Morning Lions Links for Monday 10-20-14

Lions Articles:

National Media:

The real deal: Lions engineer massive comeback to move to 5-2:    http://www.si.com/nfl/2014/10/19/nfl-week-7-detroit-lions-new-orleans-saints

Snap Judgments (the Lions win is discussed): http://www.si.com/nfl/2014/10/19/nfl-week-7-seattle-seahawks-percy-harvin-jeff-fisher-ryan-tannehill

Lions find much needed offensive spark in comeback win:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/12058/detroit-lions-find-much-needed-offensive-spark-in-comeback-win

A peek inside Detroit's game-winning touchdown reception: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/12062/a-peek-inside-detroits-game-winning-touchdown-reception

Clayton's last call (he discusses the Lions-Saints game and also he gave Tate the game ball for offense): http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/page/lastcall1407/nfl-john-clayton-last-call-week-7

Lions discussed as SB contenders:    http://sports.yahoo.com/news/seahawks-upset-again-packers-cowboys-march-001000204--nfl.html

Sorting the Sunday Pile, Week 7: Cowboys rise to greater heights (he discusses the Lions-Saints game in there): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/24760064/sorting-the-sunday-pile-week-7-cowboys-rise-to-greater-heights

Why character counts for Lions: http://www.toledoblade.com/DaveHackenberg/2014/10/20/Commentary-How-character-can-impact-a-season-defining-victory.html

Lions Rally For 24-23 Win Over Saints: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/lions-rally-24-23-win-over-saints-070840919--nfl.html

NFL Winners and Losers: Dez Bryant's big transformation will pay off (Brees is picked as a loser): http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/nfl-winners-and-losers--000736435.html

Local Media:

Notebook: Caldwell's clam demeanor is contagious:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/NOTEBOOK-Jim-Caldwells-calm-demeanor-is-contagious/f1ff7954-f863-426a-b7b2-f784dad3e953

Four Downs: Crafty Safeties fool Brees on TD:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/FOUR-DOWNS-Crafty-safeties-fool-Drew-Brees-for-clutch-interception/eb6f192e-0a99-4a7c-b8f3-ee113770076d

Sharp: Lions follow lead of unflappable coach, find a way to win: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/columnists/drew-sharp/2014/10/19/detroit-lions-new-orleans-saints-drew-sharp/17591725/

Lions pull off comeback, stun Saints 24-23:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/10/19/detroit-lions-new-orleans-saints-win/17576375/

Detroit 24, New Orleans 23: Why Lions won Sunday: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/10/20/detroit-lions-new-orleans-saints/17596063/

Lions notes: From start to TD, a day of firsts for Corey Fuller: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/10/20/detroit-lions-corey-fuller-day-firsts/17595845/

Albom: Lions' rally shows flaws, but belief in itself: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/columnists/mitch-albom/2014/10/20/detroit-lions-new-orleans-saints-mitch-albom/17595035/

Three Lions questions: Did refs bail them out?: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/10/20/detroit-lions-saints-three-questions/17595835/

Lions extra points: Talking points, star watch, overheard: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/10/20/detroit-lions-extra-points/17595865/

Prater breathes sigh of relief:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/10/19/prater-detroit-would-have-killed-me/17586227/

Lions ticker: Kicker Matt Prater takes it to the bank: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/10/20/detroit-lions-ticker/17596065/

Tate: It's almost like a dream:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/10/19/detroit-lions-golden-tate/17585155/

Wojo: Rally shows Lions look to shed 'same old' label: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/columnists/bob-wojnowski/2014/10/19/wojo-rally-shows-lions-look-old-label/17592023/

Niyo: Lions 'D' shows its mettle by holding up to Brees: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/columnists/john-niyo/2014/10/19/niyo-lions-d-shows-mettle-holding-brees/17592321/

Four Downs: Stafford's tackle on pick proves crucial:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/10/19/four-downs-staffords-tackle-pick-proves-crucial/17589863/

Lions fourth quarter rally caps character win:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/10/19/lions-saints-updates-follow-game/17550131/

Instant analysis: Lions prevail with a little luck:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/10/19/instant-analysis-lions-prevail-little-luck/17577747/

Fuller's first TD is a big one:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/10/19/corey-fullers-first-career-td-big-one/17587615/

Levy, Whitehead leading effort for Lions no. 1 defense:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/10/18/lions-defense-leading-levy-whitehead/17536435/

By the numbers: Tate has career high 10 catches:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/10/19/numbers-tate-snags-career-high-catches/17580847/

That's a tough loss, Saints coach Payton says:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/10/19/tough-loss-saints-coach-sean-payton-says/17589609/

Lions harass Brees into career-worst stretch during fourth quarter:    http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/10/detroit_lions_harass_drew_bree.html

Ingram faces wrath of tenacious defense in Michigan homecoming:   http://www.mlive.com/sports/flint/index.ssf/2014/10/saints_mark_ingram_feels_wrath.html

Detroit Lions' Golden Tate doesn't want to taint win by dredging up history with Percy Harvin: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/10/detroit_lions_golden_tate_does.html

Caputo: Nice win, but will the Lions have competitive character when it really matters:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20141019/pat-caputo-nice-win-but-will-the-detroit-lions-have-competitive-character-when-it-really-counts

Lions rally in the fourth to beat the Saints 24-23: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20141019/lions-rally-in-the-fourth-to-beat-the-saints-24-23

Lions notes: Second win without CJ:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20141019/detroit-lions-notes-second-win-without-calvin-johnson

Stafford, offense just good enough to win:    http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20141019/detroit-lions-x2014-matthew-stafford-offense-just-good-enough-to-win

Foxsports Detroit Lions Notes:   http://www.foxsports.com/detroit/story/notes-tate-fuller-step-up-for-lions-101914

Lions stun Saints, rally late for victory:   http://www.foxsports.com/detroit/story/lions-stun-saints-rally-late-for-victory-101914

In absence of Johnson, Tate stepping up:   http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2014/10/19/in-absence-of-johnson-tate-stepping-up/

Quin, Ihedigbo set up game winning interception by following instincts:   http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2014/10/19/quin-ihedigbo-set-up-game-changing-interception-by-following-instincts/

Rob Parker: Lions stun saints and critics too:   http://www.clickondetroit.com/sports/parkersconfidential/rob-parker-detroit-lions-stun-new-orleans-saints-and-critics-too/29225414

Stafford goes from goat to hero in win over Saints:   http://www.examiner.com/article/matthew-stafford-goes-from-goat-to-hero-win-over-the-saints

Netrat's blog on the Lions-Saints game:   http://thenetrat.blogspot.com/2014/10/2014-game-7-detroit-lions-vs-new.html

Lions notes: More on Sunday's win over Saints:    http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/10/19/6971595/lions-notes-saints-2014

Saints Articles and Videos:

Articles:

What the Lions said after the game:   http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2014/10/what_the_detroit_lions_said_af.html

Payton: I wasn't happy with how the game was officiated:    http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2014/10/sean_payton_i_wasnt_happy_with.html

Saints' defensive high vs. Detroit short-lived, like every aspect of 2014 season:    http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2014/10/larry_holder_column_10.html

'Motown Meltdown' latest example of Saints' failure to finish games:    http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2014/10/siants_column.html

Saints players discuss the loss to the Lions:   http://www.neworleanssaints.com/news-and-events/article-1/New-Orleans-Saints-players-discuss-the-loss-to-the-Lions/2d359ddb-9e13-4578-bc7c-0993d46afdda

Payton reviews the game against the Lions:   http://www.neworleanssaints.com/news-and-events/article-1/Sean-Payton-reviews-the-game-against-the-Detroit-Lions/004de3da-5f04-4062-9b0f-30e14010651c

Caldwell, Lions talk about Sunday's win over Saints:   http://www.neworleanssaints.com/news-and-events/article-1/Jim-Caldwell-Lions-players-talk-about-Sundays-win-over-the-Saints/a78dff86-abba-4bc7-92c0-ad95ec145219

John DeShazier: Handful of plays doom Saints in Detroit: http://www.neworleanssaints.com/news-and-events/article-deshazier/John-DeShazier-Handful-of-plays-doom-Saints-in-Detroit/1c9d802c-3952-4f9e-aff2-3a6732c42ce7

Drew Brees says he let the Saints down:    http://espn.go.com/blog/new-orleans-saints/post/_/id/10497/saints-drew-brees-says-he-let-team-down-the-worst-feeling-in-sports

Brees, Saints have lost killer instinct:   http://espn.go.com/blog/new-orleans-saints/post/_/id/10506/saints-drew-brees-have-lost-killer-instinct

Graham doesn't catch pass in limited role:   http://espn.go.com/blog/new-orleans-saints/post/_/id/10512/saints-jimmy-graham-doesnt-catch-pass-in-limited-role

Saints collapse, give up lead in 24-23 loss: http://www.wwltv.com/story/sports/nfl/saints/2014/10/19/saints-collapse-give-up-lead-in-24-23-loss/17576463/

Video:

Sean Payton scolds reporters:   http://www.nfl.com/now/share?id=732f696e-b722-4d1f-b7bc-b1413bba1f68

Grades:

Freep's Lions Grades:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/10/19/detroit-lions-new-orleans-saints/17582795/

Detroit News Lions Grades:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/10/19/lions-grades-wrs-fill-nicely-megatron/17585531/

Miscellaneous:

National Media:

Bears lockerroom reportedly turns ugly after home loss to Dolphins:   http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/bears-locker-room-reportedly-turns-ugly-after-home-loss-to-dolphins-210405292.html

Dennard Robinson leads Jaguars to victory:    http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20141019/nfl-roundup-denard-robinson-leads-jaguars-to-first-victory

Local Media:

Know the foe: Lions headed to London to face reeling Falcons: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/10/20/detroit-lions-atlanta-falcons/17596125/

NFL ticker: Redskins' Kirk Cousins benched at half: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/10/20/nfl-ticker-washington-redskins-kirk-cousins/17596061/

Video:

Week 7 Lions vs Saints Video Highlights, Interviews and Recaps:   http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2014/10/game-7-lions-vs-saints-video-highlights.html

National Media:

Sapp on Lions D-Line:   http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000000412847/Sapp-s-Dapp-Lions-defensive-line