Morning Lions Links for Wednesday 12-4-13

Lions Articles:

Notebook:  Ansah in the ROY conversation; kicker workouts; Martin working out the kinks and more:    http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/NOTEBOOK-Ansah-in-the-ROY-conversation-kicker-workouts-Martin-working-out-the-kinks-and-more/f5eae210-3fa3-4bf9-9647-b993e29b44b0

O'Hara:   Turnovers have been the downside of Lions high octane offense:    http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHARA-Turnovers-have-been-the-downside-of-Lions-high-octane-offense/7a1c5675-e026-40a7-a916-2c0415a5503e

Darius Slay hoping last week's performance a springboard for rest of the year: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Darius-Slay-hoping-last-weeks-performance-a-springboard-for-rest-of-the-year/135af54d-6962-4cd3-8142-3bbdbc0dba6c

Herman Moore Blog: It's still a little early to mention the Lions in the Super Bowl mix: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/herman-moore/article-1/Herman-Moore-Blog-Its-still-a-little-early-to-mention-the-Lions-in-the-Super-Bowl-mix/255041e1-f142-4fc4-9f56-f7e81c2c3a64

STATS PACK: Lions run defense will be tested in Philadelphia: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/STATS-PACK-Lions-run-defense-will-be-tested-in-Philadelphia/dad64f55-a5b6-4c76-bf6a-6e2bd9a57d97

Lions practice report: CB Houston back: http://www.freep.com/article/20131203/SPORTS01/312030092/detroit-lions-injury-report-chris-houston

Lions CB Houston might play Sunday against Houston:   http://www.freep.com/article/20131204/SPORTS01/312040036/detroit-lions-chris-houston

Lions kicker tryouts send clear message to Akers:   http://www.freep.com/article/20131204/SPORTS01/312040038/detroit-lions-david-akers

Lions think developing OL Rodney Austin has future with team: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131203/SPORTS0101/312030097/1126/sports0101/Lions-think-developing-OL-Rodney-Austin-has-future-team

Rested Lions CB Houston is itchin for return vs Eagles:   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131204/SPORTS0101/312040035/1126/Rested-Lions-CB-Chris-Houston-itchin-return-vs-Eagles

Lions still have faith in Akers; Ansah a top rookie candidate:    http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131204/SPORTS0101/312040020/1126/Lions-still-faith-David-Akers-Ziggy-Ansah-top-rookie-candidate

Detroit Lions sign yet another ex-Jag, Julian Stanford, to take Travis Lewis' roster spot: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/12/detroit_lions_sign_yet_another.html

Chris Houston's sore foot is improving, but status remains uncertain: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/12/chris_houstons_sore_foot_is_im.html

Detroit Lions LB Travis Lewis suspended 4 games for violating PED policy: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/12/detroit_lions_lb_travis_lewis.html

Detroit Lions continue to work out kickers as team professes confidence in David Akers: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/12/detroit_lions_continue_to_work.html

Bell says there's no bad blood for Eagles, who let him go twice:    http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/12/detroit_lions_joique_bell.html

DETROIT LIONS NOTES: Jim Schwartz still confident in David Akers: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20131203/detroit-lions-notes-jim-schwartz-still-confident-in-david-akers

The 2013 Lions have a chance to right past wrongs: http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/nfl/detroit-lions/story/The-2013-Lions-have-a-chance-to-right-pa?blockID=968823&feedID=3862

Jim Schwartz's comments from Tuesday: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/12/3/5171488/lions-quotes-jim-schwartz-tuesday

Levy having strong season for Lions: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/3589/levy-having-strong-season-for-lions

Lions appear to be sticking with Akers: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/3583/lions-appear-to-be-sticking-with-akers

PFF Team of the Month, Q3 (Warford made the team. CJ, Suh and Tulloch got honorable mention): https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2013/12/03/team-of-the-month-q3/

PFF 32 Observations, Week 13 (for the Lions it's that Fairley's pass rushing and run stopping productivity has declined from 2012 to 2013): https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2013/12/03/32-observations-week-13-2/

Lions linebacker Travis Lewis suspended for PED violation: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/12/03/lions-linebacker-travis-lewis-suspended-for-ped-violation/

QB Index Ranking (Stafford is #7):     http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000292497/article/qb-index-ranking-the-starters-132

Mathieu, Allen top list of NFL's best rookies (Warford and Ansah both got honorable mention): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000292340/article/tyrann-mathieu-keenan-allen-head-list-of-top-rookies

Nine NFC teams seek playoff berth with Seahawks: http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2013/12/03/nfl-nfc-playoffs-seahawks-saints-lions-panthers-eagles-cowboys-49ers-bears-cardinals-packers/3863869/

NFL by the numbers – Lions defense has been incredible against the run since Week 7: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/nfl-numbers-lions-defense-incredible-against-run-since-201717167--nfl.html

NFL Stock Watch:   Late season coaching hot seat watch (Schwartz is in the bear market group):    http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/24326277/nfl-stock-watch-late-season-coaching-hot-seat-watch

CBS Division Power Rankings (NFC North ranked 7):    http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/24326310/nfl-division-power-rankings-nfc-north-keeps-tumbling

Philadelphia Eagles Have Tall Task In Stopping Calvin Johnson: http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2013/12/03/philadelphia-eagles-have-tall-task-in-stopping-calvin-johnson/

Will the Detroit Lions Continue to Execute Defensively?: http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2013/12/03/will-the-detroit-lions-continue-to-execute-defensively/

Articles from Opposing Team's Media:

Fresh off Larry Fitzgerald challenge, Eagles brace for Calvin Johnson: http://www.delcotimes.com/sports/20131203/fresh-off-larry-fitzgerald-challenge-eagles-brace-for-calvin-johnson

Extra T-Day rest won't work in Lions favor:    http://www.nj.com/times-sports/index.ssf/2013/12/extra_thanksgiving_rest_wont_w.html

Eagles not overly concerned by Lions dirtbags:   http://www.delcotimes.com/sports/20131203/eagles-not-overly-concerned-by-lions-dirtbags

Power Rankings:

Week 13:    http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2013/12/2013-week-13-power-rankings.html

Previews and Predictions:

Lions-Eagles Game Preview: http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/article-1/Lions-Eagles-Game-Preview/c4d297d0-c746-4c8e-97ec-fdd6d9e2d90b

Edholm's early edition week 14:    http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/edholm-early-edition-week-14-hot-cats-nola-212524337--nfl.html

Prisco's score pick (he picks the Lions to win 35-30): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/features/writers/prisco/picks

CBS Expert Picks (6 pick the Lions to win. 3 pick the Eagles): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/features/writers/expert/picks/straight-up/14

Tale Of The Tape: Detroit Lions At Philadelphia Eagles (he picks the Lions to win): http://detroit.cbslocal.com/tale-of-the-tape/tale-of-the-tape-detroit-lions-at-philadelphia-eagles/

NFL Week 14 picks: Lions offense will bash Eagles defense: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/24322992/nfl-week-14-picks-lions-offense-will-bash-eagles-defense

2014 Draft:

2014 NFL Draft order: Top three needs for all 32 teams (the Lions are at #26 with CB, WR and S picked as needs): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000288658/article/2014-nfl-draft-order-top-three-needs-for-all-32-teams

Videos:

WIRED FOR SOUND: Burleson Week 13 vs. Green Bay: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/WIRED-FOR-SOUND-Burleson-Week-13-vs-Green-Bay/05ad0040-73d4-4088-a95e-9cd275e23fec

Glover Quin and his teammates on the Eagles:    http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Glover-Quin-and-his-teammates-on-the-Eagles-/be415027-3ed6-4afd-8723-42abed921e52

Jim Schwartz on Slay and Ansah: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Jim-Schwartz-on-Slay-and-Ansah-/8eee2320-0869-4ddf-82df-4f34cd0c9c52

Matthew Stafford on the run game: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Matthew-Stafford-on-the-run-game/3daac041-2356-4b02-83bd-4a67095c0bf7

Audio:

Week 13 Lions Review: Jim Schwartz: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Week-13-Lions-Review-Jim-Schwartz-/aa1484e3-e05b-42ba-b202-e3c03d90d1a9