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