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