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