Morning Lions Links for Friday 12-6-13

Lions Articles:

NOTEBOOK: Akers understands the business side of football; Megatron chasing history and more: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/NOTEBOOK-Akers-understands-the-business-side-of-football-Megatron-chasing-history-and-more/e764097f-56f1-4621-84be-bcd6e496d4ad

Barry Sanders: "I think it takes you a little while to realize how significant every game is": http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Barry-Sanders-I-think-it-takes-you-a-little-while-to-realize-how-significant-every-game-is/b8173b03-ddbb-423f-84fc-e4fc40517fd2

10 QUESTIONS WITH TWENTYMAN: Injury concerns, kicker workouts and what it will take to beat Philly: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/10-questions/article-1/10-QUESTIONS-WITH-TWENTYMAN-Injury-concerns-kicker-workouts-and-what-it-will-take-to-beat-Philly/3a53c342-6a1b-4f4f-a528-15e2113f6fcc

Calvin Johnson Blog: "Much credit to our defense": http://www.detroitlions.com/news/calvin-johnson/article-1/Calvin-Johnson-Blog-Much-credit-to-our-defense/b967e06c-90d3-4735-9d92-8f7bab87e84e

Akers: Lions' kicker workouts 'part of the business, man': http://www.freep.com/article/20131205/SPORTS01/312050124/detroit-lions-david-akers-workouts

Recently signed LB Julian Stanford eager to make most of chance with Lions: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131205/SPORTS0101/312050116/1126/sports0101/Recently-signed-LB-Julian-Stanford-eager-make-most-chance-Lions

As free agency looms, Lions backup QB Shaun Hill content to stay in the moment: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131205/SPORTS0101/312050096/1126/sports0101/As-free-agency-looms-Lions-backup-QB-Shaun-Hill-content-stay-moment

Lions' Calvin Johnson remains mum on right knee malady: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131205/SPORTS0101/312050106/1126/sports0101/Lions-Calvin-Johnson-remains-mum-right-knee-malady

Hardworking Calvin Johnson poised to soar past another big Lions record:    http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131206/SPORTS0101/312060036/1126/Hardworking-Calvin-Johnson-poised-soar-past-another-big-Lions-record-

For Lions Bell, long journey back to Detroit was worth it:    http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131206/SPORTS0101/312060038/1126/For-Lions-Joique-Bell-long-journey-back-Detroit-worth-it

Akers vows to keep fighting through struggles:    http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131206/SPORTS0101/312060035/1126/Lions-kicker-David-Akers-vows-keep-fighting-through-struggles

Even with knee injury, Lions' Calvin Johnson having another great year:    http://www.freep.com/article/20131206/SPORTS01/312060037/detroit-lions-calvin-johnson-record-numbers

Lions notes:   RB Bush, Bell have closer capability:    http://www.freep.com/article/20131206/SPORTS01/312060045/detroit-lions-running-backs-reggie-bush-joique-bell-closers

Dirty?  Eagles kicker says ex-teammate Suh a nice guy:    http://www.freep.com/article/20131206/SPORTS01/312060040/detroit-lions-ndamukong-suh

Lions embattled secondary braces for Foles and his pick-less streak:    http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/12/detroit_lions_nick_foles_eagle.html

Detroit Lions CB Darius Slay (knee) shows up on injury report: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/12/detroit_lions_cb_darius_slay_s_1.html

Detroit Lions' David Akers not fretting about team trying out potential replacements: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/12/detroit_lions_david_akers_unti.html

Calvin Johnson just 40 yards from Lions receiving record, but how long can he keep it up?: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/12/calvin_johnson_just_40_yards_f.html

DETROIT LIONS: Matthew Stafford on pace for 5,000 yards again: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20131205/detroit-lions-matthew-stafford-on-pace-for-5000-yards-again

DETROIT LIONS NOTES: Louis Delmas coming off best game: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20131205/detroit-lions-notes-louis-delmas-coming-off-best-game

Johnson closes in on Lions receiving mark: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/3677/johnson-closes-in-on-lions-receiving-mark

Detroit Lions still leading NFL in drops: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/3695/detroit-lions-still-leading-nfl-in-drops

Johnson Not Denying Erin Andrews' Report Of Johnson's Knee Being Drained: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/12/05/lions-not-denying-erin-andrews-report-of-johnsons-knee-being-drained/

Thursday's comments from Schwartz, Linehan: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/12/5/5179476/lions-quotes-jim-schwartz-scott-linehan-thursday

NFL.com's CB ranking (Chris Houston is in the best of the rest group and Slay is in the struggling group): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000292987/article/patrick-peterson-joe-haden-nfls-best-cornerbacks

Lions’ Ansah & Warford comprise NFL’s top rookie class (Warford is ranked 4 and Ansah is ranked 7): http://q.usatoday.com/2013/12/05/ansah-is-healthy-and-climbing-the-rookie-rankings/

PFF's stock report:   NFC, third quarter (For the Lions stock  up is Warford, they have nobody for stock down):     https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2013/12/05/stock-report-nfc-third-quarter/

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

The Detroit Lions Will Defeat The Philadelphia Eagles: http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2013/12/05/the-detroit-lions-will-defeat-the-philadelphia-eagles/

Detroit Lions' Defensive Line Must Show Up Against Philadelphia Eagles: http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2013/12/05/detroit-lions-defensive-line-must-show-up-against-philadelphia-eagles/

Are Lions contenders or pretenders in NFC:    http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2013/12/05/are-detroit-lions-contenders-or-pretenders-in-nfc/

Articles from Opposing Team's Media:

Memo to Megatron: 9 Eagles covered Fitz: http://espn.go.com/blog/philadelphia-eagles/post/_/id/2406/memo-to-megatron-9-eagles-covered-fitz

Blitz Stafford? Major dilemma for Eagles: http://nbcphiladelphia.csnphilly.com/football-philadelphia-eagles/blitz-stafford-major-dilemma-eagles

Graham 'extra motivated' to face hometown Lions: http://nbcphiladelphia.csnphilly.com/football-philadelphia-eagles/graham-extra-motivated-face-hometown-lions

Eagles Expect A Tough Test From The Lions: http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2013/12/05/eagles-expect-a-tough-test-from-the-lions/

Philadelphia Eagles preparing for return of former assistant Jim Washburn: http://www.timesherald.com/sports/20131205/philadelphia-eagles-preparing-for-return-of-former-assistant-jim-washburn-on-sunday

Lions' Front More Than A Name: http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/dave-spadaro/article-1/Lions-Front-More-Than-A-Name/c5cfb0e5-009b-41b5-be50-141fb40df086

The Eagles Mega problem Sunday:     http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20131206_The_Eagles__Mega_problem_Sunday.html

Lions d-line reputation means nothing to the Eagles:    http://www.delawareonline.com/article/20131206/SPORTS02/312060023/Lions-D-line-reputation-means-nothing-Eagles

Previews and Predictions:

Game 13 Lions-Eagles:     http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2013/12/game-13-lions-vs-eagles-previews-and.html

Miscellaneous:

Packers' Williams fined for bumping official: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/packers-39-williams-fined-bumping-232458239--nfl.html

Videos:

Jim Schwartz on Calvin Johnson: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Jim-Schwartz-on-Calvin-Johnson-/4e0e2b19-a189-413d-b513-ea3ca6513322

Calvin Johnson on Herman Moore's record: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Calvin-Johnson-on-Herman-Moores-record-/dafbd0e2-2afb-43a1-81c3-59f1a1a1b397

Scott Linehan on executing effectively: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Scott-Linehan-on-executing-effectively-/2d27e1a9-96b9-467c-949d-6a9b0099dcb5

David Akers on returning to Philadelphia: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/David-Akers-on-returning-to-Philadelphia-/195d97b5-6b84-4194-a5a7-4809de7efb90

NSIDE THE HUDDLE with Matthew Stafford: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/NSIDE-THE-HUDDLE-with-Matthew-Stafford/c726fce7-29cc-46bf-a4e2-34f3b1794977

ANSWER THE BELL: Have you ever taken a selfie?: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/ANSWER-THE-BELL-Have-you-ever-taken-a-selfie/631ef266-aea2-45d8-b9b0-d7b64ca33fae

Suh wants to change behavior:     http://www.cbssports.com/video/player/nfl/81900611853/0/suh-wants-to-change-behavior?

Sink or swim (they have the Lions as swimming):     http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000293125/Sink-or-Swim