Morning Lions Links from Local Media for Tuesday 12-17-13

Lions Articles:

NOTEBOOK: Defense played well enough to win; Jonte Green and extra points: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/NOTEBOOK-Defense-played-well-enough-to-win-Jonte-Green-and-extra-points/e7c12094-b4e6-4124-a171-15d49a1fa246

O'HARA: The Lions did more than enough to beat themselves: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHARA-The-Lions-did-more-than-enough-to-beat-themselves/a02733c2-ae6a-4e83-8cd3-8e9a8acd7a80

FOUR DOWNS: Star letdown; coaching assurances; playoff picture and offensive struggles: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/FOUR-DOWNS-Star-letdown-coaching-assurances-playoff-picture-and-offensive-struggles/9c2dd791-0354-492f-ab52-c5e0ffe3ff41

POSTGAME CHAT: Lions react following Monday night loss to Ravens: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/POSTGAME-CHAT-Lions-react-following-Monday-night-loss-to-Ravens/8870284a-1187-4289-a2cb-3545435df82c

TWENTYMAN: Ravens' 61-yard field goal upends Lions on Monday Night Football: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/TWENTYMAN-Ravens-61-yard-field-goal-upends-Lions-on-Monday-Night-Football/086e5f2d-30c9-4c36-a429-61625ebb64d7

O'HARA'S BURNING QUESTIONS: Who's to blame in Lions' 18-16 loss to Ravens?: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHARAS-BURNING-QUESTIONS-Whos-to-blame-in-Lions-18-16-loss-to-Ravens/aec45289-5811-4a6c-8e67-acbf269e6478

TWENTYMAN AT THE HALF: Lions passing attack needs a jump start: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/TWENTYMAN-AT-THE-HALF-Lions-passing-attack-needs-a-jump-start/85cdfbfd-2eae-4a45-b224-9062f73b31ae

Starting Lineups: Week 15, Ravens at Lions: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Starting-Lineups-Week-15-Ravens-at-Lions-/2d30cadb-8a12-41b2-a34e-c122ad2400e3

Mitch Albom: Lions still aren't ready for prime time: http://www.freep.com/article/20131217/COL01/312160131/mitch-albom-detroit-lions-baltimore-ravens

Drew Sharp: Lions QB Stafford bombs on big stage; fans should be worried for long haul: http://www.freep.com/article/20131217/COL08/312170054/detroit-lions-drew-sharp-baltimore-ravens-matthew-stafford-jim-schwartz

Jeff Seidel: Plenty of blame to go around in Lions' epic loss: http://www.freep.com/article/20131217/COL38/312170062/jeff-seidel-detroit-lions-baltimore-ravens

Lions notes: Despite three picks, Stafford still has teammates', coach's support: http://www.freep.com/article/20131217/SPORTS01/312170069/detroit-lions-baltimore-ravens-matthew-stafford-support

Lions' depleted secondary keeps Ravens out of end zone: http://www.freep.com/article/20131217/SPORTS01/312160129/1049/Lions-depleted-secondary-keeps-Ravens-out-end-zone

Baltimore 18, Detroit 16: Miscues, penalties put Lions' playoff hopes in serious jeopardy: http://www.freep.com/article/20131217/SPORTS01/312170064/1049/Baltimore-18-Detroit-16-Miscues-penalties-put-Lions-playoff-hopes-serious-jeopardy

Baltimore 18, Detroit 16: Lions lose game, grip on playoff spot: http://www.freep.com/article/20131216/SPORTS01/312160122/1049/SPORTS01/Baltimore-18-Detroit-16-Lions-lose-game-grip-playoff-spot

Lions ticker: Jon Gruden picks apart Matthew Stafford's game: http://www.freep.com/article/20131217/SPORTS01/312170067/detroit-lions-baltimore-ravens-ticker

Lions' playoff scenarios: Not very pretty, very likely: http://www.freep.com/article/20131217/SPORTS01/312170070/detroit-lions-nfc-north-playoff-scenarios

Three Lions questions with Drew Sharp: It's the beginning of the end for Schwartz: http://www.freep.com/article/20131217/SPORTS01/312170065/detroit-lions-three-questions-drew-sharp

Don't blame luck, Lions sealed their fate with their own mistakes: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131217/SPORTS0101/312170024/1126/sports0101/Don-t-blame-luck-Lions-sealed-their-fate-their-own-mistakes

Pain from latest Lions' debacle will linger: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131217/SPORTS0101/312170025/1126/sports0101/Pain-from-latest-Lions-debacle-will-linger

Chris McCosky's Four Downs: Matthew Stafford takes rap for ineptitude of Lions offense: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131217/SPORTS0101/312170022/1126/sports0101/Chris-McCosky-s-Four-Downs-Matthew-Stafford-takes-rap-ineptitude-Lions-offense

Justin Tucker's sure-footed ways launch Ravens to critical victory: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131217/SPORTS0101/312170023/1126/sports0101/Justin-Tucker-s-sure-footed-ways-launch-Ravens-critical-victory

Justin Tucker's 61-yard field goal sinks Lions: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131216/SPORTS0101/312160102/1126/sports0101/Justin-Tucker-s-61-yard-field-goal-sinks-Lions

Lions lament lost opportunities as loss to Ravens puts their playoff hopes on the ropes: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131216/SPORTS0101/312160113/1126/sports0101/Lions-lament-lost-opportunities-loss-Ravens-puts-their-playoff-hopes-ropes

Lions suffer 'kick to the stomach' with improbable field goal: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131216/SPORTS0101/312160101/1126/sports0101/Lions-suffer-kick-stomach-improbable-field-goal

Big play on final drive wastes solid performance by Lions defense: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131216/SPORTS0101/312160119/1126/sports0101/Big-play-final-drive-wastes-solid-performance-by-Lions-defense

By the numbers: Matthew Stafford's three interceptions stymied Lions with season on the line: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131216/SPORTS0101/312160120/1126/sports0101/By-numbers-Matthew-Stafford-s-three-interceptions-stymied-Lions-season-line

Column: Loss shows what ails Lions: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/12/column_detroit_lions_2.html

Detroit Lions' Calvin Johnson struggles with drops against Ravens: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/12/detroit_lions_calvin_johnson_s_1.html

Baltimore Ravens' Justin Tucker gives shout out to 'fantasy owners around the world' after kicking 6 field goals to beat Detroit Lions: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/12/baltimore_ravens_justin_tucker.html

Detroit Lions' season in jeopardy after Ravens hit game-winning 61-yard field goal: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/12/detroit_lions_baltimore_ravens_1.html

DETROIT LIONS NOTES: Calvin Johnson drops killed momentum: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20131217/detroit-lions-notes-calvin-johnson-drops-killed-momentum

DETROIT LIONS: Ravens win with 61-yard field goal: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20131217/detroit-lions-ravens-win-with-61-yard-field-goal

CAPUTO: Lions have dropped the ball - literally and figuratively: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20131217/caputo-lions-have-dropped-the-ball-literally-and-figuratively

Caputo's Thoughts after 3rd quarter Ravens, Lions: http://patcaputo.blogspot.com/2013/12/thoughts-after-3rd-quarter-ravens-lions.html

Caputo's Thoughts halftime Ravens, Lions: http://patcaputo.blogspot.com/2013/12/thoughts-halftime-ravens-lions.html

Caputo's Thoughts after 1st quarter Ravens, Lions: http://patcaputo.blogspot.com/2013/12/thkughts-after-1st-quarter-ravens-lions.html

Notes: Matt Elam gets the last laugh: http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/nfl/detroit-lions/story/Notes-Matt-Elam-gets-the-last-laugh?blockID=973505&feedID=3862

Lions come up short in another important game: http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/nfl/detroit-lions/story/Lions-come-up-short-in-another-important?blockID=973503&feedID=3862

Upon Further Review: Lions Week 15: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/4044/upon-further-review-detroit-lions-week-15

Lions season on the brink after another loss: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/4030/lions-season-on-the-brink-after-another-loss

Rapid Reaction: Detroit Lions: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/4019/rapid-reaction-detroit-lions-10

Three halftime thoughts from Ravens-Lions: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/4013/three-halftime-thoughts-from-ravens-lions

Jim Schwartz comments on loss to Ravens: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/12/17/5201632/lions-ravens-2013-quotes-jim-schwartz

Lions' playoff dreams kicked to death on Monday Night: http://www.examiner.com/article/lions-playoff-dreams-kicked-to-death-on-monday-night

Articles from National Media and Opposing Team's Media:

Lions Articles: http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2013/12/morning-lions-links-from-national-media.html

Grades:

Free Press Lions grades: Offense good; defense, coaching not in loss: http://www.freep.com/article/20131217/SPORTS01/312170061/detroit-lions-grades-baltimore-ravens

MLive Grades the Detroit Lions: QB Matthew Stafford lets team down in must-win game: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/12/grading_the_detroit_lions_balt.html

Power Rankings:

MLive Power Rankings (Lions ranked 17): http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/12/detroit_lions_baltimore_ravens_1.html

Videos:

Highlights, Interviews and Recaps from Game 14 Lions-Ravens: http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2013/12/video-highlights-and-interviews-game-14.html

Are Jim Schwartz, Matthew Stafford the right fits for Lions?: http://freep.com/videonetwork/2941010809001

Audio:

Mike & Mike on Ravens' last-second victory: http://espn.go.com/espnradio/play?id=10151277&ex_cid=espnapi_public