Morning Lions Links for Thursday 11-20-14

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Three defensive backs work out for Lions:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/13032/a-brief-look-at-detroit-lions-workouts-this-week

Ndamukong Suh trying to stay in moment with Lions:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/13028/ndamukong-suh-trying-to-stay-in-moment-with-lions

Lions in good shape according to playoff predictor:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/13008/lions-in-good-shape-according-to-playoff-predictor?ex_cid=espnapi_public

QOTW: Lions more frightened by a bear or hippopotamus?:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/13019/qotw-lions-more-frightened-by-a-bear-or-hippopotamus

Top 10 MVP candidates (Tate is 10th):   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000430967/article/aaron-rodgers-leads-list-of-top-10-mvp-candidates

Bring back or no? (He thinks the Lions should bring back Suh):   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000430905/article/justin-houston-among-future-free-agents-who-must-be-resigned

QB Index: Rankings and Awards (Stafford is picked as most consistently frustrating):   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000431177/article/qb-index-rankings-and-awards

Despite confusion, Lions-Cardinals punt coverage call was correct:   http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/11/19/despite-confusion-lions-cardinals-punt-coverage-call-was-correct/

Detroit's passing game still a work in progress:   http://sports.yahoo.com/news/detroits-passing-game-still-progress-230858107--nfl.html

Brady likely to have increased role against Lions:   http://sports.yahoo.com/news/brady-likely-increased-role-against-lions-230445594--nfl.html

Local Media:

NOTEBOOK: Preparing for Ndamukong Suh a priority for Patriots:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/NOTEBOOK-Preparing-for-Ndamukong-Suh-a-priority-for-Patriots/115c5645-9863-4ad8-9748-ec398220905b

Strength Vs. Strength: Lions' Defense Vs. Patriots' Offense:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Strength-vs-strength-Lions-defense-vs-Patriots-offense/92ce9725-7f43-45c1-986c-a44cd36b9a75

O'HARA'S SCOUTING REPORT: New England Patriots:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHARAS-SCOUTING-REPORT-New-England-Patriots/32655b70-8673-4d34-8c22-b17233bd3f1b

Seidel: Fixing Lions' offense starts with Golden Tate:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/columnists/jeff-seidel/2014/11/19/jeff-seidel-golden-tate-lions/19301805/

Lions' Glover Quin: Foxboro is a 'weird' place to play:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/19/foxboro-new-england-patriots/19288361/

Suh talks Tom Brady, his reputation and NFL future:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/19/ndamukong-suh-free-agency/19289055/

Lions' Suh wants to strike first against Tom Brady:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/19/detroit-lions-suh-tom-brady/19298331/

Tom Brady impressing Lions with his arm and his hair:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/19/tom-brady-hair/19278869/

Gronkowski helping spur Patriots' white-hot streak:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/19/detroit-lions-patriots-gronkowski/19297435/

Lions prep for cold game; Joique Bell misses practice:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/19/lions-prep-cold-game-joique-bell-misses-practice/19284805/

Ihedigbo is thriving with Lions:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/19/ex-patriot-ihedigbo-thriving-lions/19300207/

Wojo: Lions' legitimacy put to test:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/columnists/bob-wojnowski/2014/11/19/wojo-patriots-game-light-lions-legitimacy/19309237/

Ihedigbo: Pats should be intimidated by Lions' defense:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/19/ihedigbo-pats-intimidated-lions-defense/19279917/

Patriots' Belichick wary of Lions' offensive weapons:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/19/patriots-belichick-wary-lions-offensive-weapons/19270843/

Ndamukong Suh not worried about offense's production, says defense needs to be better:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/11/ndamukong_suh_not_frustrated_b.html

Detroit Lions notes: Joique Bell out with ankle; Calvin Johnson sits:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20141119/detroit-lions-notes-joique-bell-out-with-ankle-calvin-johnson-sits

Detroit Lions respect Patriots Rob Gronkowski:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20141119/detroit-lions-respect-patriots-rob-gronkowski

Jonas Gray anything but an overnight sensation, Pat Caputo says:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20141119/jonas-gray-anything-but-an-overnight-sensation-pat-caputo-says

Meet the man who has helped the Lions emerge as a top defense:   http://www.foxsports.com/detroit/story/ihedigbo-s-mentality-play-helped-lions-emerge-as-top-defense-111914

Lions Not Intimidated As Tough Test Looms Against Tom Brady-Led Patriots:   http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2014/11/19/lions-not-intimidated-as-tough-test-looms-against-tom-brady-led-patriots/

Lions Still Confident Offense Will Eventually Click:   http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2014/11/19/lions-still-confident-offense-will-eventually-click/

Lions unfazed by challenge of facing Patriots:   http://www.wxyz.com/sports/football/lions/lions-unfazed-by-challenge-of-facing-patriots

Jim Caldwell's quotes from Wednesday:   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/11/19/7237941/jim-caldwell-quotes-lions-wednesday

Patriots Articles and Videos:

Articles:

Ndamukong Suh Transcript: 'I'm always excited to go against any type of quarterback':   http://www.patriots.com/news/article-1/Ndamukong-Suh-Transcript-Im-always-excited-to-go-against-any-type-of-quarterback/efec156d-5518-447c-8ff5-319f14272270

Jim Caldwell Transcript: 'Each and every year they always perform extremely well':   http://www.patriots.com/news/article-1/Jim-Caldwell-Transcript-Each-and-every-year-they-always-perform-extremely-well/cbd0ab54-ef29-4dc0-86cf-c2e84cc9b6f5

Bill Belichick Transcript: 'It's been really impressive to watch the Lions this week':   http://www.patriots.com/news/article-1/Bill-Belichick-Transcript-Its-been-really-impressive-to-watch-the-Lions-this-week/0e70bf32-144f-47c1-8144-6bb335de6943

Darrelle Revis set for third meeting with Calvin Johnson:   http://espn.go.com/blog/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4772571/darrelle-revis-preps-for-round-3-against-megatron

Injury report: Fleming (ankle) sits out:   http://espn.go.com/blog/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4772568/injury-report-fleming-ankle-sits-out

A man named Suh: Patriots focused on slowing Lions star:   http://www.csnne.com/blog/patriots-talk/man-named-suh-patriots-focused-slowing-lions-star

Caldwell: Gronkowski has 'a very, very unusual gift':   http://www.csnne.com/blog/patriots-talk/caldwell-gronkowski-has-very-very-unusual-gift

Pats tamping down exuberance over Gray:   http://www.csnne.com/blog/patriots-talk/pats-tamping-down-exuberance-over-gray

Detroit ‘D’ will test high-scoring Patriots:   http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/patriots_nfl/new_england_patriots/2014/11/detroit_d_will_test_high_scoring_patriots

Bill Belichick, Matt Patricia work matchup magic with deep DBs:   http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/patriots_nfl/new_england_patriots/2014/11/bill_belichick_matt_patricia_work_matchup_magic

Patriots Notebook: Win comes 1st for Akeem Ayers:   http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/patriots_nfl/new_england_patriots/2014/11/patriots_notebook_win_comes_1st_for_akeem_ayers

Patriots' supporting cast now stars:   http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/patriots_nfl/new_england_patriots/2014/11/patriots_supporting_cast_now_stars

Videos:

Volin: Can Lions defense stop Patriots offense?:   http://www.csnne.com/new-england-patriots/volin-can-lions-defense-stop-patriots-offense

Previews and Predictions:

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

Power Rankings:

Week 12:   http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2014/11/power-rankings-week-12.html

Miscellaneous:

National Media:

Aaron Rodgers' plans to play into 40s by hot yoga, less pizza and more sleep:   http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/aaron-rodgers--plans-to-play-into-40s-by-hot-yoga--less-pizza-and-sleep-165017565.html

Video:

Local Media:

Caldwell on offensive struggles, Patriots prep:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Caldwell-on-offensive-struggles-Patriots-prep/2e1f52bf-ef73-4960-b2fe-6a2005c0d5ca

Stafford on offense's struggles:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Stafford-on-offenses-struggles/3b8870f1-0260-4571-915e-c84bc01b8645

Calvin Johnson on injuries, Patriots secondary:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Calvin-Johnson-on-injuries-Patriots-secondary/7feaab0e-9bc9-42f6-8375-e06960abd6c1

Ross on issues on offense:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Ross-on-issues-on-offense/d6c33ed5-e11a-4a92-a340-5dad816312e1

Suh on challenges Patriots present:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Suh-on-challenges-Patriots-present/76fe1fcf-ea78-4a6e-a5cd-3d088142cb78

Mosley on stopping Patriots run game:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Mosley-on-stopping-Patriots-run-game/b1e8965f-d545-4cbe-b00b-2314ff0ce5fb

Ihedigbo on mindset of the defense:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Ihedigbo-on-mindset-of-the-defense/c6fe4a79-d61a-4766-8ef8-bcf0a85fad48

Quin on Patriots offense:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Quin-on-Patriots-offense/e7abd12c-8904-4e57-b098-8e4c5541598e

Caldwell: 4 full quarters the answer for offense:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Caldwell-4-full-quarters-the-answer-for-offense/68a6bbcc-2d11-45fb-a900-ab646a289329

AskALion: Jeremy Ross:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/AskALion-Jeremy-Ross/cbc0c6ba-f2e3-4c08-980d-d58b22504240

Audio:

Patriots conference call: Bill Belichick, Week 12:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Patriots-conference-call-Bill-Belichick-Week-12/f45ea745-8cc2-47cd-8a30-c28fa6981827

Patriots conference call: Rob Gronkowski, Week 12:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Patriots-conference-call-Rob-Gronkowski-Week-12/d0b5d39f-0f09-4955-adfd-f8bc85364ff9