050030/1126/Variety-spicing-up-Lions-attack

Riddick finds a role on Special Teams:   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131004/SPORTS0101/310040093/1126/Lions-Theo-Riddick-finds-role-special-teams

Tougher Lions look to turn the tables at Green Bay:   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131004/SPORTS0101/310040114/1126/-Tougher-Lions-look-turn-tables-Green-Bay

CJ, Houston and Quin all questionable for Sunday's game: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/10/chris_houston_listed_as_for_de.html

CJ, Houston return to practice; Montell Owens works out: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/10/calvin_johnson_chris_houston_r.html

Houston isn't letting guard down after Rodgers' flattery: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/10/lions_chris_houston_isnt_letti.html

Bears not fined for hits on CJ, Pettigrew or Durham: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/10/chicago_bears_not_fined_for_hi.html

Schwartz say Lions must avoid turnovers that doomed the Lions last year at Lambpoop: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/10/jim_schwartz_says_detroit_lion_2.html

Young making the most of expanded role: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/10/detroit_lions_de_willie_young_4.html

Lions not surprised by Ansah's early success: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/10/detroit_lions_rookie_ezekiel_a_1.html

Lions signing of Ogletree not a message to Edwards: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/10/detroit_lions_signing_of_kevin.html

MLive Lions Chat: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/10/detroit_lions_chat_lambeau_loo.html

Lions Q and A - Quin talks working at Burger King; Delmas oddest pet: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/10/detroit_lions_qa_glover_quins.html

Lions notes - Houston earns respect from Aaron Rodgers: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20131004/detroit-lions-notes-chris-houston-earns-respect-from-aaron-rodgers

Kris Durham looks for second big game at GB: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20131004/detroit-lions-kris-durham-looks-for-second-big-game-at-green-bay

For GB Packers Fans moon is the limit:   http://oplions.blogspot.com/2013/10/detroit-lions-for-green-bay-packers.html

Schwartz says d-line is key: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/10/04/lions-preview-schwartz-says-d-line-is-key/

Lions head to Lambpoop with defensive injuries:   http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/10/04/lions-head-to-lambeau-with-defensive-injuries/

Idonije explains his new comic book: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/10/04/idonije-explains-his-new-comic-book-the-protectors-gives-teammates-superpowers/

CoachSpeak - Schwartz on the o-line: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/10/4/4803094/coachspeak-jim-schwartz-lions-offensive-line

Barry Sanders thrilled about what he sees out of his former team, the 3-1 Lions: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/barry-sanders-thrilled-sees-former-team-3-1-184007693--nfl.html

Houston - Hamstring is coming along: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/1499/houston-says-hamstring-is-coming-along?ex_cid=espnapi_public

Martin goes from pizza hut to the pros: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/1510/sam-martin-goes-from-pizza-hut-to-the-pros?ex_cid=espnapi_public

Lions Mailbag - On Warford's season: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/1481/lions-mailbag-on-larry-warfords-season?ex_cid=espnapi_public

Bostic not fined for hit on Durham: http://espn.go.com/blog/chicago-bears/post/_/id/4686753/source-bostic-not-fined-for-hit-on-lions-durham?ex_cid=espnapi_public

Clayton's first and ten (he discusses the Lions road test in #7): http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/page/1stand10-13week5/biggest-nfl-games-week-5-john-clayton-first-10

Packers streak vs Lions - Dec 31, 2004: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/1491/packers-streak-vs-lions-dec-31-1994?ex_cid=espnapi_public

NFL 2013 - Bottoms Up (After week 4) (he looks at the worst teams from last year and ranks them from best to worst. The Lions are picked as the second best team this year): http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nfl-2013-bottoms-week-4-191900317--nfl.html

Eight in the box - Best plays in game 1 through game 4 of the season (#6 is Bush's 37 yd TD run against the Bears): http://nfl.si.com/2013/10/04/best-nfl-plays-2013-season/?sct=nfl_t1t_a2

Articles from Opposing Team's Media:

Lions pose major concerns for Packers Coordinators:   http://www.packers.com/news-and-events/article-1/Lions-pose-major-concerns-for-Packers-coordinators/ebf3c598-6748-4118-ab2a-1749ccdbe58f

Lions no. 1 in third down defense:   http://blog.packers.com/2013/10/04/lions-no-1-in-third-down-defense/

5 key matchups - Packers vs Lions:   http://www.packers.com/news-and-events/article-1/Five-key-matchups-Packers-vs-Lions/98218a7b-1f9a-45d9-91eb-fb5c8c4e774e

Video - Packers vs Lions - Final thoughts:   http://www.packers.com/media-center/videos/Packers-vs-Lions-Final-Thoughts/ad6bc031-70b9-46bf-a7d7-67fd1ad35b49

Video - James Jones - Division games always close, tough:   http://www.packers.com/media-center/videos/James-Jones-Division-games-always-close-tough/2ad8c791-ba45-448d-bb25-099b652b82ac

Video - McCarthy - Lions are very talented:    http://www.packers.com/media-center/videos/Mike-McCarthy-Detroit-Lions-are-very-talented/ed9b6557-a39b-4e18-9313-a201f9f18681

A transformation against Megatron: http://www.espnwisconsin.com/common/page.php?feed=2&id=10091&is_corp=1

Leroy Butler talks Packers-Lions: http://www.todaystmj4.com/sports/green-bay-packers/LeRoy-Butler-talks-Packers-Lions-haircuts-and-breast-cancer-226486701.html

McCarthy - probably the best Lions team his Packers have faced: http://www.620wtmj.com/sports/green-bay-packers/McCarthy-Probably-the-best-Lions-team-his-Packers-have-faced-226470431.html

Larrivee's look deep into the Lions' lair: http://www.todaystmj4.com/sports/green-bay-packers/Larrivees-look-deep-into-the-Lions-lair-226458861.html

Video - Tracking the Pack - Episode 11 - Reggie Bush danger and dirty Detroit: http://www.todaystmj4.com/sports/green-bay-packers/Tracking-the-Pack---Episode-11-Is-it-must-win-for-Packers-plus-Reggie-danger-and-dirty-Detroit-226398541.html

Green Bay Packers - 5 things to watch vs Lions: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/green-bay-packers-5-things-watch-game-vs-184400925--nfl.html

Notebook - Megatron duty shifts to Shields:http://www.packersnews.com/article/20131004/PKR01/310040406/Notebook-Megatron-duty-shifts-Shields

Packers downplay dominance over Lions:http://www.packersnews.com/article/20131004/PKR01/310040398/Packers-downplay-home-dominance-over-Lions

GB's Davon House on the Lions, CJ and Bush: http://www.davonhouse31.com/2013/10/04/fan-interaction-preparing-lions/

Packers prepare to play best Lions team in McCarthy's tenure:    http://www.foxsportswisconsin.com/nfl/green-bay-packers/story/Packers-prepare-to-face-best-Lions-team-?blockID=947519&feedID=5069

Packers face the toughest Lions in a long time:    http://www.wbay.com/story/23615533/2013/10/05/packers-face-the-toughest-lions-in-a-long-time

Packers vs Lions - Winning streak means nothing:   http://www.620wtmj.com/sports/green-bay-packers/Packers-vs-Lions-Winning-Streak-Means-Nothing-226451771.html

Previews and Predictions:

Game 5:    http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2013/10/game-5-lions-vs-packers-previews-and.html

2014 Draft:

2014 Lions Draft watch - week 5: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/10/2014_detroit_lions_nfl_draft_w_5.html

Videos:

Schwartz on mental toughness: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Schwartz-on-mental-toughness/30ef77c8-80c9-4c7c-a631-53a184bedb8e

Cunningham on the team's toughness: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Cunningham-on-the-teams-toughness-/e768554a-477d-4b75-8229-7d4c53902f90

Tim and Mike - Breaking the Lambpoop streak: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Tim-and-Mike-Breaking-the-streak-at-Lambeau/23c7413b-272e-49de-aef8-0167763cdd78

Lambpoop undefeated vs Lions:   http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000254991/Lambeau-undefeated-vs-Lions

Tools for victory - Delmas versatility:   http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000255464/Tools-for-Victory-Louis-Delmas-versatility

Audio:

Bush on ESPN radio: http://espn.go.com/blog/chicago-bears/post/_/id/4686753/source-bostic-not-fined-for-hit-on-lions-durham?ex_cid=espnapi_public