Morning Lions Links for Wednesday 10-16-13

Lions Articles:

TE Fauria nominated for Pepsi Next NFL Rookie of the Week:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/TE-Joseph-Fauria-nominated-for-Pepsi-Next-NFL-Rookie-of-the-Week/8f71fca7-3cbe-4ca9-bb33-5c93c576864e

Notebook - Stafford knows what to expect from Geno Atkins:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/NOTEBOOK-Stafford-knows-what-to-expect-from-Geno-Atkins/24ddb687-c488-4ad4-a111-a0596de7cc57

O'Hara - Barry Sanders is confident that this Lions team can win the division:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHARA-Barry-Sanders-is-confident-that-this-Lions-team-can-win-the-division/f6bed05a-8c7f-4d6d-94b1-bd4d4ee299c6

Cunningham - Defenders trusted the scheme in the second half at Cleveland:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/coordinator-cut-up/article-1/Cunningham-Defenders-trusted-the-scheme-in-the-second-half-at-Cleveland/ecb09675-2080-4aee-9707-6caab2786b12

Lions coverage units vastly improved from a season ago:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/coordinator-cut-up/article-1/Lions-coverage-units-vastly-improved-from-a-season-ago/7c6f4df0-d270-478e-808c-408d5b7ba21f

Stats pack - The Joseph Fauria effect and where the Lions stand statistically after week 6:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/STATS-PACK-The-Joseph-Fauria-effect-and-where-the-Lions-stand-statistically-after-Week-6-/86875d36-2577-4e18-85a2-ebe2eda03190

Lewand not yet eyeing playoffs, despite fast start:   http://www.freep.com/article/20131015/SPORTS01/310150126/detroit-lions-playoffs-tom-lewand

Stability among coaches must be followed by consistency on the field:    http://www.freep.com/article/20131016/SPORTS01/310160066/detroit-lions-gab

Most TD catches for Lions rookies:   http://www.freep.com/article/20131016/SPORTS01/310160050/detroit-lions-rookie-touchdowns

Herman Moore's fight against cancer more than personal:    http://www.freep.com/article/20131016/SPORTS01/310160036/detroit-lions-herman-moore-cancer

Lions say 4-2 record won't dull their edge:   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131016/SPORTS0101/310160013/1126/sports0101/Lions-say-4-2-record-won-t-dull-their-edge

Lions hope for healthy Mathis to combat AJ Green:   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131015/SPORTS0101/310150109/1126/sports0101/Lions-hope-healthy-Rashean-Mathis-combat-Bengals-J-Green

Senior Bowl introduced Dorin Dickerson to Lions staff:   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131016/SPORTS0101/310160017/1126/sports0101/Senior-Bowl-introduced-Dorin-Dickerson-Lions-staff

Suh under review for possible helmet hit to Browns QB Weeden:   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/10/lions_ndamukong_suh_under_revi.html

Edwards clears waiver, could be re-added to Lions practice squad:   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/10/patrick_edwards_clears_waivers.html

Lions second look - CJ had single coverage on all 3 of Fauria's TDs:   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/10/detroit_lions_second_look_calv_1.html

Lions second look - Where was Broyles against the Browns:   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/10/detroit_lions_second_look_wher_1.html

Lions second look - Breaking down Reggie Bush's two key third quarter plays:   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/10/detroit_lions_second_look_brea_4.html

New WR/TE Dickerson bringing the speed to the Lions:   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/10/new_wrte_dorin_dickerson_bring.html

If Bell misses time, Lions could turn back to Leshoure:   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/10/if_joique_bell_misses_time_det.html

Lions d-line forcing interceptions, but struggling to contain outside runs:   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/10/jim_schwartz_credits_detroit_l.html

Lions shift to playoff frontrunner in NFC:   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/10/detroit_lions_shift_to_playoff.html

Lions LB having a productive year:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/1967/lions-linebackers-having-a-productive-year?ex_cid=espnapi_public

Mathis trying to return Sunday vs Bengals:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/1958/mathis-trying-to-return-sunday-vs-bengals?ex_cid=espnapi_public

CB Slay shows improvement in relief:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/1946/cb-darius-slay-shows-improvement-in-relief?ex_cid=espnapi_public

Top NFL Rookie of Week Six - Lions TE Joseph Fauria:    http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/24087938/top-nfl-rookie-of-week-six-detroit-lions-te-joseph-fauria

Six teams with emerging stars at crowded positions (For the Lions DT is mentioned.   He discusses Suh):     http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/24087828/agents-take-six-teams-with-emerging-stars-at-crowded-positions 

Lions notes:   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/10/15/4838838/lions-notes-deandre-levy-joseph-fauria

Lions feasting on turnovers to reach 4-2 record:   http://sports.yahoo.com/news/lions-feasting-turnovers-reach-4-214615044--nfl.html

PFF's Had a Bad Day Team (Broyles and Suh got dishonorable mention):    https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2013/10/15/had-a-bad-day-team-week-6-2/

Race for Rookie of the Year (Warford is #4):    https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2013/10/15/race-for-rookie-of-the-year-week-6-2/

First rounders in focus (Ansah's grade is a -0.2):    https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2013/10/15/first-rounders-in-focus-week-6/

32 observations, week 6 (Idonije is the most successful pass rusher that hasn't gotten a sack.   He has gotten pressure on 13.5% of his pass rushes, but no sacks):    https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2013/10/15/32-observations-week-6-2/

NFL divisional power rankings (NFC North ranked 3rd):   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/24090336/nfl-division-power-rankings-afc-south-with-ugly-04-week

Power Rankings:

Week 6:   http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2013/10/2013-week-6-power-rankings.html

Previews and Predictions:

Tale of the tape - Bengals at Lions:   http://detroit.cbslocal.com/tale-of-the-tape/tale-of-the-tape-cincinnati-bengals-at-detroit-lions/

2014 Draft:

NFL Draft Risers/Fallers:   http://nfl.si.com/2013/10/15/nfl-draft-2014-marcus-mariota-oregon-ducks/?sct=nfl_t1t_a4

Brandt's hot 100 seniors:   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000264121/article/hot-100-seniors-anthony-barr-of-ucla-rises-to-top-of-list

Miscellaneous:

Cowboys release former Lions CB Greenwood:   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/10/dallas_cowboys_cut_former_detr.html

Video:

Belle tire coach's view - Willie Young:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Belle-Tire-Coachs-View-Willie-Young/105d77a8-f555-4598-a8ad-8dc5e1305ce9

Stafford on his first down run:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Stafford-on-his-first-down-run/5f3ef945-2425-4405-8396-446e747b25e8

Stafford on Geno Atkins:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Stafford-on-Geno-Atkins-/2103a334-d8ad-47ab-b026-de48d235f49e

Mathis on AJ Green:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Mathis-on-AJ-Green-/78910994-e2c4-4add-8506-9e798b9a0a0f

Cassery discusses Bush's versatility (starting at 0:50):     http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000264208/Casserly-Romo-making-smart-decisions

Official Review (He discusses why Little's sideline catch was incomplete):    http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000264249/Official-Review-Blocked-into-the-ball

Audio:

Fauria recaps week 6 on sirius radio:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Joseph-Fauria-recaps-Week-6-on-Sirius-NFL-Radio/57b61eab-29b1-4dc6-a137-36620c22c41a