Lions Articles:
Local Media:
Lions-Vikings flexed to 4:25 pm start: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Lions-Vikings-flexed-to-425-pm-start/71066dc6-b776-4c4c-8cee-ded009e4dbc1
Packers edge Patriots, stay one game ahead of Lions: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/30/green-bay-packers-nfc-north/19718933/
Lions' next foe: Bucs fall 14-13 to Bengals: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/30/tampa-bay-buccaneers/19714791/
Bonamego has his own 'Bono Gear' for players: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/30/detroit-lions-bono-gear/19702037/
Lions’ next: Penalty costs beleaguered Buccaneers: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/30/lions-next-penalty-costs-beleaguered-buccaneers/19724515/
Video:
National Media:
Week 13: Top 5 catches (CJ's is #5): http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000000437265/Week-13-Top-5-catches
Local Media:
Roundtable Talks Lions: http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/clip/10902870/roundtable-talks-lions
Sunday, November 30, 2014
Saturday, November 29, 2014
Morning Lions Links for Sunday 11-30-14
Lions Articles:
National Media:
Lions Mailbag: All about Theo Riddick: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/13285/lions-mailbag-all-about-theo-riddick
Most teams control their paths to the playoffs: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/11/29/most-teams-control-their-paths-to-the-playoffs/
Stafford, defense help Lions rebound: http://www.miningjournal.net/page/content.detail/id/609773/Stafford---defense-help-Lions-rebound.html
Local Media:
10 QUESTIONS WITH TWENTYMAN: When will Warford, Reiff and Bush return?: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/10-QUESTIONS-WITH-TWENTYMAN-When-will-Warford-Reiff-and-Bush-return/15a4f191-0066-45ad-8733-319cefba227f
Dave Birkett: Rematch vs. Packers could decide Lions' fate: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/30/detroit-lions-green-bay-packers/19694637/
With NCAA record snapped, Broyles still plugging away: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/29/detroit-lions-ryan-broyles/19660613/
5 games to watch that could impact Detroit Lions' playoff chances: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/11/5_games_to_watch_that_could_he.html
Column: Calvin Johnson won't be Megatron forever, but Detroit Lions WR still clearly in his prime: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/11/column_calvin_johnson_wont_be.html
Detroit Lions say they scared Bears with their rush defense: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/11/detroit_lions_rush_defense_not.html
National Media:
Lions Mailbag: All about Theo Riddick: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/13285/lions-mailbag-all-about-theo-riddick
Most teams control their paths to the playoffs: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/11/29/most-teams-control-their-paths-to-the-playoffs/
Stafford, defense help Lions rebound: http://www.miningjournal.net/page/content.detail/id/609773/Stafford---defense-help-Lions-rebound.html
Local Media:
10 QUESTIONS WITH TWENTYMAN: When will Warford, Reiff and Bush return?: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/10-QUESTIONS-WITH-TWENTYMAN-When-will-Warford-Reiff-and-Bush-return/15a4f191-0066-45ad-8733-319cefba227f
Dave Birkett: Rematch vs. Packers could decide Lions' fate: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/30/detroit-lions-green-bay-packers/19694637/
With NCAA record snapped, Broyles still plugging away: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/29/detroit-lions-ryan-broyles/19660613/
5 games to watch that could impact Detroit Lions' playoff chances: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/11/5_games_to_watch_that_could_he.html
Column: Calvin Johnson won't be Megatron forever, but Detroit Lions WR still clearly in his prime: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/11/column_calvin_johnson_wont_be.html
Detroit Lions say they scared Bears with their rush defense: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/11/detroit_lions_rush_defense_not.html
Friday, November 28, 2014
Morning Lions Links for Saturday 11-29-14
Lions Articles:
National Media:
Willie Young had adrenaline facing the Detroit Lions: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/13289/willie-young-had-adrenaline-facing-the-detroit-lions
PFF's ReFo: Bears at Lions, Week 13: https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2014/11/28/refo-bears-lions-week-13/
NFL re-draft: How would the first round play out today? (The Lions would take OT Greg Robinson): http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/nfl-draft-first-round-today-sammy-watkins-khalil-mack-jadeveon-clowney-blake-bortles-120114
Glover Quin scoffs at Bears trying to pad stats late in loss: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/11/28/glover-quin-scoffs-at-bears-trying-to-pad-stats-late-in-loss/
Potential landing spots hard to find for Ray Rice in 2014 (the Lions are mentioned as one): http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/11/28/potential-landing-spots-hard-to-find-for-ray-rice-in-2014/
Lions finally enjoy comfortable lead to protect: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/lions-finally-enjoy-comfortable-lead-protect-221322899--nfl.html
Local Media:
NFC NORTH: Twentyman's take: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/NFC-NORTH-Twentymans-take/77658e8c-a3b8-490c-8450-12eee9f3d7a1
Birkett: Lions' run D is so good, foes give up: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/28/detroit-lions-run-defense/19620063/
Coach: Stafford can't play like that every time: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/28/detroit-lions-matthew-stafford/19621569/
Chicago Bears' plan works early vs. Detroit, fades away: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/28/chicago-bears-detroit-lions/19616339/
Lions snap counts: Joique Bell keeps pounding: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/28/lions-snap-counts-joique-bell-keeps-pounding/19617431/
Lions defense bolsters playoff push: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/28/lions-defense-gets-playoff-push-back-track/19635707/
Lions' Larry Warford ready to stop being a spectator: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/28/lions-larry-warford-ready-stop-spectator/19627963/
3 things we learned about the Detroit Lions, including that they play better at a fast tempo: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/11/3_things_we_learned_about_the_24.html
Detroit Lions undrafted rookie Cornelius Lucas steps in and stymies 4-time All-Pro Jared Allen: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/11/detroit_lions_udfa_cornelius_l.html
Detroit Lions — Five things learned from win over Bears: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2014/11/detroit-lions-five-things-learned-from.html
Lions answer bell against lousy Bears: http://www.clickondetroit.com/sports/parkersconfidential/lions-snswer-bell-against-lousy-bears/29968168
Lions: 4 most likely playoff scenarios: http://www.clickondetroit.com/sports/football/detroit-lions-4-most-likely-playoff-scenarios/29967400
Lions players discuss win over Bears: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/11/28/7277715/lions-bears-2014-quotes-players
Grades:
Team Grades: Lions' Offense Wakes Up Against Bears: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2014/11/28/team-grades-lions-offense-wakes-up-against-bears/
WK 13 Report Card: Lions: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000000435646/WK-13-Report-Card-Lions
Miscellaneous:
National Media:
Lance Briggs lands on IR; career with Bears could be over: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/lance-briggs-lands-on-ir--career-with-bears-could-be-over-225806130.html
National Media:
Willie Young had adrenaline facing the Detroit Lions: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/13289/willie-young-had-adrenaline-facing-the-detroit-lions
PFF's ReFo: Bears at Lions, Week 13: https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2014/11/28/refo-bears-lions-week-13/
NFL re-draft: How would the first round play out today? (The Lions would take OT Greg Robinson): http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/nfl-draft-first-round-today-sammy-watkins-khalil-mack-jadeveon-clowney-blake-bortles-120114
Glover Quin scoffs at Bears trying to pad stats late in loss: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/11/28/glover-quin-scoffs-at-bears-trying-to-pad-stats-late-in-loss/
Potential landing spots hard to find for Ray Rice in 2014 (the Lions are mentioned as one): http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/11/28/potential-landing-spots-hard-to-find-for-ray-rice-in-2014/
Lions finally enjoy comfortable lead to protect: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/lions-finally-enjoy-comfortable-lead-protect-221322899--nfl.html
Local Media:
NFC NORTH: Twentyman's take: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/NFC-NORTH-Twentymans-take/77658e8c-a3b8-490c-8450-12eee9f3d7a1
Birkett: Lions' run D is so good, foes give up: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/28/detroit-lions-run-defense/19620063/
Coach: Stafford can't play like that every time: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/28/detroit-lions-matthew-stafford/19621569/
Chicago Bears' plan works early vs. Detroit, fades away: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/28/chicago-bears-detroit-lions/19616339/
Lions snap counts: Joique Bell keeps pounding: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/28/lions-snap-counts-joique-bell-keeps-pounding/19617431/
Lions defense bolsters playoff push: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/28/lions-defense-gets-playoff-push-back-track/19635707/
Lions' Larry Warford ready to stop being a spectator: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/28/lions-larry-warford-ready-stop-spectator/19627963/
3 things we learned about the Detroit Lions, including that they play better at a fast tempo: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/11/3_things_we_learned_about_the_24.html
Detroit Lions undrafted rookie Cornelius Lucas steps in and stymies 4-time All-Pro Jared Allen: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/11/detroit_lions_udfa_cornelius_l.html
Detroit Lions — Five things learned from win over Bears: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2014/11/detroit-lions-five-things-learned-from.html
Lions answer bell against lousy Bears: http://www.clickondetroit.com/sports/parkersconfidential/lions-snswer-bell-against-lousy-bears/29968168
Lions: 4 most likely playoff scenarios: http://www.clickondetroit.com/sports/football/detroit-lions-4-most-likely-playoff-scenarios/29967400
Lions players discuss win over Bears: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/11/28/7277715/lions-bears-2014-quotes-players
Grades:
Team Grades: Lions' Offense Wakes Up Against Bears: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2014/11/28/team-grades-lions-offense-wakes-up-against-bears/
WK 13 Report Card: Lions: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000000435646/WK-13-Report-Card-Lions
Miscellaneous:
National Media:
Lance Briggs lands on IR; career with Bears could be over: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/lance-briggs-lands-on-ir--career-with-bears-could-be-over-225806130.html
Afternoon Lions Links for Friday 11-28-14
Lions Articles:
National Media:
Rookie Report: Detroit Lions vs. Chicago: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/13282/rookie-report-detroit-lions-vs-chicago
Respecting the Lions run defense: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/13275/morning-roar-respecting-the-lions-run-defense
Lions begin crucial homestand with win over Bears: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/lions-begin-crucial-homestand-win-over-bears-083014297--nfl.html
Local Media:
Detroit Lions snap count report: Team goes heavy with tight end usage against Chicago: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/11/detroit_lions_snap_count_repor_31.html
Detroit Lions' Jim Caldwell says Riley Reiff is close, mum on whether offense will stay up-tempo: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/11/detroit_lions_jim_caldwell_say_1.html
Column: As Detroit Lions continue playoff chase, Dominic Raiola's story stands out: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/11/column_as_detroit_lions_close.html
Detroit Lions secondary makes necessary adjustments after yet another slow start: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/11/detroit_lions_secondary_makes.html
Detroit Lions' Matthew Stafford, playing with a quickened tempo, explodes for best game of season: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/11/detroit_lions_matthew_stafford_51.html
Jim Caldwell discusses Lions' win over Bears: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/11/28/7277717/lions-bears-2014-quotes-jim-caldwell
Three takeaways from Lions' win over Bears: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/11/28/7278013/lions-bears-2014-takeaways
Video:
Local Media:
Inside the Huddle with Golden Tate: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Inside-the-Huddle-with-Golden-Tate/93e9d08f-88f3-4e7b-ad64-d22b79eead76
National Media:
Rookie Report: Detroit Lions vs. Chicago: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/13282/rookie-report-detroit-lions-vs-chicago
Respecting the Lions run defense: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/13275/morning-roar-respecting-the-lions-run-defense
Lions begin crucial homestand with win over Bears: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/lions-begin-crucial-homestand-win-over-bears-083014297--nfl.html
Local Media:
Detroit Lions snap count report: Team goes heavy with tight end usage against Chicago: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/11/detroit_lions_snap_count_repor_31.html
Detroit Lions' Jim Caldwell says Riley Reiff is close, mum on whether offense will stay up-tempo: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/11/detroit_lions_jim_caldwell_say_1.html
Column: As Detroit Lions continue playoff chase, Dominic Raiola's story stands out: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/11/column_as_detroit_lions_close.html
Detroit Lions secondary makes necessary adjustments after yet another slow start: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/11/detroit_lions_secondary_makes.html
Detroit Lions' Matthew Stafford, playing with a quickened tempo, explodes for best game of season: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/11/detroit_lions_matthew_stafford_51.html
Jim Caldwell discusses Lions' win over Bears: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/11/28/7277717/lions-bears-2014-quotes-jim-caldwell
Three takeaways from Lions' win over Bears: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/11/28/7278013/lions-bears-2014-takeaways
Video:
Local Media:
Inside the Huddle with Golden Tate: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Inside-the-Huddle-with-Golden-Tate/93e9d08f-88f3-4e7b-ad64-d22b79eead76
Thursday, November 27, 2014
Morning Lions Links for Friday 11-28-14
Lions Articles:
National Media:
Detroit Lions have a consistent rushing option with Joique Bell: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/13261/detroit-lions-have-a-consistent-rushing-option-with-joique-bell
Breaking from the pack: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000435359/article/sixteen-things-to-know-from-thanksgivings-games
Lions’ offense picks apart Bears: http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/27/detroit-lions-chicago-bears-thanksgiving-nfc-north-calvin-johnson/19587945/
Lions roll over Bears in Thanksgiving game: http://q.usatoday.com/2014/11/27/lions-roll-over-bears-in-thanksgiving-game/
Lions’ victory over Bears shows Suh is just another piece of the puzzle: http://blogs.windsorstar.com/sports/lions-victory-over-bears-shows-suh-is-just-another-piece-of-the-puzzle
NFC playoff picture: Cowboys under pressure at the quarter pole: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/11/28/nfc-playoff-picture-cowboys-under-pressure-at-the-quarter-pole/
Lions-Bears: What we learned: http://www.kspr.com/sports/lionsbears-what-we-learned/21051914_29963692
Johnson, Bell help Lions feast on Bears: http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/news/news.aspx?id=782095
Lions boost playoff hopes with mauling of Bears: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/11/27/us-nfl-thanksgiving-idUSKCN0JB2CP20141127
Local Media:
NOTEBOOK: Joique Bell, young linemen step up: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/NOTEBOOK-Joique-Bell-young-linemen-step-up/f9bf14fc-2300-4ef0-8ed1-0747b1a7e5ae
Lions feast on Bears in Thanksgiving win, 34-17: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/27/detroit-lions-chicago-bears-thanksgiving/19586283/
Lions notes: Calvin Johnson's 10,000-yard milestone shows no sign of decline: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/28/detroit-lions-notes-calvin-johnson-milestone/19605265/
Seidel: Bears may be turkeys, but Lions needed this one: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/27/detroit-lions-chicago-bears-jeff-seidel/19603379/
Lions’ Quin: Bears tried to pad stats at the end: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/27/detroit-lions-chicago-bears-thanksgiving/19599299/
Why the Lions beat the Bears on Thanksgiving: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/27/lions-bears-thanksgiving-detroit/19594419/
Three Lions questions with Jeff Seidel: Did everything click Thursday?: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/28/detroit-lions-three-questions-jeff-seidel/19604499/
Ticker: Outtakes from Lions' Thanksgiving TV coverage: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/28/detroit-lions-ticker/19605159/
Stafford, Johnson lead Lions past Bears, 34-17: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/27/detroit-lions-chicago-bears-thanksgiving-ford-field-nfl/19525777/
After iffy start, Lions' defense suffocates Bears: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/27/iffy-start-lions-defense-suffocates-bears/19593509/
Wojo: Stafford on, sky's the limit: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/columnists/bob-wojnowski/2014/11/27/wojo-staffords-like-skys-limit/19603373/
Niyo: Megatron makes plays, history: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/columnists/john-niyo/2014/11/27/niyo-megatron-makes-bears-dizzy-makes-history/19604115/
Four Downs: Bros battle, then eat: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/27/four-downs-brothers-battle-eat/19603709/
Undrafted Lucas steps in and steps up for Lions: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/27/undrafted-lucas-steps-steps-lions/19596555/
Calvin Johnson fastest to 10,000 yards receiving: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/27/calvin-johnson-fastest-yards-receiving/19583485/
Dominic Raiola makes record 200th start for Lions: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/27/dominic-raiola-makes-record-th-start-lions/19584829/
By the numbers: Lions defense gets sack-happy: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/27/numbers-lions-defense-gets-sack-happy/19592589/
Detroit Lions' offensive execution against Chicago transforms perception of OC Joe Lombardi's play calling: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/11/detroit_lions_offense_executes.html
Detroit Lions don't suffer a single known injury while throttling Bears: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/11/detroit_lions_dont_suffer_a_si.html
Chicago Bears tried to cover Detroit Lions' Calvin Johnson one-on-one with a rookie, and it went badly: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/11/bears_tried_it_cover_detroit_l.html
Detroit Lions notes: Dominic Raiola sets record; brothers meet: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20141127/detroit-lions-notes-dominic-raiola-sets-record-brothers-meet
Lions’ offense comes alive in 34-17 win over Bears: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20141127/lions-offense-comes-alive-in-34-17-win-over-bears
Pat Caputo - Big Thanksgiving win for Detroit Lions suggests angst about Matthew Stafford misguided: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20141127/pat-caputo-big-thanksgiving-win-for-detroit-lions-suggests-angst-about-matthew-stafford-misguided
Caputo's thoughts after 3 quarters Bears, Lions: http://patcaputo.blogspot.com/2014/11/thoughts-after-3-quarters-bears-lions.html
Caputo's thoughts halftime Bears, Lions: http://patcaputo.blogspot.com/2014/11/thoughts-halftime-bears-lions.html
Caputo's thoughts after 1st quarter Bears, Lions: http://patcaputo.blogspot.com/2014/11/thoughts-after-1st-quarter-bears-lions.html
Lions' defense starts slow, picks up steam: http://www.foxsports.com/detroit/story/lions-defense-starts-slow-picks-up-steam-112714
Johnson returns to form as Lions gobble up Bears: http://www.foxsports.com/detroit/story/johnson-lions-gobble-up-bears-on-thanksgiving-112714
Quicker Tempo, Sharper Stafford Help Lions Offense Get Back In Sync: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2014/11/27/quicker-tempo-sharper-stafford-help-lions-offense-get-back-in-sync/
Raiola Reflects On 200th Start: 'We've Been Through A Lot In 14 Years': http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2014/11/27/raiola-reflects-on-200th-start-weve-been-through-a-lot-in-14-years/
Lions notes: More on Thursday's win over Bears: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/11/27/7278005/lions-notes-bears-2014
Bears Articles:
Defense fizzles following fast start: http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Defense-fizzles-following-fast-start/30faf328-b783-4783-9bc6-274254a9541f
Bears start quick, but stumble to loss: http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Bears-start-quick-but-stumble-to-loss/2652d95b-aef3-4a38-afb6-6f6691586a78
Postgame Pulse: Bears vs. Lions: http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Postgame-Pulse-Bears-vs-Lions/5c917b39-6f10-492b-805c-301147024a10
Durkin: The Bears Are Who We Thought They Were -- Pretenders: http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2014/11/27/durkin-the-bears-are-who-we-thought-they-were-pretenders/
Bears Notes: 'We're A Struggling Offense': http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2014/11/27/bears-notes-were-a-struggling-offense/
Road woes continue for Chicago's defense: http://espn.go.com/blog/chicago/bears/post/_/id/4696048/road-woes-continue-for-chicagos-defense
Five things we learned: Lions 34, Bears 17: http://espn.go.com/blog/chicago/bears/post/_/id/4696058/five-things-we-learned-lions-34-bears-17
Fuller respects Lions’ ‘big’ receiver Calvin Johnson: http://chicagosuntimes.com/sports/fuller-respects-lions-big-receiver-calvin-johnson/
Bears’ ‘D’ comes out smoking, but Lions adapt, find rhythm: http://chicagosuntimes.com/sports/bears-d-comes-out-smoking-but-lions-adapt-find-rhythm/
3-and-Out: Fuller brotherly love, stopping Suh, good for Gould: http://chicagosuntimes.com/sports/3-and-out-fuller-brotherly-love-stopping-suh-good-for-gould/
Grades:
Dave Birkett's report card: Lions excel across board: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/27/detroit-lions-chicago-bears-thanksgiving/19592793/
Lions grades: High marks all the way around: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/27/lions-grades-high-marks-way-around/19592849/
CBS Grades (Lions get an A): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/24845629/nfl-grades-week-13-is-colin-kaepernick-getting-worse
Miscellaneous:
Local Media:
Lions' next opponent: Buccaneers' offense not up to par: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/28/detroit-lions-tampa-bay-buccaneers/19604611/
Video:
Game 12: http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2014/11/game-12-lions-vs-bears-video-highlights.html
National Media:
Detroit Lions have a consistent rushing option with Joique Bell: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/13261/detroit-lions-have-a-consistent-rushing-option-with-joique-bell
Breaking from the pack: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000435359/article/sixteen-things-to-know-from-thanksgivings-games
Lions’ offense picks apart Bears: http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/27/detroit-lions-chicago-bears-thanksgiving-nfc-north-calvin-johnson/19587945/
Lions roll over Bears in Thanksgiving game: http://q.usatoday.com/2014/11/27/lions-roll-over-bears-in-thanksgiving-game/
Lions’ victory over Bears shows Suh is just another piece of the puzzle: http://blogs.windsorstar.com/sports/lions-victory-over-bears-shows-suh-is-just-another-piece-of-the-puzzle
NFC playoff picture: Cowboys under pressure at the quarter pole: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/11/28/nfc-playoff-picture-cowboys-under-pressure-at-the-quarter-pole/
Lions-Bears: What we learned: http://www.kspr.com/sports/lionsbears-what-we-learned/21051914_29963692
Johnson, Bell help Lions feast on Bears: http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/news/news.aspx?id=782095
Lions boost playoff hopes with mauling of Bears: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/11/27/us-nfl-thanksgiving-idUSKCN0JB2CP20141127
Local Media:
NOTEBOOK: Joique Bell, young linemen step up: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/NOTEBOOK-Joique-Bell-young-linemen-step-up/f9bf14fc-2300-4ef0-8ed1-0747b1a7e5ae
Lions feast on Bears in Thanksgiving win, 34-17: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/27/detroit-lions-chicago-bears-thanksgiving/19586283/
Lions notes: Calvin Johnson's 10,000-yard milestone shows no sign of decline: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/28/detroit-lions-notes-calvin-johnson-milestone/19605265/
Seidel: Bears may be turkeys, but Lions needed this one: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/27/detroit-lions-chicago-bears-jeff-seidel/19603379/
Lions’ Quin: Bears tried to pad stats at the end: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/27/detroit-lions-chicago-bears-thanksgiving/19599299/
Why the Lions beat the Bears on Thanksgiving: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/27/lions-bears-thanksgiving-detroit/19594419/
Three Lions questions with Jeff Seidel: Did everything click Thursday?: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/28/detroit-lions-three-questions-jeff-seidel/19604499/
Ticker: Outtakes from Lions' Thanksgiving TV coverage: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/28/detroit-lions-ticker/19605159/
Stafford, Johnson lead Lions past Bears, 34-17: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/27/detroit-lions-chicago-bears-thanksgiving-ford-field-nfl/19525777/
After iffy start, Lions' defense suffocates Bears: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/27/iffy-start-lions-defense-suffocates-bears/19593509/
Wojo: Stafford on, sky's the limit: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/columnists/bob-wojnowski/2014/11/27/wojo-staffords-like-skys-limit/19603373/
Niyo: Megatron makes plays, history: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/columnists/john-niyo/2014/11/27/niyo-megatron-makes-bears-dizzy-makes-history/19604115/
Four Downs: Bros battle, then eat: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/27/four-downs-brothers-battle-eat/19603709/
Undrafted Lucas steps in and steps up for Lions: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/27/undrafted-lucas-steps-steps-lions/19596555/
Calvin Johnson fastest to 10,000 yards receiving: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/27/calvin-johnson-fastest-yards-receiving/19583485/
Dominic Raiola makes record 200th start for Lions: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/27/dominic-raiola-makes-record-th-start-lions/19584829/
By the numbers: Lions defense gets sack-happy: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/27/numbers-lions-defense-gets-sack-happy/19592589/
Detroit Lions' offensive execution against Chicago transforms perception of OC Joe Lombardi's play calling: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/11/detroit_lions_offense_executes.html
Detroit Lions don't suffer a single known injury while throttling Bears: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/11/detroit_lions_dont_suffer_a_si.html
Chicago Bears tried to cover Detroit Lions' Calvin Johnson one-on-one with a rookie, and it went badly: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/11/bears_tried_it_cover_detroit_l.html
Detroit Lions notes: Dominic Raiola sets record; brothers meet: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20141127/detroit-lions-notes-dominic-raiola-sets-record-brothers-meet
Lions’ offense comes alive in 34-17 win over Bears: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20141127/lions-offense-comes-alive-in-34-17-win-over-bears
Pat Caputo - Big Thanksgiving win for Detroit Lions suggests angst about Matthew Stafford misguided: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20141127/pat-caputo-big-thanksgiving-win-for-detroit-lions-suggests-angst-about-matthew-stafford-misguided
Caputo's thoughts after 3 quarters Bears, Lions: http://patcaputo.blogspot.com/2014/11/thoughts-after-3-quarters-bears-lions.html
Caputo's thoughts halftime Bears, Lions: http://patcaputo.blogspot.com/2014/11/thoughts-halftime-bears-lions.html
Caputo's thoughts after 1st quarter Bears, Lions: http://patcaputo.blogspot.com/2014/11/thoughts-after-1st-quarter-bears-lions.html
Lions' defense starts slow, picks up steam: http://www.foxsports.com/detroit/story/lions-defense-starts-slow-picks-up-steam-112714
Johnson returns to form as Lions gobble up Bears: http://www.foxsports.com/detroit/story/johnson-lions-gobble-up-bears-on-thanksgiving-112714
Quicker Tempo, Sharper Stafford Help Lions Offense Get Back In Sync: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2014/11/27/quicker-tempo-sharper-stafford-help-lions-offense-get-back-in-sync/
Raiola Reflects On 200th Start: 'We've Been Through A Lot In 14 Years': http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2014/11/27/raiola-reflects-on-200th-start-weve-been-through-a-lot-in-14-years/
Lions notes: More on Thursday's win over Bears: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/11/27/7278005/lions-notes-bears-2014
Bears Articles:
Defense fizzles following fast start: http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Defense-fizzles-following-fast-start/30faf328-b783-4783-9bc6-274254a9541f
Bears start quick, but stumble to loss: http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Bears-start-quick-but-stumble-to-loss/2652d95b-aef3-4a38-afb6-6f6691586a78
Postgame Pulse: Bears vs. Lions: http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Postgame-Pulse-Bears-vs-Lions/5c917b39-6f10-492b-805c-301147024a10
Durkin: The Bears Are Who We Thought They Were -- Pretenders: http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2014/11/27/durkin-the-bears-are-who-we-thought-they-were-pretenders/
Bears Notes: 'We're A Struggling Offense': http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2014/11/27/bears-notes-were-a-struggling-offense/
Road woes continue for Chicago's defense: http://espn.go.com/blog/chicago/bears/post/_/id/4696048/road-woes-continue-for-chicagos-defense
Five things we learned: Lions 34, Bears 17: http://espn.go.com/blog/chicago/bears/post/_/id/4696058/five-things-we-learned-lions-34-bears-17
Fuller respects Lions’ ‘big’ receiver Calvin Johnson: http://chicagosuntimes.com/sports/fuller-respects-lions-big-receiver-calvin-johnson/
Bears’ ‘D’ comes out smoking, but Lions adapt, find rhythm: http://chicagosuntimes.com/sports/bears-d-comes-out-smoking-but-lions-adapt-find-rhythm/
3-and-Out: Fuller brotherly love, stopping Suh, good for Gould: http://chicagosuntimes.com/sports/3-and-out-fuller-brotherly-love-stopping-suh-good-for-gould/
Grades:
Dave Birkett's report card: Lions excel across board: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/27/detroit-lions-chicago-bears-thanksgiving/19592793/
Lions grades: High marks all the way around: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/27/lions-grades-high-marks-way-around/19592849/
CBS Grades (Lions get an A): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/24845629/nfl-grades-week-13-is-colin-kaepernick-getting-worse
Miscellaneous:
Local Media:
Lions' next opponent: Buccaneers' offense not up to par: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/28/detroit-lions-tampa-bay-buccaneers/19604611/
Video:
Game 12: http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2014/11/game-12-lions-vs-bears-video-highlights.html
Game 12 Lions Vs Bears Video Highlights, Interviews and Recaps
Highlights:
Wk 13 Can't-Miss Play: A Mega Thanksgiving Grab: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000000434954/Wk-13-Can-t-Miss-Play-A-Mega-Thanksgiving-Grab
Calvin Johnson scores second touchdown: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000000434980/Calvin-Johnson-scores-second-touchdown
Joique Bell leaps across goal line for TD: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000000434972/Joique-Bell-leaps-across-goal-line-for-TD
Joique Bell scores second touchdown: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000000435006/Joique-Bell-scores-second-touchdown
Calvin Johnson's Thanksgiving feasts: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000000435150/Calvin-Johnson-s-Thanksgiving-feasts
Week 13: Calvin Johnson highlights: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000000435047/Week-13-Calvin-Johnson-highlights
Ebron leaps over defender for 13-yard gain: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000000434938/Ebron-leaps-over-defender-for-13-yard-gain
Wk 13 Can't-Miss Play: Thanksgiving tip drill: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000000435016/Wk-13-Can-t-Miss-Play-Thanksgiving-tip-drill
James Ihedigbo intercepts Jay Cutler: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000000435041/James-Ihedigbo-intercepts-Jay-Cutler
Jay Cutler sacked by Ezekiel Ansah for loss of 8 yards: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000000435062/Jay-Cutler-sacked-by-Ezekiel-Ansah-for-loss-of-8-yards
Kyle Fuller slaps ball out of brother Corey Fuller's hands: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000000435073/Kyle-Fuller-slaps-ball-out-of-brother-Corey-Fuller-s-hands
Week 13: Bears vs. Lions highlights: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000000435074/Week-13-Bears-vs-Lions-highlights
Interviews:
Caldwell on victory over the Bears: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Caldwell-on-victory-over-the-Bears/e5449ec9-6879-409a-9770-91e47cb06373
Stafford on Thanksgiving win: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Stafford-on-Thanksgiving-win/eaf475ab-7f15-4b91-bc6d-665c77ad8cf0
Postgame 1 on 1: Matthew Stafford: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Postgame-1-on-1-Matthew-Stafford/1e8e0de8-9d54-4174-af39-a444066816c2
Johnson on defeating Chicago in Week 13: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Johnson-on-defeating-Chicago-in-Week-13/eadc3d1a-7230-4504-bfe5-154062ed49b7
Tate on team finding success on offense: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Tate-on-team-finding-success-on-offense/a56564de-2672-48ac-bd24-032455295bee
Bell on getting the run game going: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Bell-on-getting-the-run-game-going/f1fb8bb4-15af-4bf1-91ed-ac8fd6d87d48
Raiola on 200th start: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Raiola-on-200th-start/133c1440-af46-4de1-88c1-c9613a0b412a
Sims on turning things around offensively: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Sims-on-turning-things-around-offensively/3fd1b52f-0fa6-4e2b-ba6b-b9fbf56dbe53
Levy on overall defensive performance: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Levy-on-overall-defensive-performance/60b3ff07-5514-4cc5-8f45-b3920b73d683
Postgame 1 on 1: Glover Quin: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Postgame-1-on-1-Glover-Quin/17eb0d9b-0575-4d12-83a9-2199edd19ca9
Jones on defense getting sacks, pressuring QB: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Jones-on-defense-getting-sacks-pressuring-QB/27d68a0c-1881-472a-90e7-92d239acc234
Mathis on getting a needed win: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Mathis-on-getting-a-needed-win/ad90d13e-6fe1-4eef-a08c-fb43c83b9d8a
Bell's Two-TD Day: http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=11946948&ex_cid=espnapi_public
Joique's journey: http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-network-gameday/0ap3000000434909/Joique-s-journey
Recaps:
Lions stop Bears with decisive Thanksgiving win: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Lions-stop-Bears-with-decisive-Thanksgiving-win/f8489a96-ddf8-4e87-8e13-cdb038def420
Analysis: Lions beat up a bad Bears team: http://www.freep.com/videos/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/27/19593255/
Rod Beard and Josh Katzenstein on Lions Thanksgiving Day win: http://www.detroitnews.com/videos/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/27/19597843/
Video: Detroit Lions reporters offer instant reaction to team's Thanksgiving victory: http://videos.mlive.com/mlive/2014/11/video_detroit_lions_reporters_25.html
Mega Day For Johnson: http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=11946993&ex_cid=espnapi_public
Game Balls: Chicago At Detroit: http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=11947284&ex_cid=espnapi_public
Bears at Lions booth recap: http://www.cbssports.com/video/player/nfl/364525635968/0/bears-at-lions-booth-recap
Wk 13 Can't-Miss Play: A Mega Thanksgiving Grab: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000000434954/Wk-13-Can-t-Miss-Play-A-Mega-Thanksgiving-Grab
Calvin Johnson scores second touchdown: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000000434980/Calvin-Johnson-scores-second-touchdown
Joique Bell leaps across goal line for TD: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000000434972/Joique-Bell-leaps-across-goal-line-for-TD
Joique Bell scores second touchdown: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000000435006/Joique-Bell-scores-second-touchdown
Calvin Johnson's Thanksgiving feasts: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000000435150/Calvin-Johnson-s-Thanksgiving-feasts
Week 13: Calvin Johnson highlights: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000000435047/Week-13-Calvin-Johnson-highlights
Ebron leaps over defender for 13-yard gain: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000000434938/Ebron-leaps-over-defender-for-13-yard-gain
Wk 13 Can't-Miss Play: Thanksgiving tip drill: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000000435016/Wk-13-Can-t-Miss-Play-Thanksgiving-tip-drill
James Ihedigbo intercepts Jay Cutler: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000000435041/James-Ihedigbo-intercepts-Jay-Cutler
Jay Cutler sacked by Ezekiel Ansah for loss of 8 yards: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000000435062/Jay-Cutler-sacked-by-Ezekiel-Ansah-for-loss-of-8-yards
Kyle Fuller slaps ball out of brother Corey Fuller's hands: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000000435073/Kyle-Fuller-slaps-ball-out-of-brother-Corey-Fuller-s-hands
Week 13: Bears vs. Lions highlights: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000000435074/Week-13-Bears-vs-Lions-highlights
Interviews:
Caldwell on victory over the Bears: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Caldwell-on-victory-over-the-Bears/e5449ec9-6879-409a-9770-91e47cb06373
Stafford on Thanksgiving win: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Stafford-on-Thanksgiving-win/eaf475ab-7f15-4b91-bc6d-665c77ad8cf0
Postgame 1 on 1: Matthew Stafford: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Postgame-1-on-1-Matthew-Stafford/1e8e0de8-9d54-4174-af39-a444066816c2
Johnson on defeating Chicago in Week 13: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Johnson-on-defeating-Chicago-in-Week-13/eadc3d1a-7230-4504-bfe5-154062ed49b7
Tate on team finding success on offense: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Tate-on-team-finding-success-on-offense/a56564de-2672-48ac-bd24-032455295bee
Bell on getting the run game going: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Bell-on-getting-the-run-game-going/f1fb8bb4-15af-4bf1-91ed-ac8fd6d87d48
Raiola on 200th start: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Raiola-on-200th-start/133c1440-af46-4de1-88c1-c9613a0b412a
Sims on turning things around offensively: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Sims-on-turning-things-around-offensively/3fd1b52f-0fa6-4e2b-ba6b-b9fbf56dbe53
Levy on overall defensive performance: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Levy-on-overall-defensive-performance/60b3ff07-5514-4cc5-8f45-b3920b73d683
Postgame 1 on 1: Glover Quin: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Postgame-1-on-1-Glover-Quin/17eb0d9b-0575-4d12-83a9-2199edd19ca9
Jones on defense getting sacks, pressuring QB: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Jones-on-defense-getting-sacks-pressuring-QB/27d68a0c-1881-472a-90e7-92d239acc234
Mathis on getting a needed win: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Mathis-on-getting-a-needed-win/ad90d13e-6fe1-4eef-a08c-fb43c83b9d8a
Bell's Two-TD Day: http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=11946948&ex_cid=espnapi_public
Joique's journey: http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-network-gameday/0ap3000000434909/Joique-s-journey
Recaps:
Lions stop Bears with decisive Thanksgiving win: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Lions-stop-Bears-with-decisive-Thanksgiving-win/f8489a96-ddf8-4e87-8e13-cdb038def420
Analysis: Lions beat up a bad Bears team: http://www.freep.com/videos/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/27/19593255/
Rod Beard and Josh Katzenstein on Lions Thanksgiving Day win: http://www.detroitnews.com/videos/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/27/19597843/
Video: Detroit Lions reporters offer instant reaction to team's Thanksgiving victory: http://videos.mlive.com/mlive/2014/11/video_detroit_lions_reporters_25.html
Mega Day For Johnson: http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=11946993&ex_cid=espnapi_public
Game Balls: Chicago At Detroit: http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=11947284&ex_cid=espnapi_public
Bears at Lions booth recap: http://www.cbssports.com/video/player/nfl/364525635968/0/bears-at-lions-booth-recap
Evening Lions Links for Thursday 11-27-14
Lions Articles:
National Media:
Megatron explodes as Lions roll to big win over Bears: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000434975/article/calvin-johnson-explodes-as-lions-fight-off-bears
He's the king: Megatron breaks Thanksgiving touchdown record: http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/laces-out/lions-calvin-johnson-breaks-thanksgiving-touchdown-record-112714
Corey Fuller, Kyle Fuller have moment during Bears-Lions game: http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/laces-out/bears-kyle-fuller-knocks-ball-out-of-lions-corey-fuller-hands-112714
Rapid Reaction: Detroit Lions: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/13239/rapid-reaction-detroit-lions-22?ex_cid=espnapi_public
Dominic Raiola makes 200th start for Detroit Lions: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/13235/dominic-raiola-makes-200th-career-start-for-detroit-lions?ex_cid=espnapi_public
Detroit rediscovers its offense behind Matthew Stafford's big day: http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/69029/detroit-rediscovers-its-offense-behind-matthew-staffords-big-day
He done good: Calvin Johnson is the All-Iron MVP on Thanksgiving: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/24844741/he-done-good-calvin-johnson-is-the-all-iron-mvp-on-thanksgiving
Bears-Lions: 10 things to know from Detroit's Thanksgiving win: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/24844731/bears-lions-10-things-to-know-from-detroits-thanksgiving-win
Lions snap two-game skid, beat Bears to improve to 8-4: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/11/27/lions-snap-two-game-skid-beat-bears-to-improve-to-8-4/
Lions find offensive stride, top Bears on Thanksgiving: http://www.si.com/nfl/2014/11/27/nfl-week-13-detroit-lions-chicago-bears-thanksgiving
Johnson shines in Detroit's 34-17 win over Chicago: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/johnson-shines-detroits-34-17-win-over-chicago-205459902--nfl.html
Megatron returns: Calvin Johnson dominates the Bears in win: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/megatron-returns--calvin-johnson-dominates-the-bears-in-win-202645786.html
Local Media:
FOUR DOWNS: Megatron still best weapon in football: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/FOUR-DOWNS-Megatron-still-best-weapon-in-football/1b873e11-ef6d-4b37-9831-598b5a8ed60d
O'HARA'S BURNING QUESTIONS: What caused the Lions’ turnaround?: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHARAS-BURNING-QUESTIONS-What-caused-the-Lions%E2%80%99-turnaround/a4616b57-0358-47c9-ac6c-8ef0a553a184
RECAP: Lions vs. Bears: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/RECAP-Lions-vs-Bears/afdb4ac7-2642-4f4e-93d2-cf3ff3bbac05
Detroit Lions postgame: Matthew Stafford and his offense awaken, storm past Bears: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/11/detroit_lions_postgame_matthew_2.html
Lions 34, Bears 17: Detroit explodes from offensive slumber, routs Bears on Thanksgiving: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/11/detroit_lions_chicago_bears_2.html
Detroit Lions' Calvin Johnson becomes fastest receiver in NFL history to 10,000 yards: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/11/calvin_johnson_becomes_fastest.html
Third-quarter analysis: Lions 24, Bears 17: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/11/third-quarter_analysis_lions_b.html
Halftime analysis: Lions 24, Bears 14: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/11/halftime_analysis_lions_24_pac.html
First-quarter analysis: Bears 14, Lions 3: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/11/first-quarter_analysis_lions_b_1.html
Bears Articles:
Matt Forte: Talent only gets you so far: http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/151631/frustrated-matt-forte-talent-only-gets-you-so-far
Bears' Willie Young: Frustration is for wimps: http://espn.go.com/blog/chicago-bears/post/_/id/4696026/willie-young-frustration-is-for-wimps
Bears Bites: Perfectly fowl day: http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20141127/sports/141128621/
Mashed in Motown: http://www.csnchicago.com/bears/underachieving-bears-face-character-questions-after-loss-lions
Bears drop Thanksgiving matchup vs. Lions: http://www.csnchicago.com/page/bears-pulse
Plenty of passing and giving by Bears in Lions’ comeback win: http://chicagosuntimes.com/sports/halftime-update-lions-take-lead-on-21-point-second-quarter/
Enough with the playoff talk; Bears outclassed once again: http://chicagosuntimes.com/sports/enough-with-the-playoff-talk-bears-outclassed-once-again/
Brandon Marshall hindered by ankle injury against the Lions: http://chicagosuntimes.com/sports/brandon-marshall-hindered-by-ankle-injury-against-the-lions/
Grades:
Grading the Detroit Lions: Matthew Stafford perfectly executes well-called offense in Thanksgiving win: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/11/grading_the_detroit_lions_chic_3.html
Lions pick up 34-17 win over Bears: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/lions-pick-34-17-win-over-bears-212838256--nfl.html
National Media:
Megatron explodes as Lions roll to big win over Bears: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000434975/article/calvin-johnson-explodes-as-lions-fight-off-bears
He's the king: Megatron breaks Thanksgiving touchdown record: http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/laces-out/lions-calvin-johnson-breaks-thanksgiving-touchdown-record-112714
Corey Fuller, Kyle Fuller have moment during Bears-Lions game: http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/laces-out/bears-kyle-fuller-knocks-ball-out-of-lions-corey-fuller-hands-112714
Rapid Reaction: Detroit Lions: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/13239/rapid-reaction-detroit-lions-22?ex_cid=espnapi_public
Dominic Raiola makes 200th start for Detroit Lions: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/13235/dominic-raiola-makes-200th-career-start-for-detroit-lions?ex_cid=espnapi_public
Detroit rediscovers its offense behind Matthew Stafford's big day: http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/69029/detroit-rediscovers-its-offense-behind-matthew-staffords-big-day
He done good: Calvin Johnson is the All-Iron MVP on Thanksgiving: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/24844741/he-done-good-calvin-johnson-is-the-all-iron-mvp-on-thanksgiving
Bears-Lions: 10 things to know from Detroit's Thanksgiving win: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/24844731/bears-lions-10-things-to-know-from-detroits-thanksgiving-win
Lions snap two-game skid, beat Bears to improve to 8-4: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/11/27/lions-snap-two-game-skid-beat-bears-to-improve-to-8-4/
Lions find offensive stride, top Bears on Thanksgiving: http://www.si.com/nfl/2014/11/27/nfl-week-13-detroit-lions-chicago-bears-thanksgiving
Johnson shines in Detroit's 34-17 win over Chicago: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/johnson-shines-detroits-34-17-win-over-chicago-205459902--nfl.html
Megatron returns: Calvin Johnson dominates the Bears in win: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/megatron-returns--calvin-johnson-dominates-the-bears-in-win-202645786.html
Local Media:
FOUR DOWNS: Megatron still best weapon in football: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/FOUR-DOWNS-Megatron-still-best-weapon-in-football/1b873e11-ef6d-4b37-9831-598b5a8ed60d
O'HARA'S BURNING QUESTIONS: What caused the Lions’ turnaround?: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHARAS-BURNING-QUESTIONS-What-caused-the-Lions%E2%80%99-turnaround/a4616b57-0358-47c9-ac6c-8ef0a553a184
RECAP: Lions vs. Bears: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/RECAP-Lions-vs-Bears/afdb4ac7-2642-4f4e-93d2-cf3ff3bbac05
Detroit Lions postgame: Matthew Stafford and his offense awaken, storm past Bears: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/11/detroit_lions_postgame_matthew_2.html
Lions 34, Bears 17: Detroit explodes from offensive slumber, routs Bears on Thanksgiving: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/11/detroit_lions_chicago_bears_2.html
Detroit Lions' Calvin Johnson becomes fastest receiver in NFL history to 10,000 yards: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/11/calvin_johnson_becomes_fastest.html
Third-quarter analysis: Lions 24, Bears 17: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/11/third-quarter_analysis_lions_b.html
Halftime analysis: Lions 24, Bears 14: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/11/halftime_analysis_lions_24_pac.html
First-quarter analysis: Bears 14, Lions 3: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/11/first-quarter_analysis_lions_b_1.html
Bears Articles:
Matt Forte: Talent only gets you so far: http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/151631/frustrated-matt-forte-talent-only-gets-you-so-far
Bears' Willie Young: Frustration is for wimps: http://espn.go.com/blog/chicago-bears/post/_/id/4696026/willie-young-frustration-is-for-wimps
Bears Bites: Perfectly fowl day: http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20141127/sports/141128621/
Mashed in Motown: http://www.csnchicago.com/bears/underachieving-bears-face-character-questions-after-loss-lions
Bears drop Thanksgiving matchup vs. Lions: http://www.csnchicago.com/page/bears-pulse
Plenty of passing and giving by Bears in Lions’ comeback win: http://chicagosuntimes.com/sports/halftime-update-lions-take-lead-on-21-point-second-quarter/
Enough with the playoff talk; Bears outclassed once again: http://chicagosuntimes.com/sports/enough-with-the-playoff-talk-bears-outclassed-once-again/
Brandon Marshall hindered by ankle injury against the Lions: http://chicagosuntimes.com/sports/brandon-marshall-hindered-by-ankle-injury-against-the-lions/
Grades:
Grading the Detroit Lions: Matthew Stafford perfectly executes well-called offense in Thanksgiving win: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/11/grading_the_detroit_lions_chic_3.html
Lions pick up 34-17 win over Bears: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/lions-pick-34-17-win-over-bears-212838256--nfl.html
Pre-T-Day Game Lions Links
Happy Thanksgiving!!
Lions Articles:
National Media:
Bush is not playing today: https://twitter.com/JasonLaCanfora/status/537984461422747648
Bears CB Kyle Fuller (knee) set to play vs. Lions: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000434906/article/bears-cb-kyle-fuller-knee-set-to-play-vs-lions
Thanks NFL for giving us three great games today: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/11/27/thanks-nfl-for-giving-us-three-great-games-today/
The NFP's T-Day Preview: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/The-NFPs-Thanksgiving-preview.html
Local Media:
O'HARA'S FINAL THOUGHTS: What gives Lions best chance to win?: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHARAS-FINAL-THOUGHTS-What-gives-Lions-best-chance-to-win/ba847470-1c16-4e0a-8a1d-35550d9c1074
Lions Articles:
National Media:
Bush is not playing today: https://twitter.com/JasonLaCanfora/status/537984461422747648
Bears CB Kyle Fuller (knee) set to play vs. Lions: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000434906/article/bears-cb-kyle-fuller-knee-set-to-play-vs-lions
Thanks NFL for giving us three great games today: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/11/27/thanks-nfl-for-giving-us-three-great-games-today/
The NFP's T-Day Preview: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/The-NFPs-Thanksgiving-preview.html
Local Media:
O'HARA'S FINAL THOUGHTS: What gives Lions best chance to win?: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHARAS-FINAL-THOUGHTS-What-gives-Lions-best-chance-to-win/ba847470-1c16-4e0a-8a1d-35550d9c1074
3 Detroit Lions to watch: Blindside blocker, coverage LB and slumping superstar: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/11/3_detroit_lions_to_watch_blind.html
Detroit Lions trying to prevent another collapse during Thanksgiving game against Bears: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/11/detroit_lions_chicago_bears_ad.html
Bears Articles:
Bears set to face Lions in Detroit: http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Bears-set-to-face-Lions-in-Detroit/ac0f3349-ef1e-4e4e-8651-9869a774b8d3
10 Players to Watch: Bears at Lions on Thanksgiving: http://chicagosuntimes.com/sports/10-players-to-watch-bears-at-lions-on-thanksgiving/
Previews and Predictions:
Game 12: http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2014/11/game-12-lions-vs-bears-previews-and.html
Miscellaneous:
National Media:
Division winners should lose automatic home playoff game: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/11/27/division-winners-should-lose-automatic-home-playoff-game/
Video:
National Media:
McNabb's T-Day Preview: http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/video/thanksgiving-games-preview-cutler-stafford-have-same-problem-mcnabb-says-112714
Local Media:
Kickoff Preview: Lions-Bears: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Kickoff-Preview-Lions-vs-Bears/292aaacb-6a62-4fa6-8656-d0d701c52859
Bears Articles:
Bears set to face Lions in Detroit: http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Bears-set-to-face-Lions-in-Detroit/ac0f3349-ef1e-4e4e-8651-9869a774b8d3
10 Players to Watch: Bears at Lions on Thanksgiving: http://chicagosuntimes.com/sports/10-players-to-watch-bears-at-lions-on-thanksgiving/
Previews and Predictions:
Game 12: http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2014/11/game-12-lions-vs-bears-previews-and.html
Miscellaneous:
National Media:
Division winners should lose automatic home playoff game: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/11/27/division-winners-should-lose-automatic-home-playoff-game/
Video:
National Media:
McNabb's T-Day Preview: http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/video/thanksgiving-games-preview-cutler-stafford-have-same-problem-mcnabb-says-112714
Local Media:
Kickoff Preview: Lions-Bears: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Kickoff-Preview-Lions-vs-Bears/292aaacb-6a62-4fa6-8656-d0d701c52859
Wednesday, November 26, 2014
Morning Lions Links for Thursday 11-27-14
Happy Thanksgiving!!
Lions Articles:
National Media:
Ten(ish) Questions With ... Lions guard Rodney Austin: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/13226/tenish-questions-with-lions-guard-rodney-austin?ex_cid=espnapi_public
Former Lions defensive end Willie Young flourishing in Chicago: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/13191/former-lions-defensive-end-willie-young-flourishing-in-chicago?ex_cid=espnapi_public
It's Thanksgiving, or about time for Lions, Cowboys fans to worry: http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2014-11-26/week-13-nfl-thanksgiving-games-detroit-lions-dallas-cowboys-nfc-playoff-wild-card-race-matthew-stafford-tony-romo
Setting the table for the Thanksgiving games: http://mmqb.si.com/2014/11/26/nfl-thanksgiving-day-games-preview-andy-benoit-deep-dive/
Rivalries load Thanksgiving slate: http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2014/11/25/three-marquee-nfl-games-ahead-for-thanksgiving/19515949/
Lions face Bears in start of crucial homestand: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/lions-face-bears-start-crucial-homestand-180323440--nfl.html
Local Media:
NOTEBOOK: Brandon Pettigrew's lack of targets perplexing: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/NOTEBOOK-Brandon-Pettigrews-lack-of-targets-perplexing/82605247-be9a-40e5-a714-b01a4d8144a5
Lions' C.J. Mosley, Dominic Raiola fined after all: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/26/detroit-lions-raiola-mosley-nfl/19543357/
Monarrez: Lions should let Ndamukong Suh leave: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/27/detroit-lions-ndamukong-suh/19569777/
Jim Nantz: Detroit Lions will be just fine: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/26/detroit-lions-cbs-jim-nantz/19526549/
Has Lions' Calvin Johnson lost a step? He says no: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/26/detroit-lions-calvin-johnson-megatron/70132904/
Lions' Fuller could go head to head against his brother: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/26/detroit-lions-corey-fuller/19553147/
3 Lions Q's with Rodney Austin, who interviewed himself: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/27/detroit-lions-three-questions-rodney-austin/19569715/
Lions' opponent: Bears want to shake 1st-quarter blues: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/27/detroit-lions-chicago-bears-first-quarter-blues/19569615/
Riley Reiff will be game-time decision for Lions: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/26/riley-reiff-will-game-time-decision-lions/19550675/
Lions' Ryan Broyles waits and wonders from the sideline: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/26/lions-ryan-broyles-waits-wonders-sideline/19531505/
Caldwell honored by Thanksgiving role: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/26/caldwell-honored-take-another-thanksgiving-role/19556877/
Wojo: Lions must do what they do best to revive promise: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/columnists/bob-wojnowski/2014/11/26/wojo-lions-must-best-revive-promise/19567853/
Detroit Lions' Ndamukong Suh: It's not all about the money: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/11/detroit_lions_ndamukong_suh_it.html
Corey Fuller wants to see every Detroit Lions wide receiver get the best of brother Kyle: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/11/detroit_lions_corey_fuller_1.html
Get to know, Chicago: Someone needs to solve the Rocky mystery: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/11/get_to_know_chicago.html
Detroit Lions — Calvin Johnson, Matthew Stafford key to jump-starting offense: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20141126/detroit-lions-x2014-calvin-johnson-matthew-stafford-key-to-jump-starting-offense
Detroit Lions — Ten things you should know about Thanksgiving Games: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2014/11/detroit-lions-ten-things-you-should.html
Three storylines to follow in Lions-Bears: http://www.foxsports.com/detroit/story/three-storylines-to-follow-in-lions-bears-112614
Lions' Raiola: 'I don't really care' what Belichick said about me: http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/detroit-lions-dominic-raiola-i-don-t-really-care-what-bill-belichick-said-about-me-112614
Jim Caldwell's quotes from Wednesday: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/11/26/7278067/jim-caldwell-quotes-lions-wednesday
Bears Articles:
Opponent Breakdown: Detroit Lions: http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Opponent-Breakdown-Detroit-Lions/1beee33d-48d7-40a4-b9a4-e8ea4750941d
Players to watch versus Lions: http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Players-to-watch-versus-Lions/a9a0abc6-1427-490a-88de-2f03af23c7b6
By the numbers: Week 13: http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/By-the-numbers-Week-13/7c09087f-4a43-4381-9307-68482f7ff0b6
Lance Briggs Out, Jeremiah Ratliff Doubtful For Thursday's Game: http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2014/11/26/lance-briggs-out-jeremiah-ratliff-doubtful-for-thursdays-game/
Durkin: Know Your Opponent - Detroit Lions: http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2014/11/26/durkin-know-your-opponent-detroit-lions-4/
Big plays down field? Good luck: http://www.csnchicago.com/bears/bears-lions-wr-viewers-guide-big-plays-down-field-good-luck
It's about wins, not style points: http://www.csnchicago.com/bears/bears-worried-about-wins-not-style-points-against-lions
The three Bears necessities to help them get to .500: http://www.csnchicago.com/bears/three-bears-necessities-help-them-get-500
Long vs. Suh: A ferocious fight looms on Thanksgiving: http://chicagosuntimes.com/sports/long-vs-suh-a-ferocious-fight-looms-on-thanksgiving/
If Bears’ ‘O’ can combat noise at Ford Field, it has what it takes to win: http://chicagosuntimes.com/sports/if-bears-o-can-combat-noise-at-ford-field-it-has-what-it-takes-to-win/
Bears can offer us only indigestion this Thanksgiving: http://chicagosuntimes.com/sports/bears-can-offer-us-only-indigestion-this-thanksgiving/
Bears vs. Lions: 3 Keys to a Chicago Victory: http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/sports/Bears-vs-Lions-Three-Keys-to-a-Chicago-Victory-284011491.html
Stopping Suh big key for Bears today: http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20141126/sports/141128684/
Previews and Predictions:
Game 12: http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2014/11/game-12-lions-vs-bears-previews-and.html
Power Rankings:
Week 13: http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2014/11/power-rankings-week-13.html
Video:
National Media:
How can the Lions bounce back?: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000000434788/How-can-the-Lions-bounce-back
Local Media:
Caldwell on captains, Chicago's skill players: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Caldwell-on-captains-Chicagos-skill-players/ead8fc63-0ec4-471e-b823-8b169a285d66
Bush on playing on Thanksgiving: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Bush-on-playing-on-Thanksgiving/74f9b5a2-c056-4567-bce8-0cf4e64dcbac
Suh on defensive line getting pressure: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Suh-on-defensive-line-getting-pressure/4fbbf783-8e0b-40da-8938-17d190c2e63e
Jones on not playing with panic: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Jones-on-not-playing-with-panic/c363d43d-797c-4898-9fd0-6fc6bf7bc6b7
Fuller versus Fuller: A house divided: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Fuller-versus-Fuller-A-house-divided/b474c608-7faf-49af-b66e-47599a3ff885
Lions Articles:
National Media:
Ten(ish) Questions With ... Lions guard Rodney Austin: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/13226/tenish-questions-with-lions-guard-rodney-austin?ex_cid=espnapi_public
Former Lions defensive end Willie Young flourishing in Chicago: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/13191/former-lions-defensive-end-willie-young-flourishing-in-chicago?ex_cid=espnapi_public
It's Thanksgiving, or about time for Lions, Cowboys fans to worry: http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2014-11-26/week-13-nfl-thanksgiving-games-detroit-lions-dallas-cowboys-nfc-playoff-wild-card-race-matthew-stafford-tony-romo
Setting the table for the Thanksgiving games: http://mmqb.si.com/2014/11/26/nfl-thanksgiving-day-games-preview-andy-benoit-deep-dive/
Rivalries load Thanksgiving slate: http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2014/11/25/three-marquee-nfl-games-ahead-for-thanksgiving/19515949/
Lions face Bears in start of crucial homestand: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/lions-face-bears-start-crucial-homestand-180323440--nfl.html
Local Media:
NOTEBOOK: Brandon Pettigrew's lack of targets perplexing: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/NOTEBOOK-Brandon-Pettigrews-lack-of-targets-perplexing/82605247-be9a-40e5-a714-b01a4d8144a5
Lions' C.J. Mosley, Dominic Raiola fined after all: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/26/detroit-lions-raiola-mosley-nfl/19543357/
Monarrez: Lions should let Ndamukong Suh leave: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/27/detroit-lions-ndamukong-suh/19569777/
Jim Nantz: Detroit Lions will be just fine: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/26/detroit-lions-cbs-jim-nantz/19526549/
Has Lions' Calvin Johnson lost a step? He says no: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/26/detroit-lions-calvin-johnson-megatron/70132904/
Lions' Fuller could go head to head against his brother: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/26/detroit-lions-corey-fuller/19553147/
3 Lions Q's with Rodney Austin, who interviewed himself: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/27/detroit-lions-three-questions-rodney-austin/19569715/
Lions' opponent: Bears want to shake 1st-quarter blues: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/27/detroit-lions-chicago-bears-first-quarter-blues/19569615/
Riley Reiff will be game-time decision for Lions: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/26/riley-reiff-will-game-time-decision-lions/19550675/
Lions' Ryan Broyles waits and wonders from the sideline: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/26/lions-ryan-broyles-waits-wonders-sideline/19531505/
Caldwell honored by Thanksgiving role: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/26/caldwell-honored-take-another-thanksgiving-role/19556877/
Wojo: Lions must do what they do best to revive promise: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/columnists/bob-wojnowski/2014/11/26/wojo-lions-must-best-revive-promise/19567853/
Detroit Lions' Ndamukong Suh: It's not all about the money: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/11/detroit_lions_ndamukong_suh_it.html
Corey Fuller wants to see every Detroit Lions wide receiver get the best of brother Kyle: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/11/detroit_lions_corey_fuller_1.html
Get to know, Chicago: Someone needs to solve the Rocky mystery: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/11/get_to_know_chicago.html
Detroit Lions — Calvin Johnson, Matthew Stafford key to jump-starting offense: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20141126/detroit-lions-x2014-calvin-johnson-matthew-stafford-key-to-jump-starting-offense
Detroit Lions — Ten things you should know about Thanksgiving Games: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2014/11/detroit-lions-ten-things-you-should.html
Three storylines to follow in Lions-Bears: http://www.foxsports.com/detroit/story/three-storylines-to-follow-in-lions-bears-112614
Lions' Raiola: 'I don't really care' what Belichick said about me: http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/detroit-lions-dominic-raiola-i-don-t-really-care-what-bill-belichick-said-about-me-112614
Jim Caldwell's quotes from Wednesday: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/11/26/7278067/jim-caldwell-quotes-lions-wednesday
Bears Articles:
Opponent Breakdown: Detroit Lions: http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Opponent-Breakdown-Detroit-Lions/1beee33d-48d7-40a4-b9a4-e8ea4750941d
Players to watch versus Lions: http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Players-to-watch-versus-Lions/a9a0abc6-1427-490a-88de-2f03af23c7b6
By the numbers: Week 13: http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/By-the-numbers-Week-13/7c09087f-4a43-4381-9307-68482f7ff0b6
Lance Briggs Out, Jeremiah Ratliff Doubtful For Thursday's Game: http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2014/11/26/lance-briggs-out-jeremiah-ratliff-doubtful-for-thursdays-game/
Durkin: Know Your Opponent - Detroit Lions: http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2014/11/26/durkin-know-your-opponent-detroit-lions-4/
Big plays down field? Good luck: http://www.csnchicago.com/bears/bears-lions-wr-viewers-guide-big-plays-down-field-good-luck
It's about wins, not style points: http://www.csnchicago.com/bears/bears-worried-about-wins-not-style-points-against-lions
The three Bears necessities to help them get to .500: http://www.csnchicago.com/bears/three-bears-necessities-help-them-get-500
Long vs. Suh: A ferocious fight looms on Thanksgiving: http://chicagosuntimes.com/sports/long-vs-suh-a-ferocious-fight-looms-on-thanksgiving/
If Bears’ ‘O’ can combat noise at Ford Field, it has what it takes to win: http://chicagosuntimes.com/sports/if-bears-o-can-combat-noise-at-ford-field-it-has-what-it-takes-to-win/
Bears can offer us only indigestion this Thanksgiving: http://chicagosuntimes.com/sports/bears-can-offer-us-only-indigestion-this-thanksgiving/
Bears vs. Lions: 3 Keys to a Chicago Victory: http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/sports/Bears-vs-Lions-Three-Keys-to-a-Chicago-Victory-284011491.html
Stopping Suh big key for Bears today: http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20141126/sports/141128684/
Previews and Predictions:
Game 12: http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2014/11/game-12-lions-vs-bears-previews-and.html
Power Rankings:
Week 13: http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2014/11/power-rankings-week-13.html
Video:
National Media:
How can the Lions bounce back?: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000000434788/How-can-the-Lions-bounce-back
Local Media:
Caldwell on captains, Chicago's skill players: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Caldwell-on-captains-Chicagos-skill-players/ead8fc63-0ec4-471e-b823-8b169a285d66
Bush on playing on Thanksgiving: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Bush-on-playing-on-Thanksgiving/74f9b5a2-c056-4567-bce8-0cf4e64dcbac
Suh on defensive line getting pressure: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Suh-on-defensive-line-getting-pressure/4fbbf783-8e0b-40da-8938-17d190c2e63e
Jones on not playing with panic: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Jones-on-not-playing-with-panic/c363d43d-797c-4898-9fd0-6fc6bf7bc6b7
Fuller versus Fuller: A house divided: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Fuller-versus-Fuller-A-house-divided/b474c608-7faf-49af-b66e-47599a3ff885
Afternoon Lions Links for Wednesday 11-26-14
Lions Articles:
National Media:
Bears-Lions: Key stats to know for Week 13's Thanksgiving Day game: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/24841668/lions-bears-key-stats-to-know-for-week-13s-thanksgiving-day-game
Rising/Falling: Detroit Lions Week 13: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/13218/risingfalling-detroit-lions-week-13-2?ex_cid=espnapi_public
This Thanksgiving is a Fuller family affair: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/13193/this-thanksgiving-is-a-fuller-family-affair?ex_cid=espnapi_public
Turkey Day pecking order: Ranking the participants (the Lions are ranked 5): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000434605/article/seahawks-eagles-reign-supreme-among-thanksgiving-teams
Bears place Brian de la Puente on injured reserve: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/11/26/bears-place-brian-de-la-puente-on-injured-reserve/
Lance Briggs expects groin injury to keep him out “a few weeks”: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/11/26/lance-briggs-expects-groin-injury-to-keep-him-out-a-few-weeks/
Local Media:
Detroit native Jason Jones excited to play in first Thanksgiving game: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/Detroit-native-Jason-Jones-excited-to-play-in-first-Thanksgiving-game/7f620eae-e4c5-4526-85f3-422ea2aa08ce
O'HARA'S SCOUTING REPORT: Chicago Bears: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHARAS-SCOUTING-REPORT-Chicago-Bears/b6ce819c-72f9-4199-bfdc-e6e75b62b867
Lions-Bears connections: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Lions-Bears-connections/e89a5a66-4828-4670-a3d9-d17e1078b03f
Drew Sharp: Lions’ Caldwell should make an example of Raiola: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/columnists/drew-sharp/2014/11/26/detroit-lions-dominic-raiola/70132818/
Detroit Lions left tackle Riley Reiff questionable for Thanksgiving game against Chicago Bears: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/11/detroit_lions_left_tackle_rile.html
Detroit Lions center Dominic Raiola docked $10,000 for unnecessary roughness: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/11/dominic_raiola_docked_10000_fo.html
Detroit Lions reject the idea wide receiver Calvin Johnson is slowing down: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/11/detroit_lions_dont_feel_wr_cal.html
Detroit Lions still lack comfort zone, and competency, on offense: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/11/detroit_lions_still_lack_comfo.html
Former Detroit Lions DE Willie Young is gunning for Matthew Stafford, but it's not personal: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/11/former_detroit_lions_de_willie.html
Bears Articles:
More to worry about than Suh: http://www.csnchicago.com/bears/bears-lions-ol-viewers-guide-more-worry-about-suh
Bears-Lions RB Viewer's Guide: NFL’s top run defense awaits: http://www.csnchicago.com/bears/bears-lions-rb-viewers-guide-nfl%E2%80%99s-top-run-defense-awaits
Joniak: Keys To Bears-Lions: http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2014/11/26/joniak-keys-to-bears-lions/
Previews and Predictions:
Game 12: http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2014/11/game-12-lions-vs-bears-previews-and.html
Power Rankings:
Week 13: http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2014/11/power-rankings-week-13.html
Video:
National Media:
Lions Need To Reignite Pass Rush vs. Bears: http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=11941347&ex_cid=espnapi_public
No Regrets For Dominic Raiola: http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=11938664&ex_cid=espnapi_public
National Media:
Bears-Lions: Key stats to know for Week 13's Thanksgiving Day game: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/24841668/lions-bears-key-stats-to-know-for-week-13s-thanksgiving-day-game
Rising/Falling: Detroit Lions Week 13: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/13218/risingfalling-detroit-lions-week-13-2?ex_cid=espnapi_public
This Thanksgiving is a Fuller family affair: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/13193/this-thanksgiving-is-a-fuller-family-affair?ex_cid=espnapi_public
Turkey Day pecking order: Ranking the participants (the Lions are ranked 5): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000434605/article/seahawks-eagles-reign-supreme-among-thanksgiving-teams
Bears place Brian de la Puente on injured reserve: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/11/26/bears-place-brian-de-la-puente-on-injured-reserve/
Lance Briggs expects groin injury to keep him out “a few weeks”: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/11/26/lance-briggs-expects-groin-injury-to-keep-him-out-a-few-weeks/
Local Media:
Detroit native Jason Jones excited to play in first Thanksgiving game: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/Detroit-native-Jason-Jones-excited-to-play-in-first-Thanksgiving-game/7f620eae-e4c5-4526-85f3-422ea2aa08ce
O'HARA'S SCOUTING REPORT: Chicago Bears: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHARAS-SCOUTING-REPORT-Chicago-Bears/b6ce819c-72f9-4199-bfdc-e6e75b62b867
Lions-Bears connections: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Lions-Bears-connections/e89a5a66-4828-4670-a3d9-d17e1078b03f
Drew Sharp: Lions’ Caldwell should make an example of Raiola: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/columnists/drew-sharp/2014/11/26/detroit-lions-dominic-raiola/70132818/
Detroit Lions left tackle Riley Reiff questionable for Thanksgiving game against Chicago Bears: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/11/detroit_lions_left_tackle_rile.html
Detroit Lions center Dominic Raiola docked $10,000 for unnecessary roughness: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/11/dominic_raiola_docked_10000_fo.html
Detroit Lions reject the idea wide receiver Calvin Johnson is slowing down: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/11/detroit_lions_dont_feel_wr_cal.html
Detroit Lions still lack comfort zone, and competency, on offense: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/11/detroit_lions_still_lack_comfo.html
Former Detroit Lions DE Willie Young is gunning for Matthew Stafford, but it's not personal: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/11/former_detroit_lions_de_willie.html
Bears Articles:
More to worry about than Suh: http://www.csnchicago.com/bears/bears-lions-ol-viewers-guide-more-worry-about-suh
Bears-Lions RB Viewer's Guide: NFL’s top run defense awaits: http://www.csnchicago.com/bears/bears-lions-rb-viewers-guide-nfl%E2%80%99s-top-run-defense-awaits
Joniak: Keys To Bears-Lions: http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2014/11/26/joniak-keys-to-bears-lions/
Previews and Predictions:
Game 12: http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2014/11/game-12-lions-vs-bears-previews-and.html
Power Rankings:
Week 13: http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2014/11/power-rankings-week-13.html
Video:
National Media:
Lions Need To Reignite Pass Rush vs. Bears: http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=11941347&ex_cid=espnapi_public
No Regrets For Dominic Raiola: http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=11938664&ex_cid=espnapi_public
Game 12 Lions Vs Bears Previews and Predictions
Previews:
Lions-Bears Preview from Detroit Lions Official Website: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Lions-vs-Bears-preview/e8c5e4c5-e67b-499c-ae2a-6134f81ca5a3
ESPN's Lions vs. Bears preview (both pick the Lions to win 30-20 and 24-21): http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/13176/lions-vs-bears-preview?ex_cid=espnapi_public
Bears-Lions Preview:   http://sports.yahoo.com/news/bears-lions-preview-173946524--nfl.html
PFF's Lions-Bears Preview: https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2014/11/27/pff-preview-bears-lions-week-13/
TSN's Preview: http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/scores/live/preview.aspx?id=4556
Thanksgiving preview: Three huge NFC games:   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000434706/article/thanksgiving-preview-three-huge-nfc-games
Detroit News Lions-Bears preview: Chicago suddenly resurgent: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/26/lions-bears-preview-chicago-suddenly-resurgent/19530179/
Click on Detroit's Lions-Bears Preview: http://www.clickondetroit.com/sports/football/preview-chicago-at-detroit-in-annual-thanksgiving-game/29958758
Durkin's Preview: Bears-Lions:   http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2014/11/26/durkins-preview-bears-lions/
How they match up: Bears at Lions:   http://espn.go.com/blog/chicago/bears/post/_/id/4695957/how-they-match-up-bears-at-lions
Bears-Lions Capsule:   sports.yahoo.com/news/bears-lions-capsule-180838512--nfl.html
Predictions:
ATL's Picks (All 5 pick the Lions to win): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000434566/article/around-the-nfls-power-picks-week-13
Yahoo's Picks (All 3 pick the Lions to win):   http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/picks?w=13
Tale Of The Tape: Chicago Bears At Detroit Lions (the Lions are picked to win): http://detroit.cbslocal.com/tale-of-the-tape/tale-of-the-tape-chicago-bears-at-detroit-lions-2/
USA Today Picks (6 pick the Lions to win, 1 picks the Bears to win): http://q.usatoday.com/2014/11/26/week-13-nfl-picks/
PFF's Picks (7 pick the Lions to win, 1 picks the Bears to win): https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2014/11/27/pff-pickem-week-13-3/
ESPN's Picks (12 pick the Lions to win. 2 pick the Bears to win):   http://espn.go.com/nfl/picks
CBS Expert Picks (8 pick the Lions to win. 1 picks the Bears to win. John Breech's score pick is the Lions win 20-17. Prisco's score pick is the Lions win 27-24.): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/features/writers/expert/picks
Chicago Sun times Picks (All 6 pick the Lions to win by scores of 31-17, 27-20, 23-20, 27-20, 24-18 and 30-20):   http://chicagosuntimes.com/sports/sun-times-experts-picks-bears-at-lions-on-thanksgiving/
Detroit News predictions: Lions vs. Bears (All 4 pick the Lions to win by scores of 23-17, 24-20, 24-13 and 31-17): http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/26/detroit-news-predictions-lions-vs-bears/19528789/
Freep Staff predictions: Lions top Bears for happy Turkey Day (All 4 pick the Lions to win by scores of 20-17, 30-16, 45-13 and 17-14): http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/26/detroit-lions-chicago-bears-predictions/19532427/
ESPN Chicago picks: Bears at Lions (9 pick the Lions to win by scores of 21-14, 21-17, 27-16, 23-10, 20-17, 21-13, 24-17 and 24-21. 4 pick the Bears to win by scores of 24-21, 31-13, 24-21 and 20-17):   http://espn.go.com/blog/chicago/bears/post/_/id/4696004/espn-chicago-picks-bears-at-lions-3
PFT's Picks (both pick the Lions to win by scores of 14-10 and 31-20): http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/11/26/pfts-week-13-picks-5/
Man Vs. Machine: NFL Week 13 Picks (both pick the Lions to win 31-13 and 27-17):   http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/102427352/nfl-picks-week-13-playoff-race-thanksgiving-games-advanced-football-analytics
Detroit Lions matchup: Chicago Bears offense remains potent, defense banged up (both pick the Lions to win by scores of 27-20 and 27-16):   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/11/detroit_lions_matchup_chicago_4.html
NFL.com's Harrison's Picks (he picks the Lions to win 24-20):   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000434646/article/nfl-week-13-game-picks-packers-top-patriots-broncos-prevail
SI's Picks (he picks the Lions to win 31-20):   http://www.si.com/nfl/2014/11/26/week-13-nfl-picks-predictions-thanksgiving-philadelphia-eagles-dallas-cowboys
SN's Steele's Picks (he picks the Lions to win 38-20):   http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2014-11-26/week-13-nfl-picks-predictions-tv-schedule-chiefs-broncos-seahawks-49ers-packers-patriots-eagles-cowboys-steele
SN's Iyer's Picks (he picks the Lions to win 34-20):   http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/week-13-cheat-sheet-jason-garrett-deserves-credit-for-cowboys-great-start-112514
NFL's Harrison's Picks (he picks the Lions to win 24-20):   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000434646/article/nfl-week-13-game-picks-packers-top-patriots-broncos-prevail
Detroit Lions — Five keys to success over Chicago Bears (She picks the Lions to win 24-17):   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20141126/detroit-lions-x2014-five-keys-to-success-over-chicago-bears
Beat writer breakdown: Bears' depleted secondary should provide opportunity for Matthew Stafford to get it going (he picks the Lions to win 20-16):   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/11/beat_writer_breakdown_bears_de.html
Walterfootball's Picks (He picks the Lions to win 34-20): http://walterfootball.com/nflpicks2014_13early.php
TSN's Picks (He picks the Lions to win 27-21): http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/writers/extrapoints/archive/extrapoints_112614.htm
On Paper: Lions vs. Bears (he picks the Lions to win 20-10):   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/11/26/7281641/detroit-lions-chicago-bears-thanksgiving-preview-on-paper
NFL RealGM (he picks the Lions to win 30-17):   http://football.realgm.com/src_article/2559/20141126/football_meteorology_for_week_13/
Video:
Preview: Chicago Bears vs. Detroit Lions:   http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000000434306/Preview-Chicago-Bears-vs-Detroit-Lions
Video: Why the Detroit Lions should roll over Bears on Thanksgiving:   http://videos.mlive.com/mlive/2014/11/video_why_the_detroit_lions_sh.html
NFL Live Prediction: Bears-Lions:   http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=11943908
Average Predictions: 86 pick the Lions to win, 9 pick the Lions to win. The average score prediction is (1203-818/47): Lions win 26-17
Lions-Bears Preview from Detroit Lions Official Website: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Lions-vs-Bears-preview/e8c5e4c5-e67b-499c-ae2a-6134f81ca5a3
ESPN's Lions vs. Bears preview (both pick the Lions to win 30-20 and 24-21): http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/13176/lions-vs-bears-preview?ex_cid=espnapi_public
Bears-Lions Preview:   http://sports.yahoo.com/news/bears-lions-preview-173946524--nfl.html
PFF's Lions-Bears Preview: https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2014/11/27/pff-preview-bears-lions-week-13/
TSN's Preview: http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/scores/live/preview.aspx?id=4556
Thanksgiving preview: Three huge NFC games:   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000434706/article/thanksgiving-preview-three-huge-nfc-games
Detroit News Lions-Bears preview: Chicago suddenly resurgent: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/26/lions-bears-preview-chicago-suddenly-resurgent/19530179/
Click on Detroit's Lions-Bears Preview: http://www.clickondetroit.com/sports/football/preview-chicago-at-detroit-in-annual-thanksgiving-game/29958758
Durkin's Preview: Bears-Lions:   http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2014/11/26/durkins-preview-bears-lions/
How they match up: Bears at Lions:   http://espn.go.com/blog/chicago/bears/post/_/id/4695957/how-they-match-up-bears-at-lions
Bears-Lions Capsule:   sports.yahoo.com/news/bears-lions-capsule-180838512--nfl.html
Predictions:
ATL's Picks (All 5 pick the Lions to win): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000434566/article/around-the-nfls-power-picks-week-13
Yahoo's Picks (All 3 pick the Lions to win):   http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/picks?w=13
Tale Of The Tape: Chicago Bears At Detroit Lions (the Lions are picked to win): http://detroit.cbslocal.com/tale-of-the-tape/tale-of-the-tape-chicago-bears-at-detroit-lions-2/
USA Today Picks (6 pick the Lions to win, 1 picks the Bears to win): http://q.usatoday.com/2014/11/26/week-13-nfl-picks/
PFF's Picks (7 pick the Lions to win, 1 picks the Bears to win): https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2014/11/27/pff-pickem-week-13-3/
ESPN's Picks (12 pick the Lions to win. 2 pick the Bears to win):   http://espn.go.com/nfl/picks
CBS Expert Picks (8 pick the Lions to win. 1 picks the Bears to win. John Breech's score pick is the Lions win 20-17. Prisco's score pick is the Lions win 27-24.): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/features/writers/expert/picks
Chicago Sun times Picks (All 6 pick the Lions to win by scores of 31-17, 27-20, 23-20, 27-20, 24-18 and 30-20):   http://chicagosuntimes.com/sports/sun-times-experts-picks-bears-at-lions-on-thanksgiving/
Detroit News predictions: Lions vs. Bears (All 4 pick the Lions to win by scores of 23-17, 24-20, 24-13 and 31-17): http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/26/detroit-news-predictions-lions-vs-bears/19528789/
Freep Staff predictions: Lions top Bears for happy Turkey Day (All 4 pick the Lions to win by scores of 20-17, 30-16, 45-13 and 17-14): http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/26/detroit-lions-chicago-bears-predictions/19532427/
ESPN Chicago picks: Bears at Lions (9 pick the Lions to win by scores of 21-14, 21-17, 27-16, 23-10, 20-17, 21-13, 24-17 and 24-21. 4 pick the Bears to win by scores of 24-21, 31-13, 24-21 and 20-17):   http://espn.go.com/blog/chicago/bears/post/_/id/4696004/espn-chicago-picks-bears-at-lions-3
PFT's Picks (both pick the Lions to win by scores of 14-10 and 31-20): http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/11/26/pfts-week-13-picks-5/
Man Vs. Machine: NFL Week 13 Picks (both pick the Lions to win 31-13 and 27-17):   http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/102427352/nfl-picks-week-13-playoff-race-thanksgiving-games-advanced-football-analytics
Detroit Lions matchup: Chicago Bears offense remains potent, defense banged up (both pick the Lions to win by scores of 27-20 and 27-16):   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/11/detroit_lions_matchup_chicago_4.html
NFL.com's Harrison's Picks (he picks the Lions to win 24-20):   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000434646/article/nfl-week-13-game-picks-packers-top-patriots-broncos-prevail
SI's Picks (he picks the Lions to win 31-20):   http://www.si.com/nfl/2014/11/26/week-13-nfl-picks-predictions-thanksgiving-philadelphia-eagles-dallas-cowboys
SN's Steele's Picks (he picks the Lions to win 38-20):   http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2014-11-26/week-13-nfl-picks-predictions-tv-schedule-chiefs-broncos-seahawks-49ers-packers-patriots-eagles-cowboys-steele
SN's Iyer's Picks (he picks the Lions to win 34-20):   http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/week-13-cheat-sheet-jason-garrett-deserves-credit-for-cowboys-great-start-112514
NFL's Harrison's Picks (he picks the Lions to win 24-20):   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000434646/article/nfl-week-13-game-picks-packers-top-patriots-broncos-prevail
Detroit Lions — Five keys to success over Chicago Bears (She picks the Lions to win 24-17):   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20141126/detroit-lions-x2014-five-keys-to-success-over-chicago-bears
Beat writer breakdown: Bears' depleted secondary should provide opportunity for Matthew Stafford to get it going (he picks the Lions to win 20-16):   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/11/beat_writer_breakdown_bears_de.html
Walterfootball's Picks (He picks the Lions to win 34-20): http://walterfootball.com/nflpicks2014_13early.php
TSN's Picks (He picks the Lions to win 27-21): http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/writers/extrapoints/archive/extrapoints_112614.htm
On Paper: Lions vs. Bears (he picks the Lions to win 20-10):   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/11/26/7281641/detroit-lions-chicago-bears-thanksgiving-preview-on-paper
NFL RealGM (he picks the Lions to win 30-17):   http://football.realgm.com/src_article/2559/20141126/football_meteorology_for_week_13/
Video:
Preview: Chicago Bears vs. Detroit Lions:   http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000000434306/Preview-Chicago-Bears-vs-Detroit-Lions
Video: Why the Detroit Lions should roll over Bears on Thanksgiving:   http://videos.mlive.com/mlive/2014/11/video_why_the_detroit_lions_sh.html
NFL Live Prediction: Bears-Lions:   http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=11943908
Average Predictions: 86 pick the Lions to win, 9 pick the Lions to win. The average score prediction is (1203-818/47): Lions win 26-17
Tuesday, November 25, 2014
Morning Lions Links for Wednesday 11-26-14
Lions Articles:
National Media:
QB snapshot: Matthew Stafford: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/13156/qb-snapshot-matthew-stafford
Identifying the NFC's playoff pretenders and contenders (the Lions are picked as pretenders): http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2014/11/25/nfl-nfcs-playoff-pretenders-and-contenders/19515895/
PFF's 32 Observations, Week 12 ( Wide Receiver Golden Tate has had 14 players miss tackles on him on his catches, which is second-most to just Steve Smith.): https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2014/11/25/32-observations-week-12-3/
Detroit's Raiola says he hasn't been fined: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/detroits-raiola-says-hasnt-fined-211356898--nfl.html
Local Media:
NOTEBOOK: Larry Warford starts running again: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/NOTEBOOK-Larry-Warford-starts-running-again/10e85908-4ff7-4120-91d0-c66ab35d6690
Lions' offense still looking for 'comfort zone': http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Lions-offense-still-looking-for-comfort-zone/8254e745-d4d5-43c6-87a0-a25f036ea8a6
STATS PACK: Lions can’t allow drops to resurface: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/STATS-PACK-Lions-can%E2%80%99t-allow-drops-to-resurface/8f8edbf4-7eb8-4d4d-94be-06d88a0578b2
Riley Reiff misses practice again; Lions cut Davis: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/25/riley-reiff-knee-detroit-lions/70093088/
Reggie Bush ready to return Thanksgiving: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/25/detroit-lions-reggie-bush/70104566/
Lions' Rodney Austin: 'I felt like the hot girl at the prom': http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/25/detroit-lions-rodney-austin/70104070/
Report: Lions' Ndamukong Suh befriended Warren Buffett: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/25/ndamukong-suh-warren-buffett/70109870/
Dominic Raiola says he won't be fined by NFL: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/25/dominic-raiola-says-fined-nfl/70109762/
Lions Johnson the ‘same guy’: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/25/johnsons-numbers-says-guy/70129950/
Bears won't allow Brandon Marshall to fight Lions fan: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/25/bears-allow-brandon-marshall-fight-lions-fan/70088406/
Detroit Lions' Matthew Stafford approaching career-worst sack total: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/11/detroit_lions_matthew_stafford_50.html
Injured Detroit Lions guard Larry Warford running and doing drills: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/11/injured_detroit_lions_guard_la.html
Chicago, by the numbers: Bears offense survives only when team's defense provides enough chances: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/11/chicago_by_the_numbers.html
Detroit Lions notes: Fuller brothers could face off: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20141125/detroit-lions-notes-fuller-brothers-could-face-off
Detroit Lions’ Matthew Stafford hopes to avoid Bears’ Willie Young: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20141125/detroit-lions-matthew-stafford-hopes-to-avoid-bears-willie-young
Stafford: 'I Can Do Better': http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2014/11/25/stafford-i-can-do-better/
Thanksgiving Day Game Against Bears Most Expensive Lions Tickets Of Season: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2014/11/25/thanksgiving-day-game-against-bears-most-expensive-lions-tickets-of-season/
Willie Young hopes to reel in sacks in return to Detroit: http://www.foxsports.com/detroit/story/willie-young-hopes-to-reel-in-sacks-in-return-to-detroit-112514
Jim Caldwell's quotes from Tuesday: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/11/25/7278087/jim-caldwell-quotes-lions-tuesday
Lions notes: Recapping Monday's game at Ford Field: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/11/25/7287503/lions-notes-bills-jets-ford-field
Bears Articles and Videos:
Articles:
Bears to face tough test on turkey day: http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Bears-to-face-tough-test-on-turkey-day/deba0425-24f1-45e6-93cc-f963fcb10c7f
Offensive woes plague Lions: http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Offensive-woes-plague-Lions/5be3212e-9372-4b2b-8be9-49631d283558
Group effort needed versus Johnson: http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Group-effort-needed-versus-Johnson/1bee10ee-1539-4607-a8e8-ea404b8465d3
Bears Notes: Lions' Pass Rush Has Bears Full Attention: http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2014/11/25/bears-notes-lions-pass-rush-has-bears-full-attention/
Jay Cutler expects to throw quickly against Lions DL: http://espn.go.com/blog/chicago-bears/post/_/id/4695993/jay-cutler-expects-to-throw-quickly-against-lions-dl
Willie Young excited for Kyle Long vs. Ndamukong Suh: http://espn.go.com/blog/chicago-bears/post/_/id/4695995/willie-young-excited-for-kyle-long-vs-ndamukong-suh
Bears wait to finalize status of Lance Briggs, Kyle Fuller: http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/chi-bears-lance-briggs-kyle-fuller-20141125-story.html
Jay Cutler says Bears must 'get creative' against Lions: http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/chi-cutler-bears-lions-20141125-story.html
Willie Young eagerly anticipating his return to Detroit: http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/chi-willie-young-detroit-return-20141125-story.html
Bears try to keep Lions' trend of going out like a lamb: http://www.csnchicago.com/bears/bears-try-keep-lions-trend-going-out-lamb
Bears-Lions LB Viewer's Guide: Severe test looms: http://www.csnchicago.com/bears/bears-lions-lb-viewers-guide-severe-test-looms
Bears-Lions QB Viewer's Guide: Cutler expects pressure from Detroit: http://www.csnchicago.com/bears/bears-lions-qb-viewers-guide-cutler-expects-pressure-detroit
Bears-Lions DB Viewer's Guide: Tate the new worry in Detroit: http://www.csnchicago.com/bears/bears-lions-db-viewers-guide-tate-new-worry-detroit
Bears-Lions DL Viewer's Guide: Turf could lead to sack-fest: http://www.csnchicago.com/bears/bears-lions-dl-viewers-guide-turf-could-lead-sack-fest
Videos:
Cutler on Detroit's defense: http://www.chicagobears.com/multimedia/videos/Cutler-on-Detroits-defense/32cc4bba-086a-46c6-8c9c-0c28c9f4ce67
Young on facing his former team: http://www.chicagobears.com/multimedia/videos/Young-on-facing-his-former-team/52521e22-9bbd-4bc5-9104-eb95c6fb4a53
'Lions are playing down to Bears' level': http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/rosenblog/chi-lions-are-playing-down-to-bears-level-20141125-premiumvideo.html
Pro Football Focus: Suh, Tate are two of Lions’ biggest threats: http://chicagosuntimes.com/sports/pro-football-focus-suh-tate-are-lions-biggest-threats/
Previews and Predictions:
Game 12: http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2014/11/game-12-lions-vs-bears-previews-and.html
Power Rankings:
Week 13: http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2014/11/power-rankings-week-13.html
Video:
Local Media:
Caldwell: Don't underestimate 5-6 Bears: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Caldwell-Dont-underestimate-5-6-Bears/2603a3cd-7aea-45a4-9b6c-271ca00b7085
Johnson on health, Bears rivalry: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Johnson-on-health-Bears-rivalry-/582f93f2-983c-4e5a-9050-3672da58816f
Mathis on Bears' offensive weapons: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Lucas-on-potentially-playing-left-tackle/958b27c9-f9dc-415b-a021-437aed625208
Audio:
Bears conference call: Marc Testman, Week 13: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Bears-conference-call-Marc-Testman-Week-13/9a7299f9-1fea-4de0-b1ac-60c57e9d76d6
Bears conference call: Willie Young, Week 13: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Bears-conference-call-Willie-Young-Week-13/715ab733-1126-4a23-85c3-74fd550f5863
National Media:
QB snapshot: Matthew Stafford: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/13156/qb-snapshot-matthew-stafford
Identifying the NFC's playoff pretenders and contenders (the Lions are picked as pretenders): http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2014/11/25/nfl-nfcs-playoff-pretenders-and-contenders/19515895/
PFF's 32 Observations, Week 12 ( Wide Receiver Golden Tate has had 14 players miss tackles on him on his catches, which is second-most to just Steve Smith.): https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2014/11/25/32-observations-week-12-3/
Detroit's Raiola says he hasn't been fined: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/detroits-raiola-says-hasnt-fined-211356898--nfl.html
Local Media:
NOTEBOOK: Larry Warford starts running again: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/NOTEBOOK-Larry-Warford-starts-running-again/10e85908-4ff7-4120-91d0-c66ab35d6690
Lions' offense still looking for 'comfort zone': http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Lions-offense-still-looking-for-comfort-zone/8254e745-d4d5-43c6-87a0-a25f036ea8a6
STATS PACK: Lions can’t allow drops to resurface: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/STATS-PACK-Lions-can%E2%80%99t-allow-drops-to-resurface/8f8edbf4-7eb8-4d4d-94be-06d88a0578b2
Riley Reiff misses practice again; Lions cut Davis: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/25/riley-reiff-knee-detroit-lions/70093088/
Reggie Bush ready to return Thanksgiving: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/25/detroit-lions-reggie-bush/70104566/
Lions' Rodney Austin: 'I felt like the hot girl at the prom': http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/25/detroit-lions-rodney-austin/70104070/
Report: Lions' Ndamukong Suh befriended Warren Buffett: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/25/ndamukong-suh-warren-buffett/70109870/
Dominic Raiola says he won't be fined by NFL: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/25/dominic-raiola-says-fined-nfl/70109762/
Lions Johnson the ‘same guy’: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/25/johnsons-numbers-says-guy/70129950/
Bears won't allow Brandon Marshall to fight Lions fan: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/25/bears-allow-brandon-marshall-fight-lions-fan/70088406/
Detroit Lions' Matthew Stafford approaching career-worst sack total: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/11/detroit_lions_matthew_stafford_50.html
Injured Detroit Lions guard Larry Warford running and doing drills: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/11/injured_detroit_lions_guard_la.html
Chicago, by the numbers: Bears offense survives only when team's defense provides enough chances: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/11/chicago_by_the_numbers.html
Detroit Lions notes: Fuller brothers could face off: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20141125/detroit-lions-notes-fuller-brothers-could-face-off
Detroit Lions’ Matthew Stafford hopes to avoid Bears’ Willie Young: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20141125/detroit-lions-matthew-stafford-hopes-to-avoid-bears-willie-young
Stafford: 'I Can Do Better': http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2014/11/25/stafford-i-can-do-better/
Thanksgiving Day Game Against Bears Most Expensive Lions Tickets Of Season: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2014/11/25/thanksgiving-day-game-against-bears-most-expensive-lions-tickets-of-season/
Willie Young hopes to reel in sacks in return to Detroit: http://www.foxsports.com/detroit/story/willie-young-hopes-to-reel-in-sacks-in-return-to-detroit-112514
Jim Caldwell's quotes from Tuesday: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/11/25/7278087/jim-caldwell-quotes-lions-tuesday
Lions notes: Recapping Monday's game at Ford Field: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/11/25/7287503/lions-notes-bills-jets-ford-field
Bears Articles and Videos:
Articles:
Bears to face tough test on turkey day: http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Bears-to-face-tough-test-on-turkey-day/deba0425-24f1-45e6-93cc-f963fcb10c7f
Offensive woes plague Lions: http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Offensive-woes-plague-Lions/5be3212e-9372-4b2b-8be9-49631d283558
Group effort needed versus Johnson: http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Group-effort-needed-versus-Johnson/1bee10ee-1539-4607-a8e8-ea404b8465d3
Bears Notes: Lions' Pass Rush Has Bears Full Attention: http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2014/11/25/bears-notes-lions-pass-rush-has-bears-full-attention/
Jay Cutler expects to throw quickly against Lions DL: http://espn.go.com/blog/chicago-bears/post/_/id/4695993/jay-cutler-expects-to-throw-quickly-against-lions-dl
Willie Young excited for Kyle Long vs. Ndamukong Suh: http://espn.go.com/blog/chicago-bears/post/_/id/4695995/willie-young-excited-for-kyle-long-vs-ndamukong-suh
Bears wait to finalize status of Lance Briggs, Kyle Fuller: http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/chi-bears-lance-briggs-kyle-fuller-20141125-story.html
Jay Cutler says Bears must 'get creative' against Lions: http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/chi-cutler-bears-lions-20141125-story.html
Willie Young eagerly anticipating his return to Detroit: http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/chi-willie-young-detroit-return-20141125-story.html
Bears try to keep Lions' trend of going out like a lamb: http://www.csnchicago.com/bears/bears-try-keep-lions-trend-going-out-lamb
Bears-Lions LB Viewer's Guide: Severe test looms: http://www.csnchicago.com/bears/bears-lions-lb-viewers-guide-severe-test-looms
Bears-Lions QB Viewer's Guide: Cutler expects pressure from Detroit: http://www.csnchicago.com/bears/bears-lions-qb-viewers-guide-cutler-expects-pressure-detroit
Bears-Lions DB Viewer's Guide: Tate the new worry in Detroit: http://www.csnchicago.com/bears/bears-lions-db-viewers-guide-tate-new-worry-detroit
Bears-Lions DL Viewer's Guide: Turf could lead to sack-fest: http://www.csnchicago.com/bears/bears-lions-dl-viewers-guide-turf-could-lead-sack-fest
Videos:
Cutler on Detroit's defense: http://www.chicagobears.com/multimedia/videos/Cutler-on-Detroits-defense/32cc4bba-086a-46c6-8c9c-0c28c9f4ce67
Young on facing his former team: http://www.chicagobears.com/multimedia/videos/Young-on-facing-his-former-team/52521e22-9bbd-4bc5-9104-eb95c6fb4a53
'Lions are playing down to Bears' level': http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/rosenblog/chi-lions-are-playing-down-to-bears-level-20141125-premiumvideo.html
Pro Football Focus: Suh, Tate are two of Lions’ biggest threats: http://chicagosuntimes.com/sports/pro-football-focus-suh-tate-are-lions-biggest-threats/
Previews and Predictions:
Game 12: http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2014/11/game-12-lions-vs-bears-previews-and.html
Power Rankings:
Week 13: http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2014/11/power-rankings-week-13.html
Video:
Local Media:
Caldwell: Don't underestimate 5-6 Bears: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Caldwell-Dont-underestimate-5-6-Bears/2603a3cd-7aea-45a4-9b6c-271ca00b7085
Johnson on health, Bears rivalry: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Johnson-on-health-Bears-rivalry-/582f93f2-983c-4e5a-9050-3672da58816f
Mathis on Bears' offensive weapons: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Lucas-on-potentially-playing-left-tackle/958b27c9-f9dc-415b-a021-437aed625208
Audio:
Bears conference call: Marc Testman, Week 13: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Bears-conference-call-Marc-Testman-Week-13/9a7299f9-1fea-4de0-b1ac-60c57e9d76d6
Bears conference call: Willie Young, Week 13: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Bears-conference-call-Willie-Young-Week-13/715ab733-1126-4a23-85c3-74fd550f5863
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