Afternoon Lions Links for Tuesday 9-30-14

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Are the Lions for real:    http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/11414/morning-roar-are-the-detroit-lions-for-real

The film don't lie: Lions:     http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/11422/the-film-dont-lie-lions-3

How I prepare: Reggie Bush:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/11436/how-i-prepare-detroit-lions-rb-reggie-bush

Award contenders at the quarter mark (Levy is picked as a top contender for defensive player of the year):   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000403353/article/philip-rivers-jj-watt-among-awards-contenders-at-quarter-mark

Contract year surprises and disappointments (Fairley on the list as a surprise):    http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Contract-year-disappointments-surprises.html

Local Media:

Stat pack: Formula for winning without CJ:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/STATS-PACK-Formula-for-winning-with-a-limited-Megatron/de628f17-66bd-4e5f-8a7d-f3318167b932

NFC North: Quarterly division report:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/NFC-NORTH-Quarterly-division-report/97c7539b-46f5-4631-84a0-6a08dc9397d6

Dunham's film review: Great recognition by Slay on Int:    http://www.detroitlions.com/news/film-review/article-1/DUNHAMS-FILM-REVIEW-Great-recognition-by-Slay-on-INT/e8697046-460f-4388-bf07-91ef829f0bd4

Montel Owens becomes 5th Lions player to go on IR this year;   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/09/montell_owens_becomes_5th_detr.html

Lions promote Winn to 53 man roster, could be without Bell against Bills:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/09/detroit_lions_will_promote_geo.html

Sam Martin closing in on NFL's No 1 punter; boosts kickoff yardage thanks to Hanson:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/09/sam_martin_detroit_lions.html

Lions second look: the power of the pump fake:    http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/09/detroit_lions_second_look_the.html

Lions notes: Waddle to return this week?:   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/9/30/6869357/lions-notes-laadrian-waddle

Bills Articles:

Opponent Profile: Lions face Bills team on a Downturn:   http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2014/09/30/opponent-profile-lions-face-bills-team-on-a-downturn/

Power Rankings:

Week 5:     http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2014/09/power-rankings-week-5.html

Miscellaneous:

National Media:

FCC unanimously dumps the blackout rule:   http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/09/30/fcc-unanimously-dumps-blackout-rule/

NFL reiterates it's commitment to free TV:   http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/09/30/after-fcc-vote-nfl-reiterates-its-commitement-to-free-tv/

Power Rankings Week 5

Foxsports Power Rankings (Lions ranked 6):    http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/power-rankings

AP Pro 32 (Lions ranked 7):   http://pro32.ap.org/poll

Peter King's Fine Fifteen (Lions ranked 7):    http://mmqb.si.com/2014/09/29/nfl-mvp-week-4-monday-morning-qb/4/

Detroit News Power Rankings (Lions ranked 7):   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/09/30/detroit-news-nfl-power-rankings-week/16483715/

SI's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 8):    http://www.si.com/nfl/2014/10/01/nfl-power-rankings-week-5-dallas-cowboys-kansas-city-chiefs

ESPN's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 8):   http://espn.go.com/nfl/powerrankings/_/year/2014/week/5

PFT's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 8):   http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/09/30/week-four-power-rankings-5/

CBS Prisco's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 8):   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/powerrankings

NFL.com's Harrison's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 8):   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000403446/article/nfl-power-rankings-week-5-lions-hit-top-10-patriots-plummet

TSN's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 8):   http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/misc/nfl-poll.htm

Sporting News Power Rankings (Lions ranked 9):    http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2014-09-30/nfl-week-4-power-rankings-seahawks-bengals-ravens-colts-chargers/slide/9

Free Press' Power Rankings (Lions ranked 9):   http://www.freep.com/picture-gallery/sports/nfl/lions/2014/09/30/nfl-power-rankings-week-5/15722781/

MLive's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 9):     http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/09/nfl_power_rankings_week_4_2.html

Shutdown Corner's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 9):    http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/shutdown-corner-nfl-power-rankings--dallas-cowboys--please-rise-022954996.html

Walterfootball's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 9):    http://walterfootball.com/nflpowerrankings.php

USA Today Power Rankings (Lions ranked 9):    http://www.usatoday.com/sports/nfl/rankings/

CBS' Kirwan's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 10):   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/pat-kirwan/24731735/nfl-power-rankings-rivers-energizing-bolts-luck-lifting-the-colts

NFL Real GM (Lions ranked 11):   http://football.realgm.com/src_article/2519/20140930/nfl_team_rankings_week_4/

NFP's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 12):   http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFP-power-rankings-8960.html

Foxsport's McNabb's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 16):    http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/donovan-mcnabb-rankings-baltimore-ravens-san-diego-chargers-093014

Lions Average Power Ranking  (178/20) is 8.9

Morning Lions Links for Tuesday 9-30-14

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Inside Ross' 59 yd TD:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/11398/inside-jeremy-ross-59-yard-touchdown-catch

Lions defensive wrinkle proves effective:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/11386/detroit-lions-new-defensive-wrinkle-proves-effective

PFF's Refocus Lions at Jets:   https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2014/09/29/refo-lions-jets-week-4/

PFF's All Star Team of Week 4 (Raiola got honorable mention):   https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2014/09/29/all-star-team-of-the-week-week-4/

Lions off to another 3-1 start:   http://sports.yahoo.com/news/lions-off-another-3-1-start-001401401--nfl.html

Local Media:

Notebook: Fauria explains ankle injury:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/NOTEBOOK-Fauria-explains-ankle-injury/4920803c-543e-4653-90c8-b92993d725e3

Key Questions: What kind of team does Caldwell have:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/KEY-QUESTIONS-What-kind-of-team-does-Caldwell-have/48bf056a-4f70-47ad-be23-22e75d9a27ad

Lions Stafford ok, but injuries at RB a worry:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/09/29/detroit-lions-matthew-stafford-injury/16441503/

Nope, Caldwell still won't talk Suh contract:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/09/29/ndamukong-suh-future-detroit-lions/16433607/

Caldwell on facing Schwartz, Bell's concussion:    http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/09/30/detroit-lions-jim-caldwell-coachspeak/16465401/

Fauria: I hurt my ankle running after peeing dog:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/09/29/joseph-fauria-dog/16450791/

Lions finally confident in kicking game:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/09/29/alex-henery-field-goals/16432855/

Bills change QB; Orton will start:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/09/29/kyle-orton-starts/16445957/

Monday breakdown: Agility, vision make Lions Tate great:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/09/29/monday-breakdown-agility-vision-make-lion-tate-great/16447517/

Lions satisified with stout defense; 3-1 start:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/09/29/lions-satisfied-stout-defense-start/16445289/

What they're saying: Measured response following win over Jets sign of changing times in Detroit:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/09/what_theyre_saying_measured_re.html

Oakland Press' Lions Notes:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20140929/detroit-lions-notes-joe-fauria-blames-dog-for-sprained-ankle

Four games in, Caldwell happy, but more work to be done:  http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20140929/detroit-lions-x2014-four-games-in-caldwell-happy-but-has-more-work-to-do

Lions atop NFC North, but not by much:   http://oplions.blogspot.com/2014/09/detroit-lions-atop-tough-nfc-north.html

Notes: Lions, Caldwell on track through first quarter of the season:   http://www.foxsports.com/detroit/story/notes-lions-caldwell-on-track-through-first-quarter-of-season-092914

Caldwell's Quotes from Monday:   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/9/29/6869009/jim-caldwell-quotes-lions-monday

Grades:

NFL Now's Lions report card:   http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000000402608/NFL-NOW-Wk-4-Report-Card-Detroit-Lions

Power Rankings:

Shutdown Corner's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 9):    http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/shutdown-corner-nfl-power-rankings--dallas-cowboys--please-rise-022954996.html

Miscellaneous:

National Media:

The case for challenging for everything:   http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/97023978/nfl-coaches-should-be-able-to-challenge-any-call

NFL rulebook too thick:   http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/142224/inside-slant-nfl-rule-book-too-thick-redux

Video:

National Media:

ESPN's Rothstein's on Fauria's injury story:   http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=11614946&ex_cid=espnapi_public

Local Media:

Caldwell on takeaways from Jets film:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Caldwell-on-takeaways-from-Jets-Film/9a19c570-2a59-4498-b3e8-e00e37179252

Caldwell tells a story:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Caldwell-tells-a-story/9d178b23-9c2d-4175-9225-d9ffa18f3cf2

Fauria on how he injured his ankle:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Fauria-on-how-he-injured-ankle/f2fe53d9-577b-4521-bece-c1dd039fac96

Bush on run game:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Bush-on-run-game/e61de754-81fa-4b63-887c-ab4c49592955

Sims on play of the o-line:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Sims-on-play-of-the-o-line/9c2f14cc-bb32-4335-bc18-5a8e466ae592

Mathis on Orton being named Bills starter:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Mathis-on-Orton-being-named-Bills-starter/8bf82f3b-def5-4f5f-804f-62ccdadc8e54

3-1 Lions are confident, not complacent:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/3-and-1-Lions-are-confident-but-not-complacent/52c1501a-b9cf-4aa3-a6bd-7b8f3900a4f9

Birkett and Monarrez talk about how Caldwell doesn't want to talk about Suh's future:   http://www.freep.com/videos/sports/nfl/lions/2014/09/29/16441095/

MLive writers discuss RB depth, Ihedigbo's return and Suh's return:   http://videos.mlive.com/mlive/2014/09/video_detroit_lions_reporters_19.html

Caldwell's Corner:   http://www.wxyz.com/sports/football/lions/caldwells-corner-lions-24-jets-17

Roundtable Detroit Lions:   http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/clip/10633949/roundtable-talks-lions

Afternoon Lions Links for Monday 9-29-14

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Lions Rookie Report:    http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/11380/rookie-report-lions-week-4-vs-jets

Stafford, Tate lead Lions over Jets 24-17:    http://sports.yahoo.com/news/stafford-tate-lead-lions-over-jets-24-17-074131924--nfl.html

Six plays that explain week 4 (One of those plays is the Stafford-Ross TD):    http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000402827/article/six-plays-that-explain-week-4

Local Media:

O'Hara's Monday Countdown: Quarterly Report:    http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHARAS-MONDAY-COUNTDOWN-Quarterly-report/8eec8102-2978-4078-ae10-4e02547f80a4

Herman Moore Blog: Lions offense on it's way:    http://www.detroitlions.com/news/herman-moore/article-1/Herman-Moore-Blog-Lions-offense-on-its-way/c400d083-6495-408f-b7eb-ad7fdb7d318e

Lions snap count report:    http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/09/detroit_lions_snap_count_repor_23.html

Fauria says he sprained his ankle chasing his dog that was starting to urinate:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/09/detroit_lions_joseph_fauria_sa_1.html

Caldwell gets testy when asked about Suh:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/09/detroit_lions_jim_caldwell_get.html

Stafford ok; coach offers no update on Bell:    http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/09/detroit_lions_matthew_stafford_45.html

3 things we learned about the Lions, and Stafford's numbers while taking heat:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/09/3_things_we_learned_about_the_16.html

Lions defense pounds Jets after slow start:    http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/09/detroit_lions_defense.html

With CJ limited, Tate shows Lions have plenty of other weapons:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/09/column_tate_is_great_in_detroi.html

Decision to cut Freese pays off quickly:    http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/09/detroit_lions_decision_to_cut.html

Ebron dazzles with first TD catch, but has work on those dance moves:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/09/eric_ebron_dazzles_detroit_lio.html

Concern about Suh's future uselessly shifts focus from fast start:     http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/09/detroit_lions_ndamukong_suh_1.html

Bills bench Manuel, will start Orton:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/09/buffalo_bills_bench_qb_ej_manu.html

Caldwell on Injuries:   http://oplions.blogspot.com/2014/09/detroit-lions-jim-caldwell-on-injuries.html

Lions notes: More on Sunday's win over Jets:   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/9/29/6830081/lions-notes-jets-2014

Three takeaways from Lions win over Jets:   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/9/29/6830089/lions-jets-2014-takeaways

Jets Articles:

Bush kills clock, Jets' hope to secure Lion win:    http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/sports/Jets-Lions-Geno-Smith-Reggie-Bush-Fail-End-Zone-Interception-Run-Defense-Offense-277441491.html

Drive of the game: Jets 90 yd letdown:   http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york-jets/post/_/id/43857/drive-of-the-game-jets-90-yard-letdown

Fine coming for Geno's four letter fan outburst:   http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/09/29/fine-coming-for-genos-four-letter-fan-outburst/

Power Rankings:

Peter King's Fine Fifteen (Lions ranked 7):    http://mmqb.si.com/2014/09/29/nfl-mvp-week-4-monday-morning-qb/4/

Miscellaneous:

National Media:

Ken Whisenhut admits maybe he overestimated the Titans:    http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/09/29/fine-coming-for-genos-four-letter-fan-outburst/

Bucs will be without Mike Evans the next 2-3 weeks:   http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/09/29/bucs-will-be-without-mike-evans-for-next-2-3-weeks/

Donald making early impact for Rams:   http://espn.go.com/blog/st-louis-rams/post/_/id/12148/aaron-donald-making-early-impact-for-rams

Morning Lions Links for Monday 9-29-14

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Tate proved he can be a primary option for the Lions:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/11358/golden-tate-proved-he-can-be-a-primary-option-for-lions?ex_cid=espnapi_public

Ebron: First TD catch a blessing:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/11349/eric-ebron-happy-with-first-career-touchdown-catch?ex_cid=espnapi_public

Ihedigbo has good debut for Lions:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/11363/ihedigbo-has-a-good-debut-for-detroit-lions?ex_cid=espnapi_public

Jets defense couldn't stop Lions:   http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/jets/post/_/id/43803/jets-defense-couldnt-stop-lions

John Clayton's Last Call (In the short takes section he mentions that Stafford completed 22 other passes to 8 other WRs besides CJ):   http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/page/lastcall1404/nfl-john-clayton-last-call-week-4

Lions' win over Jets caps thrilling afternoon for Detroit sports fans: http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2014-09-28/lions-vs-jets-recap-stats-highlights-nfl-week-4-detroit-ny-new-york

Shutdown Corner Winners and Losers (Lions picked as winners):   http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/nfl-winnersand-losers--young-qbs-proving-that-old-rules-don-t-apply-004923076.html

Ravens, Texans and Lions show early playoff promise: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/ravens-texans-lions-show-early-playoff-promise-212721633--nfl.html

Lions Take Down Jets, 24-17: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/lions-down-jets-24-17-203855019--nfl.html

Week 4 takeaways: More trouble for EJ Manuel: http://q.usatoday.com/2014/09/28/takeaways-from-early-nfl-games-week-4/

Don Bank's snaps (He discusses Tate hauling in 8 passes for 116 yds):    http://www.si.com/nfl/2014/09/28/nfl-week-4-teddy-bridgewater-vikings-aaron-rodgers-packers-bears

Stafford leads Lions past struggling Jets:   http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/news/news.aspx?id=4727608

Reid trying to break into Lions d-line rotation:   http://www.trentonian.com/sports/20140928/princetons-caraun-reid-trying-to-break-into-detroits-d-line-rotation

Stafford stellar for Lions:   http://www.torontosun.com/2014/09/28/matthew-stafford-stellar-for-detroit-lions

Local Media:

Notebook: RB depth takes a hit:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/NOTEBOOK-Running-back-depth-takes-a-hit/fc31d89e-2afc-4018-96dd-29bc9fa5acb9

Four Downs: Lions take pride in their 4 minute offense:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/FOUR-DOWNS-Lions-take-pride-in-their-4-minute-offense/14fe05e8-6a52-43d6-a39e-9d9006768ef8

O'Hara: Lions played with authority in win over Jets:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/O%E2%80%99HARA-Lions-played-with-authority-in-win-over-Jets/ed4a0ad3-c84b-484c-a365-30c1dd70897d

Recap: Lions At Jets: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/RECAP-Lions-at-Jets/e4ac70c0-6dbc-479a-ab44-cec47a0989c5

Ndamukong Suh wants out of Detroit? Jim Caldwell 'not going to even go there': http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/09/28/ndamukong-suh-wants-out/16399123/

Joique Bell concussed, but Lions get tough yards running in 24-17 win over the Jets: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/09/28/joique-bell-concussion/16398661/

Why the Lions won on Sunday:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/09/29/detroit-lions-new-york-jets/16413221/

Lions talking points: Suh's future, Golden Tate and more:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/09/28/detroit-lions-talking-points/16409919/

Lions finally live up to Moose Johnston's expectations:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/09/29/detroit-lions-ticker/16413227/

Three Lions questions: A good win over a bad team:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/09/29/detroit-lions-three-questions/16411235/

Star Watch: How the Lions top players fared on Sunday:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/09/29/detroit-lions-star-watch/16413223/

Staffor'd snap decisions leads first place Lions:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/columnists/john-niyo/2014/09/28/staffords-decision-making-benefits-first-place-lions/16409819/

Four Downs: Ihedigbo contributes to Lions win in return:    http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/09/28/four-downs-ihedigbo-contributes-lions-win-return/16409699/

Ebron forgets ball from first TD:    http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/09/29/lions-eric-ebron-forgets-ball-first-pro-td/16411445/

By the Numbers: Henry nails a 51 yd FG:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/09/29/numbers-lions-alex-henery-nails-yard-fg/16411527/

Johnson is sidelight instead of highlight in win:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/09/28/lions-johnson-sidelight-instead-highlight-win/16398865/

Ryan Broyles rewarded for perseverance, active vs. Jets: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/09/28/ryan-broyles-rewarded-perseverance-active-vs-jets/16384399/

Joique Bell suffers concussion in Lions' victory: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/09/28/joique-bell-suffers-concussion-lions-victory/16395381/

Detroit Lions postgame: Matthew Stafford, Golden Tate star in huge road win over Jets: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/09/detroit_lions_postgame_matthew.html

New QB wrinkle 'scared the hell' out of Reggie Bush, yields game-winning run for Detroit Lions: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/09/new_qb_wrinkle_scared_the_hell.html

Lions again prove they can finish with win over Jets:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20140928/paula-pasche-x2014-detroit-lions-again-prove-they-can-finish-with-win-over-jets

Caputo - Hopefully a little perspective about the Lions for a change:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20140928/pat-caputo-hopefully-a-little-perspective-about-the-detroit-lions-for-a-change

3 offensive stars in Jets win over Lions:   http://oplions.blogspot.com/2014/09/detroit-lions-3-offensive-stars-in-win.html

Lions hold on for road win over Jets:   http://www.examiner.com/article/lions-hold-on-for-road-win-over-jets

Jets Articles and Videos:

Articles:

Geno Smith apologizes for snapping at fan:   http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/09/28/geno-smith-apologizes-for-snapping-at-fan/

In NY Jets loss to Lions, can't defend Rex Ryan's defense:   http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/jets/mehta-defending-jets-rex-ryan-poor-defensive-performance-article-1.1956279

How a fourth down call helped doom the Jets against the Lions:   http://www.nytimes.com/2014/09/29/upshot/how-a-fourth-down-call-helped-doom-the-jets-against-detroit-.html

Jets and Smith picked apart by Lions, and fans:   http://www.nytimes.com/2014/09/29/sports/football/new-york-jets-undoing-against-detroit-lions-is-passing-on-offense-and-defense.html

Jets blitz: Golden Tate is Golden:   http://nypost.com/2014/09/28/jets-blitz-golden-tate-is-golden/

Ex-Jet Ihedigbo hits, take shots at Geno Smith:   http://nypost.com/2014/09/28/ex-jet-ihedigbo-hits-takes-shots-at-geno/

After hot start, Ivory vanishes:   http://nypost.com/2014/09/28/after-hot-start-ivory-vanishes/

How Lions aggressive defense ruined Geno's day:   http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/geno-smith-darius-slay-detroit-lions-new-york-jets-interception-michael-vick-092814

Videos:

Jets fifth down: Stafford too much for NY:   http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=11608752&ex_cid=espnapi_public

Video of Geno Smith shouting bleep you at the fans:   http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2014/09/watch_video_of_geno_smith_shouting_bleep_you_at_heckling_jets_fan.html

Bills Articles:

Coming attractions: 5 things to know about the Lions:    http://www.buffalonews.com/sports/bills-nfl/coming-attractions-five-things-to-know-about-the-detroit-lions-20140928

Lions next: Bills fall to Texans:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/09/29/lions-next-bills-fall-texans/16412229/

Beat up Bills: Ex-coach Schwartz to visit Lions:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/09/29/detroit-lions-know-foe-buffalo-bills/16411425/

Grades:

Freep Grades for the Lions:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/09/29/detroit-lions-grades-new-york-jets/16413239/

Detroit News' Katzenstein's Lions Grades:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/09/28/lions-grades-receivers-step-johnsons-absence/16402217/

MLive Grades for the Lions:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/09/grading_the_detroit_lions_new_2.html

Team Grades: Lions overcome banged up Megatron:   http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2014/09/29/team-grades-lions-overcome-banged-up-megatron-in-win/

CBS NFL Grades Week 4: Is it time for the Jets to bench QB Geno Smith? (Lions get an A): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/24724970/nfl-grades-week-4-is-it-time-for-the-jets-to-bench-qb-geno-smith

Video:

Week 4: http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2014/09/game-4-lions-jets-video-highlights.html

Afternoon Lions Links for Sunday 9-28-14

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Rapid Reaction: Lions:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/11338/rapid-reaction-detroit-lions-14

How Lions would move on without Suh:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/11324/how-the-lions-would-move-on-without-suh?ex_cid=espnapi_public

Lions take care of reeling Jets, remain atop NFC North (6 thoughts on the game):    http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000402060/article/lions-take-care-of-reeling-jets-remain-atop-nfc-north

Lions swat away Jets comeback attempt to improve to 3-1:   http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/09/28/lions-swat-away-jets-comeback-attempt-to-improve-to-3-1/

Stafford's 3 TDs lead Lions over the Jets 24-17:   http://sports.yahoo.com/news/staffords-3-tds-lead-lions-over-jets-24-201152049--nfl.html

Local Media:

O'Hara's burning question: What was the turning point:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHARAS-BURNING-QUESTIONS-What-was-the-turning-point/e2c9d2fe-f3f5-47e5-b572-488f4a4570f9

Tate shines in Lions 24-17 win over the Jets:    http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/09/28/lions-beat-jets/16391185/

Stafford fuels Lions in road win over Jets:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/09/28/sundays-lions-jets-live-updates/16384913/

Report: Suh would love to play for Jets or Giants:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/09/28/report-lion-suh-love-play-jets-giants/16382887/

Detroit Lions' Calvin Johnson, Matthew Stafford limp away from MetLife Stadium; Joique Bell likely has head injury: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/09/detroit_lions_calvin_johnson_m_3.html

Detroit Lions coach Jim Caldwell mum on whether team expects Ndamukong Suh back next season: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/09/detroit_lions_jim_caldwell_mum.html

Lions 24 Jets 17: Detroit claims sole possession of NFC North lead with huge win in NY:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/09/lions_24_jets_17_detroit_claim.html

MLive third quarter analysis:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/09/third_quarter_analysis_lions_1.html

MLive's halftime analysis:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/09/halftime_analysis_lions_17_jet.html

MLive's first quarter analysis:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/09/first-quarter_analysis_lions_3.html

Johnson, Broyles active against Jets:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/09/detroit_lions_wr_calvin_johnso_35.html

Stafford's three TDs lead Jets over Lions 24-17:   http://www.foxsports.com/detroit/story/stafford-s-three-tds-lead-lions-over-jets-24-17-092814

Jets Articles:

Six chances missed in Jets 24-17 loss:   http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-randylangefb/Six-Chances-Missed-in-Jets-24-17-Loss/3c4b3dda-e4fa-408c-96c8-14104c1fe0c3

Rapid Reaction: Jets:   http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york-jets/post/_/id/43788/rapid-reaction-new-york-jets-15

Instant analysis from Lions-Jets game:   http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2014/09/instant_analysis_from_lions-jets.html

The good, the bad and the ugly from the Lions-Jets game:   http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2014/09/good_bad_ugly_jets-lions.html

Video:

Week 4 Game Highlights, Interviews and Recap:   http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2014/09/game-4-lions-jets-video-highlights.html

National Media:

Suh to leave Lions:   http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=11606118&ex_cid=espnapi_public

Game 4 Lions-Jets Video Highlights, Interviews and Recap

Highlights:

Ebron scores first TD:   http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000000401757/Ebron-scores-first-NFL-touchdown

Ross' TD:   http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000000401702/Wk-4-Can-t-Miss-Play-I-got-it-at-Ross

Stafford sneaks inside the pylon:   http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000000401891/Stafford-sneaks-inside-the-pylon

Tate catch and run 35 yds:   http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000000401675/Tate-catch-and-run-for-35-yards

Slay intercepts Smith:   http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000000401913/Slay-intercepts-Smith

Ihedigbo forces fumble:   http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000000401940/Ihedigbo-forces-fumble

Stafford highlights: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000000402403/Week-4-Matthew-Stafford-highlights

Tate Highlights: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000000402325/Week-4-Golden-Tate-highlights

Lions-Jets Highlights: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000000402199/Week-4-Lions-vs-Jets-highlights

ESPN's Lions-Jets Highlights:   http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=11607516&ex_cid=espnapi_public

Interviews:

Lions at Jets: Caldwell Post Game:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Lions-at-Jets-Caldwell-Postgame/44832751-452c-47ae-a7ef-c6dc5d3df288

Lions at Jets: Stafford Post Game:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Lions-at-Jets-Stafford-Postgame/83b9e9de-fc14-499e-ae9e-33dd6f8757ca

Lions at Jets: Tate Post Game:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Lions-at-Jets-Tate-Postgame/5d9c17fe-b4cb-49d6-b3fa-fe5e6bc77bb0

Johnson on his injury status:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Johnson-on-his-injury-status/1ce894ed-3049-48b3-af5c-f404ce77ca04

Bush on closing the win:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Bush-on-closing-the-win/4c6d9b1e-e48c-423c-8b29-d060e940c71c

Raiola on 3-1 start:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Raiola-on-3-1-start-to-season/76410d54-339d-4908-ba34-de893e937068

Ross on his TD catch:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Ross-on-his-touchdown-catch/ebccd595-7c6d-4dc5-860e-c2f93eeefbf9

Slay on leading division:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Slay-on-leading-division/0639f2db-7ae6-4aa5-9df2-9788a0ba8cb7

Ihedigbo on defense, first start:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Ihedigbo-on-defense-first-start/9c933ed1-fc13-476a-af77-c47ed21890ca

Whitehead on starting role:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Whitehead-on-starting-role/b9262dfa-6df1-464b-886b-26b12af954df

Post game 1 on 1: Golden Tate:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Postgame-1-on-1-Golden-Tate/6bc8cd8a-5780-4d64-9431-e28057257373

Post game 1 on 1: DeAndre Levy:    http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Postgame-1-on-1-DeAndre-Levy/5087d55c-b41b-4aa8-b0c4-220700d4009b

Recaps:

Stafford leads Lions to victory with 3 TDs:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Stafford-leads-Lions-to-victory-with-3-TDs/1763874a-11be-46b8-ae10-a7c8f2a20b3b

Freep Writers discuss Lions-Jets game:   http://www.freep.com/videos/sports/nfl/lions/2014/09/28/16399411/

Around the NFL: Lions at Jets Recap:   http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000000402768/Around-the-NFL-Lions-vs-Jets-recap

Sunday Blitz: Lions-Jets recap:   http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=11608282&ex_cid=espnapi_public

Game Balls: Lions at Jets:   http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=11608369&ex_cid=espnapi_public

CBS' Lions at Jets recap: http://www.cbssports.com/video/player/team:NFL:DET/334602819709/0/

Morning Lions Links for Sunday 9-28-14

Lions Articles:

National Media:

W2W4: Lions at Jets:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/11315/w2w4-lions-at-new-york-jets

Lions mailbag: When is right to dance:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/11288/lions-mailbag-when-is-it-right-to-dance

Week 4 an NFL version of alphabet soup:   http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2014/09/27/bell-tolls-week-4-an-nfl-version-of-alphabet-soup/16338705/

Local Media:

Lions-Jets Connections:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Lions-Jets-connections/7a5e628e-a8bf-442d-847e-ff8d0d97d161

James Ihedigbo: I'm ready to play some football:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/James-Ihedigbo-Blog-I%E2%80%99m-ready-to-play-some-football/d09f487b-d2f1-4ae5-a78f-d7106e0f1111

Opposing View: CBs weak link in Jets defense:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/OPPOSING-VIEW-Cornerbacks-weak-link-in-Jets-defense/83271b8d-ac00-4092-b9e4-a6615f6b495a

Defensive guru Rex Ryan gushes over Levy;  http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/09/28/deandre-levy-lions-jets/16378939/

3 Qs with Fuller:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/09/28/detroit-lions-corey-fuller-three-questions/16378047/

Hilliard's corner: Don't sell Lions' rookies short:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/09/28/corey-hilliard-detroit-lions-column-flooding/16377289/

Protecting Stafford will be key against Jets:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/09/27/protecting-matthew-stafford-will-key-jets/16372599/

Unexpected playing time valuable for rookie Lucas' development:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/09/detroit_lions_cornelius_lucas.html

Ask Kyle: On whether Tulloch has played his final game with the Lions:    http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/09/ask_kyle_detroit_lions_new_yor.html

Get to know NY Jets: God did not put Lou Holtz on Earth to coach Gang Green:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/09/detroit_lions_cornelius_lucas.html

Lions must stop the run for success vs Jets:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20140927/detroit-lions-must-stop-the-run-for-success-vs-jets

Lions notes: Week 4 captains, Fauria and more:   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/9/27/6847069/lions-notes-week-4-captains-joseph-fauria

Jets Articles and Videos:

Articles;

Jets could've pursued Golden Tate in FA.  Now, they get to defend him:   http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2014/09/jets_couldve_pursued_golden_tate_in_free_agency_now_they_get_to_defend_him.html

Q and As with Jets CB Darrin Walls, who says Lions WR Golden Tate is just not normal:   http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2014/09/qa_with_jets_cornerback_darrin_walls_who_empathized_with_antonio_allen_after_his_brutal_dropped_pick.html

Who'll return punts vs Lions:   http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-5/STS-Wholl-Return-Punts-vs-Detroit/2e6d0ac3-46de-4451-a17a-b8b26097a190

Rex Ryan measures Lions with baseball math:   http://www.lohud.com/story/sports/nfl/jets/2014/09/27/rex-ryan-measures-lions-game-baseball-math/16370211/

Despite early struggles, Jets send Geno Smith into battle vs Lions:   http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/jets/early-struggles-jets-send-geno-smith-michael-vick-battle-lions-article-1.1955252

Ivory's hot start is second to no one:   http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/jets/jets-running-back-chris-ivory-hot-start-article-1.1955255

Coples finally have a break through at LB:   http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/jets/mehta-ny-jets-quinton-coples-finally-breakthrough-linebacker-article-1.1954928

Jets can't let Lions CJ take mega-bite out of secondary:   http://nypost.com/2014/09/27/jets-cant-let-calvin-johnson-take-mega-bite-out-of-secondary/

Why Kerley feels sometimes he's underrated as a WR:   http://nypost.com/2014/09/27/why-kerley-sometimes-feels-hes-underrated-as-a-receiver/

There's a plan behind Jets RB shuffle:    http://nypost.com/2014/09/27/theres-a-plan-behind-jets-rb-shuffle/

Want to quell the calls for Vick? There's one thing to do, Geno:   http://nypost.com/2014/09/28/want-to-quell-the-calls-for-vick-theres-one-thing-to-do-geno/

Lions can roar on defense too:   http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/lions-can-roar-on-defense-too-1.9424408

Amaro has something to prove vs Lions:   http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/jets/jace-amaro-has-something-to-prove-vs-lions-1.9425223

Video:

Stone: History tells us Lions won't be good:    http://www.newyorkjets.com/videos/videos/Stone-History-Tells-Us-Lions-Won%E2%80%99t-Be-Good/e77a3e68-45e0-4d00-98f7-d80a521eca5d

Jets advantages against the Lions:   http://www.newyorkjets.com/videos/videos/Jets-Advantages-Against-the-Lions--/f05596c0-28f3-4266-8d16-3d6d53deeb9e

Previews and Predictions:

Week 4:   http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2014/09/game-4-lions-vs-jets-previews-and.html

Miscellaneous:

National Media:

Second Rounders who are producing early and often in their first year:   http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Busting-out-early-Part-II.html

Former All pro: Refs in no position to make calls on line:   http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/former-all-pro-refs-in-no-position-to-make-right-calls-on-line-092814

Morning Lions Links for Saturday 9-27-14

Lions Articles:

National Media:

How the Lions will replace Fauria:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/11318/how-the-detroit-lions-will-replace-joseph-fauria

Know the enemy: Lions on David Harris:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/11297/know-the-enemy-lions-on-david-harris

Stafford trying to keep hold on to some privacy:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/11299/matthew-stafford-trying-to-hold-on-to-some-privacy

Adam Schefter's Blitz (He discusses the D-Line of both NY and the Lions):    http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/page/blitz140926/chargers-chance-pile-wins-adam-schefter-blitz

Peter King's week 4 plan (He picks the Lions back seven unit as the unit that's been the biggest surprise):   http://mmqb.si.com/2014/09/26/nfl-week-4-gameplan/

Local Media:

Notebook: Lions have options in filling Fauria's role:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/NOTEBOOK-Lions-have-options-in-filling-Faurias-role/4f3da446-6816-4c2c-a52c-9266e9d784e0

Van Noy blog: I'm almost back to full health:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/kyle-van-noy/article-1/Kyle-Van-Noy-Blog-I%E2%80%99m-back-to-almost-full-health/7215cb51-0674-41dc-9862-d7b874f18144

Injury Report: CJ practices, but listed as questionable:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/09/26/detroit-lions-calvin-johnson-injury/16263671/

Fauria on crutches, Caldwell coy:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/09/26/joseph-fauria-injury-detroit-lions/16262521/

Lions trying to end 4 game road skid Sunday at NY:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/09/27/detroit-lions-four-game-losing-streak-road/16326283/

Transcript of chat with Birkett:   http://live.freep.com/Event/Chat_with_Lions_writer_Dave_Birkett_36

Lions opponent: Chris Johnson still big play threat:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/09/27/detroit-lions-new-york-jets-chris-johnson/16326545/

Tulloch: No regrets about sack dance:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/09/27/stephen-tulloch-acl/16321449/

Stafford recounts what it was like to have bridge almost fall on him:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/09/detroit_lions_qb_matthew_staff_70.html

Oakland Press Lions Notes:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20140926/detroit-lions-notes-matthew-stafford-early-on-scene-at-bridge-collapse

Keeping Stafford upright a group effort:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20140926/detroit-lions-x2014-keeping-matthew-stafford-upright-a-group-effort

Caldwell's quotes from Friday:   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/9/26/6830351/jim-caldwell-quotes-lions-friday

Jets Articles:

Articles:

Injury Report: Decker says he will play:   http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york-jets/post/_/id/43759/injury-report-decker-says-hell-play

Milliner likely out against the Lions:   http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york-jets/post/_/id/43747/milliner-likely-out

Decker, Nelson eyeing the Lions:   http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-randylangefb/Eric-Decker-David-Nelson-Eyeing-the-Lions/dedc384a-5023-4d33-9f42-dbb34aac5577

Willie Colon is set for a guy named Suh:   http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/jets/jets-insider-willie-colon-set-lions-guy-named-ndamukong-suh-article-1.1953468

Jets want Geno Smith to proceed with caution:   http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/jets/jets-geno-smith-proceed-caution-article-1.1954612

Jets worry meter:  Geno Smith vs Lions highly ranked defense:   http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2014/09/jets_worry_meter_geno_smith_against_lions_highly_ranked_defense.html

How Chris Ivory's altered weight lifting program has helped him start strong:   http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2014/09/why_jets_running_back_chris_ivory_already_looks_like_he_is_in_midseason_form.html

Jets defense must step up against Lions:   http://nypost.com/2014/09/27/jets-defense-must-step-up-against-lions/

Kerley has become Geno Smith's security blanket:   http://nypost.com/2014/09/26/jeremy-kerley-has-become-geno-smiths-security-blanket/

Chris Johnson: Jets best option is to run over opponents:   http://nypost.com/2014/09/25/cj-jets-best-option-is-to-run-over-opponents/

Jets wary of Suh:   http://www.northjersey.com/sports/football/jets-wary-of-lions-suh-1.1097439

Video:

Daily report: Mega challenge on Sun:   http://www.newyorkjets.com/videos/videos/Daily-Report-Mega-Challenge-on-SUN/8c2b0b52-c917-4852-bab4-4f828f594830

Rex Ryan: Suh and Fairley raise heck:    http://www.newyorkjets.com/videos/videos/Rex_Suh_Fairley_Raise_Heck/04241c2c-bbd9-4860-9743-ead6903aa8cc

Previews and Predictions:

Week 4:   http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2014/09/game-4-lions-vs-jets-previews-and.html

Miscellaneous:

National Media:

Jared Allen, Brandon Marshall questionable after missing practice all week:   http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/09/26/jared-allen-brandon-marshall-questionable-after-missing-practice-all-week/

Remember when: Barry Sanders rushes for 100 yds for 1st time:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/24725475/remember-when-barry-sanders-rushes-for-100-yards-for-1st-time

Video:

Local Media:

Lions weekly matchup: offense:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Lions-Weekly-Matchup-Offense/8b2c7032-5c63-4ffa-91d0-0f7189a911f5

Lions weekly matchup: defense:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Lions-Weekly-Matchup-Defense/53c151b6-081e-4198-81ea-247d25e0d4cf

Lions face Jets team with sense of urgency:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Lions-facing-Jets-team-with-sense-of-urgency/835b1883-da1b-4baa-a289-2a8784dd5751

Stafford on morning bridge tragedy:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Stafford-on-morning-bridge-tragedy/7e231753-3e29-4039-bc66-d7416ad2ad08

Bridge collapse affects several Lions:   http://www.freep.com/videos/sports/nfl/lions/2014/09/26/16265857/

Rod Beard and Josh Katzenstein on Lions health:   http://www.detroitnews.com/videos/sports/nfl/lions/2014/09/26/16311679/

MLive reporters discuss whether they've altered their expectations after 2-1 start:   http://videos.mlive.com/mlive/2014/09/video_detroit_lions_reports_di.html

Audio:

Lions podcast: catching up with Tulloch:   http://www.freep.com/videos/sports/nfl/lions/2014/09/26/16310173/

Afternoon Lions Links for Friday 9-26-14

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Potentially more Ebron:    http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/11284/morning-roar-potentially-more-eric-ebron

Caldwell remembers the toughest place he coached in:    http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/11291/jim-caldwell-remembers-the-toughest-place-he-coached-in

Local Media:

O'Hara's Friday Focus: Jets-Lions game showcase Sunday for defenses:    http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHARAS-FRIDAY-FOCUS-Jets-Lions-game-Showcase-Sunday-for-defenses/9004284f-e255-49dc-a707-6ec2485a069b

Stafford shocked by bridge collapse:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/09/26/matthew-stafford-bridge/16253021/

Lions name Captains for Jets game:    http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/09/26/lions-name-captains-jets-game/16262117/

CJ questionable, Waddle doubtful for game:  http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/09/detroit_lions_calvin_johnson_q_1.html

CJ returns to practice; Fauria on crutches after mysterious ankle injury:    http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/09/detroit_lions_calvin_johnson_r.html

Lions focused on doing a better job of protecting Stafford:    http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/09/detroit_lions_focused_on_doing.html

Broyles could be activated to help compensate for the loss of Fauria:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/09/detroit_lions_ryan_broyles_cou.html

Stafford stranded on Southfield Fwy by collapsing bridge:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/09/detroit_lions_qb_matthew_staff_69.html

Lions Q and A: Slay just wants to wear teenage mutant ninja socks during a game:    http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/09/detroit_lions_qa_darius_slay_o.html

Lions early notes:    http://oplions.blogspot.com/2014/09/detroit-lions-early-notes-calvin.html

Three Lions storylines to follow:    http://www.foxsports.com/detroit/story/three-storylines-to-follow-in-lions-jets-092614

3 reasons Sunday at NY is a crossroad game for the Lions:   http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2014/09/26/caputo-3-reasons-sunday-at-new-york-is-a-crossroad-game-for-the-lions/

Jets Articles:

Q and A with Lions beat reporter: How is Detroit trying to step up easier throws for Stafford:   http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2014/09/qa_with_lions_beat_reporter.html

Lions - Jets: 3 matchups in Sunday's week 4 games:    http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2014/09/lions-jets_3_matchups_to_watch_in_sundays_week_4_game.html

Under the spotlight: Jeremy Kerley and Darrin Walls:   http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york-jets/post/_/id/43675/under-the-spotlight-kerley-and-walls

RB Chris Johnson wants more carries:   http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york-jets/post/_/id/43713/jets-rb-chris-johnson-wants-more-carries

Jets won't say whether Jalen Saunders will return punts again Sunday:   http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2014/09/jets_wont_say_whether_jalen_saunders_will_return_punts_sunday.html

Previews and Predictions:

Week 4:    http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2014/09/game-4-lions-vs-jets-previews-and.html

Video:
Local Media:

Caldwell on road game challenges:    http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Caldwell-on-road-game-challenges/3522ef2d-7734-42ba-abef-e571abf41689

Lions weekly matchup: offense:    http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Lions-Weekly-Matchup-Offense/8b2c7032-5c63-4ffa-91d0-0f7189a911f5

Answer the Bell: Teammate impressions:    http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Answer-the-Bell-Teammate-impressions/5426add5-aacb-4727-b2df-1cf1bd230ce9

Morning Lions Links for Friday 9-26-14

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Against Lions, Jets try to end '20-game' skid: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/against-lions-jets-try-end-20-game-skid-214025324--nfl.html

Jet's tall task: defending Johnson: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/jets-tall-task-defending-lions-megatron-235420080--nfl.html

Local Media:

Lions notebook:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/NOTEBOOK-Fauria-injures-ankle-at-home/c01c1c89-da62-4013-b257-ea11db465ad9

Coordinator cut-up: Teryl Austin confident in Whitehead as MIKE:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/COORDINATOR-CUT-UP-Teryl-Austin-confident-in-Tahir-Whitehead-as-MIKE/fe61bb3a-10ac-4926-8fa5-bc4e82479944

Coordinator cut-up: Protection for Stafford needs to improve:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/COORDINATOR-CUT-UP-Protection-for-Stafford-needs-to-improve/ae19e25b-dfcc-48af-bdab-2588eb7e638e

Fauria injures ankle at home; status uncertain:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/09/25/joseph-fauria-ankle-detroit-lions/16210625/

Lions Notes: Ihedigbo seems closer to returning:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/09/26/detroit-lions-james-ihedigbo/16251007/

Stafford hits piling up as Jets pass rush looms:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/09/26/detroit-lions-matthew-stafford-getting-hit/16251075/

Lions mindful of underrated Jets WR Kerley:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/09/25/detroit-lions-new-york-jets/16198583/

Lions Gab: Why the Lions defense is good, not great:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/09/24/detroit-lions-gab/16153523/

Caldwell: Lions preferred Tate over Decker: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/09/25/caldwell-lions-preferred-tate-decker/16235447/

CJ sits out of second straight day of practice:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/09/25/lions-calvin-johnson-sits-second-day-practice/16218189/

Role could expand for Lions tight end Ebron: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/2014/09/25/role-expand-lions-tight-end-ebron/16237923/

Lions zero in on Jets' running attack: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/09/25/lions-zero-jets-running-attack/16233731/

Fuller ready to bear down on brother Kyle Fuller:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/09/25/lions-corey-fuller-ready-bear-brother-kyle/16213955/

Ihedigbo would provide boost against Jets rushing attack:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/09/return_of_detroit_lions_safety.html

Foxsports Detroit Lions Notes:   http://www.foxsports.com/detroit/story/notes-joseph-fauria-injures-ankle-lions-defense-ranked-no-1-092514

Jim Caldwell's quotes from Thursday: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/9/25/6830369/jim-caldwell-quotes-lions-thursday

Lombardi and Austin's quotes from Thursday: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/9/25/6830385/joe-lombardi-teryl-austin-quotes-lions-thursday

Jets Articles and Videos:

Articles:

7 Things to Know About Jets-Lions: http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-randylangefb/7-Things-to-Know-About-Jets-Lions/8b85381d-0e61-4a51-bb65-aeb9e995fcb1

Willie Colon on facing Suh: I'll never back down from a fight:   http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2014/09/willie_colon_on_facing_ndamukong_suh.html

Eric Decker expects to play for Jets against Lions, but:   http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2014/09/eric_decker_expects_to_play_for_jets_against_lions_but.html

Detroit Lions: A quick scouting report on the Jets Week 4 opponent:   http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2014/09/jets-lions_out-of-town_links_here_comes_a_team_that_shut_down_the_packers.html

Jets Practice Report: Decker, Mangold and Wilkerson return to practice:    http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york-jets/post/_/id/43685/practice-decker-returns-nelson-doesnt

Videos:

Lions front presents a big challenge:   http://www.newyorkjets.com/videos/videos/Lions-Front-Presents-a-Big-Time-Challenge/25999173-a348-4c7a-83b9-fe40639f9994

Previews and Predictions:

Week 4:   http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2014/09/game-4-lions-vs-jets-previews-and.html

Power Rankings:

Week 4:   http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2014/09/power-rankings-week-4.html

Video:

National Media:

ESPN analysts discuss CJ's injury and whether or not the Lions should be concerned:   http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=11586637&ex_cid=espnapi_public

Local Media:

Caldwell on injuries, Jets prep:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Caldwell-on-injuries-Jets-prep/09c4853b-4067-4e3b-a81c-983517457ce9

Lombardi on Jets defense:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Lomabardi-on-Jets-defense/2869f691-01bb-4ee1-8c7b-f598be878eaf

Austin on Jets offense:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Austin-on-Jets-offense/b354f96e-cd86-4bde-91d1-2837ef44eeeb

Ihedigbo on returning to practice:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Ihedigbo-on-returning-to-practice/7b66cba2-7f3f-4281-8b99-a9ab8625790b

Quin on facing the Jets:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Quin-on-facing-the-Jets/d243d542-ae97-462f-afec-e5805245044b

Sims on solidifying o-line:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Sims-on-solidifying-offensive-line/68f71193-7fe8-41a3-9929-81f00fe5f74a

Inside The Huddle With Sam Martin: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Inside-the-Huddle-with-Sam-Martin/f52b2078-b8d3-460c-833d-4765ee9752d8

Detroit Lions head trainer Dean Kleinschmidt joins 'NFL AM':   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Detroit-Lions-head-trainer--Dean-Kleinschmidt-joins-NFL-AM/f82bab50-634b-4dcf-9aac-a2e7a81142ce

Lions defense will be challenged by Jets rush: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Lions-defense-will-be-challenged-by-Jets-rush-/f62017ae-7501-45bc-b0c7-58c390f9a84a

Freep Writers discuss how can Lions compensate for Fauria:   http://www.freep.com/videos/sports/nfl/lions/2014/09/25/16218249/

MLive Writers discuss what Fauria's injury means for the Lions:   http://videos.mlive.com/mlive/2014/09/video_what_joseph_faurias_ankl.html

Audio:

Lions podcast: George Johnson talks career: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/09/25/podcast-jets-lions-preview/16216907/