Morning Lions Links for Tuesday 11-12-13

Lions Articles:

GAME IN REVIEW: It was a big game and the Lions delivered: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/GAME-IN-REVIEW-It-was-a-big-game-and-the-Lions-delivered/b52ac9d9-7219-4ad9-ae9d-6a0fc1244ef2

KEY QUESTIONS: Where does the focus lie for Lions moving forward?: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/KEY-QUESTIONS-Where-does-the-focus-lie-for-Lions-moving-forward/360bed07-7793-4852-bb74-f45086d7290b

Alone in first place, Lions choose words carefully: http://www.freep.com/article/20131111/SPORTS01/311110097/detroit-lions-jim-schwartz

Lions' Schwartz still has 'a lot of confidence' in Akers: http://www.freep.com/article/20131111/SPORTS01/311110106/detroit-lions-football-david-akers

Brandon Marshall calls Lions 'little brother' to Bears, vows payback in playoffs: http://www.freep.com/article/20131111/SPORTS01/311110115/detroit-lions-brandon-marshall

2008 Lions remain lone 0-16 team as Bucs earn first win on Monday:    http://www.freep.com/article/20131111/SPORTS01/311110137/nfl-tampa-bay-buccaneers-win-miami-dolphins

Lions' odds of winning Super Bowl improve to 20-1: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131111/SPORTS0101/311110079/1126/Lions-odds-winning-Super-Bowl-improve-20-1

Lions insist focus on next game, not NFC North title, playoffs:   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131112/SPORTS0101/311120010/1126/Lions-insist-focus-next-game-not-NFC-North-title-playoffs

Lions mostly avoid rash of injuries hitting other teams:   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131112/SPORTS0101/311120011/1126/Lions-mostly-avoid-rash-injuries-hitting-other-NFL-teams

Monday breakdown: Tony Dungy a convert; he says Lions will win division: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131111/SPORTS0101/311110087/1126/Monday-breakdown-Tony-Dungy-convert-he-says-Lions-will-win-division

Lions haven't lost confidence in rookie cornerback Darius Slay: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131111/SPORTS0101/311110099/1126/Lions-haven-t-lost-confidence-rookie-cornerback-Darius-Slay

Lions trying to coax consistency out of enigmatic Nick Fairley: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131111/SPORTS0101/311110100/1126/Lions-trying-coax-consistency-out-enigmatic-Nick-Fairley

Detroit Lions snap count report: Rookie CB Darius Slay limited to just 13 plays vs. Bears: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/11/detroit_lions_snap_count_repor_10.html

After reviewing the film, Chicago Bears coach Marc Trestman wishes he pulled Jay Cutler earlier: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/11/after_reviewing_the_film_chica.html

Bears' Brandon Marshall calls Detroit Lions 'borderline illegal' and 'little brother': http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/11/brandon_marshall_detroit_lions.html

Brandon Pettigrew, booed to start the season, turning into consistent weapon for Detroit Lions: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/11/te_brandon_pettigrew_proving_t.html

Detroit Lions coach Jim Schwartz gives kicker David Akers a vote of confidence: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/11/detroit_lions_coach_jim_schwar_85.html

DETROIT LIONS: Inconsistency remains Nick Fairley's biggest issue: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20131111/detroit-lions-inconsistency-remains-nick-fairleys-biggest-issue

DETROIT LIONS NOTES: Rashean Mathis boosts secondary: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20131111/detroit-lions-notes-rashean-mathis-boosts-secondary

Detroit Lions: Jim Schwartz won't get caught up in playoff talk: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2013/11/detroit-lions-jim-schwartz-wont-get.html

Lions Focused On Staying Focused, Not On Enjoying Top Spot In NFC North: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/11/11/lions-focused-on-staying-focused-not-on-enjoying-top-spot-in-nfc-north/

Could Richie Incognito Be A Lion?: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/11/11/could-richie-incognito-be-a-lion/

Lions have to handle success: http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/nfl/detroit-lions/story/Lions-have-to-handle-success?blockID=960601&feedID=3862

Brandon Marshall knocks Lions, city of Detroit:    http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/nfl/detroit-lions/story/Brandon-Marshall-knocks-Lions-city-of-De?blockID=960747&feedID=3862

Jim Schwartz's comments from Monday's presser: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/11/11/5088768/lions-quotes-jim-schwartz-monday-press-conference

Lions players tweet about win over Bears: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/11/11/5089164/lions-bears-2013-twitter

PFF Team of Week 10 (Tulloch made this team. Waddle got honorable mention): https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2013/11/11/pff-team-of-week-10-2/

Brandon Marshall: Lions bested us: http://espn.go.com/chicago/nfl/story/_/id/9962926/brandon-marshall-chicago-bears-calls-detroit-lions-play-borderline-illegal

Inside Fairley's two-point conversion stop: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/2842/inside-fairleys-two-point-conversion-stop

Schwartz says too soon for playoff chatter: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/2837/schwartz-says-too-soon-for-playoff-chatter

Calvin Johnson's heroics vault Detroit Lions into first place: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000280449/article/calvin-johnsons-heroics-vault-detroit-lions-into-first-place

Warford a nominee for Rookie of the Week:   http://www.nfl.com/voting/rookies/2013/REG/10

Week 10 decisive moments (he discusses the failed 2 point conversion):    http://mmqb.si.com/2013/11/11/nfl-week-10-decisive-moments-greg-bedard/

They're so Raven (He thinks the Bears are the clear favorite to win the NFC North):     http://mmqb.si.com/2013/11/11/chicago-bears-could-be-this-seasons-baltimore-ravens/

Detroit Lions: Four Things We Learned in Week 10 Win Against Chicago Bears: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/detroit-lions-four-things-learned-week-10-win-221300618--nfl.html

Alone in first, Lions choosing words carefully: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/alone-first-lions-choosing-words-204828047--nfl.html

Detroit Lions' Stout Defense Still Has Room to Improve: http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2013/11/11/detroit-lions-stout-defense-still-has-room-to-improve/

Power Rankings:

Shutdown Corner's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 10):     http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/shutdown-corner-nfl-power-rankings-carolina-panthers-super-072336468--nfl.html

32 Questions (Lions ranked 6):    http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000280372/article/joe-philbin-jeff-ireland-head-list-of-coaches-gms-on-hot-seat

Previews and Predictions:

CBS' John Breech's score picks (he picks the Lions to win 27-24):     http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/24222127/nfl-week-11-picks-broncos-beat-chiefs-panthers-over-patriots

2014 Draft:

2014 NFL Draft top-5 rankings by position:    http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/24219689/nfl-draft-top5-rankings-by-position-offense

Draft Stock Report - A look at prospects who helped and hurt themselves over the weekend:    http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/24219363/nfl-draft-week-11-stock-report-carr-continues-to-help-himself

Miscellaneous:

Former Detroit Lions kicker Jason Hanson speaks on the importance of losing: http://www.hollandsentinel.com/article/20131108/NEWS/131109465

Packers to sign Matt Flynn: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/11/11/packers-to-sign-matt-flynn/

Videos:

Coach Schwartz Sez: http://www.wxyz.com/dpp/sports/football/lions/coach-schwartz-sez-111113