Morning Lions Links for Monday 11-24-14

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Lions offensive woes show how far they are from being a top team:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/13112/lions-offensive-woes-show-how-far-they-are-from-being-a-top-team?ex_cid=espnapi_public

Detroit's defense struggles for first time this season:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/13120/detroits-defense-struggles-for-first-time-this-season

Joe Lombardi will remain Lions' playcaller:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/13104/joe-lombardi-will-remain-the-detroit-lions-play-caller?ex_cid=espnapi_public

Wilfork: Raiola cut block 'boneheaded play':   http://espn.go.com/boston/nfl/story/_/id/11926639/vince-wilfork-new-england-patriots-calls-dominic-raiola-cut-block-boneheaded-play

Clayton's last call (he discusses the Lions):   http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/page/lastcall1412/nfl-john-clayton-last-call-week-12

Patriots getting great gas mileage on uphill journey to Super Bowl:   http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2014-11-23/new-england-patriots-detroit-lions-score-highlights-afc-standings-tom-brady-matthew-stafford-calvin-johnson-week-12-nfl

Thirty-seven takeaways: NFC West up for grabs:   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000433096/article/thirtyseven-things-you-need-to-know-from-week-12

Lions’ Dominic Raiola admits going at a Patriot’s knees:   http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/11/23/lions-dominic-raiola-admits-going-at-a-patriots-knees/

Patriots roll Lions, look like NFL’s best team:   http://q.usatoday.com/2014/11/23/new-england-patriots-detroit-lions-week-12/

Detroit lineman defends 'dirty' chop block after Patriots ran up score:   http://ftw.usatoday.com/2014/11/dominic-raiola-lions-chop-block-patriots-dirty-play

Tom Brady's beatdown of the Lions had a fun historic wrinkle:   http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/tom-brady-s-beatdown-of-the-lions-had-a-fun-historic-wrinkle-112314

Patriots punter Ryan Allen scoops bad snap, kicks like a boss:   http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/laces-out/patriots-punter-ryan-allen-lions-bad-snap-112314

Week 12 Observations: Broncos add adaptability to Super Bowl resume (he discusses the Lions near the bottom of the article):   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/jason-la-canfora/24835652/week-12-observations-broncos-add-adaptability-to-super-bowl-resume

Patriots utilize trademark adaptation, versatility to steamroll Lions:   http://www.si.com/nfl/2014/11/23/nfl-week-12-patriots-defeat-lions-legarrette-blount-jonas-gray

Don Banks Snaps (he discusses the Lions):   http://www.si.com/nfl/2014/11/23/nfl-week-12-green-bay-packers-new-england-patriots-josh-gordon?page=2

Lion charges Pats' knees on last play:   http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/lion-charges-pats--knees-on-last-play-235034989.html

NFL Winners and Losers: Denver Broncos maybe saved their season (Overpaid NFC North QBs are picked as losers):   http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/nfl-winners-and-losers--denver-broncos-maybe-saved-their-season-041755571.html

Local Media:

NOTEBOOK: Lions ready to turn the page after tough loss:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/NOTEBOOK-Lions-ready-to-turn-the-page-after-tough-loss/1cd3f0bd-5860-44c0-8766-5fc8bae36cac

FOUR DOWNS: Lions still in control of own destiny:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/FOUR-DOWNS-Lions-still-in-control-of-own-destiny/ed0a13d9-4638-4f72-ad10-5cc949e84000

O'HARA: No use sugar-coating loss to Patriots:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHARA-No-use-sugar-coating-loss-to-Patriots/666355b7-10d2-4ddf-b89e-5dbf5ed2c40b

Patriots 34, Lions 9: Lions blown out in New England:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/23/detroit-lions-new-england-patriots/19450837/

Jeff Seidel: Lions' offense frozen out for second straight week:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/columnists/jeff-seidel/2014/11/23/detroit-lions-new-england-patriots/19467809/

Lions’ drops, lack of focus are offensive problems:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/23/detroit-lions-offense-struggling/19467711/

Talking points, overheard after Lions' loss to New England:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/23/detroit-lions-new-england-patriots/19462101/

Why the Lions lost to the Patriots on Sunday:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/23/detroit-lions-new-england-patriots/19467633/

Lions' Raiola dives at Patriot late; Wilfork: that's dirty:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/23/dominic-raiola-dirty-player/19455201/

Lions ticker: Terry Bradshaw says no playoffs for Lions:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/23/detroit-lions-vs-new-england-patriots/19467597/

Three Lions questions: Don't push the panic button yet:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/23/detroit-lions-nfc-north-playoffs/19467665/

Riley Reiff's status uncertain for Thursday's game:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/23/riley-reiffs-status-uncertain-thursdays-game/19456497/

Wojo: Patriots give Lions a reality check:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/columnists/bob-wojnowski/2014/11/23/wojo-patriots-give-lions-reality-check/19468313/

Lions flop on big stage again:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/23/lions-flop-big-stage/19451281/

Missing the points: Lions offense flops again:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/23/lions-flop-big-stage/19451281/

Shaugnessy: Lions were never a match:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/23/shaughnessy-lions-never-match-powerhouse-pats/19451671/

Four downs: Ihedigbo says Lions still have great D:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/23/four-downs-ihedigbo-says-lions-still-great/19466259/

Instant analysis: Lions in a tailspin:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/23/instant-analysis-lions-tailspin/19451423/

Lions revert to butterfingered ways:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/23/lions-receivers-revert-back-butterfingered-ways/19463241/

Safety says unit needs to regroup:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/23/four-downs-ihedigbo-says-lions-still-great/19466259/

Lions' Raiola admits a dirty hit:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/23/lions-dominic-raiola-admits-dirty-hit/19458233/

NFLLeGarrett Blount gives Patriots a pick-me-up:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/2014/11/23/legarrett-blount-gives-patriots-pick/19462371/

By the numbers: Missed FGs at 12:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/23/by-the-numbers-lions-field-goals/19465033/

Detroit Lions' James Ihedigbo adamant 'we still are a great defense' despite loss:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/11/detroit_lions_james_ihedigbo_a.html

Pat Caputo - Ugly loss to Patriots not as important as how Detroit Lions react to it:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20141123/pat-caputo-ugly-loss-to-patriots-not-as-important-as-how-detroit-lions-react-to-it

Paula Pasche — Six head-scratchers from Detroit Lions loss to Patriots:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20141123/paula-pasche-x2014-six-head-scratchers-from-detroit-lions-loss-to-patriots

Lions' offense inept in loss to Patriots:   http://www.foxsports.com/detroit/story/lions-demolished-by-patriots-34-9-112314

Detroit Lions lose to the New England Patriots; move to 7-4 this season:   http://www.wxyz.com/sports/detroit-lions-lose-to-the-new-england-patriots-move-to-7-4-this-season

Patriot Articles:

The Point After, Lions-Patriots analysis: Lopsided win, despite subpar effort:   http://www.patriots.com/news/blog/article-1/The-Point-After-Lions-Patriots-analysis-Lopsided-win-despite-subpar-effort-/c521446f-62a8-4e05-8516-4787a4a85bc4

Patriots keep opponents guessing:   http://espn.go.com/boston/nfl/story/_/id/11927914/new-england-patriots-show-win-variety-ways

Patriots disarm Lions offensive weapons in win:   http://www.csnne.com/new-england-patriots/patriots-disarm-lions-offensive-weapons-win

Quick strikes help Brady, Patriots handle Suh:   http://www.csnne.com/blog/patriots-talk/quick-strikes-help-brady-patriots-handle-suh

Darrelle Revis the queen piece in secondary:   http://espn.go.com/blog/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4772860/darrelle-revis-the-queen-piece-in-secondary

New England Patriots cornerbacks Darrelle Revis, Brandon Browner once again shut down a top receiving tandem:   http://blog.masslive.com/patriots/2014/11/new_england_patriots_secondary_4.html

Danny Amendola, Ryan Allen provided special teams spark that broke Sunday's game wide open for New England Patriots:   http://blog.masslive.com/patriots/2014/11/danny_amendola_ryan_allen_prov.html

Instant analysis: New England Patriots cruise past Detroit Lions, 34-9, for seventh straight win:   http://blog.masslive.com/patriots/2014/11/instant_analysis_new_england_p_5.html

By the numbers: Patriots offense lights up Lions like no one else has:   http://blog.masslive.com/patriots/2014/11/by_the_numbers_patriots_offens.html

Pats score the Wright way:   http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/patriots_nfl/new_england_patriots/2014/11/pats_score_the_wright_way

Grades:

Dave Birkett's report card: Lions get low marks in loss to Patriots:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/23/lions-vs-patriots/19464083/

Detroit News Lions' report card: Pass game fails:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/23/lions-report-card-passing-game-fails/19460195/

Lions Crushed by Patriots, 34-9:   http://sports.yahoo.com/news/lions-crushed-patriots-34-9-222636406--nfl.html

Wk 12 Report Card: Lions:   http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000000433476/Wk-12-Report-Card-Lions

Miscellaneous:

Local Media:

Up next for the Lions: Forte leads Bears’ 2nd-half rally:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/2014/11/23/detroit-lions-chicago-bears-thanksgiving/19467203/

Lions' next foe: Finger-pointing at coach, QB adds up to bummer for Bears:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/23/detroit-lions-chicago-bears-thanksgiving/19467285/

Lions' next: Bears rally for victory over Buccaneers:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/23/lions-next-bears-rally-victory-buccaneers/19468027/

Video:

Game 11:   http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2014/11/game-11-lions-vs-patriots-video.html

National Media:

Panic time again in Motown?:   http://www.si.com/video/2014/11/23/panic-time-again-motown