Lions Articles:
National Media:
Lynch (hamstring) '50-50' for MNF, source says: http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/13778762/marshawn-lynch-seattle-seahawks-hamstring-50-50-monday-night-football
Lions rookie RB Ameer Abdullah 'looks like a different player' in NFL: http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/Detroit-Lions-Ameer-Abdullah-looks-like-a-different-player-in-pros-than-he-did-in-college-093015
Ranking NFL backup QBs from 1-32: Cowboys fine, Steelers in trouble (23. Lions: Dan Orlovsky -- The Lions weren't winning with Matthew Stafford -- partly because of Stafford's inconsistency, but also because the Lions' offensive line is a mess -- and the same holds for Orlovsky.): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/25322628/ranking-nfl-backup-qbs-from-1-32-cowboys-fine-steelers-are-screwed
The Hater's Guide to NFL QBs: Rating most-ripped passers to least, 1-32 (6. Matt Stafford, Detroit Lions: He was a No. 1 overall draft pick and makes big money, a bad combination for a player who has yet to win a playoff game.): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/pete-prisco/25323101/rating-nfl-qbs-from-1-to-32-from-most-criticized-to-the-least
Local Media:
NOTEBOOK: Lions looking to Seattle as turning point: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/notebook/article-1/NOTEBOOK-Lions-looking-to-Seattle-as-turning-point/fffa3034-c1b8-4246-82fe-121ee562c248
Lions' Tate: Comments weren't shots at Lombardi: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/30/golden-tate-detroit-lions/73105102/
Lions' Abdullah: Rookies can change how RBs are valued: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/30/nfl-running-backs-rookies/73079498/
Wojo: Lions must take more risks if turnaround coming: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/columnists/bob-wojnowski/2015/09/30/wojo-lions-must-take-risks-turnaround-coming/73129486/
Former NFL DB Ryan Clarks says it's not unusual for defenses to correctly call out plays: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/09/former_nfl_db_ryan_clarks_says.html
Online sports book has Lions coach Jim Caldwell among favorites to be fired before end of season: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/09/online_sports_book_has_lions_c.html
Lions' Darius Slay still going to introduce himself as 'Big Play' on MNF, despite Denver bombs: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/09/lions_darius_slay_still_going.html
Previews and Predictions:
Game 4: http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2015/09/game-4-lions-vs-seahawks-previews-and.html
Power Rankings:
Week 4: http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2015/09/week-4-power-rankings.html
Video:
National Media:
Who are the top 10 wide receivers?: http://www.nfl.com/goto?id=0ap3000000542809
Wednesday, September 30, 2015
Afternoon Lions Links for Wednesday 9-30-15
Lions Articles:
National Media:
Detroit Lions need to start taking more offensive chances: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/19224/detroit-lions-need-to-start-taking-more-offensive-chances
Loss of Ndamukong Suh, lack of run game help explain Lions' 0-3 start: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/19217/the-lions-miss-ndamukong-suh-and-a-lack-of-a-run-game-help-explain-0-3-start
Front Office Insider: Why rookie RBs have been running wild in the NFL: http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/detroit-lions-san-diego-chargers-rookie-running-backs-karlos-williams-front-office-insider-092915
How all 32 first-round picks have played: https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2015/09/30/how-all-2015-first-round-picks-have-played/
Local Media:
NFC NORTH: Quarterback breakdown: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/NFC-NORTH-Quarterback-breakdown/be33f77e-77c9-4cd1-bbbd-8b6014396b21
Legion of Boom? Nah! Ihedigbo says Quin is best safety: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/29/detroit-lions-james-ihedigbo-kam-chancellor/73054924/
Column: Lions' play-tipping is a damning indictment of Joe Lombardi, and there are no easy solutions: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/09/column_play-tipping_is_a_damni.html
Detroit Lions Twitter Talk: On possible repercussions of a disastrous season: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/09/detroit_lions_twitter_talk_14.html
Notes: Ihedigbo thinks Quin is best NFL safety: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2015/9/30/9422755/lions-notes-james-ihedigbo-glover-quin-best-NFL-safety-bears-stink
Video:
National Media:
What are the issues with the Lions?: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000000542566/What-are-the-issues-with-the-Lions
Local Media:
Wired For Sound : Week 3 vs Denver: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Wired-For-Sound--Week-3-vs-Denver/5cfd04ae-32fe-4ad0-8cba-5aa1d2e51ed0
John Elway Thinks Matthew Stafford Will Be 'One Of The Top Quarterbacks In The League': http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2015/09/30/john-elway-thinks-matthew-stafford-will-be-one-of-the-top-quarterbacks-in-the-league-video/
National Media:
Detroit Lions need to start taking more offensive chances: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/19224/detroit-lions-need-to-start-taking-more-offensive-chances
Loss of Ndamukong Suh, lack of run game help explain Lions' 0-3 start: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/19217/the-lions-miss-ndamukong-suh-and-a-lack-of-a-run-game-help-explain-0-3-start
Front Office Insider: Why rookie RBs have been running wild in the NFL: http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/detroit-lions-san-diego-chargers-rookie-running-backs-karlos-williams-front-office-insider-092915
How all 32 first-round picks have played: https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2015/09/30/how-all-2015-first-round-picks-have-played/
Local Media:
NFC NORTH: Quarterback breakdown: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/NFC-NORTH-Quarterback-breakdown/be33f77e-77c9-4cd1-bbbd-8b6014396b21
Legion of Boom? Nah! Ihedigbo says Quin is best safety: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/29/detroit-lions-james-ihedigbo-kam-chancellor/73054924/
Column: Lions' play-tipping is a damning indictment of Joe Lombardi, and there are no easy solutions: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/09/column_play-tipping_is_a_damni.html
Detroit Lions Twitter Talk: On possible repercussions of a disastrous season: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/09/detroit_lions_twitter_talk_14.html
Notes: Ihedigbo thinks Quin is best NFL safety: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2015/9/30/9422755/lions-notes-james-ihedigbo-glover-quin-best-NFL-safety-bears-stink
Video:
National Media:
What are the issues with the Lions?: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000000542566/What-are-the-issues-with-the-Lions
Local Media:
Wired For Sound : Week 3 vs Denver: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Wired-For-Sound--Week-3-vs-Denver/5cfd04ae-32fe-4ad0-8cba-5aa1d2e51ed0
John Elway Thinks Matthew Stafford Will Be 'One Of The Top Quarterbacks In The League': http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2015/09/30/john-elway-thinks-matthew-stafford-will-be-one-of-the-top-quarterbacks-in-the-league-video/
Tuesday, September 29, 2015
Morning Lions Links for Wednesday 9-30-15
Lions Articles:
National Media:
Lions' Matthew Stafford throwing quicker than ever before: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/19210/matthew-stafford-threw-quicker-sunday-faster-than-almost-any-other-game-in-career
Julio Jones headlines list of top 10 wide receivers (Tier 1 - 4. Calvin Johnson, Detroit Lions: It seems blasphemous to rank Megatron outside the top three, but the big games aren't coming as easily for him as they are Jones and Brown. Is that because Johnson has lost a fraction of step due to injuries and age, or is the Lions offense simply acting as a drag on his production? TheChargers used Brandon Flowers and Eric Weddle in bracket coverage to open the season. Since then, Johnson has had to work hard to get free from physical corners Xavier Rhodes and Aqib Talib. Whereas Kyle Shanahan and Todd Haley emphasize the run-after-catch abilities of Jones and Brown in quick-strike offenses, it has been more of a challenge for Lions coordinator Joe Lombardi to get the ball in Johnson's hands for big-play opportunities.): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000542521/article/julio-jones-headlines-list-of-top-10-wide-receivers
NFC North Stock Market: Week 4 (Joique Bell, running back, Detroit: Bell entered the season as the Lions' starting running back, but he has been terribly ineffective through three games (1.1 YPC). Detroit's offensive line hasn't been much help, but the fans are ready to see more of second-round rookie Ameer Abdullah. Bell sat out all spring and summer after having offseason surgeries on his knee and Achilles, so some apparent rust has his stock on the decline.): http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/nfl-stock-market-nfc-north-week-4-092915
Lions top new waiver order: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/09/29/lions-top-new-waiver-order/
Local Media:
Lions film study: Breakdowns after touchdowns: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/29/detroit-lions-film-review/73026074/
Sharp: Lions QB Stafford must demand offense that fits him: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/columnists/drew-sharp/2015/09/29/detroit-lions-matthew-stafford-offense-style/73067658/
Seahawks hoping to have Marshawn Lynch ready vs. Lions: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/29/seattle-seahawks-marshawn-lynch/73016158/
Lions' Ihedigbo hopes Seahawks give Chancellor raise: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/29/detroit-lions-james-ihedigbo-kam-chancellor/73054924/
Second glance: Tulloch’s new role takes shape: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/29/second-glance-tullochs-new-role-takes-shape/73056078/
Detroit Lions Second Look: Tape confirms Broncos knew where Matthew Stafford was going on picks: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/09/detroit_lions_second_look_tape.html
Lions' Golden Tate: Opponents knew what plays were coming in all 3 games: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/09/report_broncos_safety_knew_lio.html
Detroit Lions Second Look: Has RB Joique Bell lost a step?: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/09/detroit_lions_second_look_has.html
Power Rankings:
Week 4: http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2015/09/week-4-power-rankings.html
National Media:
Lions' Matthew Stafford throwing quicker than ever before: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/19210/matthew-stafford-threw-quicker-sunday-faster-than-almost-any-other-game-in-career
Julio Jones headlines list of top 10 wide receivers (Tier 1 - 4. Calvin Johnson, Detroit Lions: It seems blasphemous to rank Megatron outside the top three, but the big games aren't coming as easily for him as they are Jones and Brown. Is that because Johnson has lost a fraction of step due to injuries and age, or is the Lions offense simply acting as a drag on his production? TheChargers used Brandon Flowers and Eric Weddle in bracket coverage to open the season. Since then, Johnson has had to work hard to get free from physical corners Xavier Rhodes and Aqib Talib. Whereas Kyle Shanahan and Todd Haley emphasize the run-after-catch abilities of Jones and Brown in quick-strike offenses, it has been more of a challenge for Lions coordinator Joe Lombardi to get the ball in Johnson's hands for big-play opportunities.): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000542521/article/julio-jones-headlines-list-of-top-10-wide-receivers
NFC North Stock Market: Week 4 (Joique Bell, running back, Detroit: Bell entered the season as the Lions' starting running back, but he has been terribly ineffective through three games (1.1 YPC). Detroit's offensive line hasn't been much help, but the fans are ready to see more of second-round rookie Ameer Abdullah. Bell sat out all spring and summer after having offseason surgeries on his knee and Achilles, so some apparent rust has his stock on the decline.): http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/nfl-stock-market-nfc-north-week-4-092915
Lions top new waiver order: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/09/29/lions-top-new-waiver-order/
Local Media:
Lions film study: Breakdowns after touchdowns: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/29/detroit-lions-film-review/73026074/
Sharp: Lions QB Stafford must demand offense that fits him: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/columnists/drew-sharp/2015/09/29/detroit-lions-matthew-stafford-offense-style/73067658/
Seahawks hoping to have Marshawn Lynch ready vs. Lions: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/29/seattle-seahawks-marshawn-lynch/73016158/
Lions' Ihedigbo hopes Seahawks give Chancellor raise: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/29/detroit-lions-james-ihedigbo-kam-chancellor/73054924/
Second glance: Tulloch’s new role takes shape: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/29/second-glance-tullochs-new-role-takes-shape/73056078/
Detroit Lions Second Look: Tape confirms Broncos knew where Matthew Stafford was going on picks: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/09/detroit_lions_second_look_tape.html
Lions' Golden Tate: Opponents knew what plays were coming in all 3 games: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/09/report_broncos_safety_knew_lio.html
Detroit Lions Second Look: Has RB Joique Bell lost a step?: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/09/detroit_lions_second_look_has.html
Power Rankings:
Week 4: http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2015/09/week-4-power-rankings.html
Afternoon Lions Links for 9-29-15
Lions Articles:
National Media:
Chasing Megatron: Julio Jones, Antonio Brown on pace to shatter Johnson's receiving record: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/19203/chasing-megatron-julio-jones-antonio-brown-on-pace-to-shatter-johnsons-receiving-record
The Detroit Lions aren't throwing deep to Calvin Johnson as often: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/19194/understanding-why-the-detroit-lions-are-not-throwing-to-calvin-johnson-deep
No Wins? No Problem: http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/152232586/nfl-teams-winless-ravens-saints-lions-bears
10 things you need to know from NFL Week 3 (10. The Lions might be the 0-3 team in the worst shape. For starters, Detroit gets the Seahawks in Week 4, a team that appears to be returning to its elite defensive form following the aforementioned addition of Kam Chancellor in Week 3. Lions QB Matthew Stafford has the lowest grade of any quarterback through three games, the running game ranks No. 30, and his pass protection is No. 31.): https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2015/09/29/10-things-you-need-to-know-from-nfl-week-3/
Local Media:
FILM REVIEW: Blocking up front limits Bell: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/FILM-REVIEW-Blocking-up-front-limits-Bell/68c1f048-5e46-42e0-aa35-cd7136d4d608
STATS PACK: Stafford under pressure: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/STATS-PACK-Stafford-under-pressure/e500523e-09cc-46f5-b7c9-329fa73f150c
Tate: Opponents are calling out our plays: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/29/detroit-lions-golden-tate-joe-lombardi/73034660/
Seidel: Is there really any hope for offense?: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/columnists/jeff-seidel/2015/09/28/detroit-lions-hole-jeff-seidel/73012450/
Lions' LaAdrian Waddle wishes he started to create rhythm: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/29/detroit-lions-laadrian-waddle/73016048/
Broncos DB: I knew what play was coming on interception: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/29/detroit-lions-denver-broncos/73023472/
Lions’ loss to Broncos draws 22.1 million viewers: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/29/lions-loss-broncos-draws-million-viewers/73027934/
Lions' Glover Quin gets some love as NFL's best safety: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/09/lions_glover_quin_gets_some_lo.html
Lions' Matt Prater gets sick over lamb and bone marrow, then football: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/09/lions_matt_prater_gets_sick_ov.html
Detroit Lions — Thirty things to know about Calvin Johnson on his 30th birthday: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20150929/detroit-lions-x2014-thirty-things-to-know-about-calvin-johnson-on-his-30th-birthday
Lions Will Find It Hard To Rebound Against Defending AFC Champion Seahawks: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2015/09/29/lions-will-find-it-hard-to-rebound-against-defending-afc-champion-seahawks/
Lions notes: Caldwell not taking over play-calling: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2015/9/29/9412631/lions-notes-jim-caldwell-not-considering-calling-plays
Power Rankings:
Week 4: http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2015/09/week-4-power-rankings.html
National Media:
Chasing Megatron: Julio Jones, Antonio Brown on pace to shatter Johnson's receiving record: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/19203/chasing-megatron-julio-jones-antonio-brown-on-pace-to-shatter-johnsons-receiving-record
The Detroit Lions aren't throwing deep to Calvin Johnson as often: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/19194/understanding-why-the-detroit-lions-are-not-throwing-to-calvin-johnson-deep
No Wins? No Problem: http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/152232586/nfl-teams-winless-ravens-saints-lions-bears
10 things you need to know from NFL Week 3 (10. The Lions might be the 0-3 team in the worst shape. For starters, Detroit gets the Seahawks in Week 4, a team that appears to be returning to its elite defensive form following the aforementioned addition of Kam Chancellor in Week 3. Lions QB Matthew Stafford has the lowest grade of any quarterback through three games, the running game ranks No. 30, and his pass protection is No. 31.): https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2015/09/29/10-things-you-need-to-know-from-nfl-week-3/
Local Media:
FILM REVIEW: Blocking up front limits Bell: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/FILM-REVIEW-Blocking-up-front-limits-Bell/68c1f048-5e46-42e0-aa35-cd7136d4d608
STATS PACK: Stafford under pressure: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/STATS-PACK-Stafford-under-pressure/e500523e-09cc-46f5-b7c9-329fa73f150c
Tate: Opponents are calling out our plays: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/29/detroit-lions-golden-tate-joe-lombardi/73034660/
Seidel: Is there really any hope for offense?: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/columnists/jeff-seidel/2015/09/28/detroit-lions-hole-jeff-seidel/73012450/
Lions' LaAdrian Waddle wishes he started to create rhythm: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/29/detroit-lions-laadrian-waddle/73016048/
Broncos DB: I knew what play was coming on interception: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/29/detroit-lions-denver-broncos/73023472/
Lions’ loss to Broncos draws 22.1 million viewers: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/29/lions-loss-broncos-draws-million-viewers/73027934/
Lions' Glover Quin gets some love as NFL's best safety: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/09/lions_glover_quin_gets_some_lo.html
Lions' Matt Prater gets sick over lamb and bone marrow, then football: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/09/lions_matt_prater_gets_sick_ov.html
Detroit Lions — Thirty things to know about Calvin Johnson on his 30th birthday: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20150929/detroit-lions-x2014-thirty-things-to-know-about-calvin-johnson-on-his-30th-birthday
Lions Will Find It Hard To Rebound Against Defending AFC Champion Seahawks: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2015/09/29/lions-will-find-it-hard-to-rebound-against-defending-afc-champion-seahawks/
Lions notes: Caldwell not taking over play-calling: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2015/9/29/9412631/lions-notes-jim-caldwell-not-considering-calling-plays
Power Rankings:
Week 4: http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2015/09/week-4-power-rankings.html
Week 4 Power Rankings
CBS' Prisco's Power Rankings (21. Lions: At 0-3, they are staring 0-4 in the face heading to Seattle. It's not a good start for a supposed Super Bowl contender.): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/powerrankings
Yahoo Power Rankings (22. Detroit Lions (0-3, LW: 21): Not enough has been made of linebacker DeAndre Levy's absence. He's a really good player. Detroit clearly misses him.): http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/shutdown-corner-nfl-power-rankings--cowboys--steelers-need-to-survive-010617266.html
USA Today Power Rankings (23. Lions: How's that decision to let Ndamukong Suh leave Motown working out for you?): http://www.usatoday.com/sports/nfl/rankings/
NFL.com Power Rankings (23. Lions: Somehow, this team moved up a spot. Not entirely sure how that happened -- I blame the teams below. Watching the Lions feels like watching that scene in "Cast Away" where Tom Hanks extracts his molar with an ice skate. Many thought Detroit, fresh off the franchise's winningest season since 1991, would continue to roll sans Ndamukong Suh. Not exactly. Suh, of course, has yet to make much of an impact in South Beach, but I'm thinking the Lions could've used the big man's services to get some pressure on Peyton Manning in key moments Sunday night. (Though Suh wouldn't have made a difference on the nail-in-the-coffin TD strike to Owen Daniels -- Peyton read Detroit's defense like a book and got the ball out of his hands before the blitz could take effect.) Felt bad for Darius Slay, though. How can you cover better than this? And that wasn't the only time he got posterized on national TV Sunday night.): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000541939/article/nfl-power-rankings-week-4-falcons-continue-rise-steelers-fall
CBS' Kirwan's Power Rankings (23. Lions: Matthew Stafford is costing his team games. He's been playing too long, and he's too talented to be making the mistakes he made in the second half Sunday night. Last Week: 22): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/pat-kirwan/25321474/nfl-power-rankings-what-a-difference-a-week-makes-for-seahawks-eagles
NFL RealGM Power Rankings (Lions ranked 24): http://football.realgm.com/analysis/2681/NFL-Team-Rankings-Week-3
ESPN Power Rankings (25. Lions: An average of 2.65 yards per rush and an NFL-low 45.0 rushing yards per game have contributed to the Lions' 0-3 start. Joique Bell has 20 rushes for 22 yards.): http://espn.go.com/nfl/powerrankings/_/year/2015/week/4
Foxsports Power Rankings (25. Lions: Matthew Stafford continues to struggle in Joe Lombardi’s vertical offensive scheme, and it’s starting to seem like this offense will not fit his skill set. The defense has taken a major step back in 2015 without Ndamukong Suh and Nick Fairley up front.): http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/power-rankings
Freep Power Rankings (25. Detroit Lions (0-3, last week: 22): Season is over before October. What else is there to say? 0-4 is about as sure of a thing as there is.): http://www.freep.com/picture-gallery/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/22/nfl-power-rankings-week-4/72620540/
PFF's Power Rankings (26. Detroit Lions: There are only three 4-3 outside linebackers with at least a +1.0 grade in both coverage and run defense. Those three are Sean Lee, K.J. Wright, and the Lions Josh Bynes.): https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2015/09/29/pff-nfl-power-rankings-for-week-4/
SI's Power Rankings (26. Lions: The Lions' insistence on using Joique Bell as their No. 1 running back is bordering on a baseball manager saving a reliever for the ninth because “He's the closer” (hey there, Matt Williams). Bell's apparently still not 100%, and Ameer Abdullah, Theo Riddick and Zach Zenner all have much higher upsides.): http://www.si.com/nfl/2015/09/30/nfl-week-4-power-rankings
MLive Power Rankings (28. Detroit Lions (0-3): Until the offensive line starts doing a better job, the Lions will struggle to beat anyone. (Last week: 25)): http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/09/nfl_power_rankings_week_4_3.html
PFT's Power Rankings (28. Lions (0-3; No. 27): “The best 0-3 team in NFL history” will soon be “the best 0-4 team in NFL history.”): http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/09/29/pfts-week-four-power-rankings/
SN's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 30): http://www.sportingnews.com/list/4656693-week-4-nfl-power-rankings-packers-cardinals-falcons-seahawks/slide/360133
Average Power Ranking (324/13): 25
*Note: I will add more as they become available.
Yahoo Power Rankings (22. Detroit Lions (0-3, LW: 21): Not enough has been made of linebacker DeAndre Levy's absence. He's a really good player. Detroit clearly misses him.): http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/shutdown-corner-nfl-power-rankings--cowboys--steelers-need-to-survive-010617266.html
USA Today Power Rankings (23. Lions: How's that decision to let Ndamukong Suh leave Motown working out for you?): http://www.usatoday.com/sports/nfl/rankings/
NFL.com Power Rankings (23. Lions: Somehow, this team moved up a spot. Not entirely sure how that happened -- I blame the teams below. Watching the Lions feels like watching that scene in "Cast Away" where Tom Hanks extracts his molar with an ice skate. Many thought Detroit, fresh off the franchise's winningest season since 1991, would continue to roll sans Ndamukong Suh. Not exactly. Suh, of course, has yet to make much of an impact in South Beach, but I'm thinking the Lions could've used the big man's services to get some pressure on Peyton Manning in key moments Sunday night. (Though Suh wouldn't have made a difference on the nail-in-the-coffin TD strike to Owen Daniels -- Peyton read Detroit's defense like a book and got the ball out of his hands before the blitz could take effect.) Felt bad for Darius Slay, though. How can you cover better than this? And that wasn't the only time he got posterized on national TV Sunday night.): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000541939/article/nfl-power-rankings-week-4-falcons-continue-rise-steelers-fall
CBS' Kirwan's Power Rankings (23. Lions: Matthew Stafford is costing his team games. He's been playing too long, and he's too talented to be making the mistakes he made in the second half Sunday night. Last Week: 22): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/pat-kirwan/25321474/nfl-power-rankings-what-a-difference-a-week-makes-for-seahawks-eagles
NFL RealGM Power Rankings (Lions ranked 24): http://football.realgm.com/analysis/2681/NFL-Team-Rankings-Week-3
ESPN Power Rankings (25. Lions: An average of 2.65 yards per rush and an NFL-low 45.0 rushing yards per game have contributed to the Lions' 0-3 start. Joique Bell has 20 rushes for 22 yards.): http://espn.go.com/nfl/powerrankings/_/year/2015/week/4
Foxsports Power Rankings (25. Lions: Matthew Stafford continues to struggle in Joe Lombardi’s vertical offensive scheme, and it’s starting to seem like this offense will not fit his skill set. The defense has taken a major step back in 2015 without Ndamukong Suh and Nick Fairley up front.): http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/power-rankings
Freep Power Rankings (25. Detroit Lions (0-3, last week: 22): Season is over before October. What else is there to say? 0-4 is about as sure of a thing as there is.): http://www.freep.com/picture-gallery/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/22/nfl-power-rankings-week-4/72620540/
PFF's Power Rankings (26. Detroit Lions: There are only three 4-3 outside linebackers with at least a +1.0 grade in both coverage and run defense. Those three are Sean Lee, K.J. Wright, and the Lions Josh Bynes.): https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2015/09/29/pff-nfl-power-rankings-for-week-4/
SI's Power Rankings (26. Lions: The Lions' insistence on using Joique Bell as their No. 1 running back is bordering on a baseball manager saving a reliever for the ninth because “He's the closer” (hey there, Matt Williams). Bell's apparently still not 100%, and Ameer Abdullah, Theo Riddick and Zach Zenner all have much higher upsides.): http://www.si.com/nfl/2015/09/30/nfl-week-4-power-rankings
MLive Power Rankings (28. Detroit Lions (0-3): Until the offensive line starts doing a better job, the Lions will struggle to beat anyone. (Last week: 25)): http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/09/nfl_power_rankings_week_4_3.html
PFT's Power Rankings (28. Lions (0-3; No. 27): “The best 0-3 team in NFL history” will soon be “the best 0-4 team in NFL history.”): http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/09/29/pfts-week-four-power-rankings/
SN's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 30): http://www.sportingnews.com/list/4656693-week-4-nfl-power-rankings-packers-cardinals-falcons-seahawks/slide/360133
Average Power Ranking (324/13): 25
*Note: I will add more as they become available.
Monday, September 28, 2015
Morning Lions Links for Tuesday 9-29-15
Lions Articles:
National Media:
Calvin Johnson, Demaryius Thomas exchange jerseys Sunday night: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/19188/calvin-johnson-demaryius-thomas-exchange-jerseys-after-lions-broncos-game
Referee Jeff Triplette having a hard time remembering the rules: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/09/28/referee-jeff-triplette-having-a-hard-time-remembering-the-rules/
Local Media:
KEY QUESTIONS: Has Caldwell considered calling plays?: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/KEY-QUESTIONS-Has-Caldwell-considered-calling-plays/bee73c00-3826-4cd7-b7d3-1a1e9d9774dd
NFL: Matthew Stafford fumble was the right call: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/28/nfl-tuck-rule-detroit-lions/72971534/
Seidel: Lions in 0-3 hole because of problems on offense: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/columnists/jeff-seidel/2015/09/28/detroit-lions-hole-jeff-seidel/73012450/
'Big Play' nickname goes both ways for Lions' Slay: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/28/detroit-lions-darius-slay/73002992/
The 1995 Lions came back from 0-3 start, but how?: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/28/detroit-lions-nfl-playoffs-1995/72978962/
Rush to nowhere for Lions offense: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/28/rush-nowhere-lions-offense/73007902/
Caldwell needs to start calling plays for Lions offense: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/28/foster-lions-caldwell-needs-start-calling-plays/73008014/
Monday Breakdown: Big-play guys putting on the hurt: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/2015/09/28/lions-breakdown-big-play-guys-putting-hurt/72997280/
Lions snap counts: Dime package helps limit Broncos: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/28/lions-snap-counts-dime-package-helps-limit-broncos/72988608/
Lions' Ihedigbo stumps for Quin as NFL's best safety: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/28/lions-ihedigbo-stumps-quin-nfl-safety/73001830/
Upset stomach sours Prater's reunion with ex-Broncos teammates: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/2015/09/28/upset-stomach-sours-praters-reunion-ex-broncos-teammates/73000452/
Detroit Lions' Jim Caldwell continues to fault execution, won't take over play calling: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/09/detroit_lions_jim_caldwell_con.html
Jim Caldwell: Lions' Joique Bell 'not quite where he used to be': http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/09/jim_caldwell_lions_joique_bell.html
Detroit Lions — Five biggest concerns on struggling offense: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20150928/detroit-lions-x2014-five-biggest-concerns-on-struggling-offense
Detroit Lions notes: Players disappointed but confident; Glover Quin as Superman: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20150928/detroit-lions-notes-players-disappointed-but-confident-glover-quin-as-superman
Lions-Broncos PFF Grades: Same old offense: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2015/9/28/9409453/lions-broncos-pff-grades-same-old-offense
Articles from Opposing Team's Media:
Seahawks opponent outlook: Detroit Lions: http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/seahawks-opponent-outlook-detroit-lions/
Power Rankings:
Week 4: http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2015/09/week-4-power-rankings.html
Video:
Local Media:
Caldwell on takeaways from Broncos' film: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Caldwell-on-takeaways-from-Broncos-film/a8d32524-13c0-427d-b3e6-ccf98cbac053
Tapp on the team's morale heading into Week 4: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Tapp-on-the-teams-morale-heading-into-Week-4/cb9427cc-00fd-4b58-a289-bb56024d728c
Ihedigbo on turning the season around: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Ihedigbo-on-turning-the-season-around/4948683c-7964-4269-bf3e-0f86af809bf3
3 & Out With Chris Spielman: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/3--Out-with-Chris-Spielman/aaa15632-8c4a-44d8-89dc-992c2ac47273
Tori's Take: More big plays, less mistakes: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Toris-Take-More-big-plays-less-mistakes/dcf22ac2-d2e4-4510-a9ae-8061391a2ce1
Don't expect Lions to make big changes yet: http://www.freep.com/videos/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/28/72991204/
Watch Detroit Lions reporters debate who should be calling the plays: http://videos.mlive.com/mlive/2015/09/watch_detroit_lions_reporters_35.html
National Media:
Calvin Johnson, Demaryius Thomas exchange jerseys Sunday night: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/19188/calvin-johnson-demaryius-thomas-exchange-jerseys-after-lions-broncos-game
Referee Jeff Triplette having a hard time remembering the rules: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/09/28/referee-jeff-triplette-having-a-hard-time-remembering-the-rules/
Local Media:
KEY QUESTIONS: Has Caldwell considered calling plays?: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/KEY-QUESTIONS-Has-Caldwell-considered-calling-plays/bee73c00-3826-4cd7-b7d3-1a1e9d9774dd
NFL: Matthew Stafford fumble was the right call: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/28/nfl-tuck-rule-detroit-lions/72971534/
Seidel: Lions in 0-3 hole because of problems on offense: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/columnists/jeff-seidel/2015/09/28/detroit-lions-hole-jeff-seidel/73012450/
'Big Play' nickname goes both ways for Lions' Slay: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/28/detroit-lions-darius-slay/73002992/
The 1995 Lions came back from 0-3 start, but how?: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/28/detroit-lions-nfl-playoffs-1995/72978962/
Rush to nowhere for Lions offense: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/28/rush-nowhere-lions-offense/73007902/
Caldwell needs to start calling plays for Lions offense: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/28/foster-lions-caldwell-needs-start-calling-plays/73008014/
Monday Breakdown: Big-play guys putting on the hurt: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/2015/09/28/lions-breakdown-big-play-guys-putting-hurt/72997280/
Lions snap counts: Dime package helps limit Broncos: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/28/lions-snap-counts-dime-package-helps-limit-broncos/72988608/
Lions' Ihedigbo stumps for Quin as NFL's best safety: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/28/lions-ihedigbo-stumps-quin-nfl-safety/73001830/
Upset stomach sours Prater's reunion with ex-Broncos teammates: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/2015/09/28/upset-stomach-sours-praters-reunion-ex-broncos-teammates/73000452/
Detroit Lions' Jim Caldwell continues to fault execution, won't take over play calling: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/09/detroit_lions_jim_caldwell_con.html
Jim Caldwell: Lions' Joique Bell 'not quite where he used to be': http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/09/jim_caldwell_lions_joique_bell.html
Detroit Lions — Five biggest concerns on struggling offense: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20150928/detroit-lions-x2014-five-biggest-concerns-on-struggling-offense
Detroit Lions notes: Players disappointed but confident; Glover Quin as Superman: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20150928/detroit-lions-notes-players-disappointed-but-confident-glover-quin-as-superman
Lions-Broncos PFF Grades: Same old offense: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2015/9/28/9409453/lions-broncos-pff-grades-same-old-offense
Articles from Opposing Team's Media:
Seahawks opponent outlook: Detroit Lions: http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/seahawks-opponent-outlook-detroit-lions/
Power Rankings:
Week 4: http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2015/09/week-4-power-rankings.html
Video:
Local Media:
Caldwell on takeaways from Broncos' film: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Caldwell-on-takeaways-from-Broncos-film/a8d32524-13c0-427d-b3e6-ccf98cbac053
Tapp on the team's morale heading into Week 4: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Tapp-on-the-teams-morale-heading-into-Week-4/cb9427cc-00fd-4b58-a289-bb56024d728c
Ihedigbo on turning the season around: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Ihedigbo-on-turning-the-season-around/4948683c-7964-4269-bf3e-0f86af809bf3
3 & Out With Chris Spielman: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/3--Out-with-Chris-Spielman/aaa15632-8c4a-44d8-89dc-992c2ac47273
Tori's Take: More big plays, less mistakes: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Toris-Take-More-big-plays-less-mistakes/dcf22ac2-d2e4-4510-a9ae-8061391a2ce1
Don't expect Lions to make big changes yet: http://www.freep.com/videos/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/28/72991204/
Watch Detroit Lions reporters debate who should be calling the plays: http://videos.mlive.com/mlive/2015/09/watch_detroit_lions_reporters_35.html
Afternoon Lions Links for Monday 9-28-15
Lions Articles:
National Media:
Lions are left searching for answers after another loss: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/19160/lions-searching-for-answers-after-another-loss-with-seattle-and-arizona-waiting
Joique Bell averaging 1.1 yards a carry as Lions field NFL's worst run game:
http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/19166/joique-bell-is-averaging-1-1-yards-per-carry-and-the-lions-run-game-is-worst-in-the-league
Week 3 game balls (Calvin Johnson had a tough matchup Sunday but he still caught eight passes for 77 yards. He also had a highlight catch over Aqib Talib in the first half. The Lions, again, didn’t go downfield a ton but they once again got their best offensive player involved in the offense. That has to happen for the Lions to have any success moving forward.): http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/180480/nfl-week-3-game-balls-darren-sproles-devonta-freeman-latavius-murray-among-sundays-stars
Jim Caldwell could use a playoff history lesson about his 0-3 Lions: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/25319935/jim-caldwell-could-use-a-playoff-history-lesson-about-his-0-3-lions
Tight end Eric Ebron still believes his Detroit Lions are 'great' (they aren't): http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/tight-end-eric-ebron-still-believes-his-detroit-lions-are--great---they-aren-t-152911126.html
PFT on Ebron's comments: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/09/28/lions-eric-ebron-im-surprised-were-0-3-because-of-how-great-we-are/
DEN-DET Grades: Broncos defense leads the way, Stafford struggles: https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2015/09/28/den-det-grades-broncos-defense-leads-the-way-stafford-struggles/
Worst players at every position for Week 3 (Tackles: James Hurst, Ravens (-11.2) and LaAdrian Waddle, Lions (-9.5): Hurst struggled both protecting the QB and blocking the run against the Bengals — the only two things he’s asked to do. He allowed a QB hit and five additional pressures, as well as six tackles for two yards or less in the run game. Waddle actually graded positively (+1.3) against the run. But when you allow a sack, a QB hit, and eight hurries, you make this team.): https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2015/09/28/worst-players-at-every-position-for-week-3/
Local Media:
O'HARA'S MONDAY COUNTDOWN: Where do Lions go from here?: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHARAS-MONDAY-COUNTDOWN-Where-do-Lions-go-from-here/e0894bd5-3068-44c5-b43a-0bfcb2d941a7
Josh Katzenstein's Four Downs: Broncos give props to Abdullah: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/28/katzensteins-downs-broncos-give-props-abdullah/72968746/
Detroit Lions snap counts: Dime package usage reduces Stephen Tulloch's workload even more: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/09/detroit_lions_snap_counts_denv.html
Detroit Lions' running game falls to dead last in NFL: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/09/detroit_lions_running_game_fal.html
Detroit Lions CB Darius Slay plans to keep going for picks despite giving up pair of big plays: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/09/detriot_lions_cb_darius_slay_p.html
Lions' Jim Caldwell disputes officiating on Matthew Stafford fumble: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/09/lions_jim_caldwell_disputes_of.html
Detroit Lions' LaAdrian Waddle responds well to extended playing time in return to action: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/09/detroit_lions_laadrian_waddle_11.html
3 things we learned about the Lions: All realistic hopes of playoff bid already dead: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/09/3_things_we_learned_about_the_32.html
Lions notes: More on Sunday's defeat: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2015/9/28/9407483/lions-notes-more-on-detroits-loss-to-denver
National Media:
Lions are left searching for answers after another loss: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/19160/lions-searching-for-answers-after-another-loss-with-seattle-and-arizona-waiting
Joique Bell averaging 1.1 yards a carry as Lions field NFL's worst run game:
http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/19166/joique-bell-is-averaging-1-1-yards-per-carry-and-the-lions-run-game-is-worst-in-the-league
Week 3 game balls (Calvin Johnson had a tough matchup Sunday but he still caught eight passes for 77 yards. He also had a highlight catch over Aqib Talib in the first half. The Lions, again, didn’t go downfield a ton but they once again got their best offensive player involved in the offense. That has to happen for the Lions to have any success moving forward.): http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/180480/nfl-week-3-game-balls-darren-sproles-devonta-freeman-latavius-murray-among-sundays-stars
Jim Caldwell could use a playoff history lesson about his 0-3 Lions: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/25319935/jim-caldwell-could-use-a-playoff-history-lesson-about-his-0-3-lions
Tight end Eric Ebron still believes his Detroit Lions are 'great' (they aren't): http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/tight-end-eric-ebron-still-believes-his-detroit-lions-are--great---they-aren-t-152911126.html
PFT on Ebron's comments: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/09/28/lions-eric-ebron-im-surprised-were-0-3-because-of-how-great-we-are/
DEN-DET Grades: Broncos defense leads the way, Stafford struggles: https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2015/09/28/den-det-grades-broncos-defense-leads-the-way-stafford-struggles/
Worst players at every position for Week 3 (Tackles: James Hurst, Ravens (-11.2) and LaAdrian Waddle, Lions (-9.5): Hurst struggled both protecting the QB and blocking the run against the Bengals — the only two things he’s asked to do. He allowed a QB hit and five additional pressures, as well as six tackles for two yards or less in the run game. Waddle actually graded positively (+1.3) against the run. But when you allow a sack, a QB hit, and eight hurries, you make this team.): https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2015/09/28/worst-players-at-every-position-for-week-3/
Local Media:
O'HARA'S MONDAY COUNTDOWN: Where do Lions go from here?: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHARAS-MONDAY-COUNTDOWN-Where-do-Lions-go-from-here/e0894bd5-3068-44c5-b43a-0bfcb2d941a7
Josh Katzenstein's Four Downs: Broncos give props to Abdullah: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/28/katzensteins-downs-broncos-give-props-abdullah/72968746/
Detroit Lions snap counts: Dime package usage reduces Stephen Tulloch's workload even more: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/09/detroit_lions_snap_counts_denv.html
Detroit Lions' running game falls to dead last in NFL: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/09/detroit_lions_running_game_fal.html
Detroit Lions CB Darius Slay plans to keep going for picks despite giving up pair of big plays: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/09/detriot_lions_cb_darius_slay_p.html
Lions' Jim Caldwell disputes officiating on Matthew Stafford fumble: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/09/lions_jim_caldwell_disputes_of.html
Detroit Lions' LaAdrian Waddle responds well to extended playing time in return to action: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/09/detroit_lions_laadrian_waddle_11.html
3 things we learned about the Lions: All realistic hopes of playoff bid already dead: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/09/3_things_we_learned_about_the_32.html
Lions notes: More on Sunday's defeat: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2015/9/28/9407483/lions-notes-more-on-detroits-loss-to-denver
Morning Lions Links for Monday 9-28-15
Lions Articles:
National Media:
Matthew Stafford, Joe Lombardi's play calling struggle in loss: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/19145/matthew-stafford-joe-lombardis-play-calling-struggle-in-loss-to-denver
After another loss, Lions could end up starting season 0-5: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/19143/after-another-loss-lions-could-end-up-starting-season-0-5
Matthew Stafford completes pass to Matthew Stafford for a loss: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/19138/matthew-stafford-completes-pass-to-matthew-stafford
Lions' Levy: Hip injury 'a small, little irritant': http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/13760672/deandre-levy-detroit-lions-says-hip-injury-small-little-irritant
Peyton shines in Broncos' win over Lions (Lions cornerback Darius Slay had a rough night. One might say the Broncos' wideouts took him for a Slay ride... At the end of the first half, Slay was beaten by Thomas on a last-ditch heave by Manning, caught up to the underthrown ball, and was then outmuscled by Thomas, who caught the pass and walked -- backwards -- into the end zone. Not to be outdone, Sanders also posterized Slay with an amazing grab late in the fourth quarter.): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000541017/article/peyton-shines-in-broncos-methodical-win-over-lions
Forty-two things we learned from Week 3: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000540922/article/fortytwo-things-we-learned-from-week-3
Broncos beat Lions, Peyton Manning improves: 10 things to know: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/25319667/broncos-beat-lions-peyton-manning-improves-10-things-to-know
Calvin Johnson steals interception from Aqib Talib with diving catch: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/25319584/calvin-johnson-steals-interception-from-aqib-talib-with-diving-catch
Sunday Night wrap-up: Peyton Manning gets it done, differently: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/09/27/sunday-night-wrap-up-peyton-manning-gets-it-done-differently/
Quarterback injuries could prompt closer look at practice time: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/09/28/quarterback-injuries-could-prompt-closer-look-at-practice-time/
Lion Tamer: http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/152035884/broncos-beat-lions-24-12-peyton-manning
Broncos defense, not Peyton Manning, leads the way to 3-0 start: http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2015-09-28/broncos-lions-results-sunday-night-football-peyton-manning-defense
Manning, Broncos still unbeaten after win over Lions: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/manning-broncos-still-unbeaten-win-over-lions-063505210--nfl.html
Peyton Manning throws 2 TD passes, Broncos beat Lions 24-12: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/peyton-manning-throws-2-tds-help-broncos-beat-035446217--nfl.html
Broncos tame Lions to make it 3-0 for season: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/broncos-tame-lions-3-0-season-045842772--nfl.html
Local Media:
NOTEBOOK: Offense looking one-dimensional: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/notebook/article-1/NOTEBOOK-Offense-looking-one-dimensional/e5834c00-ac12-49c4-8957-fcaf08fb93ad
O'HARA: Lions squander fourth quarter opportunities: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHARA-Lions-squander-fourth-quarter-opportunities/2b6ae4d9-9ba3-4dac-9afd-33500024399e
FOUR DOWNS: Broncos' receivers best Slay: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/FOUR-DOWNS-Broncos-receivers-best-Slay/f68dbda8-ea33-42ed-9b08-ef128bc81644
O'HARA'S BURNING QUESTIONS: How much did Lions hurt themselves?: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara-burning-questions/article-1/OHARAS-BURNING-QUESTIONS-How-much-did-Lions-hurt-themselves/a5b48a3e-5a30-41f7-8447-0209d34f20e2
RECAP: Lions vs. Broncos: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/RECAP-Lions-vs-Broncos/1ecb132c-1676-4e25-83fd-46045c95cfc5
Denver 24, Detroit 12: Stafford's woes return; Lions 0-3: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/27/detroit-lions-denver-broncos/72923000/
Lions notes: Waddle back, Levy still dealing with pain: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/28/deandre-levy-hip/72958356/
Albom: Lions can't get much right, now face uphill road: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/columnists/mitch-albom/2015/09/28/detroit-lions-denver-broncos-mitch-albom/72958034/
Sharp: 0-3? Lions are now on the clock!: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/columnists/drew-sharp/2015/09/28/detroit-lions-denver-broncos-drew-sharp/72954890/
TE Ebron: 'Great' Lions winless because of own mistakes: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/28/detroit-lions-eric-ebron/72958006/
Lions talking points: Slay struggles, playoff hopes dashed?: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/28/nfl-history-0-3-teams-in-playoffs/72958144/
Lions extra points: Overheard, what's on deck: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/28/detroit-lions-extra-points/72958272/
Denver 24, Detroit 12: Why the Lions lost: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/28/detroit-lions-denver-broncos/72957916/
Why Lions RB Ameer Abdullah points to sky after a TD: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/27/detroit-lions-ameer-abdullah/72953304/
3 Lions Q's with Drew Sharp: Caldwell's seat warming up: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/28/jim-caldwell-peyton-manning-detroit-lions/72958028/
Ticker: NBC's Rondey Harrison says Lions need an attitude: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/28/harrison-lions-need-attitude/72956848/
Seidel: Lions fans can 'lose yourself' on Sunday nights: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/columnists/jeff-seidel/2015/09/28/detroit-lions-sunday-night-football/72957636/
Seidel: Peyton Manning proves he's still got it vs. Lions: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/columnists/jeff-seidel/2015/09/28/detroit-lions-peyton-manning-jeff-seidel/72958362/
Turnovers, penalties cost Lions in loss to Broncos: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/28/turovers-penalties-cost-lions-loss-broncos/72955882/
Wojo: Lions offense careening down road to disaster: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/2015/09/28/wojo-lions-offense-careening-down-road-disaster/72955914/
Niyo: Slay must wait for his day against Manning: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/columnists/john-niyo/2015/09/28/niyo-slay-must-wait-day-manning/72958220/
Despite loss, Lions defense can 'build off this game': http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/2015/09/28/despite-loss-lions-defense-can-build-off-game/72958146/
Lions’ Ansah, Warford injured in loss to Broncos: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/28/lions-ansah-warford-injured-loss-broncos/72958020/
By the numbers: Stafford’s miscues thwart Lions: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/28/numbers-staffords-miscues-thwart-lions/72957868/
Caldwell sees similarities between Manning, Stafford: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/27/caldwell-sees-similarities-manning-stafford/72947824/
Column: Detroit Lions are losing confidence, and their season: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/09/column_detroit_lions_are_losin.html
Lions postgame: Calvin Johnson, Theo Riddick bright spots as offense sputters again: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/09/lions_postgame_calvin_johnson_1.html
Jim Caldwell tells radio network Lions were 'own worst enemy' in loss to Broncos: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/09/jim_caldwell_tells_radio_netwo.html
Hapless Detroit Lions fall to 0-3 with loss to Broncos: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/09/hapless_detroit_lions_fall_to.html
Peyton Manning shoots down Detroit Lions after Denver Broncos install pistol formation: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/09/peyton_manning_shoots_down_det.html
Third-quarter update: Broncos 14, Lions 12: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/09/third-quarter_update_broncos_l.html
Halftime analysis: Broncos 14, Lions 6: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/09/halftime_analysis_broncos_14_l.html
First-quarter update: Lions 0, Broncos 0: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/09/first-quarter_update_broncos_l.html
Lions lose Larry Warford, Ezekiel Ansah to injury; DeAndre Levy could return this week: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/09/lions_lose_larry_warford_ezeki.html
Pat Caputo - Back at drawing board, Detroit Lions left with improbable dream after dismal 0-3 start: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20150928/pat-caputo-back-at-drawing-board-detroit-lions-left-with-improbable-dream-after-dismal-0-3-start
Detroit Lions fall to Broncos; start season 0-3: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20150928/detroit-lions-fall-to-broncos-start-season-0-3
Detroit Lions notes: Two-point conversion fails again; penalties a problem: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20150928/detroit-lions-notes-two-point-conversion-fails-again-penalties-a-problem
Rob Parker: Lions lose again, season in peril: http://www.clickondetroit.com/sports/parkersconfidential/rob-parker-detroit-lions-lose-again-season-in-peril/35525904
9 Penalties, 3 Turnovers Doom Lions In 24-12 Primetime Loss To Denver: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2015/09/28/nine-penalties-three-turnovers-doom-lions-in-24-12-primetime-loss-to-denver/
Grades:
Game 3: http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2015/09/game-3-lions-vs-broncos-grades.html
Video:
Game 3: http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2015/09/game-3-lions-vs-broncos-video-highlights.html
National Media:
Matthew Stafford, Joe Lombardi's play calling struggle in loss: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/19145/matthew-stafford-joe-lombardis-play-calling-struggle-in-loss-to-denver
After another loss, Lions could end up starting season 0-5: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/19143/after-another-loss-lions-could-end-up-starting-season-0-5
Matthew Stafford completes pass to Matthew Stafford for a loss: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/19138/matthew-stafford-completes-pass-to-matthew-stafford
Lions' Levy: Hip injury 'a small, little irritant': http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/13760672/deandre-levy-detroit-lions-says-hip-injury-small-little-irritant
Peyton shines in Broncos' win over Lions (Lions cornerback Darius Slay had a rough night. One might say the Broncos' wideouts took him for a Slay ride... At the end of the first half, Slay was beaten by Thomas on a last-ditch heave by Manning, caught up to the underthrown ball, and was then outmuscled by Thomas, who caught the pass and walked -- backwards -- into the end zone. Not to be outdone, Sanders also posterized Slay with an amazing grab late in the fourth quarter.): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000541017/article/peyton-shines-in-broncos-methodical-win-over-lions
Forty-two things we learned from Week 3: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000540922/article/fortytwo-things-we-learned-from-week-3
Broncos beat Lions, Peyton Manning improves: 10 things to know: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/25319667/broncos-beat-lions-peyton-manning-improves-10-things-to-know
Calvin Johnson steals interception from Aqib Talib with diving catch: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/25319584/calvin-johnson-steals-interception-from-aqib-talib-with-diving-catch
Sunday Night wrap-up: Peyton Manning gets it done, differently: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/09/27/sunday-night-wrap-up-peyton-manning-gets-it-done-differently/
Quarterback injuries could prompt closer look at practice time: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/09/28/quarterback-injuries-could-prompt-closer-look-at-practice-time/
Lion Tamer: http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/152035884/broncos-beat-lions-24-12-peyton-manning
Broncos defense, not Peyton Manning, leads the way to 3-0 start: http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2015-09-28/broncos-lions-results-sunday-night-football-peyton-manning-defense
Manning, Broncos still unbeaten after win over Lions: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/manning-broncos-still-unbeaten-win-over-lions-063505210--nfl.html
Peyton Manning throws 2 TD passes, Broncos beat Lions 24-12: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/peyton-manning-throws-2-tds-help-broncos-beat-035446217--nfl.html
Broncos tame Lions to make it 3-0 for season: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/broncos-tame-lions-3-0-season-045842772--nfl.html
Local Media:
NOTEBOOK: Offense looking one-dimensional: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/notebook/article-1/NOTEBOOK-Offense-looking-one-dimensional/e5834c00-ac12-49c4-8957-fcaf08fb93ad
O'HARA: Lions squander fourth quarter opportunities: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHARA-Lions-squander-fourth-quarter-opportunities/2b6ae4d9-9ba3-4dac-9afd-33500024399e
FOUR DOWNS: Broncos' receivers best Slay: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/FOUR-DOWNS-Broncos-receivers-best-Slay/f68dbda8-ea33-42ed-9b08-ef128bc81644
O'HARA'S BURNING QUESTIONS: How much did Lions hurt themselves?: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara-burning-questions/article-1/OHARAS-BURNING-QUESTIONS-How-much-did-Lions-hurt-themselves/a5b48a3e-5a30-41f7-8447-0209d34f20e2
RECAP: Lions vs. Broncos: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/RECAP-Lions-vs-Broncos/1ecb132c-1676-4e25-83fd-46045c95cfc5
Denver 24, Detroit 12: Stafford's woes return; Lions 0-3: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/27/detroit-lions-denver-broncos/72923000/
Lions notes: Waddle back, Levy still dealing with pain: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/28/deandre-levy-hip/72958356/
Albom: Lions can't get much right, now face uphill road: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/columnists/mitch-albom/2015/09/28/detroit-lions-denver-broncos-mitch-albom/72958034/
Sharp: 0-3? Lions are now on the clock!: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/columnists/drew-sharp/2015/09/28/detroit-lions-denver-broncos-drew-sharp/72954890/
TE Ebron: 'Great' Lions winless because of own mistakes: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/28/detroit-lions-eric-ebron/72958006/
Lions talking points: Slay struggles, playoff hopes dashed?: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/28/nfl-history-0-3-teams-in-playoffs/72958144/
Lions extra points: Overheard, what's on deck: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/28/detroit-lions-extra-points/72958272/
Denver 24, Detroit 12: Why the Lions lost: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/28/detroit-lions-denver-broncos/72957916/
Why Lions RB Ameer Abdullah points to sky after a TD: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/27/detroit-lions-ameer-abdullah/72953304/
3 Lions Q's with Drew Sharp: Caldwell's seat warming up: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/28/jim-caldwell-peyton-manning-detroit-lions/72958028/
Ticker: NBC's Rondey Harrison says Lions need an attitude: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/28/harrison-lions-need-attitude/72956848/
Seidel: Lions fans can 'lose yourself' on Sunday nights: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/columnists/jeff-seidel/2015/09/28/detroit-lions-sunday-night-football/72957636/
Seidel: Peyton Manning proves he's still got it vs. Lions: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/columnists/jeff-seidel/2015/09/28/detroit-lions-peyton-manning-jeff-seidel/72958362/
Turnovers, penalties cost Lions in loss to Broncos: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/28/turovers-penalties-cost-lions-loss-broncos/72955882/
Wojo: Lions offense careening down road to disaster: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/2015/09/28/wojo-lions-offense-careening-down-road-disaster/72955914/
Niyo: Slay must wait for his day against Manning: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/columnists/john-niyo/2015/09/28/niyo-slay-must-wait-day-manning/72958220/
Despite loss, Lions defense can 'build off this game': http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/2015/09/28/despite-loss-lions-defense-can-build-off-game/72958146/
Lions’ Ansah, Warford injured in loss to Broncos: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/28/lions-ansah-warford-injured-loss-broncos/72958020/
By the numbers: Stafford’s miscues thwart Lions: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/28/numbers-staffords-miscues-thwart-lions/72957868/
Caldwell sees similarities between Manning, Stafford: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/27/caldwell-sees-similarities-manning-stafford/72947824/
Column: Detroit Lions are losing confidence, and their season: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/09/column_detroit_lions_are_losin.html
Lions postgame: Calvin Johnson, Theo Riddick bright spots as offense sputters again: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/09/lions_postgame_calvin_johnson_1.html
Jim Caldwell tells radio network Lions were 'own worst enemy' in loss to Broncos: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/09/jim_caldwell_tells_radio_netwo.html
Hapless Detroit Lions fall to 0-3 with loss to Broncos: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/09/hapless_detroit_lions_fall_to.html
Peyton Manning shoots down Detroit Lions after Denver Broncos install pistol formation: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/09/peyton_manning_shoots_down_det.html
Third-quarter update: Broncos 14, Lions 12: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/09/third-quarter_update_broncos_l.html
Halftime analysis: Broncos 14, Lions 6: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/09/halftime_analysis_broncos_14_l.html
First-quarter update: Lions 0, Broncos 0: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/09/first-quarter_update_broncos_l.html
Lions lose Larry Warford, Ezekiel Ansah to injury; DeAndre Levy could return this week: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/09/lions_lose_larry_warford_ezeki.html
Pat Caputo - Back at drawing board, Detroit Lions left with improbable dream after dismal 0-3 start: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20150928/pat-caputo-back-at-drawing-board-detroit-lions-left-with-improbable-dream-after-dismal-0-3-start
Detroit Lions fall to Broncos; start season 0-3: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20150928/detroit-lions-fall-to-broncos-start-season-0-3
Detroit Lions notes: Two-point conversion fails again; penalties a problem: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20150928/detroit-lions-notes-two-point-conversion-fails-again-penalties-a-problem
Rob Parker: Lions lose again, season in peril: http://www.clickondetroit.com/sports/parkersconfidential/rob-parker-detroit-lions-lose-again-season-in-peril/35525904
9 Penalties, 3 Turnovers Doom Lions In 24-12 Primetime Loss To Denver: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2015/09/28/nine-penalties-three-turnovers-doom-lions-in-24-12-primetime-loss-to-denver/
Grades:
Game 3: http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2015/09/game-3-lions-vs-broncos-grades.html
Video:
Game 3: http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2015/09/game-3-lions-vs-broncos-video-highlights.html
Game 3 Lions Vs Broncos Grades
Freep Lions report card: Defense played well, offense didn't: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/28/detroit-lions-report-card-denver-broncos/72957990/
Detroit News Lions grades: Stafford, offensive line share in blame: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/2015/09/28/lions-grades-stafford-offensive-line-share-blame/72957792/
MLive Detroit Lions report card: Offensive line, special teams struggle in loss: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/09/detroit_lions_report_card_denv.html
CBS Grades (Lions get a C: There's a lot of blame to go around in this loss, but we're going to focus on the Lions special teams. After Detroit had an extra point blocked in the first half, the Lions had to go for two after their next touchdown, a conversion attempt they missed. The special teams also gave the Broncos a free field goal when the Lions lined up illegally on a missed 53-yard field goal by Denver. The Broncos got another chance from 48-yards and nailed it. That's five big points in a game where the two teams were only separated by one score for all but the final 2:28.): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/25318715/nfl-grades-week-3-the-raiders-might-actually-be-good
CBS Local Detroit Team Grades: Lions Play Hard, But Fall Apart In Fourth Quarter Loss To Broncos: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2015/09/28/team-grades-lions-play-hard-but-fall-apart-in-fourth-quarter-loss-to-broncos/
Detroit News Lions grades: Stafford, offensive line share in blame: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/2015/09/28/lions-grades-stafford-offensive-line-share-blame/72957792/
MLive Detroit Lions report card: Offensive line, special teams struggle in loss: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/09/detroit_lions_report_card_denv.html
CBS Grades (Lions get a C: There's a lot of blame to go around in this loss, but we're going to focus on the Lions special teams. After Detroit had an extra point blocked in the first half, the Lions had to go for two after their next touchdown, a conversion attempt they missed. The special teams also gave the Broncos a free field goal when the Lions lined up illegally on a missed 53-yard field goal by Denver. The Broncos got another chance from 48-yards and nailed it. That's five big points in a game where the two teams were only separated by one score for all but the final 2:28.): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/25318715/nfl-grades-week-3-the-raiders-might-actually-be-good
CBS Local Detroit Team Grades: Lions Play Hard, But Fall Apart In Fourth Quarter Loss To Broncos: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2015/09/28/team-grades-lions-play-hard-but-fall-apart-in-fourth-quarter-loss-to-broncos/
Sunday, September 27, 2015
Game 3 Lions Vs Broncos Video Highlights
Video:
Highlights:
Lions Ameer Abdullah for a 16-yard touchdown: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000000540958/Lions-Ameer-Abdullah-for-a-16-yard-touchdown
Lions Joique Bell crosses the plane for a touchdown: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000000540919/Lions-Joique-Bell-crosses-the-plane-for-a-touchdown
Lions Calvin Johnson makes athletic catch over Talib: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000000540913/Lions-Calvin-Johnson-makes-athletic-catch-over-Talib
Lions Golden Tate hauls in a 33-yard pass: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000000540965/Lions-Golden-Tate-hauls-in-a-33-yard-pass
Lions Matthew Stafford completes pass to himself: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000000540967/Lions-Matthew-Stafford-completes-pass-to-himself
Lions recover Thomas' wacky fumble: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000000540952/Lions-recover-Thomas-wacky-fumble
Broncos Peyton Manning throws interception in red zone: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000000540882/Broncos-Peyton-Manning-throws-interception-in-red-zone
Broncos vs. Lions highlights: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000000540912/Broncos-vs-Lions-highlights
Interviews:
Caldwell on the team's performance in Week 3: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Caldwell-on-the-teams-performance-in-Week-3/23d39a57-237e-4427-8065-033e266451d5
Stafford on loss to Broncos: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Stafford-on-loss-to-Broncos/0eae7612-46a8-4be6-8bae-f206e65a38d1
Abdullah on moving forward: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Abdullah-on-moving-forward/6521c93f-83ad-4127-80f8-545943df5e17
Riddick on the offense: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Riddick-on-the-offense/d72e2104-998f-4f38-9175-1ded941ae739
Tate on getting on the right track: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Tate-on-getting-on-the-right-track/19c7d53b-4901-43f6-ab72-657f853db3b2
Ebron on overcoming mistakes: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Ebron-on-overcoming-mistakes/c321e42f-ee71-4835-8acb-2e3259422b0c
Waddle on his first appearance of the season: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Waddle-on-his-first-appearance-of-the-season/309bdc53-6267-4d94-b5e5-ad3305e8fee2
Slay on his performance against Denver: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Slay-on-his-performance-against-Denver/f0f95dd2-19d0-49ba-b369-ea388a0f6aec
Quin on his interception: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Quin-on-his-interception/1e06ea5b-5867-4ef6-a9be-997c028a71ac
Recaps:
Offensive problems persist in SNF loss: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Offensive-problems-persist-in-SNF-loss/733a6fb0-144f-4f9e-a368-be548fff40da
Detroit Lions reporters dissect team's loss to the Denver Broncos: http://videos.mlive.com/mlive/2015/09/detroit_lions_reporters_dissec.html
Broncos vs Lions recap : http://www.nfl.com/goto?id=0ap3000000541042
Highlights:
Lions Ameer Abdullah for a 16-yard touchdown: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000000540958/Lions-Ameer-Abdullah-for-a-16-yard-touchdown
Lions Joique Bell crosses the plane for a touchdown: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000000540919/Lions-Joique-Bell-crosses-the-plane-for-a-touchdown
Lions Calvin Johnson makes athletic catch over Talib: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000000540913/Lions-Calvin-Johnson-makes-athletic-catch-over-Talib
Lions Golden Tate hauls in a 33-yard pass: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000000540965/Lions-Golden-Tate-hauls-in-a-33-yard-pass
Lions Matthew Stafford completes pass to himself: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000000540967/Lions-Matthew-Stafford-completes-pass-to-himself
Lions recover Thomas' wacky fumble: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000000540952/Lions-recover-Thomas-wacky-fumble
Broncos Peyton Manning throws interception in red zone: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000000540882/Broncos-Peyton-Manning-throws-interception-in-red-zone
Broncos vs. Lions highlights: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000000540912/Broncos-vs-Lions-highlights
Interviews:
Caldwell on the team's performance in Week 3: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Caldwell-on-the-teams-performance-in-Week-3/23d39a57-237e-4427-8065-033e266451d5
Stafford on loss to Broncos: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Stafford-on-loss-to-Broncos/0eae7612-46a8-4be6-8bae-f206e65a38d1
Abdullah on moving forward: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Abdullah-on-moving-forward/6521c93f-83ad-4127-80f8-545943df5e17
Riddick on the offense: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Riddick-on-the-offense/d72e2104-998f-4f38-9175-1ded941ae739
Tate on getting on the right track: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Tate-on-getting-on-the-right-track/19c7d53b-4901-43f6-ab72-657f853db3b2
Ebron on overcoming mistakes: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Ebron-on-overcoming-mistakes/c321e42f-ee71-4835-8acb-2e3259422b0c
Waddle on his first appearance of the season: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Waddle-on-his-first-appearance-of-the-season/309bdc53-6267-4d94-b5e5-ad3305e8fee2
Slay on his performance against Denver: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Slay-on-his-performance-against-Denver/f0f95dd2-19d0-49ba-b369-ea388a0f6aec
Quin on his interception: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Quin-on-his-interception/1e06ea5b-5867-4ef6-a9be-997c028a71ac
Recaps:
Offensive problems persist in SNF loss: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Offensive-problems-persist-in-SNF-loss/733a6fb0-144f-4f9e-a368-be548fff40da
Detroit Lions reporters dissect team's loss to the Denver Broncos: http://videos.mlive.com/mlive/2015/09/detroit_lions_reporters_dissec.html
Broncos vs Lions recap : http://www.nfl.com/goto?id=0ap3000000541042
Pre-Game Lions Links for Sunday 9-27-15
Lions Articles:
Local Media:
O'HARA'S FINAL THOUGHTS: Ebron's stock rising: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHARAS-FINAL-THOUGHTS-Ebrons-stock-rising/8dfea26c-5d3c-4b63-a62b-cbbb69e3ac3b
Lions vs. Broncos preview: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Lions-vs-Broncos-preview/74a121c8-b499-41c0-b902-db3045caf476
Lions' key for tonight may be reining in Broncos' rushing attack: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/27/detroit-lions-run-defense-denver-broncos/72922822/
Lions' Don Carey: Sunday Night Football always special: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/27/detroit-lions-don-carey-guest-column/72921978/
Lions look to get running game on track: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/27/lions-look-get-running-game-track/72942456/
Prater, on facing former team: ‘It’s another game’: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/27/prater-facing-former-team-another-game/72938518/
Lions show faith in Riddick after fumble: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/27/lions-show-faith-riddick-fumble/72932724/
Detroit Lions suit up TJ Jones instead of Corey Fuller; Caraun Reid active too: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/09/detroit_lions_suit_up_tj_jones.html
Detroit Lions are bleeding, but they're always tougher at home: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/09/post_20.html
3 Detroit Lions to watch: Banged-up QB, emerging TE and CB capable of intercepting Peyton Manning: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/09/3_detroit_lions_to_watch_bange.html
Beat writer breakdown: Broncos reporter analyzes what Peyton Manning has left: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/09/beat_writer_breakdown_broncos.html
Detroit Lions — Five keys to game against Denver Broncos: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20150926/detroit-lions-x2014-five-keys-to-game-against-denver-broncos
Video:
Local Media:
Keys to the Game: Lions vs. Broncos: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Keys-to-the-Game-Lions-vs-Broncos/b7ecf827-ef81-478f-b270-b9be34a3e26d
Watch Detroit Lions reporters discuss why they expect team to lose home opener: http://videos.mlive.com/mlive/2015/09/watch_detroit_lions_reporters_34.html
Watch Lions punter Sam Martin have fun at own expense while giving away tickets in Royal Oak: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/09/watch_lions_punter_sam_martin.html
Local Media:
O'HARA'S FINAL THOUGHTS: Ebron's stock rising: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHARAS-FINAL-THOUGHTS-Ebrons-stock-rising/8dfea26c-5d3c-4b63-a62b-cbbb69e3ac3b
Lions vs. Broncos preview: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Lions-vs-Broncos-preview/74a121c8-b499-41c0-b902-db3045caf476
Lions' key for tonight may be reining in Broncos' rushing attack: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/27/detroit-lions-run-defense-denver-broncos/72922822/
Lions' Don Carey: Sunday Night Football always special: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/27/detroit-lions-don-carey-guest-column/72921978/
Lions look to get running game on track: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/27/lions-look-get-running-game-track/72942456/
Prater, on facing former team: ‘It’s another game’: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/27/prater-facing-former-team-another-game/72938518/
Lions show faith in Riddick after fumble: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/27/lions-show-faith-riddick-fumble/72932724/
Detroit Lions suit up TJ Jones instead of Corey Fuller; Caraun Reid active too: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/09/detroit_lions_suit_up_tj_jones.html
Detroit Lions are bleeding, but they're always tougher at home: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/09/post_20.html
3 Detroit Lions to watch: Banged-up QB, emerging TE and CB capable of intercepting Peyton Manning: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/09/3_detroit_lions_to_watch_bange.html
Beat writer breakdown: Broncos reporter analyzes what Peyton Manning has left: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/09/beat_writer_breakdown_broncos.html
Detroit Lions — Five keys to game against Denver Broncos: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20150926/detroit-lions-x2014-five-keys-to-game-against-denver-broncos
Video:
Local Media:
Keys to the Game: Lions vs. Broncos: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Keys-to-the-Game-Lions-vs-Broncos/b7ecf827-ef81-478f-b270-b9be34a3e26d
Watch Detroit Lions reporters discuss why they expect team to lose home opener: http://videos.mlive.com/mlive/2015/09/watch_detroit_lions_reporters_34.html
Watch Lions punter Sam Martin have fun at own expense while giving away tickets in Royal Oak: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/09/watch_lions_punter_sam_martin.html
Saturday, September 26, 2015
Morning Lions Links for Sunday 9-27-15
Lions Articles:
National Media:
5 matchups to define Week 3: Megatron marked? (Despite his slow start to the season, Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnsonremains one of the most physically imposing matchups for opposing cornerbacks. He's also the competition that Denver Broncos cornerback Aqib Talib can use to solidify his case for being one of the league's elite at his position. With little going right for the Lions offense and plenty clicking for the Broncos defense, Megatron's output against Talib might be the telling indicator for which way Sunday night's game goes. After hauling in just two passes in Week 1, Johnson returned to his central role in the Lions' passing game with 10 catches last week against the Minnesota Vikings. But he posted just 86 yards as Detroit failed to establish a deep passing game. The burden Sunday could once again rest on quarterback Matthew Stafford and his receivers. Detroit has run the ball an NFL-worst 32 times in two games, and the offensive line has yet to jell. Repeated tests against Johnson shouldn't bother Talib, who has two interceptions and ranks as Pro Football Focus' top cornerback in coverage so far this season. With cornerback Chris Harris likely drawing Lions wide receiver Golden Tate, the Broncos are confident in their ability to contain explosive plays. “It’s going to be a good matchup Sunday night, you can’t have a better group of skill players going at each other,’’ Harris said, according to ESPN. “That’s a perfect matchup. We’re lucky to have a lot of flexibility to where we can switch up a lot. Whatever defense we’re running, we have the flexibility of matchups … We can do a lot going into the game.’’): http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2015/09/26/week-3-matchups-calvin-johnson-megatron-aqib-talib/72882274/
Local Media:
OPPOSING VIEW: Pressure on Manning a concern for Broncos: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/OPPOSING-VIEW-Pressure-on-Manning-a-concern-for-Broncos/98a3e100-7f96-40b7-ad37-ed427c354878
Albom: Lions end up on brink too early, too often: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/columnists/mitch-albom/2015/09/26/detroit-lions-denver-broncos-snf/72911008/
Lions' rookie diary: Sunday night games are different: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/26/lions-rookie-diary-sunday-night-games/72915572/
Lions vs. Broncos: Scouting report, prediction for game: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/26/detroit-lions-denver-broncos-scouting-report/72901610/
Lions' opponent: Peyton Manning legendary for sweating details: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/27/detroit-lions-denver-broncos-peyton-manning/72918350/
Broncos receiving pair poised to give Lions fits: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/2015/09/26/broncos-receiving-pair-poised-give-lions-fits/72907366/
Detroit Lions LB Stephen Tulloch puts on a smile in the face of reduced role: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/09/detroit_lions_stephen_tulloch_8.html
Ask Kyle: On finger-pointing, the tailback hierarchy and death: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/09/ask_kyle_detroit_lions_19.html
Detroit Lions Q&A: Sam Martin talks Middle East trip, sleeping on aircraft carrier: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/09/detroit_lions_lions_sam_martin.html
Detroit Lions — Game day notes vs. Denver Broncos: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20150926/detroit-lions-x2014-game-day-notes-vs-denver-broncos
Detroit Lions — Five keys to game against Denver Broncos: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20150926/detroit-lions-x2014-five-keys-to-game-against-denver-broncos
Lions notes: No fine for Anthony Barr: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2015/9/26/9399767/lions-notes-no-fine-anthony-barr-matthew-stafford
Articles from Opposing Team's Media:
Breaking down the Detroit Lions: http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Breaking-down-the-Detroit-Lions/d7c78f30-cd57-4efe-b6b2-0ba32a6deb26
'Expect Their Best Shot' From Lions During Sunday Night's Game against Broncos: http://denver.cbslocal.com/2015/09/26/expect-their-best-shot-from-lions-during-sunday-nights-game-against-broncos/
Video:
National Media:
Talib on facing Calvin Johnson: 'It's the hardest job in the world': http://www.nfl.com/goto?id=0ap3000000538786
Aqib Talib on Calvin Johnson: 'He brings the total package': http://www.nfl.com/goto?id=0ap3000000538791
National Media:
5 matchups to define Week 3: Megatron marked? (Despite his slow start to the season, Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnsonremains one of the most physically imposing matchups for opposing cornerbacks. He's also the competition that Denver Broncos cornerback Aqib Talib can use to solidify his case for being one of the league's elite at his position. With little going right for the Lions offense and plenty clicking for the Broncos defense, Megatron's output against Talib might be the telling indicator for which way Sunday night's game goes. After hauling in just two passes in Week 1, Johnson returned to his central role in the Lions' passing game with 10 catches last week against the Minnesota Vikings. But he posted just 86 yards as Detroit failed to establish a deep passing game. The burden Sunday could once again rest on quarterback Matthew Stafford and his receivers. Detroit has run the ball an NFL-worst 32 times in two games, and the offensive line has yet to jell. Repeated tests against Johnson shouldn't bother Talib, who has two interceptions and ranks as Pro Football Focus' top cornerback in coverage so far this season. With cornerback Chris Harris likely drawing Lions wide receiver Golden Tate, the Broncos are confident in their ability to contain explosive plays. “It’s going to be a good matchup Sunday night, you can’t have a better group of skill players going at each other,’’ Harris said, according to ESPN. “That’s a perfect matchup. We’re lucky to have a lot of flexibility to where we can switch up a lot. Whatever defense we’re running, we have the flexibility of matchups … We can do a lot going into the game.’’): http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2015/09/26/week-3-matchups-calvin-johnson-megatron-aqib-talib/72882274/
Local Media:
OPPOSING VIEW: Pressure on Manning a concern for Broncos: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/OPPOSING-VIEW-Pressure-on-Manning-a-concern-for-Broncos/98a3e100-7f96-40b7-ad37-ed427c354878
Albom: Lions end up on brink too early, too often: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/columnists/mitch-albom/2015/09/26/detroit-lions-denver-broncos-snf/72911008/
Lions' rookie diary: Sunday night games are different: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/26/lions-rookie-diary-sunday-night-games/72915572/
Lions vs. Broncos: Scouting report, prediction for game: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/26/detroit-lions-denver-broncos-scouting-report/72901610/
Lions' opponent: Peyton Manning legendary for sweating details: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/27/detroit-lions-denver-broncos-peyton-manning/72918350/
Broncos receiving pair poised to give Lions fits: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/2015/09/26/broncos-receiving-pair-poised-give-lions-fits/72907366/
Detroit Lions LB Stephen Tulloch puts on a smile in the face of reduced role: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/09/detroit_lions_stephen_tulloch_8.html
Ask Kyle: On finger-pointing, the tailback hierarchy and death: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/09/ask_kyle_detroit_lions_19.html
Detroit Lions Q&A: Sam Martin talks Middle East trip, sleeping on aircraft carrier: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/09/detroit_lions_lions_sam_martin.html
Detroit Lions — Game day notes vs. Denver Broncos: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20150926/detroit-lions-x2014-game-day-notes-vs-denver-broncos
Detroit Lions — Five keys to game against Denver Broncos: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20150926/detroit-lions-x2014-five-keys-to-game-against-denver-broncos
Lions notes: No fine for Anthony Barr: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2015/9/26/9399767/lions-notes-no-fine-anthony-barr-matthew-stafford
Articles from Opposing Team's Media:
Breaking down the Detroit Lions: http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Breaking-down-the-Detroit-Lions/d7c78f30-cd57-4efe-b6b2-0ba32a6deb26
'Expect Their Best Shot' From Lions During Sunday Night's Game against Broncos: http://denver.cbslocal.com/2015/09/26/expect-their-best-shot-from-lions-during-sunday-nights-game-against-broncos/
Video:
National Media:
Talib on facing Calvin Johnson: 'It's the hardest job in the world': http://www.nfl.com/goto?id=0ap3000000538786
Aqib Talib on Calvin Johnson: 'He brings the total package': http://www.nfl.com/goto?id=0ap3000000538791
Friday, September 25, 2015
Morning Lions Links for Saturday 9-26-15
Lions Articles:
National Media:
Six for Sunday: Will Derek Carr snap 0-8 road skid? What 0-3 really means (What 0-3 really means: At the end of this weekend teams are going to be one of the following: 3-0, 2-1, 1-2 or 0-3. What does the record mean as it relates to being a playoff team? Since 1990 here are the probabilities of making the postseason: 3-0 equates to a 75 percent chance of making the playoffs (93 of the 124 teams with the record made it). A 2-1 record drops teams own to 53.2 percent (140 of 263 teams made it). A 1-2 mark drops team down to a 24.8 percent chance. And 0-3? Teams have a 2.4 percent chance of making the playoffs. Look at the eight 0-2 teams that are facing the possibility of an 0-3 start. Baltimore, Indianapolis, Houston, Seattle, Detroit, Philadelphia, New Orleans and Chicago are up against it now -- and desperate teams fight their way out of trouble.): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/pat-kirwan/25316559/six-for-sunday-will-derek-carr-snap-his-0-8-road-skid-what-0-3-really-means
Bob Duff: Detroit Lions are dominant on this side of the border: http://blogs.windsorstar.com/sports/bob-duff-detroit-lions-are-dominant-on-this-side-of-the-border
Local Media:
NOTEBOOK: Ziggy Ansah leading the charge: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/notebook/article-1/NOTEBOOK-Ziggy-Ansah-leading-the-charge/46623b3c-00ab-465a-a56a-02ba9080f13d
Glover Quin blog: I'm excited for this one: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/glover-quin/article-1/Glover-Quin-blog-Im-excited-for-this-one/367af2fc-11e6-426f-9d30-3d045c549ff6
INJURY REPORT: Week 3 game designations: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/injury-report/article-1/INJURY-REPORT-Week-3-game-designations/aa475b56-38e3-43e2-841c-03905fc4e7e9
Jamie's blog: Is Lions' season already over?: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/25/detroit-lions-jamie-samuelsen-blog/72824058/
Lions' Caldwell, Stafford shun 'must-win' talk: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/26/detroit-lions-jim-caldwell-matthew-stafford-must-win/72858164/
Lions punter Sam Martin strives for zero touchbacks: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/2015/09/25/lions-punter-sam-martin-strives-zero-touchbacks/72815528/
All signs point to Lions' Stafford playing Sunday: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/2015/09/25/all-signs-point-lions-stafford-playing-sunday/72799792/
Lions' Reid slowly warms to his key role on defense: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/25/lions-reid-slowly-warms-key-role-defense/72827930/
Caldwell likes to be sure his players are shook: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/25/caldwell-likes-sure-players-shook/72831252/
Lions wary of Broncos’ top-ranked secondary, as well: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/25/lions-wary-broncos-top-ranked-secondary/72847750/
Lions vs. Broncos: Manning poses serious threat: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/2015/09/25/lions-vs-broncos-manning-poses-serious-threat/72829720/
Detroit Lions QB Matthew Stafford probable, DeAndre Levy remains doubtful for home opener: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/09/detroit_lions_qb_matthew_staff_79.html
Matthew Stafford looks good to go against Broncos; Lions not expected to sign third QB: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/09/matthew_stafford_looks_good_to.html
DeAndre Levy misses another week of practice; Lions coy on possible surgery: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/09/deandre_levy_misses_another_we.html
Detroit Lions notes: Matthew Stafford earns more respect; DeAndre Levy doubtful for Sunday: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20150925/detroit-lions-notes-matthew-stafford-earns-more-respect-deandre-levy-doubtful-for-sunday
Detroit Lions — Jim Caldwell, Peyton Manning share mutual respect: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20150925/detroit-lions-x2014-jim-caldwell-peyton-manning-share-mutual-respect
Miscellaneous:
National Media:
Cliff Avril top 4-3 defensive end entering Week 3: https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2015/09/25/cliff-avril-top-4-3-defensive-end-entering-week-3/
Video:
Local Media:
Orlovsky on Stafford's leadership: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Orlovsky-on-Staffords-leadership/3e7a8ca6-4549-44b8-b64c-ecf21fa62435
Reid on the possibility of playing: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Reid-on-the-possibility-of-playing/ddc850fc-99f1-425d-afd3-4e832ee69293
Jones on pressuring Manning: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Jones-on-pressuring-Manning/a1a2d194-7ac2-46d5-a003-38d37f10c8d1
Slay on pass defense against the Broncos: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Slay-on-pass-defense-against-the-Broncos/7408a5f5-8a7e-4ed9-bcd5-e1bbb987a070
Caldwell on final Broncos preparation: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Caldwell-on-final-Broncos-preparation/eeef5fc6-cc7e-4135-ad87-e57774df8281
1 on 1 with Tony Dungy: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/1-on-1-with-Tony-Dungy/415166ab-834b-4a59-9f01-bc3e510cb60a
The challenge of facing Peyton Manning: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/The-challenge-of-facing-Peyton-Manning/6c63aa4c-d7fb-49dd-8f12-47015016f0c3
Detroit Lions reporters discuss most important fix team needs to make to climb out of 0-2 hole: http://videos.mlive.com/mlive/2015/09/detroit_lions_reporters_discus_2.html
VIDEO: Matthew Stafford struggling under pressure: https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2015/09/25/video-matthew-stafford-struggling-under-pressure/
Audio:
Lions Lowdown podcast: A talk with TJ Jones: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/25/lions-lowdown-podcast-talk-tj-jones/72824980/
National Media:
Six for Sunday: Will Derek Carr snap 0-8 road skid? What 0-3 really means (What 0-3 really means: At the end of this weekend teams are going to be one of the following: 3-0, 2-1, 1-2 or 0-3. What does the record mean as it relates to being a playoff team? Since 1990 here are the probabilities of making the postseason: 3-0 equates to a 75 percent chance of making the playoffs (93 of the 124 teams with the record made it). A 2-1 record drops teams own to 53.2 percent (140 of 263 teams made it). A 1-2 mark drops team down to a 24.8 percent chance. And 0-3? Teams have a 2.4 percent chance of making the playoffs. Look at the eight 0-2 teams that are facing the possibility of an 0-3 start. Baltimore, Indianapolis, Houston, Seattle, Detroit, Philadelphia, New Orleans and Chicago are up against it now -- and desperate teams fight their way out of trouble.): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/pat-kirwan/25316559/six-for-sunday-will-derek-carr-snap-his-0-8-road-skid-what-0-3-really-means
Bob Duff: Detroit Lions are dominant on this side of the border: http://blogs.windsorstar.com/sports/bob-duff-detroit-lions-are-dominant-on-this-side-of-the-border
Local Media:
NOTEBOOK: Ziggy Ansah leading the charge: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/notebook/article-1/NOTEBOOK-Ziggy-Ansah-leading-the-charge/46623b3c-00ab-465a-a56a-02ba9080f13d
Glover Quin blog: I'm excited for this one: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/glover-quin/article-1/Glover-Quin-blog-Im-excited-for-this-one/367af2fc-11e6-426f-9d30-3d045c549ff6
INJURY REPORT: Week 3 game designations: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/injury-report/article-1/INJURY-REPORT-Week-3-game-designations/aa475b56-38e3-43e2-841c-03905fc4e7e9
Jamie's blog: Is Lions' season already over?: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/25/detroit-lions-jamie-samuelsen-blog/72824058/
Lions' Caldwell, Stafford shun 'must-win' talk: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/26/detroit-lions-jim-caldwell-matthew-stafford-must-win/72858164/
Lions punter Sam Martin strives for zero touchbacks: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/2015/09/25/lions-punter-sam-martin-strives-zero-touchbacks/72815528/
All signs point to Lions' Stafford playing Sunday: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/2015/09/25/all-signs-point-lions-stafford-playing-sunday/72799792/
Lions' Reid slowly warms to his key role on defense: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/25/lions-reid-slowly-warms-key-role-defense/72827930/
Caldwell likes to be sure his players are shook: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/25/caldwell-likes-sure-players-shook/72831252/
Lions wary of Broncos’ top-ranked secondary, as well: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/25/lions-wary-broncos-top-ranked-secondary/72847750/
Lions vs. Broncos: Manning poses serious threat: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/2015/09/25/lions-vs-broncos-manning-poses-serious-threat/72829720/
Detroit Lions QB Matthew Stafford probable, DeAndre Levy remains doubtful for home opener: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/09/detroit_lions_qb_matthew_staff_79.html
Matthew Stafford looks good to go against Broncos; Lions not expected to sign third QB: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/09/matthew_stafford_looks_good_to.html
DeAndre Levy misses another week of practice; Lions coy on possible surgery: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/09/deandre_levy_misses_another_we.html
Detroit Lions notes: Matthew Stafford earns more respect; DeAndre Levy doubtful for Sunday: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20150925/detroit-lions-notes-matthew-stafford-earns-more-respect-deandre-levy-doubtful-for-sunday
Detroit Lions — Jim Caldwell, Peyton Manning share mutual respect: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20150925/detroit-lions-x2014-jim-caldwell-peyton-manning-share-mutual-respect
Miscellaneous:
National Media:
Cliff Avril top 4-3 defensive end entering Week 3: https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2015/09/25/cliff-avril-top-4-3-defensive-end-entering-week-3/
Video:
Local Media:
Orlovsky on Stafford's leadership: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Orlovsky-on-Staffords-leadership/3e7a8ca6-4549-44b8-b64c-ecf21fa62435
Reid on the possibility of playing: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Reid-on-the-possibility-of-playing/ddc850fc-99f1-425d-afd3-4e832ee69293
Jones on pressuring Manning: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Jones-on-pressuring-Manning/a1a2d194-7ac2-46d5-a003-38d37f10c8d1
Slay on pass defense against the Broncos: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Slay-on-pass-defense-against-the-Broncos/7408a5f5-8a7e-4ed9-bcd5-e1bbb987a070
Caldwell on final Broncos preparation: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Caldwell-on-final-Broncos-preparation/eeef5fc6-cc7e-4135-ad87-e57774df8281
1 on 1 with Tony Dungy: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/1-on-1-with-Tony-Dungy/415166ab-834b-4a59-9f01-bc3e510cb60a
The challenge of facing Peyton Manning: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/The-challenge-of-facing-Peyton-Manning/6c63aa4c-d7fb-49dd-8f12-47015016f0c3
Detroit Lions reporters discuss most important fix team needs to make to climb out of 0-2 hole: http://videos.mlive.com/mlive/2015/09/detroit_lions_reporters_discus_2.html
VIDEO: Matthew Stafford struggling under pressure: https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2015/09/25/video-matthew-stafford-struggling-under-pressure/
Audio:
Lions Lowdown podcast: A talk with TJ Jones: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/25/lions-lowdown-podcast-talk-tj-jones/72824980/
Afternoon Lions Links for Friday 9-25-15
Lions Articles:
National Media:
Lions' Jim Caldwell won't say whether or not DeAndre Levy needs hip surgery: http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/180990/lions-jim-caldwell-wont-say-whether-or-not-deandre-levy-needs-hip-surgery
Short passing game has been effective against Detroit: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/19111/short-passing-has-been-one-way-opposing-offenses-have-been-effective-against-detroit
Six Points: Lions vs Broncos: http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/six-points-denver-broncos-detroit-lions-092515
Nine Lives: Which Winless Team Will End Up in the Playoffs? (8. Detroit Lions: The Lions are already in a lot of trouble. They’ve started the season by losing their first two games on the road by a combined 15 points, and each of those games needed garbage-time touchdowns from Detroit to make things look more competitive than they were. The Lions are already two games behind the Packers and 1.5 games down on the Vikings, given that Minnesota beat the Lions last Sunday. Mike Zimmer’s defense beat up poor Matthew Stafford during that game, knocking him down eight times on 53 dropbacks. That sounds like the worst game ever, and while it looks like Stafford will play through a rib injury this weekend, injuries are giving the Lions fits. Star linebacker DeAndre Levy has missed the first two games with a mysterious, unexplained hip injury; the team had to deny rumors this week that Levy was suffering from a Chilean parasite, which seems absurd. Defensive end Ziggy Ansah missed practice time this week. The right side of the offensive line, Larry Warford and LaAdrian Waddle, missed Week 1. Warford is back, and Waddle should make his season debut in Sunday’s game against the Broncos, who have pressured opposing quarterbacks on a league-high 50 percent of dropbacks. If the Lions can’t beat Denver in their home opener, their playoff chances might very well not exist.): http://grantland.com/the-triangle/nine-lives-which-winless-team-will-end-up-in-the-playoffs/
Local Media:
O'HARA'S FRIDAY FOCUS: Caldwell's Lions facing daunting challenge: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHARAS-FRIDAY-FOCUS-Caldwells-Lions-facing-daunting-challenge/63652443-22c3-4f10-9077-05fe99323a0e
Injury report: Pettigrew out, Levy doubtful: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/25/lions-broncos-injury-report/72815326/
Lions' Stafford on track to play; likely only 1 backup: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/25/matthew-stafford-injury-detroit-lions/72798984/
Eric Ebron one of Detroit Lions' few bright spots, not that he wants to talk about it: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/09/detroit_lions_eric_ebron_5.html
5 things to watch: Running game might be Lions' best shot against Broncos: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/09/5_things_to_watch_running_game.html
Detroit Lions' odds of winning Super Bowl have plummeted after losses in first two games: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/09/detroit_lions_odds_of_winning_1.html
Joique Bell's Detroit: How the Motor City drives the Lions tailback: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/09/joique_bells_detroit.html
Previews and Predictions:
Game 3: http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2015/09/game-3-lions-vs-broncos-previews-and.html
Audio:
Birk's-eye view podcast with Lions craze Zach Zenner: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/25/detroit-lions-podcast/72796590/
National Media:
Lions' Jim Caldwell won't say whether or not DeAndre Levy needs hip surgery: http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/180990/lions-jim-caldwell-wont-say-whether-or-not-deandre-levy-needs-hip-surgery
Short passing game has been effective against Detroit: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/19111/short-passing-has-been-one-way-opposing-offenses-have-been-effective-against-detroit
Six Points: Lions vs Broncos: http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/six-points-denver-broncos-detroit-lions-092515
Nine Lives: Which Winless Team Will End Up in the Playoffs? (8. Detroit Lions: The Lions are already in a lot of trouble. They’ve started the season by losing their first two games on the road by a combined 15 points, and each of those games needed garbage-time touchdowns from Detroit to make things look more competitive than they were. The Lions are already two games behind the Packers and 1.5 games down on the Vikings, given that Minnesota beat the Lions last Sunday. Mike Zimmer’s defense beat up poor Matthew Stafford during that game, knocking him down eight times on 53 dropbacks. That sounds like the worst game ever, and while it looks like Stafford will play through a rib injury this weekend, injuries are giving the Lions fits. Star linebacker DeAndre Levy has missed the first two games with a mysterious, unexplained hip injury; the team had to deny rumors this week that Levy was suffering from a Chilean parasite, which seems absurd. Defensive end Ziggy Ansah missed practice time this week. The right side of the offensive line, Larry Warford and LaAdrian Waddle, missed Week 1. Warford is back, and Waddle should make his season debut in Sunday’s game against the Broncos, who have pressured opposing quarterbacks on a league-high 50 percent of dropbacks. If the Lions can’t beat Denver in their home opener, their playoff chances might very well not exist.): http://grantland.com/the-triangle/nine-lives-which-winless-team-will-end-up-in-the-playoffs/
Local Media:
O'HARA'S FRIDAY FOCUS: Caldwell's Lions facing daunting challenge: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHARAS-FRIDAY-FOCUS-Caldwells-Lions-facing-daunting-challenge/63652443-22c3-4f10-9077-05fe99323a0e
Injury report: Pettigrew out, Levy doubtful: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/25/lions-broncos-injury-report/72815326/
Lions' Stafford on track to play; likely only 1 backup: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/25/matthew-stafford-injury-detroit-lions/72798984/
Eric Ebron one of Detroit Lions' few bright spots, not that he wants to talk about it: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/09/detroit_lions_eric_ebron_5.html
5 things to watch: Running game might be Lions' best shot against Broncos: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/09/5_things_to_watch_running_game.html
Detroit Lions' odds of winning Super Bowl have plummeted after losses in first two games: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/09/detroit_lions_odds_of_winning_1.html
Joique Bell's Detroit: How the Motor City drives the Lions tailback: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/09/joique_bells_detroit.html
Previews and Predictions:
Game 3: http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2015/09/game-3-lions-vs-broncos-previews-and.html
Audio:
Birk's-eye view podcast with Lions craze Zach Zenner: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/25/detroit-lions-podcast/72796590/
Thursday, September 24, 2015
Morning Lions Links for Friday 9-25-15
Lions Articles:
National Media:
Matt Prater has 'no hard feelings' with how things ended in Denver: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/19105/lions-kicker-matt-prater-has-no-hard-feelings-with-how-things-ended-in-denver
Undefeated Broncos look to keep Lions winless Sunday night: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/undefeated-broncos-look-keep-lions-winless-sunday-night-204240311--nfl.html
Hopes For 0-2 NFL Teams (Detroit (vs. Denver): Oh joy, another Broncos prime-time game, thus another opportunity for NFL Twitter to overreact to every single Peyton Manning pass, handoff and grimace. Instead, let's concentrate on the Detroit side of things. The Lions won 12 games a year ago but are definitely out of sorts after a couple of furlongs this season. Matthew Stafford is banged up but most likely will play. Surely he recognizes how critical this game is for his team. Stafford will need his offensive line to play better. As with many of the 0-2 teams, poor play up front is a critical culprit in the slow start. The run game, expected to be so electric, has struggled since halftime of the opener against San Diego, thanks to poor play from a thrown-together line. There are two new starters and two more just returning from injury. Communication and cohesion has naturally been affected, and Minnesota's active front in particular wreaked havoc. It won't get much easier against Denver, whose boatload of defensive playmakers has been unleashed in the first two games. Detroit will need its stars at quarterback and wide receiver (Calvin Johnson hasn't been the Megatron we love so far, struggling to separate from defenders) to plant its feet and grab a tough one on the road.): http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/151407124/nfl-teams-0-2-start-playoffs-super-bowl
Panic levels: Ranking the 0-2 NFL teams (Detroit Lions - Panic Station: Tough Start Taking Its Toll - Two Road Games To Start The Year, Followed By Tilts Against The Broncos And The Seahawks, Was Always Going To Tell Us A Lot About The Lions In September. What We’ve Found Is That They’re Not Quite Ready To Build On Their 2014 Playoff Berth. Offensively, Matthew Stafford (-7.9) Is Off To A Disastrous Start, And Sits As Our Lowest-graded Quarterback After Two Weeks, Facing Off With Our Second Lowest-graded Quarterback (Peyton Manning, -7.4) This Sunday. The Lions Offensive Line Isn’t Helping Matters, Either, With Manuel Ramirez (+2.6) The Only Starter With A Positive Grade, As They Struggle To Spring Their Talented Backfield Into Action. Without An Immediate Improvement From The Defense, Both As Pass Rushers And In Coverage, The Lions Are Staring Down A 0-4 Trail.): https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2015/09/24/panic-levels-ranking-the-0-2-nfl-teams/
Local Media:
NOTEBOOK: Tough task ahead with Denver's edge rushers: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/notebook/article-1/NOTEBOOK-Tough-task-ahead-with-Denvers-edge-rushers/f0f3a397-ecbb-4f72-95de-6bc2532e1968
PRACTICE REPORT: Brandon Pettigrew sits out again: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider-short/article-1/PRACTICE-REPORT-Brandon-Pettigrew-sits-out-again/0136f40b-431f-47e2-bae4-804253273bc6
10 takeaways from Austin & Lombardi: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/10-takeaways-from-Austin--Lombardi/49b4a08a-4be3-4f8c-9ce7-7f6a39dd1ea7
Lions' Tulloch now a 'role player': http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/24/detroit-lions-stephen-tulloch-demoted/72747878/
Caldwell: If you talk about how tough you are, you aren't: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/24/jim-caldwell-rodney-harrison-tough/72748804/
Lions K Prater hopes for big game vs. team that cut him: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/25/detroit-lions-matt-prater-denver-broncos/72782658/
Lions Caldwell says Ebron is improving after rookie struggles: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/24/caldwell-says-ebron-improving-rookie-struggles/72765210/
Lions’ toughness becomes matter of debate: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/24/lions-toughness-becomes-matter-debate/72747988/
Lions’ Levy remains out, likely to miss Broncos game: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/24/lions-levy-remains-likely-miss-broncos-game/72750248/
Lions’ defensive woes correctable: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/24/lions-defensive-woes-correctable/72774674/
Kubiak, passed over by Lions, leads Broncos: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/24/kubiak-passed-lions-returns-lead-broncos/72739342/
Lions’ odds to win Super Bowl grow to 100/1: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/24/lions-odds-win-super-bowl-grow/72746178/
Tickets still available for all Lions home games: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/24/tickets-still-available-lions-home-games/72761080/
Lions agree Manning is aging gracefully: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/23/lions-agree-manning-aging-gracefully/72714946/
Ezekiel Ansah back at Lions practice; LaAdrian Waddle gets treatment on ankle: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/09/ezekiel_ansah_back_at_lions_pr.html
Lions offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi says playcalling 'not good enough': http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/09/lions_offensive_coordinator_jo.html
Detroit Lions say team doesn't put emphasis on playing no-huddle offense: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/09/detroit_lions_say_team_doesnt.html
Detroit Lions' coaches acknowledge team is struggling with fundamentals: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/09/detroit_lions_coaching.html
First look: Denver Broncos' Peyton Manning has 3-0 career record vs. Detroit Lions: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/09/first_look_denver_broncos_peyt.html
Detroit Lions notes: Matt Prater no bitterness toward Broncos: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20150924/detroit-lions-notes-matt-prater-no-bitterness-toward-broncos
Detroit Lions — Five reasons LaAdrian Waddle’s return can boost O-line: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20150924/detroit-lions-x2014-five-reasons-laadrian-waddles-return-can-boost-o-line
Lions Try To Get Offense Back On Track Against Top Passing Defense In NFL: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2015/09/24/lions-try-to-get-offense-back-on-track-against-top-passing-defense-in-nfl/
Top 5 Lions Storylines Of This Week: Stafford's Ribs, And More: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2015/09/24/top-5-lions-storylines-of-this-week-staffords-ribs-and-more/
Lions notes: Coaches at Thursday press conference: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2015/9/24/9392853/lions-notes-coaches-speak-at-thursday-press-conferences
Articles from Opposing Team's Media:
Wade Phillips: Lions' Stafford 'heck of a QB': http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Wade-Phillips-Matthew-Stafford-is-a-heck-of-a-quarterback/68767efa-afe4-4543-a521-62b6c01b4fb0
Broncos Injury Update: Aqib Talib returns, C.J. Anderson good to go: http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Broncos-Injury-Update-Aqib-Talib-returns-CJ-Anderson-good-to-go/858a3b04-0d58-4d09-8eec-308b1e4174fd
Run D aims for bounce back after KC's 100+ yds: http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Defense-looking-to-bounce-back-after-giving-up-rare-performance/44d3f429-1de9-4e01-b99f-9a589621cfb7
Coords.' Corner: Offense keeps improving: http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Coordinators-Corner-Offense-keeps-improving/291f6f3a-05a6-4ed7-bfb2-5a360c34101a
Anderson looks to rediscover 'fun' in his game: http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/CJ-Anderson-finds-his-enthusiasm----about-everything-but-fantasy-football/e61bc68a-d353-43d7-b5ad-ea3dac0c1a7e
Do you trust Chris Harris to cover Calvin Johnson?: http://sportsshow.denverpost.com/2015/09/24/do-you-trust-chris-harris-to-cover-calvin-johnson/
Jim Caldwell, Matt Stafford other Lions players weigh in on Broncos: http://blogs.denverpost.com/broncos/2015/09/24/jim-caldwell-matt-stafford-other-lions-players-weigh-in-on-broncos/35680/
Gary Kubiak wanted be head coach of the Detroit Lions prior to going to Baltimore: http://sportsshow.denverpost.com/2015/09/24/gary-kubiak-wanted-be-head-coach-of-the-detroit-lions-prior-to-going-to-baltimore/
Previews and Predictions:
Game 3: http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2015/09/game-3-lions-vs-broncos-previews-and.html
Video:
National Media:
ProFootballTalk: Can Stafford, Megatron get on track vs. Denver?: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/09/24/profootballtalk-can-stafford-megatron-get-on-track-vs-denver/
Local Media:
Caldwell on the team's health for Week 3: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Caldwell-on-the-teams-health-for-Week-3/3e3e1187-f594-47bf-8fde-44b9e0f58fe0
Austin on the defense in Week 2: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Austin-on-the-defense-in-Week-2/79f0f7fb-2651-4e0f-976e-493274b4939f
Lombardi on offensive play calling: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Lombardi-on-offensive-play-calling/a59430f5-b2af-4db9-9fc0-405be703fe40
Waddle on his status for Sunday: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Waddle-on-his-status-for-Sunday/0004b1ce-ced0-4340-abfc-92b1891c090f
Prater on his time with the Broncos: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Prater-on-his-time-with-the-Broncos/3f7c0bd1-3cea-4e6a-9b83-0e9eebd15a26
Stafford endured worst beating of any Lions QB in years: http://www.freep.com/videos/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/24/72748150/
National Media:
Matt Prater has 'no hard feelings' with how things ended in Denver: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/19105/lions-kicker-matt-prater-has-no-hard-feelings-with-how-things-ended-in-denver
Undefeated Broncos look to keep Lions winless Sunday night: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/undefeated-broncos-look-keep-lions-winless-sunday-night-204240311--nfl.html
Hopes For 0-2 NFL Teams (Detroit (vs. Denver): Oh joy, another Broncos prime-time game, thus another opportunity for NFL Twitter to overreact to every single Peyton Manning pass, handoff and grimace. Instead, let's concentrate on the Detroit side of things. The Lions won 12 games a year ago but are definitely out of sorts after a couple of furlongs this season. Matthew Stafford is banged up but most likely will play. Surely he recognizes how critical this game is for his team. Stafford will need his offensive line to play better. As with many of the 0-2 teams, poor play up front is a critical culprit in the slow start. The run game, expected to be so electric, has struggled since halftime of the opener against San Diego, thanks to poor play from a thrown-together line. There are two new starters and two more just returning from injury. Communication and cohesion has naturally been affected, and Minnesota's active front in particular wreaked havoc. It won't get much easier against Denver, whose boatload of defensive playmakers has been unleashed in the first two games. Detroit will need its stars at quarterback and wide receiver (Calvin Johnson hasn't been the Megatron we love so far, struggling to separate from defenders) to plant its feet and grab a tough one on the road.): http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/151407124/nfl-teams-0-2-start-playoffs-super-bowl
Panic levels: Ranking the 0-2 NFL teams (Detroit Lions - Panic Station: Tough Start Taking Its Toll - Two Road Games To Start The Year, Followed By Tilts Against The Broncos And The Seahawks, Was Always Going To Tell Us A Lot About The Lions In September. What We’ve Found Is That They’re Not Quite Ready To Build On Their 2014 Playoff Berth. Offensively, Matthew Stafford (-7.9) Is Off To A Disastrous Start, And Sits As Our Lowest-graded Quarterback After Two Weeks, Facing Off With Our Second Lowest-graded Quarterback (Peyton Manning, -7.4) This Sunday. The Lions Offensive Line Isn’t Helping Matters, Either, With Manuel Ramirez (+2.6) The Only Starter With A Positive Grade, As They Struggle To Spring Their Talented Backfield Into Action. Without An Immediate Improvement From The Defense, Both As Pass Rushers And In Coverage, The Lions Are Staring Down A 0-4 Trail.): https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2015/09/24/panic-levels-ranking-the-0-2-nfl-teams/
Local Media:
NOTEBOOK: Tough task ahead with Denver's edge rushers: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/notebook/article-1/NOTEBOOK-Tough-task-ahead-with-Denvers-edge-rushers/f0f3a397-ecbb-4f72-95de-6bc2532e1968
PRACTICE REPORT: Brandon Pettigrew sits out again: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider-short/article-1/PRACTICE-REPORT-Brandon-Pettigrew-sits-out-again/0136f40b-431f-47e2-bae4-804253273bc6
10 takeaways from Austin & Lombardi: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/10-takeaways-from-Austin--Lombardi/49b4a08a-4be3-4f8c-9ce7-7f6a39dd1ea7
Lions' Tulloch now a 'role player': http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/24/detroit-lions-stephen-tulloch-demoted/72747878/
Caldwell: If you talk about how tough you are, you aren't: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/24/jim-caldwell-rodney-harrison-tough/72748804/
Lions K Prater hopes for big game vs. team that cut him: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/25/detroit-lions-matt-prater-denver-broncos/72782658/
Lions Caldwell says Ebron is improving after rookie struggles: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/24/caldwell-says-ebron-improving-rookie-struggles/72765210/
Lions’ toughness becomes matter of debate: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/24/lions-toughness-becomes-matter-debate/72747988/
Lions’ Levy remains out, likely to miss Broncos game: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/24/lions-levy-remains-likely-miss-broncos-game/72750248/
Lions’ defensive woes correctable: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/24/lions-defensive-woes-correctable/72774674/
Kubiak, passed over by Lions, leads Broncos: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/24/kubiak-passed-lions-returns-lead-broncos/72739342/
Lions’ odds to win Super Bowl grow to 100/1: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/24/lions-odds-win-super-bowl-grow/72746178/
Tickets still available for all Lions home games: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/24/tickets-still-available-lions-home-games/72761080/
Lions agree Manning is aging gracefully: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/23/lions-agree-manning-aging-gracefully/72714946/
Ezekiel Ansah back at Lions practice; LaAdrian Waddle gets treatment on ankle: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/09/ezekiel_ansah_back_at_lions_pr.html
Lions offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi says playcalling 'not good enough': http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/09/lions_offensive_coordinator_jo.html
Detroit Lions say team doesn't put emphasis on playing no-huddle offense: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/09/detroit_lions_say_team_doesnt.html
Detroit Lions' coaches acknowledge team is struggling with fundamentals: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/09/detroit_lions_coaching.html
First look: Denver Broncos' Peyton Manning has 3-0 career record vs. Detroit Lions: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/09/first_look_denver_broncos_peyt.html
Detroit Lions notes: Matt Prater no bitterness toward Broncos: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20150924/detroit-lions-notes-matt-prater-no-bitterness-toward-broncos
Detroit Lions — Five reasons LaAdrian Waddle’s return can boost O-line: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20150924/detroit-lions-x2014-five-reasons-laadrian-waddles-return-can-boost-o-line
Lions Try To Get Offense Back On Track Against Top Passing Defense In NFL: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2015/09/24/lions-try-to-get-offense-back-on-track-against-top-passing-defense-in-nfl/
Top 5 Lions Storylines Of This Week: Stafford's Ribs, And More: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2015/09/24/top-5-lions-storylines-of-this-week-staffords-ribs-and-more/
Lions notes: Coaches at Thursday press conference: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2015/9/24/9392853/lions-notes-coaches-speak-at-thursday-press-conferences
Articles from Opposing Team's Media:
Wade Phillips: Lions' Stafford 'heck of a QB': http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Wade-Phillips-Matthew-Stafford-is-a-heck-of-a-quarterback/68767efa-afe4-4543-a521-62b6c01b4fb0
Broncos Injury Update: Aqib Talib returns, C.J. Anderson good to go: http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Broncos-Injury-Update-Aqib-Talib-returns-CJ-Anderson-good-to-go/858a3b04-0d58-4d09-8eec-308b1e4174fd
Run D aims for bounce back after KC's 100+ yds: http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Defense-looking-to-bounce-back-after-giving-up-rare-performance/44d3f429-1de9-4e01-b99f-9a589621cfb7
Coords.' Corner: Offense keeps improving: http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Coordinators-Corner-Offense-keeps-improving/291f6f3a-05a6-4ed7-bfb2-5a360c34101a
Anderson looks to rediscover 'fun' in his game: http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/CJ-Anderson-finds-his-enthusiasm----about-everything-but-fantasy-football/e61bc68a-d353-43d7-b5ad-ea3dac0c1a7e
Do you trust Chris Harris to cover Calvin Johnson?: http://sportsshow.denverpost.com/2015/09/24/do-you-trust-chris-harris-to-cover-calvin-johnson/
Jim Caldwell, Matt Stafford other Lions players weigh in on Broncos: http://blogs.denverpost.com/broncos/2015/09/24/jim-caldwell-matt-stafford-other-lions-players-weigh-in-on-broncos/35680/
Gary Kubiak wanted be head coach of the Detroit Lions prior to going to Baltimore: http://sportsshow.denverpost.com/2015/09/24/gary-kubiak-wanted-be-head-coach-of-the-detroit-lions-prior-to-going-to-baltimore/
Previews and Predictions:
Game 3: http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2015/09/game-3-lions-vs-broncos-previews-and.html
Video:
National Media:
ProFootballTalk: Can Stafford, Megatron get on track vs. Denver?: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/09/24/profootballtalk-can-stafford-megatron-get-on-track-vs-denver/
Local Media:
Caldwell on the team's health for Week 3: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Caldwell-on-the-teams-health-for-Week-3/3e3e1187-f594-47bf-8fde-44b9e0f58fe0
Austin on the defense in Week 2: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Austin-on-the-defense-in-Week-2/79f0f7fb-2651-4e0f-976e-493274b4939f
Lombardi on offensive play calling: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Lombardi-on-offensive-play-calling/a59430f5-b2af-4db9-9fc0-405be703fe40
Waddle on his status for Sunday: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Waddle-on-his-status-for-Sunday/0004b1ce-ced0-4340-abfc-92b1891c090f
Prater on his time with the Broncos: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Prater-on-his-time-with-the-Broncos/3f7c0bd1-3cea-4e6a-9b83-0e9eebd15a26
Stafford endured worst beating of any Lions QB in years: http://www.freep.com/videos/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/24/72748150/
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