Morning Lions Links for Monday 11-25-13

Lions Articles:

Lions Notes - Burleson's pizza TD feels a bit cheesy:    http://www.freep.com/article/20131125/SPORTS01/311250036/detroit-lions

Overheard after Lions loss - You can't take any team lightly:    http://www.freep.com/article/20131125/SPORTS01/311250047/detroit-lions-overheard-tampa-bay-buccaneers

Talking points - Lions turnovers pile up; Megatron-Revis matchup ends early:     http://www.freep.com/article/20131125/SPORTS01/311250049/detroit-lions-tampa-bay-buccaneers-talking-points

A scout's take - Are Lions good or just lucky (sometimes):     http://www.freep.com/article/20131125/SPORTS01/311250037/detroit-lions-scout-take-tampa-bay-buccaneers

Three questions with Drew Sharp:    http://www.freep.com/article/20131125/SPORTS01/311250032/detroit-lions-three-questions-drew-sharp

Fox announcers break down fans' energy in Ford Field; more TV outtakes:    http://www.freep.com/article/20131125/SPORTS01/311250048/detroit-lions-ticker

If Lions are ready for big stage, they certainly aren't showing it:    http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131125/SPORTS/311240052/1126/sports0101/If-Lions-really-ready-big-stage-they-certainly-aren-t-showing-it

Bucs secondary stops Lions pass offense:    http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131124/SPORTS0101/311240066/1004/

Burleson - We're just not playing up to our potential:    http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131124/SPORTS0101/311240059/1004/sports/Lions--Nate-Burleson--We-re-just-not-playing-up-to-our-potential

By the numbers - Lions 5-0 turnover margin sums up brutal outing:    http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131124/SPORTS0101/311240060/1004/sports/By-the-numbers--Lions--5-0-turnover-margin-sums-up-brutal-outing

Lions talk about being a winner, but still can't back it up:    http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/11/column_detroit_lions_1.html

Ansah provides much needed boost for Lions pass rush:    http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/11/ezekiel_ansah_provides_much-ne.html

Schwartz comments on loss:    http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/11/24/5141438/lions-bucs-2013-quotes-jim-schwartz

Netrat's thoughts on the Lions-Bucs game:    http://thenetrat.blogspot.com/2013/11/2013-game-11-tamba-bay-buccaneers-home.html

Lions make playoff push a tad harder:     http://www.toledoblade.com/DaveHackenberg/2013/11/25/Lions-make-playoff-push-a-tad-harder.html

Ziggy Ansah returns to action, records two key sacks in Lions loss:    http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865591274/BYU-football-Ziggy-Ansah-returns-to-action-records-two-key-sacks-in-Lions-loss.html

Lions blow glorious opportunity with loss to Bucs:    http://www.torontosun.com/2013/11/24/lions-blow-glorious-opportunity-with-loss-to-bucs

With playoff destiny in hand, Lions have faltered:    http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2013/11/24/with-playoff-destiny-in-hand-detroit-lions-have-faltered/

5 things to know after Bucs edge Lions 24-21:     http://sports.yahoo.com/news/5-things-know-bucs-edge-083317443--nfl.html

Yahoo's winners and losers (The NFC North is picked as a loser):     http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/nfl-week-12-winners-losers-indianapolis-colts-exposed-042330341--nfl.html

Lions Team Report:     http://sports.yahoo.com/news/team-report-detroit-lions-211200693--nfl.html

Lions-esque:    http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2013-11-24/bucs-lions-score-result-calvin-johnson-interception-banks-stafford-nfc-north-five-turnovers

The Lions are so dirty they're getting flagged for hitting a QB:    http://ftw.usatoday.com/2013/11/lions-nick-fairly-thigh/

37 takeaways from week 12:    http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000287377/article/patriots-sitting-pretty-37-takeaways-from-week-12

Clayton's last call (He discusses the Lions and the NFC North in the top couple paragraphs):    http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/page/lastcall1312/nfl-john-clayton-last-call-week-12

5  up, 5 down for Sunday (Schwartz was picked as one of the five losers):     http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/5-up-5-down-for-Sunday-8012.html

Entire NFC North goes winless despite divisional game between Packers-Vikings:    http://nfl.si.com/2013/11/24/nfc-north-packers-bears-lions-vikings/

$.10 for week 12 ($.04 is on the NFC North):    http://football.realgm.com/src_article/2370/20131125/$10_for_week_12/

Articles from Opposing Team's Media:

Bucs team up to beat Lions:    http://www.buccaneers.com/news/article-1/Bucs-Team-Up-to-Beat-Lions/7257ae03-f8f4-490b-87f8-0bcb99406527

Banks answers the call:    http://www.buccaneers.com/news/article-smith/Banks-Answers-the-Call/da820a21-62a9-44b5-b40f-5e8b18cb40dd

TB Game Quotes:    http://www.buccaneers.com/news/article-1/Game-Quotes/f58d5d26-53ea-4a90-8333-6a38b5003cb2

Bucs ride 4 interceptions for 24-21 win over Lions:    http://www.tampabay.com/sports/football/bucs/tampa-bay-buccaneers-vs-detroit-lions-live-scoring-summary/2154045

Schiano's fortunes turn with the Bucs:    http://www.tampabay.com/sports/football/bucs/schianos-fortunes-turn-with-bucs/2154108

Bucs - Lions - what they're saying:    http://www.tampabay.com/sports/football/bucs/bucs-lions-what-theyre-saying/2154077

The 5 best stadiums (#5 is Ford Field):    http://tampa.cbslocal.com/top-lists/the-5-best-stadiums-in-the-nfl/

Video:

Highlights, Interviews and Recaps from Lions-Bucs game:     http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2013/11/video-highlights-and-interviews-game-11.html

Who's the favorite to win the NFC North:    http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000287473/Who-s-the-favorite-to-win-the-NFC-North

Evaluating the NFC North:    http://www.bing.com/videos/watch/video/evaluating-the-nfc-north/12cv2mnh?from=gallery_en-us&sf=Relevancy#2


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Don't forget to read the Evening Lions Links.   There are alot of articles from the Local Lions Beatwriters on yesterday's game in the Evening Lions Links:     http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2013/11/evening-lions-links-for-sunday-11-24-13.html