Afternoon Lions Links for Monday 10-13-14

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Lions' TJ Jones eligible to come off PUP list: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/11863/lions-wr-tj-jones-eligible-to-come-off-pup-list-this-week

Lions show different personnel groupings vs. Vikings: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/11857/lions-show-different-personnel-groupings-vs-vikings

Rookie Report: Lions vs. Minnesota Vikings: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/11854/rookie-report-lions-vs-minnesota-vikings

Inside Slant: When helmet-to-helmet contact isn't a penalty: http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/144760/inside-slant-when-helmet-to-helmet-contact-isnt-a-penalty

George Johnson's pregame speech: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/11850/morning-roar-george-johnsons-pregame-speech

Nick Fairley: Lions can have the best defense ever: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000410280/article/nick-fairley-lions-can-have-the-best-defense-ever

Reggie Bush to return for reunion with Saints: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/10/13/reggie-bush-to-return-for-reunion-with-saints/

Jim Caldwell: “We all feel good” about Matt Prater: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/10/13/jim-caldwell-we-all-feel-good-about-matt-prater/

Monday Musings: Pats' Brady makes naysayers look foolish; Lions D roars: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/pete-prisco/24750654/monday-musings-brady-makes-naysayers-look-foolish-lions-d-on-prowl

Seven from Sunday: Brian Hoyer's wins jack up his future price (He discusses teams getting it done without their top WR): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/pat-kirwan/24750678/seven-from-sunday-brian-hoyers-wins-jack-up-his-future-price

USA Today's Week 6 winners, losers (he picks the Lions kickers as a loser): http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2014/10/13/winners-losers-week-6-aaron-rodgers-cowboys-seahawks/17180223/

NFL morning after: Let’s get rid of ties: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/10/13/nfl-morning-after-lets-get-rid-of-ties/

PFF's ReFo: Lions at Vikings, Week 6: https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2014/10/13/refo-lions-vikings-week-6/

Local Media:

O'HARA'S MONDAY COUNTDOWN: A look at the Lions' extreme makeover: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHARAS-MONDAY-COUNTDOWN-A-look-at-the-Lions-extreme-makeover/c66328c4-c1fc-43cd-9aad-5c6e5e89c5b3

Detroit Lions snap count report: Jeremy Ross leads WRs in snaps, Ryan Broyles plays just 2 at Minnesota: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/10/detroit_lions_snap_count_repor_25.html

3 things we learned about the Detroit Lions, including a positive about the offense: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/10/3_things_we_learned_about_the_18.html

Detroit Lions' Jim Caldwell says door is open for WR Ryan Broyles to come talk about his role: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/10/detroit_lions_jim_caldwell_say.html

Detroit Lions mum on whether they'll rest Calvin Johnson through bye; Kyle Van Noy might practice this week: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/10/detroit_lions_mum_on_whether_t.html

Detroit Lions go way outside the box with red-zone play call: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/10/detroit_lions_larry_warford_el.html

Column: Detroit Lions' defensive line is finally coming of age: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/10/column_detroit_lions_3.html

Detroit Lions — Jim Caldwell on Calvin Johnson, Ryan Broyles and more: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2014/10/detroit-lions-jim-caldwell-on-calvin.html

Lions notes: More on Sunday's win over Vikings: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/10/13/6927875/lions-notes-vikings-2014

Three takeaways from Lions' win over Vikings: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/10/13/6927879/lions-vikings-2014-takeaways

Saints Articles:

Saints at Lions: Teachers vs. Students, Brees vs. Stafford: http://www.foxsports.com/southwest/story/saints-at-lions-teachers-vs-students-brees-vs-stafford-101314

Grades:

Team Grades: Lions' Defense Leads Them To Win Over Vikings: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2014/10/13/team-grades-lions-defense-leads-them-to-win-over-vikings/

Power Rankings:

Peter King's Fine Fifteen (Lions ranked 14): http://mmqb.si.com/2014/10/13/week-6-nfl-peter-king-monday-morning-quarterback/7/

Miscellaneous:

National Media:

Talk In Washington Of Benching Kirk Cousins For Colt Mccoy: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/10/13/talk-in-washington-of-benching-kirk-cousins-for-colt-mccoy/

Video:

Local Media:

Inside the Huddle with Golden Tate: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Inside-the-Huddle-with-Golden-Tate/fba44b68-fd03-48c3-813c-fbc63ce90591