Morning Lions Links for Saturday 9-19-15

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Week 2 bold predictions: Adrian Peterson torches Lions (Adrian Peterson runs for 150 yards - Nothing looked right for Peterson on Monday Night Football. He is not used to running out of a shotgun formation, and the Vikings didn't let him get a head of steam often when he carried the ball. Minnesota struggled to keep drives going and get Peterson the ball. Look for that to change in his return to Minnesota. The Lions defensive line doesn't look nearly the same this year, and linebacker DeAndre Levy hasn't been practicing for Detroit. This smells like a game where Mike Zimmer and Norv Turner remind everyone who the best running back in the league is.):   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000532770/article/week-2-bold-predictions-adrian-peterson-torches-lions

Local Media:

NOTEBOOK: Tulloch looking to bounce back:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/notebook/article-1/NOTEBOOK-Tulloch-looking-to-bounce-back/8728a5f7-4bab-4f83-9a44-840e993182fb

INJURY REPORT: Week 2 game designations:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/injury-report/article-1/INJURY-REPORT-Week-2-game-designations/a989e8a7-6442-4192-8812-39ab2966b74d

Glover Quin blog: Communication key against Vikings:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/glover-quin/article-1/Glover-Quin-blog-Communication-key-against-Vikings/2f0355f5-1a74-477a-8331-b6463d36b093

Lions' Ngata: 'Feel great' after first week:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/18/lions-haloti-ngata/72411656/

DeAndre Levy, Brandon Pettigrew appear doubtful vs. Vikings:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/2015/09/18/deandre-levy-brandon-pettigrew-appear-doubtful-vs-vikes/72406294/

Tulloch concedes layoff showed in Lions' loss:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/2015/09/18/tulloch-concedes-layoff-showed-lions-loss/72409540/

Speed of Vikings' Mike Wallace causes Lions pause:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/2015/09/18/speed-vikings-mike-wallace-causes-lions-pause/72416834/

Lions' Caldwell refuses to disclose nature of Levy's injury:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/2015/09/18/lions-caldwell-refuses-disclose-nature-levys-injury/72398504/

Lions’ Diggs cherishes NFL debut:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/19/lions-diggs-cherishes-nfl-debut/72453480/

Lions vs. Vikings: Both teams want to avoid 0-2 start:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/2015/09/18/lions-vs-vikings-neither-team-wants-start-0-2/72427138/

Right side of Detroit Lions offensive line probable, Haloti Ngata questionable for Vikings game:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/09/right_side_of_detroit_lions_of.html"

Column: Detroit Lions coach Jim Caldwell made wrong decision not dispelling DeAndre Levy rumor:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/09/column_detroit_lions_coach_jim.html

Detroit Lions' Stephen Tulloch acknowledges rust, vows to bounce back:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/09/detroit_lions_stephen_tulloch_7.html

Detroit Lions notes: Brandon Pettigrew out, DeAndre Levy doubtful; Tahir Whitehead’s changing role:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20150918/detroit-lions-notes-brandon-pettigrew-out-deandre-levy-doubtful-tahir-whiteheads-changing-role

Detroit Lions — Five things on Stephen Tulloch’s mind:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20150918/detroit-lions-x2014-five-things-on-stephen-tullochs-mind

Lions notes: Joe Lombardi's miscommunication, more:   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2015/9/18/9350769/lions-notes-joe-lombardi-darius-slay-and-more

Articles from Opposing Team's Media:

Double Trouble: Studying Megatron + Tate:   http://www.vikings.com/news/article-1/Double-Trouble-Studying-Megatron--Tate/8ddd5f89-a448-47fc-b167-e09d0a892baf

What We Learned: Vikings vs. Lions:   http://www.vikings.com/news/article-1/Vikings-Roundup-918-Protecting-QB-Ball-keys-to-home-security-system/cf688822-6043-49f1-8cdc-a8b6d1434fb1

NFL countdown: Vikings vs. Lions:   http://www.foxsports.com/north/story/minnesota-vikings-detroit-lions-nfl-countdown-week-2-091815

With Abdullah, Lions pack fresh pop into their offense:   http://www.startribune.com/with-abdullah-lions-pack-fresh-pop-into-their-offense/328333641/

Vikings notes: Players trust in Bridgewater:   http://www.startribune.com/vikings-notes-players-trust-in-bridgewater/328333001/

Vikings Game Plan: Detroit Lions (Calvin Johnson vs. Adrian Peterson):   http://video.startribune.com/vikings-game-plan-detroit-lions-calvin-johnson-vs-adrian-peterson/328225861/

Guard Mike Harris looking foward to matchup with Lions' Ngata:   http://video.startribune.com/guard-mike-harris-looking-foward-to-matchup-with-lions-ngata/328239001/

Adrian Peterson over his anger, ready for bigger contribution in Week 2:   http://www.startribune.com/vikings-adrian-peterson-over-anger-ready-for-bigger-contribution/328140421/

Previews and Predictions:

Game 2:   http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2015/09/week-2-previews-and-predictions.html

Video:

Local Media:

Ngata on adjusting to the system:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Ngata-on-adjusting-to-the-system/3ce03001-de3f-44bb-a57b-02d02670cd32

Bynes on the Vikings mentality into Week 2:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Bynes-on-the-Vikings-mentality-into-Week-2/9153c09e-1266-4125-b6c4-f9b484aa0c44

Mathis on the defense heading into Minnesota:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Mathis-on-the-defense-heading-into-Minnesota/a7460a4d-c4cf-4f19-8ee6-5571602125b1

Answer the Bell: Alternate Position:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Answer-the-Bell-Alternate-Position/4bd8addf-e4cf-4efb-ae39-8fc03bbb8a3f

Lions-Vikings prediction unanimous:   http://www.freep.com/videos/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/18/72412374/

Watch Detroit Lions reporters break down what to watch for from Calvin Johnson, Adrian Peterson:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/09/watch_detroit_lions_reporters_1.html

Audio:

Lions Lowdown podcast: Gabe Wright's NFL debut:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/18/lions-lowdown-podcast-gabe-wright/72394680/