Morning Lions Links for Thursday 11-7-13

Lions Articles:

PRACTICE REPORT: DE Ziggy Ansah misses practice again; Calvin Johnson returns: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/PRACTICE-REPORT-DE-Ziggy-Ansah-misses-practice-again-Calvin-Johnson-returns/e1126c2f-478b-4115-9989-3ea5b14d4e0f

NOTEBOOK: Austen Lane's quick turnaround, Reggie Bush refreshed and Suh wants Cutler: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/NOTEBOOK-Austen-Lanes-quick-turnaround-Reggie-Bush-refreshed-and-Suh-wants-Cutler/cb0f124e-1e4e-492c-843c-2754018ffbe3

It may be only 1-of-16, but it's still a big game: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/It-may-be-only-1-of-16-but-its-still-a-big-game/033650b1-522a-4264-b622-b70fc5a8a5f6

Reggie Bush Blog: "You have to be playing your best football these last two months": http://www.detroitlions.com/news/reggie-bush/article-1/Reggie-Bush-Blog-You-have-to-be-playing-your-best-football-these-last-two-months/530213bc-8e0c-4590-9930-74f88d35db84

STATS PACK: Matthew Stafford's impact in the fourth quarter: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/STATS-PACK-Matthew-Staffords-impact-in-the-fourth-quarter/34654a7b-41ae-4a81-9808-e91f26fdf074

TIM AND MIKE: Lions are in good position for second half of season: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/TIM-AND-MIKE-Lions-are-in-good-position-for-second-half-of-season/f62d19b5-5a45-4763-9f69-bbfa8b36fbbb

Yes, the Lions should win the NFC North:    http://www.freep.com/relart/20131107/SPORTS01/311070030/Jamie-Samuelsen-s-blog-Yes-Detroit-Lions-should-win-NFC-North

Lions see right through Brandon Marshall's just another ploy:    http://www.freep.com/relart/20131107/SPORTS01/311070056/Detroit-Lions-see-right-through-Brandon-Marshall-s-just-another-ploy

Lions' Schwartz not reconsidering 100-hour work weeks after coaches' health scares: http://www.freep.com/article/20131106/SPORTS01/311060096/detroit-lions-jim-schwartz-gary-kubiak-john-fox

Suh wants Bears' Cutler to play Sunday vs. Lions: http://www.freep.com/article/20131106/SPORTS01/311060163/detroit-lions-ndamukong-suh-chicago-bears-jay-cutler

Lane spent two months on MMA, got into 'Walking Dead' before Lions signed him: http://www.freep.com/article/20131106/SPORTS01/311060176/detroit-lions-austen-lane

Jeff Seidel: Lions have some hijinks but don't allow 'crazy' rookie hazing: http://www.freep.com/article/20131106/COL38/311060035/detroit-lions-NFL-bullying-jeff-seidel

Everything appears to be falling in place for the Lions:    http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131107/SPORTS0101/311070031/1126/Everything-appears-falling-into-place-Lions

For Austen Lane, Big Boy world now includes big role with Lions:    http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131107/SPORTS0101/311070040/1126/For-Austen-Lane-Big-Boy-world-now-includes-big-role-Lions

Detroit Lions WRs Nate Burleson, Calvin Johnson limited during Wednesday's practice: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/11/detroit_lions_wrs_nate_burleso.html

Detroit Lions' Ezekiel Ansah, seen in a walking boot, still not practicing: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/11/detroit_lions_ezekiel_ansah_se.html

Detroit Lions' Jim Schwartz backs underperforming defensive line: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/11/detroit_lions_jim_schwartz_off_1.html

Chicago Bears plan to change defensive line calls, but not because of Israel Idonije: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/11/chicago_bears_plan_to_change_d.html

Detroit Lions Issue of the Week: Taking advantage of good fortune: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/11/detroit_lions_issue_of_the_wee_25.html

Lions QB Matthew Stafford fights through pain to start 40 straight games: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/11/lions_qb_matthew_stafford_figh.html

In light of recent health scares, Jim Schwartz reflects on demands of coaching in the NFL: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/11/detroit_lions_coach_jim_schwar_82.html

Detroit Lions players, sickened by Dolphins' Richie Incognito, discuss their hazing practices: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/11/detroit_lions_sickened_by_alle.html

Bears' Brandon Marshall regrets reaching out to ex-Detroit Lions WR Titus Young too late: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/11/bears_brandon_marshall_regrets.html

Lions not taking easy way out, say bring on Cutler:     http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/11/detroit_lions_not_taking_easy.html

Detroit Lions can't deny that Sunday's game vs. Chicago Bears is huge: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20131106/detroit-lions-cant-deny-that-sundays-game-vs-chicago-bears-is-huge

DETROIT LIONS NOTES: Austen Lane gets up to speed: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20131106/detroit-lions-notes-austen-lane-gets-up-to-speed

Reggie Bush, Nate Burleson on Miami Dolphins' mess:    http://oplions.blogspot.com/2013/11/detroit-lions-reggie-bush-nate-burleson.html

Austen Lane may see playing time Sunday: http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/nfl/detroit-lions/story/Austen-Lane-may-see-playing-time-Sunday?blockID=958847&feedID=3862

What we've learned about Lions: http://www.wxyz.com/dpp/sports/football/lions/what-weve-learned-about-lions-after-first-half

Caputo: 3 Reasons Matthew Stafford, Not Calvin Johnson, Is The MVP Of The Lions: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/11/06/caputo-3-reasons-matthew-stafford-not-calvin-johnson-is-the-mvp-of-the-lions/

Lions' Latest Addition Austen Lane Is More Than Meets The Eye: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/11/06/lions-latest-addition-austen-lane-is-more-than-meets-the-eye/

New Lion Austen Lane Has An Awesome Tattoo: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/11/06/new-lion-austen-lane-has-an-awesome-tattoo-see-it-here/

Bullying In The NFL? Lions Weigh In: Harassment Common, Incognito Is Not: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/11/06/bullying-in-the-nfl-lions-weigh-in-harrassment-common-incognito-situation-is-not/

Brandon Marshall On Titus Young: 'We Shouldn't Make Fun Of Him': http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/11/06/brandon-marshall-on-titus-young-we-shouldnt-make-fun-of-him/

Jim Schwartz's comments from Wednesday: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/11/6/5074310/lions-quotes-jim-schwartz-wednesday

Lions notes: Nate Burleson, Ziggy Ansah, more: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/11/6/5070444/lions-notes-nate-burleson-ziggy-ansah

Suh has starred vs. QBs like Cutler, Rodgers: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/2683/suh-has-starred-vs-qbs-like-cutler-rodgers

Obstacles await Cutler if he faces Lions: http://espn.go.com/blog/chicago-bears/post/_/id/4687898/obstacles-await-cutler-if-active-against-lions

Brandon Marshall lauds Bears O-line: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/2674/brandon-marshall-lauds-bears-o-line

Rising/Falling: Detroit Lions Week 10: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/2654/risingfalling-detroit-lions-week-10

ESPN MVP Watch (CJ is ranked 4th): http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/98889/dan-grazianos-mvp-watch-10

Midseason Report: Detroit Lions: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/2606/midseason-report-detroit-lions

QOTW - Why do you wear your number:    http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/2692/qotw-why-do-you-wear-your-number

Who will be the odd team out in the NFC?:    http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000277770/article/who-will-be-the-odd-team-out-in-the-nfc

ATL's QB Index (Stafford is #6):    http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000277419/article/joe-flacco-is-flubbing-his-super-bowl-followup

CBS' NFL MVP Projections (CJ is #4):    http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/24196396/nfl-mvp-projection-chiefs-rb-jamaal-charles-makes-list-debut

SI's NFL midseason grades (Lions get a B): http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/nfl/news/20131106/nfl-midseason-grades-2013/?sct=nfl_t1t_a1

SI Audible's All-Disappointment Team (Pettigrew made this team):    http://nfl.si.com/2013/11/06/brandon-weeden-trent-richardson-all-disappointment-team/?sct=nfl_t11_a0

PFF's NFC North 2013 mid season all division team (CJ, Warford, Raiola, Suh, Mosley, Young, Levy, Mathis, Quin and Martin made the team from the Lions): https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2013/11/06/2013-midseason-all-divsion-team-nfc-north/

PFF Signature Stats: Yards Per Cover Snap (Houston is in the bottom 15): https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2013/11/06/signature-stats-yards-per-cover-snap/

Lions healthy but taking nothing for granted: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/lions-healthy-taking-nothing-granted-224713494--nfl.html

Shutdown Corner Playoff projection (This one has the Lions winning the North and facing the Bears in the first round of the playoffs):     http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/shutdown-corner-playoff-projection-packers-cannot-playoffs-without-153650396--nfl.html

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

Articles from Opposing Team's Media:

Lions' Suh wants Cutler to start for Bears: http://www.csnchicago.com/bears/lions-suh-wants-cutler-start-bears

Bears remain 'hopeful' on Cutler's injury status: http://www.csnchicago.com/bears/bears-remain-hopeful-cutlers-injury-status

Bears must tackle better against Lions, Bush:    http://www.suntimes.com/sports/football/bears/23585001-606/bears-defense-must-tackle-better-against-lions-bush.html

2014 Draft:

Draft 2014 Risers/Fallers:    http://nfl.si.com/2013/11/05/nfl-draft-2014-risers-fallers-oregon-stanford/

CBS Mock Draft (Both have the Lions pick at #22.   Rang has the Lions taking OLB CJ Mosley and Brugler has the Lions taking CB Bradley Roby):    http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/mock-draft

Miscellaneous:

Report: Rodgers likely to miss 4-6 weeks: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/11/06/report-rodgers-likely-to-miss-4-6-weeks/

Videos:

Austen Lane on his quick turnaround: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Austen-Lane-on-his-quick-turnaround-/450dd51e-9d5a-407b-93a9-c3e9ef1f10f9

Reggie Bush on the Lions run game: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Reggie-Bush-on-the-Lions-run-game-/4a5d5a90-1b70-4d71-9ffa-4ecc348ee2c9

Ndamukong Suh on the Bears: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Ndamukong-Suh-on-the-Bears-/e4eb6661-64ad-4b80-a41a-9b615991afe0

Coach Schwartz on Matt Forte: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Coach-Schwartz-on-Matt-Forte-/7f180a19-4bff-45ed-ba60-31c090a26c34

'The Slant': Detroit Lions running back Reggie Bush: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/The-Slant-Detroit-Lions-running-back-Reggie-Bush/9375d215-121b-4b46-b014-21e2adbf5a0d

Herman Moore one-on-one: CB Rashean Mathis: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Herman-Moore-one-on-one-CB-Rashean-Mathis-/2a88c29c-2eff-4e71-9e1e-26c6d18c716d

ALUMNI ROUNDTABLE: What it takes to win it all: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/ALUMNI-ROUNDTABLE-What-it-takes-to-win-it-all/0ebee75d-1ec7-4434-aa5f-fa3d95a56361

Double Coverage: Foster, Sharp discuss Lions' chances against Bears: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131106/SPORTS0101/311060068/1126/sports0101/Double-Coverage-Foster-Sharp-discuss-Lions-chances-against-Bears

Why Sunday's Lions-Bears game isn't just another game: http://freep.com/videonetwork/2813092843001

Audio:

Week 9 Lions Review: Jim Schwartz: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Week-9-Lions-Review-Jim-Schwartz-/96168676-a162-481a-aea9-65a12cb6f747