Morning Lions Links for Thursday 1-1-15

Happy New Year!!!

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Detroit Lions are happy to return to business as usual with Ndamukong Suh:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/14329/detroit-lions-are-happy-to-return-to-business-as-usual-with-ndamukong-suh

Were other Lions also struggling with numb feet at Green Bay?:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/14340/were-other-detroit-lions-also-struggling-with-numb-feet-at-green-bay

Bennett: No one equal in NFL:   http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/12104581/michael-bennett-seattle-seahawks-says-equal-nfl-evidenced-ndamukong-suh-situation

Lions have edge over Cowboys:   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000452101/article/ndamukong-suh-lions-have-talent-edge-on-cowboys

One-two-three redux: Revisiting NFL's top triplets (the Lions trio is ranked 9):   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000452354/article/pittsburgh-steelers-dallas-cowboys-boast-top-triplets-in-nfl

These NFL stars could be on the move (Suh is mentioned as one):   http://q.usatoday.com/2014/12/31/nfl-stars-free-agency/

Re-doing the 2014 NFL draft: Where do Manziel, Clowney and Mack end up? (He has the Lions taking Pryor):   http://q.usatoday.com/2014/12/31/2014-nfl-draft-review-johnny-manziel-jadeveon-clowney-khalil-mack/

Cowboys take bounce-back D into Detroit game:   http://sports.yahoo.com/news/cowboys-bounce-back-d-detroit-game-235854740--nfl.html

Local Media:

NOTEBOOK: Buckle your chin straps, it's playoff time:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/NOTEBOOK-Buckle-your-chin-straps-its-playoff-time/e8209018-f021-4d19-8f86-db26052e4126

Suh keeping his focus on the Cowboys:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Suh-keeping-his-focus-on-the-Cowboys/7e45a8a9-347f-43d9-9916-a4e34903855c

O'HARA'S SCOUTING REPORT: Dallas Cowboys:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHARAS-SCOUTING-REPORT-Dallas-Cowboys/af8cb975-060c-4010-b302-e5a32fe8536c

Notes: Win only motive for Dallas kid Stafford:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/01/01/detroit-lions-matthew-stafford-dallas-native/21140587/

Film review: Lions failed on big plays in GB:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/12/31/detroit-lions-film-review/21098421/

Cowboys' Chuch: We're coming after Tate for dirty block:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/12/31/barry-church-golden-tate/21117383/

Sharp: Lions should stand up to Suh, discipline him Sunday:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/columnists/drew-sharp/2015/01/01/detroit-lions-ndamukong-suh-jim-caldwell-drew-sharp/21139673/

Readers on Suh's latest misstep:   http://www.freep.com/story/opinion/readers/2014/12/31/detroit-lions-ndamukong-suh-aaron-rodgers-stomp-playoffs-nfl/21108855/

A full transcript of Ndamukong Suh's news conference:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/12/31/ndamukong-suh-quotes/21119977/

Stafford not feeling heat of playing in Dallas:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/12/31/stafford-feeling-heat-playing-dallas/21120349/

After benching, Lions' James Ihedigbo ready to respond:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/12/31/benching-lions-james-ihedigbo-ready-respond/21120803/

Wojo: Like him or not, Lions need Suh playing Sunday:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/columnists/bob-wojnowski/2014/12/31/wojo-like-lions-need-suh-playing-sunday/21140053/

Lions' Ndamukong Suh finally speaks — but not much:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/12/31/lions-ndamukong-suh-finally-speaks-much/21110061/

Larry Warford puts in extra time in hopes of playing:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/12/31/larry-warford-puts-extra-time-hopes-playing/21126801/

Detroit Lions notes: James Ihedigbo back as starter:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20141231/detroit-lions-notes-james-ihedigbo-back-as-starter

After bad day against Packers, Ihedigbo looks to bounce back in Dallas:   http://www.foxsports.com/detroit/story/after-bad-day-against-packers-ihedigbo-looks-to-bounce-back-in-dallas-123114

Jim Caldwell's quotes from Wednesday: & nbsp http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/12/31/7467243/jim-caldwell-quotes-lions-wednesday

Dallas Articles and Videos:

Articles:

Scout’s Eye: The Lions’ Dynamic Duo Returns; Detroit’s Unsung Hero At DT:   http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/2014/12/31/scout%E2%80%99s-eye-lions%E2%80%99-dynamic-duo-returns-detroit%E2%80%99s-unsung-hero-dt

Dallas Secondary Not Fazed By Megatron's Big Day In Detroit Last Season:   http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/2014/12/31/dallas-secondary-not-fazed-megatrons-big-day-detroit-last-season

Romo Sees Lions’ Defense As Toughest Challenge Cowboys Have Seen All Year:   http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/2014/12/31/romo-sees-lions%E2%80%99-defense-toughest-challenge-cowboys-have-seen-all-year

Cowboys aim to stop Lions defensive front:   http://espn.go.com/blog/dallas-cowboys/post/_/id/4739056/cowboys-aim-to-stop-lions-defensive-front

Rolando McClain limited in return to practice:   http://espn.go.com/blog/dallas-cowboys/post/_/id/4739068/rolando-mcclain-limited-in-return-to-practice

Doug Free missing practice again:   http://espn.go.com/blog/dallas-cowboys/post/_/id/4739042/doug-free-missing-practice-again

Cowboys not fazed by Ndamukong Suh news:   http://espn.go.com/blog/dallas-cowboys/post/_/id/4739079/cowboys-not-fazed-by-ndamukong-suh-news

Cowboys prepared for the all or nothing of playoff football:   http://espn.go.com/blog/dallas-cowboys/post/_/id/4739036/cowboys-prepared-for-all-or-nothing-of-playoff-football

Suh a distraction from real Cowboys-Lions storylines:   http://www.foxsports.com/southwest/story/ndamukong-suh-a-distraction-from-real-dallas-cowboys-detroit-lions-storylines-123114

Videos:

Cowboys Not Worried About Suh:   http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=12104944

Previews and Predictions:

Lions-Cowboys Preview:   http://sports.yahoo.com/news/lions-cowboys-preview-231232611--nfl.html

Preview: Detroit Lions vs. Dallas Cowboys:   http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-game-previews/0ap3000000452451/Preview-Detroit-Lions-vs-Dallas-Cowboys

Video:

National Media:

Lions Ready For Cowboys:   http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=12104939&ex_cid=espnapi_public#comments

Inside Edge: Lions-Cowboys:   http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=12104527

Reaction to Suh's suspension being lifted:   http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000000452390/Reaction-to-Suh-s-suspension-being-lifted

Why Ndamukong Suh, Lions defense should shift focus:   http://sports.yahoo.com/video/why-ndamukong-suh-lions-defense-225612354.html

Local Media:

Caldwell on Suh's appeal, Romo's play:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Caldwell-on-Suhs-appeal-Romos-play/a29708bf-03b9-4db8-96b4-95a6bf4f3af2

Stafford on returning home to face Cowboys:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Stafford-on-returning-home-to-face-Cowboys/a91f04f7-e0d2-4821-b789-3b985780cc48

Johnson on Cowboys D, 2011 playoff experience:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Johnson-on-Cowboys-D-2011-playoff-experience/58280d0e-815e-48bf-a4d5-2b3f591ca887

Tate on bringing playoff experience to the Lions:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Tate-on-bringing-playoff-experience-to-the-Lions/f7281792-3e08-4267-bdff-0c7fb03df280

Raiola on playing Sunday, opportunity for Detroit:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Raiola-on-playing-Sunday-opportunity-for-Detroit/bdf0663f-47b3-4370-a0cf-eba7eb75b389

Suh on staying focused on Dallas:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Suh-on-staying-focused-on-Dallas/6ea30099-1b65-4157-b256-fdd8cac7f7c1

Ihedigbo on defending DeMarco Murray:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Ihedigbo-on-defending-DeMarco-Murray/f20cb8ec-fb30-49de-96bf-ddb0e87ec3bf

Quin on playoff matchup with Cowboys:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Quin-on-playoff-matchup-with-Cowboys/e8f8a062-853f-498e-9d92-34a3c8792c00

Tapp on Dallas O-line, DeMarco Murray:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Tapp-on-Dallas-O-line-DeMarco-Murray/0860f791-c5ff-4d16-b9d8-cc39804651d0

Inside the Huddle with Matthew Stafford:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Inside-the-Huddle-with-Matthew-Stafford/ac3c9913-8015-420c-bc36-7772edcd0ada

NFL AM: Suh's back:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/NFL-AM-Suhs-back/aabfefae-a9ab-4b1e-85b3-2aba1fa87786

Can NFL teams trust Suh?:   http://www.freep.com/videos/sports/nfl/lions/2014/12/31/21120849/

Video: Our final word on the saga of Ndamukong Suh:   http://videos.mlive.com/mlive/2014/12/video_our_final_word_on_the_sa.html

Audio:

Cowboys conference call: Jason Garrett, Wild Card:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Cowboys-conference-call-Jason-Garrett-Wild-Card/bc1c6f0a-f9e1-48de-9725-78fa84e0fd2b

Cowboys conference call: Tony Romo, Wild Card:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Cowboys-conference-call-Tony-Romo-Wild-Card/95105c66-e4b2-446d-8a78-5b5d4435bc37

Afternoon Lions Links for Wednesday 12-31-14

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Rising/Falling: Lions wild-card week:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/14319/risingfalling-lions-wild-card-week

Source: Suh said he had cold feet:   http://espn.go.com/nfl/playoffs/2014/story/_/id/12102055/ndamukong-suh-detroit-lions-says-appeal-feet-were-numb-cold

Morning Roar: Tony Romo vs the Lions:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/14315/morning-roar-tony-romo-vs-the-lions

NFC Playoffs Confidential: How to tackle Marshawn Lynch, blitz Tony Romo, more:   http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/156462/nfc-playoffs-confidential-how-to-tackle-marshawn-lynch-blitz-tony-romo-more

Tate: Playoffs will be 'short-lived' if Lions don't improve:   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000452291/article/golden-tate-playoffs-shortlived-if-lions-dont-improve

Is Ndamukong Suh A Dirty Player Or Just Really Stupid?:   http://ftw.usatoday.com/2014/12/ndamukong-suh-detroit-lions-nfl-playoffs

Local Media:

TIM AND MIKE: Talking Suh appeal and playoffs:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/TIM-AND-MIKE-Talking-Suh-appeal-and-playoffs/d2054dc2-5188-4e4a-bd73-bdcdd79e2498

Herman Moore Blog: No Reason To Doubt Lions' Defense:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/herman-moore/article-1/Herman-Moore-Blog-No-reason-to-doubt-Lions-defense/866d1131-0ec6-4d56-bf15-8568ae08ad5b

Detroit Lions' Larry Warford isn't looking good for Cowboys game, vows to wear knee braces rest of career:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/12/detroit_lions_larry_warford_is.html

Matthew Stafford doesn't know when or how sock ripped, says Green Bay Packers didn't play dirty:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/12/matthew_stafford_doesnt_know_w.html

Detroit Lions' Ndamukong Suh mum on whether Aaron Rodgers play was intentional, and pretty much everything else:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/12/detroit_lions_ndamukong_suh_mu.html

Dallas Cowboys safety Barry Church looking to get payback on Detroit Lions' WR Golden Tate:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/12/dallas_cowboys_safety_barry_ch.html

Detroit Lions' 2014 snap counts: DeAndre Levy 1 of just 2 NFL players to play every defensive snap:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/12/detroit_lions_deandre_levy_iro.html

James Ihedigbo's benching latest example of Detroit Lions' uniform accountability under Jim Caldwell:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/12/detroit_lions_accountability.html

5 things to watch: Detroit Lions actually have a pretty good history against Cowboys:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/12/5_things_to_watch_detroit_lion_9.html

Detroit Lions reflect on 'brutal honesty' of who they are heading into playoffs:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/12/detroit_lions_reflect_on_bruta.html

Dallas Articles:

Cowboys' offense on efficient roll heading into playoffs:   http://espn.go.com/blog/dallas-cowboys/post/_/id/4739014/cowboys-offensive-efficiency-something-to-behold

Suh Returns:   http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/2014/12/30/lions-dt-ndamukong-suh-wins-appeal-will-play-sunday-against-cowboys

Eatman: Defense Playing As Unit, But More Than Few Individuals Peaking Now:   http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/2014/12/30/eatman-defense-playing-unit-more-few-individuals-peaking-now

Familiar referee to work Cowboys-Lions:   http://www.foxsports.com/southwest/story/familiar-referee-to-work-cowboys-lions-123014

Miscellaneous:

National Media:

NFL draft guide to top players in best bowls:   http://q.usatoday.com/2014/12/31/nfl-draft-guide-to-top-players-in-best-bowls/

Video:

National Media:

Lions to see familiar faces in Dallas:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/14291/lions-to-see-familiar-faces-in-dallas

Power Rankings Week 18

PFT's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 5):   http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/12/30/week-17-power-rankings-4/

ESPN's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 6):   http://espn.go.com/nfl/powerrankings/_/year/2014/week/17

CBS' Kirwan's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 6):   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/pat-kirwan/24923408/nfl-power-rankings-seahawks-are-no-1-appear-headed-for-repeat

NFL.com's Harrison's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 7):   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000451896/article/nfl-power-rankings-seahawks-patriots-rule-regular-season

SN's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 7):   http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2014-12-30/week-17-nfl-power-rankings-recap-scores-patriots-seahawks-broncos-steelers/slide/7

Shutdown Corner NFL Power Rankings (Lions ranked 7):   http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/shutdown-corner-nfl-power-rankings--the-final-regular-season-order-160615106.html 

Peter King's Fine Fifteen (Lions ranked 7):   http://mmqb.si.com/2014/12/29/what-happened-with-harbaugh-and-the-niners/4/

AP Pro32 Power Rankings (Lions ranked 7):   http://pro32.ap.org/poll

USA Today Power Rankings (Lions ranked 8):   http://www.usatoday.com/sports/nfl/rankings/

SI's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 9):   http://www.si.com/nfl/2014/12/31/nfl-power-rankings-2014-nfl-playoffs

Walter football Power Rankings (Lions ranked 9):   http://walterfootball.com/nflpowerrankings.php

TSN's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 10):   http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/misc/nfl-poll.htm

NFL RealGM Power Rankings (Lions ranked 10):   http://football.realgm.com/analysis/2577/Final-NFL-Team-Rankings-For-2014

Lions Average Power Ranking (98/13) is 7.5

Morning Lions Links for Wednesday 12-31-14

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Lions work out two DTs, sign a WR to futures deal:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/14308/lions-work-out-two-dts-sign-a-wr-to-futures-deal

Detroit Lions catch massive break with Ndamukong Suh's appeal win:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/14299/detroit-lions-catch-massive-break-with-reinstatement-of-ndamukong-suh

Analyzing the Detroit Lions defense this season by the numbers:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/14282/analyzing-the-detroit-lions-defense-this-season-by-the-numbers

Power rankings: 2014's best and worst units (the Lions had the worst ST unit):   http://espn.go.com/blog/statsinfo/post/_/id/100692/power-rankings-2014s-best-and-worst-units

Ndamukong Suh's successful appeal means Lions have chance vs. Cowboys:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/24924344/ndamukong-suhs-successful-appeal-means-lions-have-chance-vs-cowboys

Five-prong playoff rankings: Pack, Broncos 1-2; are Seahawks still best?:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/pete-prisco/24924871/five-prong-playoff-rankings-pack-broncos-1-2-are-seahawks-still-best

Ruling misses opportunity to send Ndamukong Suh a message:   http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/12/30/detroit-lions-ndamukong-suh-suspension-overturned/21073805/

Bell: Farewell to 2014 with best, worst of NFL (Levy was picked as one of the worst pro bowl snubs and Tate was picked as one of the best FA signings):   http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/columnist/2014/12/30/jarrett-bell-best-and-worst-of-2014-nfl-season/21076835/

Roethlisberger, Dez and more: Regular season stat winners (Quin had the most interceptions):   http://q.usatoday.com/2014/12/30/roethlisberger-dez-and-more-regular-season-stat-winners/

Shutdown Corner's Postseason Awards: MVP, All-Pro team and more (Suh made the All Pro team):   http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/shutdown-corner-s-postseason-awards--mvp--all-pro-team-and-more-171822607.html

Suh decision underscores inherent unfairness of paid leave:   http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/12/31/suh-decision-underscores-inherent-unfairness-of-paid-leave/

32 games with no violations helped save Suh from suspension:   http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/12/30/32-games-with-no-violations-helped-save-suh-from-suspension/

Ted Cottrell doesn’t believe Suh didn’t feel Rodgers’s leg:   http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/12/30/ted-cottrell-doesnt-believe-suh-didnt-feel-rodgerss-leg/

Reed thinks Suh should have been suspended multiple games:   http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/12/30/reed-thinks-suh-should-have-been-suspended-multiple-games/

Some playoff teams under more pressure than others (Lions are picked as one of the teams under the most pressure. They are also picked as having the hardest road to the SB):   http://www.si.com/nfl/2014/12/30/2014-nfl-playoff-preview-dark-horse-super-bowl-xlix

32 Observations, Week 17 ( Running back Joique Bell (-4.5 To +2.5) had an Elusive Rating of 26.1 early in the season, a figure that ranked 32nd among backs. Late in the season that was up to 67.3 which was fourth-best.):   https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2014/12/30/32-observations-week-17-3/

Local Media:

Lions' Ndamukong Suh wins appeal, will play vs. Cowboys:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/12/30/detroit-lions-ndamukong-suh-suspension/21069831/

Lions' No.1 run defense faces tough test vs Cowboys:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/12/30/detroit-lions-defense/21080915/

Golden Tate knows Lions must play better in playoffs:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/12/30/detroit-lions-golden-tate/21078547/

Lions Gab: Is Ndamukong Suh worth the money, hassel?:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/12/31/detroit-lions-gab-ndamukong-suh/21092529/

Cowboys prepped for Ndamukong Suh despite suspension:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/12/30/dallas-cowboys-detroit-lions-ndamukong-suh/21087921/

Jerry Jones: Cowboys QB Tony Romo is my MVP:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/12/30/dallas-cowboys-tony-romo-jerry-jones-mvp/21087713/

Katzenstein: Three share blame for Lions' poor offense:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/12/30/katzenstein-three-share-blame-lions-poor-offense/21065979/

Detroit Lions second look: Travis Swanson looks sharp in his debut at center:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/12/detroit_lions_second_look_trav.html

How Detroit Lions' Ndamukong Suh, who has lost $420,669 in career earnings, beat the NFL:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/12/detroit_lions_ndamukong_suh_ha_4.html

Poll: Should the Detroit Lions re-sign Ndamukong Suh despite suspension?:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/12/should_the_detroit_lions_re-si.html

Dallas, by the numbers: A road record like Cowboys have is practically a Super Bowl guarantee:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/12/dallas_by_the_numbers_a_road_r.html

Detroit Lions — Ndamukong Suh wins appeal, will play Sunday:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20141230/detroit-lions-x2014-ndamukong-suh-wins-appeal-will-play-sunday

Dallas Articles:

Cowboys lose Henry Melton for playoffs:   http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/12/30/cowboys-lose-henry-melton-for-playoffs/

Cowboys DE Mincey: Nobody backing down because Suh is playing:   http://www.foxsports.com/southwest/story/dallas-cowboys-react-detroit-lions-ndamukong-suh-playing-123014

Ticket process helps Dallas Cowboys:   http://espn.go.com/dallas/nfl/story/_/id/12098454/dallas-cowboys-get-last-laugh-playoff-ticket-dispersal-process

Suh Suspension Won't Change Cowboys' Preparation:   http://www.nbcdfw.com/blogs/blue-star/Suh-Suspension-Wont-Change-Cowboys-Preparation-287142771.html

cowboys still looking for first playoff touchdown against lions:   http://www.nbcdfw.com/blogs/blue-star/Cowboys-Still-Looking-For-First-Playoff-Touchdown-Against-Lions-287122451.html

Previews and Predictions:

Lions Playoff Preview:   http://mmqb.si.com/2014/12/30/detroit-lions-nfl-playoff-preview/

Power Rankings:

Week 18:   http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2014/12/power-rankings-week-18.html

Video:

National Media:

How much does Suh's presence help the Lions?:   http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000000452093/How-much-does-Suh-s-presence-help-the-Lions

Burleson: Suh suspension rightly rescinded:   http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000000452068/Burleson-Suh-suspension-rightly-rescinded

Battista: Why Suh suspension was lifted:   http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000000452070/Battista-Why-Suh-suspension-was-lifted

What is the Lions' biggest weakness?:   http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000000451834/What-is-the-Lions-biggest-weakness

Afternoon Lions Links for Tuesday 12-30-14

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Understanding the statistical significance of Ndamukong Suh:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/14262/understanding-the-statistical-significance-of-ndamukong-suh

Analyzing the Detroit Lions offense this season by the numbers:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/14275/analyzing-the-detroit-lions-offense-this-season-by-the-numbers

History not on side of Cowboys' run offense:   http://espn.go.com/blog/dallas-cowboys/post/_/id/4738966/history-not-on-side-of-cowboys-run-offense

Strengths and weaknesses of NFC playoff teams:   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000451806/article/2014-nfl-playoffs-strengths-and-weaknesses-of-each-nfc-team

Will A One-and-out Lead To Jason Garrett’s Ouster?:   http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/12/30/will-a-one-and-out-lead-to-jason-garretts-ouster/

Detroit Wishes It Had Tony Romo (It's What Matthew Stafford Should Try To Be):   http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/dallas-cowboys/headlines/20141230-detroit-wishes-it-had-tony-romo-it-s-what-matthew-stafford-should-try-to-be.ece

Local Media:

FILM "PREVIEW": Moving on to Murray:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/film-review/article-1/FILM-PREVIEW-Moving-on-to-Murray/bc9c9314-65f4-4c02-ba11-e67688d56765

STATS PACK: 2014 defensive accomplishments:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/12/column_where_the_detroit_lions.html

Detroit Lions run defense gets wake-up call before facing NFL's leading rusher DeMarco Murray:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/12/detroit_lions_run_defense_gets.html

Detroit Lions' Dominic Raiola sticking to his story, just happy his nightmare is over:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/12/detroit_lions_dominic_raiola_s_1.html

Without Suh, Lions Embracing 'next Man Up' Mantra:   http://www.foxsports.com/detroit/story/without-suh-lions-embracing-next-man-up-mantra-123014

Lions notes: Nick Fairley, Larry Warford, more:   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/12/30/7461001/lions-notes-nick-fairley-larry-warford

Audio:

Lions Review Show: 12.29.14:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Lions-Review-Show-122914/b97ca103-9107-49a8-a964-fd9efdbcbcb5

Morning Lions Links for Tuesday 12-30-14

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Ndamukong Suh's step on Aaron Rodgers could squash Lions' season:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/14222/ndamukong-suhs-ankle-step-again-calls-his-play-into-question

Lions 'not certain' about Larry Warford's status for Sunday:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/14216/lions-not-certain-about-larry-warfords-status-for-sunday

Playoff primer: Contenders and pretenders (The Lions are picked as most likely one and done):   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000451490/article/steelers-cowboys-among-contenders-colts-lions-pretenders

What to watch for: Wild Card Weekend:   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000451531/article/what-to-watch-for-wild-card-weekend

Sketchy plays imperil Suh’s Detroit future:   http://sports.yahoo.com/news/ndamukong-suh-stomp-calls-into-question-his-leadership--future-with-lions-220942028.html

Ndamukong Suh has a chance of winning appeal of suspension:   http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/12/29/ndamukong-suh-has-a-chance-of-winning-appeal-of-suspension/

Armour: Suh can blame self:   http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/12/29/nfl-suspends-suh-for-playoffs/21013221/

So Suh me: suspension is warranted:   http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/105122950/ndamukong-suh-one-game-suspension-for-playoffs-stepped-on-aaron-rodgers-leg

Cowboys-Lions playoff game a hot ticket:   http://www.foxsports.com/southwest/story/dallas-cowboys-detroit-lions-playoff-ticket-prices-122914

Peter King's Mailbag (he says don't be surprised if Suh's suspension is overturned):   http://mmqb.si.com/2014/12/30/ndamukong-suh-suspension-nfl-week-17-mailbag/

$.10 After NFL Week 17 ($.02 is on the Lions):   http://football.realgm.com/analysis/2576/$10-After-NFL-Week-17

PFF's ReFo: Lions at Packers, Week 17:   https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2014/12/29/refo-lions-packers-week-17/

Duff: One and done for the Lions:   http://blogs.windsorstar.com/sports/duff-one-and-done-for-the-lions

Local Media:

NOTEBOOK: D-line reacts to Suh suspension, ready to step up:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/NOTEBOOK-D-line-reacts-to-Suh-suspension-ready-to-step-up/b8e23b38-6a53-4cc1-ad1c-59928336310e

KEY QUESTIONS: What are Jim Caldwell's first impressions of the Cowboys?:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/KEY-QUESTIONS-What-are-Jim-Caldwells-first-impressions-of-the-Cowboys/55e5937c-f27f-4429-97be-816f823cb015

Lions notes: Dominic Raiola says watching team from distance was hard:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/12/30/detroit-lions-dominic-raiola-watching-team-hard/21035653/

Windsor: Cowboys QB Romo figured it out; will Lions QB Stafford ever follow suit?:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/12/29/dallas-cowboys-tony-romo-detroit-lions-matthew-stafford-shawn-windsor/21033803/

NFL suspends Suh for playoff game:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/12/29/ndamukong-suh-suspension/21004933/

Lions lash out at suspension; not the same old Suh:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/12/29/detroit-lions-ndamukong-suh-suspended/21018907/

Jeff Seidel: Is Suh's stupid two-step his last act as Detroit Lion?:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/columnists/jeff-seidel/2014/12/29/jeff-seidel-lions-suh/21030581/

Birkett: Latest misstep may make Ndamukong Suh less attractive in free agency:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/12/30/detroit-lions-ndamukong-suh-stomp-free-agency/21036783/

Detroit Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh: A history in discipline:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/12/29/ndamukong-suh-fine-history/21025507/

Falcons ask permission to interview Lions DC Austin:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/12/29/detroit-lions-teryl-austin/21020105/

Lions not shocked Linehan is successful:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/12/29/detroit-lions-scott-linehan-dallas-cowboys/21001705/

Dallas Cowboys DT Henry Melton out, LB Anthony Hitchens questionable:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/12/29/dallas-cowboys-henry-melton-anthony-hitchens/21031989/

Lions snap counts: DeAndre Levy has ironman season:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/12/29/lions-snap-counts-deandre-levy-ironman-season/21013575/

Only 'miracle' will get Nick Fairley ready for Cowboys:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/12/29/fairley-return-vs-cowboys-warford-status-uncertain/21004931/

Reinstated Lion Raiola calls suspension 'nightmare':   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/12/29/reinstated-lion-raiola-calls-suspension-nightmare/21022203/

Lions' Warford remains optimistic for postseason return:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/12/29/lions-warford-remains-optimistic-postseason-return/21025151/

Former VP of NFL officiating: If it wasn't Ndamukong Suh, it wouldn't have even been a fine:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/12/former_vp_of_nfl_officiating_i.html

Detroit Lions' Dominic Raiola blasts Fox broadcast of Ndamukong Suh play:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/12/detroit_lions_dominic_raiola_b.html

Detroit Lions' Larry Warford says he's day-to-day, explains what happened to knee:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/12/detroit_lions_larry_warford_sa.html

What they're saying: Loss at Lambeau sucked the wind out of Detroit Lions' playoff sails:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/12/what_theyre_saying_loss_at_lam.html

Detroit Lions notes: Dom Raiola returns to work; Nick Fairley likely out:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20141229/detroit-lions-notes-dom-raiola-returns-to-work-nick-fairley-likely-out

Detroit Lions — Teammates support Suh following 1-game suspension:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20141229/detroit-lions-x2014-teammates-support-suh-following-1-game-suspension

Lions still teetering between success, failure heading into playoffs:   http://www.foxsports.com/detroit/story/lions-still-teetering-between-success-failure-heading-into-playoffs-122914

Gave: Suh, Raiola trample an otherwise fine Lions season:   http://www.foxsports.com/detroit/story/gave-suh-raiola-trample-an-otherwise-fine-lions-season-122914

Caldwell gets blame for Suh, too:   http://www.clickondetroit.com/sports/parkersconfidential/jim-caldwell-gets-blame-for-ndamukong-suh-too/30449150

Jim Caldwell's quotes from Monday:   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/12/29/7463927/jim-caldwell-quotes-lions-monday

Grades:

Wk 17 Report Card: Lions:   http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000000451618/Wk-17-Report-Card-Lions

Power Rankings:

Shutdown Corner NFL Power Rankings (Lions ranked 7):   http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/shutdown-corner-nfl-power-rankings--the-final-regular-season-order-160615106.html

Video:

National Media:

Sapp on Suh: 'I'm disgusted by his actions':   http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-aftermath/0ap3000000451472/Sapp-on-Suh-I-m-disgusted-by-his-actions

How does Suh's suspension hurt the Lions ?:   http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-aftermath/0ap3000000451455/How-does-Suh-s-suspension-hurt-the-Lions

Do Lions bring back Ndamukong Suh?:   http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000000451692/Do-Lions-bring-back-Ndamukong-Suh

How They Got Here: Lions:   http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000000451661/How-They-Got-Here-Lions

Local Media:

Caldwell on turning the page:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Caldwell-on-turning-the-page/1dfc689c-6570-4475-a568-80ee270b5fb7

Tate on needing to find a way to win Sunday:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Tate-on-needing-to-find-a-way-to-win-Sunday/de70e350-d760-4416-a6cd-d2d0a13bac3f

Raiola on his suspension, losing Suh:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Raiola-on-his-suspension-losing-Suh/e060f0f4-9daa-4161-8e50-ae9e2c7a293b

Warford on his knee injury, Suh's absence:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Warford-on-his-knee-injury-Suhs-absence/1d3854ef-e9a9-44b8-b47f-a80a9da6d13a

Ihedigbo on defense playing without Suh:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Ihedigbo-on-defense-playing-without-Suh/d9c8f560-fd8f-4cb2-b987-5bcd92349c69

Whitehead on playing without Suh:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Whitehead-on-playing-without-Suh/de2b3456-1ad0-4a51-bd8f-cae049007417

Jones on Suh news, facing Dallas:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Jones-on-Suh-news-facing-Dallas/844d8bed-6723-482c-949b-e830e9566680

Fluellen on stepping up in Suh's absence:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Fluellen-on-stepping-up-in-Suhs-absence/ac4a0845-f7c6-4ef1-97eb-ffd7cc882309

Tapp on overcoming loss of Suh:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Tapp-on-overcoming-loss-of-Suh/1e2c7652-2077-4b5e-97c4-470affd08bf5

Teammates support Suh in light of suspension:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Teammates-support-Suh-in-light-of-suspension/cc54e839-e3cd-4305-8d75-1ed5726372b9

Caldwell's Corner: Packers 30, Lions 20:   http://www.wxyz.com/sports/football/lions/caldwells-corner-packers-30-lions-20

Video: Rod Beard and Josh Katzenstein on Suh suspension:   http://www.detroitnews.com/videos/sports/nfl/lions/2014/12/29/21031587/

Afternoon Lions Links for Monday 12-29-14

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Rookie Report: Detroit Lions season in review:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/14211/rookie-report-detroit-lions-season-in-review

The Lions have their 2015 opponents set:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/14205/the-lions-have-their-2015-opponents-set

Packers, Rodgers beat Lions 30-20 to win NFC North:   http://sports.yahoo.com/news/packers-rodgers-beat-lions-30-20-win-nfc-085434079--nfl.html

NFL Winners and Losers: Would you pay DeMarco Murray? (The Lions are picked as losers):   http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/nfl-winners-and-losers--would-you-pay-demarco-murray--040310244.html

NFL morning after: Seahawks ready to repeat (he discusses Caldwell being terrible at challenges):   http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/12/29/nfl-morning-after-seahawks-ready-to-repeat/

League office to review Suh step on Monday:   http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/12/29/league-office-to-review-suh-step-on-monday/

MMQB (he discusses Suh stepping on Rodgers. He also liked Caldwell's conservative use of Bush because it kept him fresh):   http://mmqb.si.com/2014/12/29/what-happened-with-harbaugh-and-the-niners/2/

Local Media:

O'HARA'S MONDAY COUNTDOWN: How they got here:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHARAS-MONDAY-COUNTDOWN-How-they-got-here/178767b6-8385-40cb-9adc-ceb38de3039c

Ndamukong Suh suspended for Detroit Lions' playoff game against Cowboys:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/12/ndamukong_suh_suspended_for_de.html

Detroit Lions DT Nick Fairley would need 'miracle' to play against Dallas; Larry Warford not ruled out:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/12/it_would_take_a_miracle_for_de.html

Detroit Lions preparing for the worst with NFL review of Ndamukong Suh:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/12/detroit_lions_preparing_for_th.html

Detroit Lions snap count report: James Ihedigbo plays fewer than 60 percent of reps:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/12/detroit_lions_snap_count_repor_35.html

Jim Caldwell snaps at questions over why the Detroit Lions didn't blitz more:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/12/jim_caldwell_snaps_at_question.html

Detroit Lions' Joique Bell day derailed by 'circumstance,' botched exchange:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/12/detroit_lions_joique_bell_2.html

Column: Detroit Lions lose their best chance at making a playoff run:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/12/column_detroit_lions_lose_a_ga.html

Detroit Lions rookie Travis Swanson fares well in first start at center:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/12/detroit_lions_rookie_travis_sw.html

Detroit Lions face tough matchup against streaking Cowboys, but hold some advantages too:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/12/detroit_lions_face_tough_match.html

Lions notes: More on Sunday's loss to Packers:   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/12/29/7438251/lions-notes-packers-2014

Three takeaways from Lions' loss to Packers:   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/12/29/7438281/lions-packers-2014-takeaways

Grades:

Team Grades: Lions Lose Again At Lambeau:   http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2014/12/29/team-grades-lions-lose-again-at-lambeau/

Power Rankings:

Peter King's Fine Fifteen (Lions ranked 7):   http://mmqb.si.com/2014/12/29/what-happened-with-harbaugh-and-the-niners/4/

Miscellaneous:

National Media:

Bears fire Emery, Trestman:   http://espn.go.com/chicago/nfl/story/_/id/12091657/chicago-bears-fire-phil-emery-marc-trestman

Bears part ways with Aaron Kromer:   http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/12/29/bears-part-ways-with-aaron-kromer/

Video:

National Media:

Will Suh Be Suspended For Stepping On Rodgers?:   http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=12091453&categoryid=2378529

Morning Lions Links for Monday 12-29-14

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Rob Sims said Dominic Raiola was down when they spoke Sunday:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/14173/rob-sims-said-dominic-raiola-was-down-when-they-spoke-sunday

James Ihedigbo surprised by move:   http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/12090367/james-ihedigbo-detroit-lions-benched-second-half-game-green-bay-packers

Jim Caldwell explains why he challenged Eddie Lacy non-fumble:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/14198/jim-caldwell-explains-why-he-challenged-eddie-lacy-non-fumble

Detroit Lions need to be better than Sunday to win in playoffs:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/14180/the-detroit-lions-need-to-be-better-than-sunday-to-win-in-the-playoffs

Quick Take: Detroit Lions at Dallas Cowboys:   http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/156311/quick-take-detroit-lions-at-dallas-cowboys

NFC Playoffs Q&A (he discusses the Lions offense):   http://espn.go.com/nfl/playoffs/2014/story/_/page/lastcall1417/nfc-playoffs-qa-seattle-seahawks-withstand-challenge-green-bay-packers-dallas-cowboys

Usual teams in playoffs: 49 things you need to know:   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000450541/article/usual-teams-in-playoffs-49-things-you-need-to-know

Sorting the Sunday Pile: Another wild Sunday in AFC playoff race (he talks about Suh):  

Wild Card preview: Ravens & Steelers duel again; welcome back, Cowboys:   http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/wild-card-preview-ravens-steelers-panthers-cardinals-bengals-colts-cowboys-lions-122914

An early look at the NFL playoff bracket and Wild Card round:   http://q.usatoday.com/2014/12/28/nfl-playoff-picture-tie-breakers-live-nfc-playoffs-afc-playoffs-bracket/

NFL playoff rootability index (The Lions are no. 1):   http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/105091186/which-nfl-playoff-teams-should-you-root-for

Packers top Lions, clinch NFC North and No. 2 seed:   http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/news/news.aspx?id=788682

Sabin: Cowboys' focus turns to Lions team with plenty of Dallas connections:   http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/dallas-cowboys/headlines/20141228-sabin-cowboys-focus-turns-to-lions-team-with-plenty-of-dallas-connections.ece

Local Media:

NOTEBOOK: Larry Warford injures knee in loss to Packers:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/NOTEBOOK-Larry-Warford-injures-knee-in-loss-to-Packers/54928f1c-e8d8-48e6-b4cf-7c9440bc18d8

FOUR DOWNS: Flipping the page:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/FOUR-DOWNS-Flipping-the-page/5e58b299-0184-4f9b-899c-c774cfcb6519

O'HARA: What happened at Lambeau, stays at Lambeau:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHARA-What-happened-at-Lambeau-stays-at-Lambeau/98ff786c-683c-4785-a577-48005f0a8a8a

Lions lose to Packers 30-20, will start playoffs in Dallas:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/12/28/lions-packers/20980771/

Seidel: Stafford's uneven play part of problem on road:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/columnists/jeff-seidel/2014/12/29/detroit-lions-green-bay-packers-matthew-stafford-jeff-seidel/20988509/

Lions' Ihedigbo 'frustrated' by second-half benching:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/12/28/james-ihedigbo-benched/20984065/

Seidel: Lions show they're good, not great; off to Dallas:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/columnists/jeff-seidel/2014/12/28/detroit-lions-green-bay-packers-jeff-seidel/20984801/

Green Bay 30, Detroit 20: Why Lions lost (again) at Pack:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/12/29/detroit-lions-green-bay-packers/20989289/

Lions extra points: Talking points, overheard, star watch:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/12/29/detroit-lions-extra-points/20988791/

3 Lions Q's with Carlos Monarrez: Playoff win not likely:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/12/29/detroit-lions-three-questions-carlos-monarrez/20990363/

Ticker: Analysts don't see Lions as playoff sleeper:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/12/29/detroit-lions-ticker/20990351/

Green Bay columnist: QB Rodgers grimaces through big win:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/12/29/green-bay-packers-detroit-lions-aaron-rodgers/20990449/

Know the foe: Cowboys vs. Lions in playoffs:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/12/28/dallas-cowboys-detroit-lions-playoffs/20981905/

Lions' 2015 opponents set with loss, will host Eagles:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/12/28/detroit-lions-2015-schedule/20983289/

Wojo: Lame-at-Lambeau Lions need to sharpen up for playoffs:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/columnists/bob-wojnowski/2014/12/28/wojo-lame-lambeau-lions-better-snap-playoffs/20987505/

Lions leave loss at Lambeau, look ahead to Cowboys:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/12/28/lions-packers-live-updates/20971753/

Missed tackles land James Ihedigbo on Lions' bench:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/12/28/missed-tackles-land-james-ihedigbo-lions-bench/20985349/

Lions don't know if Warford will be ready for Cowboys:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/12/28/warford-leaves-game-suspected-knee-injury/20976399/

Josh Katzenstein's Four Downs: Jim Caldwell gets snippy:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/12/28/josh-katzensteins-four-downs-jim-caldwell-gets-snippy/20987409/

Lions' Suh steps into center of debate — again:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/12/28/lions-suh-steps-center-attention/20984871/

Lions will face Cowboys Sunday at 4:40 p.m.:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/12/28/lions-will-face-cowboys-sunday-pm/20985627/

Lions face surging Cowboys and their 'Big Three':   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/12/28/lions-face-surging-cowboys-big-three/20982595/

Foster: Lions can go to Dallas and win:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/columnists/terry-foster/2014/12/28/foster-lions-can-go-dallas-win/20987511/

Pat Caputo - Loss at Green Bay example why the Detroit Lions are so close, yet so far away:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20141228/pat-caputo-loss-at-green-bay-example-why-the-detroit-lions-are-so-close-yet-so-far-away

Paula Pasche — Five key Lions’ mistakes led to loss to Packers:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20141228/paula-pasche-x2014-five-key-lions-mistakes-led-to-loss-to-packers

Detroit Lions will play Cowboys at Dallas in wild-card match-up:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20141228/detroit-lions-will-play-cowboys-at-dallas-in-wild-card-match-up

Detroit Lions — Ndamukong Suh steps on Rodgers, controversy ensues:   http://oplions.blogspot.com/2014/12/detroit-lions-ndamukong-suh-steps-on.html

Packers beat Lions 30-20 to win NFC North division:   http://www.clickondetroit.com/sports/football/packers-beat-lions-3020-to-win-nfc-north-division/30433622

Packers Articles:

McCarthy on Suh: 'No place for it':   http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/12090391/mike-mccarthy-green-bay-packers-unhappy-ndamukong-suh-footwork

Aaron Rodgers' return saved the Packers:   http://espn.go.com/blog/green-bay-packers/post/_/id/16854/aaron-rodgers-return-saved-the-packers

Packers 30, Lions 20: Run to daylight:   http://www.espnwisconsin.com/corp/page/12%2F28%2F14_Packers_30%2C_Lions_20%3A_Run_to_daylight/18441?feed=2

Wilde's 3-and-out: Packers 30, Lions 20:   http://www.espnwisconsin.com/common/more.php?m=49&action=blog&r=40&post_id=45281

Rodgers' 'gutsy' return from injury surprised, inspired Packers:   http://www.foxsports.com/wisconsin/story/aaron-rodgers-gutsy-return-from-injury-surprised-inspired-green-bay-packers-122814

Grades:

Freep Lions grades: QB Stafford, special teamers bomb test:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/12/29/detroit-lions-grades-green-bay-packers/20989865/

Josh Katzenstein grades the Lions in their Week 17 loss:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/12/28/josh-katzenstein-grades-lions-week-loss/20987205/

Video:

Game 16:   http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2014/12/game-16-lions-vs-packers-video.html

Game 16 Lions Vs Packers Video Highlights, Interviews and Recaps

Video:

Highlights:

Stafford finds Johnson for 20-yard TD:   http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000000450607/Stafford-finds-Johnson-for-20-yard-TD

Calvin fade for 4-yard TD:   http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000000450683/Calvin-fade-for-4-yard-TD

Stafford throws third TD of game:   http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000000450843/Stafford-throws-third-TD-of-game

Lions rip ball away from Lacy:   http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000000450469/Lions-rip-ball-away-from-Lacy

Lions make goal line stand:   http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000000450363/Lions-make-goal-line-stand

Lions pick up onside free kick:   http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000000450815/Lions-pick-up-onside-free-kick

Week 17: Lions vs. Packers highlights:   http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000000450934/Week-17-Lions-vs-Packers-highlights

Packers Clinch NFC North With Win:   http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=12089632

Interviews:

Caldwell on looking forward to playoff season:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Caldwell-on-looking-forward-to-playoff-season/60160182-8130-4815-a1d2-93500d228eea

Stafford on not making enough plays to win:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Stafford-on-not-making-enough-plays-to-win/077e7f32-72af-4ba1-8e17-eca23ee85522

Swanson on not dwelling on loss, first start:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Swanson-on-not-dwelling-on-loss-first-start/3044e79d-7bef-4628-83ef-7f88f4b9ad15

Mathis on needing to play disciplined football:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Mathis-on-needing-to-play-disciplined-football/0c129ef3-9221-484f-81ef-52b57290b554

Ihedigbo on competing but coming up short:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Ihedigbo-on-competing-but-coming-up-short/af66cd40-07e1-4b3b-a787-dc69181814ee

Postgame 1 on 1: Rob Sims:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Postgame-1-on-1-Rob-Sims/bb609021-7960-4740-b17c-0f14ec0b33dd

Postgame 1 on 1: Jason Jones:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Postgame-1-on-1-Jason-Jones/e7e2bc3a-49d8-4328-8162-37f063552d4b

Inside the Huddle with Golden Tate:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Inside-the-Huddle-with-Golden-Tate/368de82e-26d4-42cf-a004-904cdb45b29f

Recaps:

Lions turn to Dallas after mistakes in Green Bay:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Lions-turn-to-Dallas-after-mistakes-in-Green-Bay/1c7751c1-4032-4c7f-b8fa-f838ea62e320

Lions blow chances vs. Packers, get ready for Cowboys:   http://www.freep.com/videos/sports/nfl/lions/2014/12/29/20989553/

Video: What went wrong for the Detriot Lions, and a look ahead to the Cowboys:   http://videos.mlive.com/mlive/2014/12/video_what_went_wrong_for_the.html

Sunday Blitz: Lions-Packers Recap:   http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=12090061

Evening Lions Links for Sunday 12-28-14

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Rapid Reaction: Detroit Lions:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/14164/rapid-reaction-detroit-lions-26

Packers clinch division with win vs. Lions:   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000450824/article/packers-clinch-nfc-north-bye-with-win-over-lions

Ndamukong Suh steps on Aaron Rodgers' ankle after play:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/24920442/ndamukong-suh-steps-on-aaron-rodgers-ankle-after-play

Ndamukong Suh steps on Aaron Rodgers -- was it on purpose? (Pereira doesn't think it was intentional):   http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/ndamukong-suh-steps-on-aaron-rodgers-packers-lions-nfc-north-122814

Packers beat Lions for NFC North crown, earn No. 2 playoff seed:   http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/packers-beat-lions-for-nfc-north-crown--earn-no--2-playoff-seed-003956196.html

Packers, limping Rodgers beat Lions 30-20 to win NFC North:   http://sports.yahoo.com/news/packers-limping-rodgers-beat-lions-30-20-win-005043779--nfl.html

Takeaways: What to know from each Week 17 game:   http://q.usatoday.com/2014/12/28/nfl-week-17-analysis-takeaways-what-you-need-to-know-from-every-nfl-game/

Green Bay survives Detroit, earns bye week:   http://q.usatoday.com/2014/12/28/green-bay-survives-detroit-earns-bye-week/

Hobbled Aaron Rodgers leads Packers to NFC North title:   http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/12/28/hobbled-aaron-rodgers-leads-packers-to-nfc-north-title/

McCarthy calls Suh step on Rodgers “ridiculous”:   http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/12/28/mccarthy-calls-suh-step-on-rodgers-ridiculous/

Packers 30, Lions 20:   http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/12/29/fbn-lions-packers-recap-idUSMTZEACTBJQCDP20141229

Local Media:

O'HARA'S BURNING QUESTIONS: Any question Packers deserve division title?:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHARAS-BURNING-QUESTIONS-Any-question-Packers-deserve-division-title/19ba21d9-1602-441e-836d-5b9fd24b29ab

RECAP: Lions at Packers:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/RECAP-Lions-at-Packers/f19b7be6-9511-4774-8dee-0f987711e5bf

Detroit Lions' Ndamukong Suh faces NFL review after stepping on Aaron Rodgers; Packers upset:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/12/detroit_lions_ndamukong_suh_wi_2.html

Detroit Lions make surprising halftime adjustment, bench veteran safety James Ihedigbo:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/12/detroit_lions_james_ihedigbo_1.html

Larry Warford iffy for Detroit Lions' playoff game against Cowboys after suffering another knee injury:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/12/larry_warford_iffy_for_detroit.html

Detroit Lions postgame: Has your playoff confidence lessened due to loss at Green Bay?:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/12/detroit_lions_postgame_has_you.html

Packers 30, Lions 20: Detroit overtaken by Packers once again, will face Cowboys in first round of playoffs:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/12/detroit_lions_green_bay_packer_5.html

Third-quarter analysis: Packers 21, Lions 14:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/12/third-quarter_analysis_packers.html

Halftime analysis: Packers 14, Lions 7:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/12/halftime_analysis_packers_lion.html

First-quarter analysis: Packers 7, Lions 0:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/12/first-quarter_analysis_lions_p_2.html

Report: Detroit Lions DC Teryl Austin expected to get multiple head coaching interviews:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/12/report_detroit_lions_dc_teryl.html

Caputo's Thoughts halftime Lions, Packers:   http://patcaputo.blogspot.com/2014/12/thoughts-halftime-lions-packers.html

Caputo's Thoughts after 1st quarter Lions, Packers:   http://patcaputo.blogspot.com/2014/12/thoughts-after-1st-quarter-lions-packers.html

Packers, Rodgers extend Lions' losing streak at Lambeau:   http://www.foxsports.com/detroit/story/packers-rodgers-beat-lions-to-win-nfc-north-122814

Packer Articles:

Rapid Reaction: Green Bay Packers:   http://espn.go.com/blog/green-bay-packers/post/_/id/16844/rapid-reaction-green-bay-packers-30

Packers win NFC North, clinch No. 2 seed and first-round bye:   http://www.foxsports.com/wisconsin/story/green-bay-packers-win-nfc-north-clinch-no-2-seed-and-first-round-bye-122814

Grades:

CBS Grades (Lions get a C):   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/24919694/nfl-week-17-grades-cowboys-look-like-a-team-with-super-bowl-potential

Lions Suffer 30-20 Defeat Against Packers:   http://sports.yahoo.com/news/lions-suffer-30-20-defeat-against-packers-014510784--nfl.html

MLive Grades:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/12/grading_the_detroit_lions_gree_4.html

Video:

Game 16:   http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2014/12/game-16-lions-vs-packers-video.html

Afternoon Lions Links for Sunday 12-28-14

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Lions DC Teryl Austin emerging as hot candidate for coaching jobs:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/jason-la-canfora/24919516/lions-dc-teryl-austin-emerging-as-hot-candidate-for-coaching-jobs

Local Media:

O'HARA'S FINAL THOUGHTS: Key players and key issues:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHARAS-FINAL-THOUGHTS-Key-players-and-key-issues/aec0469f-94f3-4d83-aacf-8e3fac3fb63f

Swanson to make first career start at center:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Swanson-to-make-first-career-start-at-center/aea79d61-f414-4d05-88c7-1ff6cca9b760

Report: Lions' Austin could be a candidate for Falcons:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/12/28/teryl-austin-atlanta-falcons/20966361/

Jim Caldwell in quotes:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/12/28/jim-caldwell-famous-quotes/20964521/

Lions' Sims assigned to halt Packers' fireplug Daniels:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/12/27/lions-sims-assigned-halt-packers-fireplug-daniels/20960895/

Detroit Lions nearly at full strength for title game; Packers activate third QB with Aaron Rodgers hobbled:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/12/detroit_lions_nearly_at_full_s.html

NFC North championship game: Detroit Lions seeking historic win in showdown against Packers:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/12/nfc_north_championship_game_de.html

3 Detroit Lions to watch: 2 All-Pros and a rookie center:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/12/3_detroit_lions_to_watch_travi.html

Report: Cleveland Browns 'considering' making a run at Ndamukong Suh:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/12/report_cleveland_browns_consid.html

Detroit Lions could snap 2 ugly streaks with win over Packers:   http://oplions.blogspot.com/2014/12/detroit-lions-could-snap-2-ugly-streaks.html

Previews and Predictions:

Game 16:   http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2014/12/game-16-lions-vs-packers-previews-and.html

Video:

National Media:

Bold Predictions: Lions secure No. 1 seed for first time ever:   http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000000449759/Bold-Predictions-Lions-secure-No-1-seed-for-first-time-ever

Local Media:

Video: Detroit Lions reporters expect team to come up a little short in Green Bay:   http://videos.mlive.com/mlive/2014/12/video_detroit_lions_reporters_30.html