Morning Lions Links for Tuesday 11-26-13

Lions Articles:

Matthew Stafford: "You are what your record says you are": http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/Matthew-Stafford-You-are-what-your-record-says-you-are/50e46d0a-1d67-4be1-825e-3b90eca7d0c7

KEY QUESTIONS: What do the Lions have to do to turn it around these last five games?: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/KEY-QUESTIONS-What-do-the-Lions-have-to-do-to-turn-it-around-these-last-five-games/b3afe193-5a58-4518-b0bd-1c721f961365

Twentyman: The good and bad from Sunday's loss to Tampa Bay: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Twentyman-The-good-and-bad-from-Sundays-loss-to-Tampa-Bay/159fc810-1201-4490-94ed-a5b206b6dcfa

Stafford epitomizes Lions lack of maturity:    http://www.freep.com/relart/20131126/SPORTS01/311260040/Jamie-Samuelsen-s-blog-Matthew-Stafford-epitomizes-Detroit-Lions-lack-maturity

Stafford's turnover spike Lions now tenious playoff hopes:    http://www.freep.com/article/20131126/SPORTS01/311260047/detroit-lions-matthew-stafford-turnovers

Stafford - players only meeting unnecessary:    http://www.freep.com/article/20131125/SPORTS01/311250145/detroit-lions-matthew-stafford-reggie-bush

Lions notes:   Rodgers doubtful for Thursday, but Flynn's prowess well known:    http://www.freep.com/relart/20131126/SPORTS01/311260055/Detroit-Lions-notes-Aaron-Rodgers-doubtful-Thursday-Matt-Flynn-s-prowess-well-known

Lions proceed carefully with Megatron, who sits out for walk-through: http://www.freep.com/article/20131125/SPORTS01/311250143/detroit-lions-calvin-johnson-practice

Lions snap-count analysis: Burleson back to full-go, and then some: http://www.freep.com/article/20131125/SPORTS01/311250080/detroit-lions-nate-burleson

Stafford shouldering the blame:    http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131126/SPORTS0101/311260031/1126/sports0101/Lions-QB-Matthew-Stafford-shouldering-blame

Monday breakdown: Matthew Stafford won't be 'elite' until he can win consistently: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131125/SPORTS0101/311250085/1126/sports0101/Monday-breakdown-Matthew-Stafford-won-t-elite-until-he-can-win-consistently

Lions' Matthew Stafford shoots down idea of team meeting: 'We're ready to go': http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131125/SPORTS0101/311250109/1126/sports0101/Lions-Matthew-Stafford-shoots-down-idea-team-meeting-We-re-ready-go-

5 Detroit Lions, including three-quarters of the starting secondary, miss Monday's practice: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/11/5_detroit_lions_including_thre.html

Matthew Stafford contradicts Reggie Bush, says Detroit Lions don't need players-only meeting: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/11/matthew_stafford_contradicts_r.html

Lions say turnovers causing late second half collapse:    http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/11/detroit_lions_say_turnovers_ar.html

Jim Schwartz admits Detroit Lions had miscommunication on punt block: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/11/jim_schwartz_concedes_detroit.html

What they're saying: Detroit Lions fumble the newfound faith of the fanbase: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/11/what_theyre_saying_detroit_lio_8.html

Will the Detroit Lions, third seed in NFC, still make the playoffs? (with poll): http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/11/will_the_detroit_lions_maintai.html

Aaron Rodgers' chances of playing on Thanksgiving 'slim to none,' says Green Bay coach Mike McCarthy: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/11/aaron_rodgers_chances_of_playi.html

DETROIT LIONS NOTES: Matt Flynn certainly no stranger: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20131125/detroit-lions-notes-matt-flynn-certainly-no-stranger

PAULA PASCHE: Lions, Stafford put loss behind them, move on: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20131125/paula-pasche-lions-stafford-put-loss-behind-them-move-on

With Aaron Rodgers likely out, Lions could face Matt Flynn again: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2013/11/with-aaron-rodgers-likely-out-lions.html

Stafford will keep firing it:    http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/nfl/detroit-lions/story/Matthew-Stafford-will-keep-firing-it?blockID=966083&feedID=3862

CBS Local Detroit writer on Stafford saying no team meeting needed:    http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/11/26/stafford-says-no-team-meeting-needed/

Jim Schwartz's comments from Monday: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/11/25/5146022/lions-quotes-jim-schwartz-monday

Snap counts for Lions from Buccaneers game: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/11/25/5142510/lions-bucs-2013-snap-counts

Detroit Lions need to fix their woes fast: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/3334/detroit-lions-need-to-fix-their-woes-fast

Inside Tiquan Underwood's 85-yard score: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/3319/inside-tiquan-underwoods-85-yard-score

Some numbers behind the Lions' 24-21 loss: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/3313/some-numbers-behind-the-lions-24-21-loss

PFF's ReFo: Buccaneers @ Lions, Week 12: https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2013/11/25/refo-buccaneers-lions-week-12/

McCarthy: Rodgers is “slim to none” to play Thursday: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/11/25/mccarthy-rodgers-is-slim-to-none-to-play-thursday/

Lions poised to be favored on T-Day for first time since 2000:    http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/11/25/lions-favored-on-thanksgiving-for-first-time-since-2000/

Lions can't dwell on loss to Bucs:    http://sports.yahoo.com/news/detroit-lions-cant-dwell-bad-103711381--nfl.html

Articles from Opposing Team's Media:

Tiebreakers meaningless; Packers need better record: http://www.packers.com/news-and-events/ask-vic/article-1/Tiebreakers-meaningless-Packers-need-better-record/d055147c-e3d7-4a70-948f-4ecd37e57256

Is McCarthy truly undecided on starting QB or trying to keep Lions guessing:     http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/233359981.html

Packers can still clinch NFC North:    http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/packers-can-still-clinch-nfc-north-b99150544z1-233405371.html

GB Injury Report - Lots of unknowns:     http://espn.go.com/blog/green-bay-packers/post/_/id/4023/injury-report-lots-of-unknowns

Power Rankings:

Shutdown Corner's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 11):    http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/shutdown-corner-nfl-power-rankings-broncos-deserve-big-061237107--nfl.html

Silver's 32 Questions (the Lions are ranked 13):    http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000287926/article/arizona-cardinals-rounding-into-playoff-form-under-bruce-arians

MLive Power Rankings (Lions ranked 14):    http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/11/nfl_power_rankings_week_13_1.html

Previews and Predictions:

Packers head to Detroit for Thanksgiving contest: http://www.packers.com/news-and-events/article-1/Packers-head-to-Detroit-for-Thanksgiving-contest/b3595c6a-c415-4d84-bfa5-20d3f2d62b3f

Packers vs. Lions: Basics; take five; tale of the tape: http://m.jsonline.com/packers/#/articles/233394751

John Breech's score pick (He picks the Lions to win 30-24):    http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/24283973/nfl-week-13-picks-steelers-over-ravens-broncos-beat-chiefs

2014 Draft:

NFL Draft Week 13 Stock Report: Don't forget Bortles: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/24280625/nfl-draft-week-13-stock-report-dont-forget-bortles

5 Things Detroit Lions Need to Win the Thanksgiving Day Classic: http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2013/11/25/5-things-detroit-lions-need-to-win-the-thanksgiving-day-classic/

Detroit Lions' Matthew Stafford Key to Thanksgiving Game Against GB Packers: http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2013/11/25/detroit-lions-matthew-stafford-key-to-thanksgiving-game-against-green-bay-packers/

Detroit Lions Halt Their Winning Formula: http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2013/11/25/detroit-lions-halt-their-winning-formula/

Videos:

Stafford and Schwartz on being aggressive: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Stafford-and-Schwartz-on-being-aggressive-/1b0afd8a-a779-4fe6-a7a3-56aa33e970d0

Schwartz and Stafford on looking forward: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Schwartz-and-Stafford-on-looking-forward/b882db43-16bc-4969-915b-36aa462c9ad7

Coach Schwartz sez - Lions vs Bucs:    http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/COACH-SCHWARTZ-SEZ-Lions-vs-Buccaneers-/db021acd-3608-4221-b410-8112cacf0ee5

ANSWER THE BELL: What kind of car would you be?: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/ANSWER-THE-BELL-What-kind-of-car-would-you-be/9dbe437f-6d49-4e31-8357-f69275b79284

Tomlinson picks the Lions to win the NFC North:     http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-network-total-access/0ap2000000288137/NFC-playoff-predictions

Week 12 - Top 5 throws (#4 is Stafford's TD pass to Fauria):     http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000288265/Week-12-Top-5-throws


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