Morning Lions Links for Thursday 9-17-15

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Matthew Stafford, Calvin Johnson explain Johnson's lack of targets:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/18868/matthew-stafford-calvin-johnson-explain-johnsons-lack-of-targets-against-san-diego

Matthew Stafford says he's ready to go for Sunday against Minnesota:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/18851/matthew-stafford-hes-ready-to-go-for-sunday-against-minnesota

Lions RT LaAdrian Waddle hopeful he'll return Sunday against Minnesota:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/18864/lions-rt-laadrian-waddle-hopeful-hell-return-sunday-against-minnesota

Detroit Lions CB Darius Slay compares Adrian Peterson to Kobe Bryant:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/18855/detroit-lions-cb-darius-slay-compares-adrian-peterson-to-kobe-bryant

Embarrassed Griffen guarantees win vs. Lions:   http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/13671104/everson-griffen-minnesota-vikings-guarantees-win-san-francisco-49ers

Detroit's Duo Of Stafford, Johnson Combined For Dud In Loss:   http://sports.yahoo.com/news/detroits-duo-stafford-johnson-combined-dud-loss-180707529--nfl.html

Run over in Week 1, Vikings try to rebound vs. Lions:   http://sports.yahoo.com/news/run-over-week-1-vikings-try-rebound-vs-191221182--nfl.html

Local Media:

NOTEBOOK: Stafford, Johnson talk targets:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/NOTEBOOK-Stafford-Johnson-talk-targets/e863ecd6-52cb-4395-bb67-cc32f05925f9

Ameer Abdullah blog: I want to improve my toughness this week:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ameer-abdullah/article-1/Ameer-Abdullah-blog-I-want-to-improve-my-toughness-this-week/6fc48fac-4a83-4435-b3a9-30a54e383c66

O'HARA'S SCOUTING REPORT: Minnesota Vikings:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHARAS-SCOUTING-REPORT-Minnesota-Vikings/a4a222ef-0f87-45df-a158-1d95c2c18c43

Lions practice report: Warford, Reid back; Levy out:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/16/detroit-lions-injury-update/32510601/

Lions easing LaAdrian Waddle (knee) along:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/16/detroit-lions-laadrian-waddle/32523383/

Lions' Stafford ditches elbow wrap for sleeve:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/16/matthew-stafford-elbow-detroit-lions/32504231/

Stafford understands Megatron needs more chances:  http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/16/detroit-lions-matthew-stafford-calvin-johnson/32534407/

Vikings QB: Lions' defense 'totally different' than '14:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/16/detroit-lions-minnesota-vikings/32507057/

Lions say Peterson changes dynamic of Vikings offense:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/16/detroit-lions-adrian-peterson-minnesota-vikings/32526895/

Lions' Slay: Peterson NFL's best back ever -- maybe:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/16/slay-adrian-peterson-barry-sanders/32512557/

Vikings' Griffen guarantees victory vs. Lions:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/16/everson-griffen-guarantee-detroit-lions/32512607/

Stafford feels good after taking hit vs. Chargers:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/16/stafford-feels-good-taking-hit-vs-chargers/32509589/

Slay returns to field; four Lions starters sit out:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/16/slay-returns-field-tate-levy-ngata-sit/32510707/

Niyo: Lions know using Megatron more is worth the risk:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/columnists/john-niyo/2015/09/16/niyo-lions-know-using-megatron-worth-risk/32539777/

Lions’ Johnson isn’t sweating lack of targets:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/16/lions-johnson-sweating-lack-targets/32507089/

Tate, Lions put Chargers loss behind them:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/16/tate-lions-put-chargers-loss-behind/32524369/

Film shows Lions offensive linemen should be proud:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/16/film-shows-lions-offensive-linemen-proud/32532495/

Lions’ Ihedigbo avoids NFL fine for hit on Allen:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/16/lions-ihedigbo-avoids-nfl-fine-hit-allen/32508867/

Frustrated Vikings to face Lions Sunday:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/16/frustrated-vikings-face-lions-sunday/32538613/

Haloti Ngata and Golden Tate's injuries revealed; QB Matthew Stafford full practice participant:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/09/matthew_stafford_not_limited_h.html

Darius Slay leaves Lions practice with trainer, Golden Tate out; Larry Warford, Caraun Reid back:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/09/darius_slay_leaves_lions_pract.html

Detroit Lions QB Matthew Stafford elaborates on team's issues with unblocked pass rushers:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/09/detroit_lions_qb_matthew_staff_78.html

Lions' Calvin Johnson laughs off concerns about his involvement in offense:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/09/lions_calvin_johnson_laughs_of.html

Detroit Lions sign OT Jordan Mills to practice squad:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/09/detroit_lions_sign_ot_jordan_m.html

Minnesota Vikings' Everson Griffen tells reporters: 'We're gonna beat Detroit':   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/09/minnesota_vikings_everson_grif.html

Detroit Lions — Five things to know about connection between Matthew Stafford, Calvin Johnson:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20150916/detroit-lions-x2014-five-things-to-know-about-connection-between-matthew-stafford-calvin-johnson

Detroit Lions notes: DeAndre Levy still out; Stafford back at it:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20150916/detroit-lions-notes-deandre-levy-still-out-stafford-back-at-it

Detroit Lions — Stafford, Slay, Reid, Warford practice; Levy still out:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20150916/detroit-lions-x2014-stafford-slay-reid-warford-practice-levy-still-out

Matthew Stafford: 'Sometimes You've Got To Find 81:   http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2015/09/16/matthew-stafford-sometimes-youve-got-to-find-81/

Articles from Opposing Team's Media:

Vikings Roundup, 9/16: Barr Preps for Abdullah Again:   http://www.vikings.com/news/article-1/Vikings-Roundup-916-Barr-Preps-for-Abdullah-Again/c50269e7-e4e4-463a-9df1-4860efdb3df9

Transcript: Zimmer Addresses the Media on Wednesday:   http://www.vikings.com/news/article-1/Transcript-Zimmer-Addresses-the-Media-on-Wednesday/df72e7a3-1f63-406b-b321-ee931d7339fe

Vikings Week 2 scouting report: Detroit Lions:   http://www.startribune.com/vikings-week-2-scouting-report-detroit-lions/327974821/

Vikings Notes:   http://www.startribune.com/vikings-notes-an-angry-griffen-promises-victory-vs-lions/327974901/

Full participation in Vikings practice Wednesday:   http://www.startribune.com/at-least-the-vikings-have-their-health-everybody-is-practicing-today/327936911/

Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater looking for bounceback after rough opener:   http://www.startribune.com/vikings-quarterback-teddy-bridgewater-looking-for-bounceback-after-rough-opener/327974841/

Vikings' Zimmer turns focus squarely onto Detroit Lions:   http://www.twincities.com/vikings/ci_28825710/vikings-zimmer-turns-focus-squarely-onto-detroit-lions

Vikings: Zimmer's advice to Trae Waynes: 'Cover guys better':   http://www.twincities.com/vikings/ci_28825536/vikings-zimmer-showing-little-patience-young-defensive-backs

Vikings offensive line pledges to 'keep Teddy clean':   http://www.twincities.com/vikings/ci_28825458/vikings-offensive-line-pledges-keep-teddy-clean

Video:

Local Media:

Caldwell on the matchup with the Vikings:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Caldwell-on-the-matchup-with-the-Vikings/9327c491-fb28-4856-94fd-4ca6debb8c8e

Stafford on moving on to Minnesota:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Stafford-on-moving-on-to-Minnesota/b17c36d5-ef2f-4a1e-b9da-ff9d334dbbef

Zenner on playing in his home state:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Zenner-on-playing-in-his-home-state/5c7e3a15-424e-447e-b9fd-23e62c4b122d

Johnson on how defenses plan for him:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Johnson-on-how-defenses-plan-for-him/dff25640-7bb2-41e1-a136-f1397e97be68

Swanson on his first regular season start:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Swanson-on-his-first-regular-season-start/f5ac21c5-e4c6-467f-b256-131cd446302a

Waddle on how close he is to returning to action:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Waddle-on-how-close-he-is-to-returning-to-action/4bf4b271-c54d-4562-80bc-8ca663fd546d

Tapp on defending Peterson:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Tapp-on-defending-Peterson/e451b96d-7f40-43bd-8443-4341426f4ae3

Slay on Peterson's talent:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Slay-on-Petersons-talent/7ef4a67f-ae0e-4c76-b58d-ffa105868c88

AskALion: Glover Quin:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/AskALion-Glover-Quin/51d1c180-6781-4570-98fb-3bdbb5a6dae3

Quin on the Vikings' offense:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Quin-on-the-Vikings-offense/99d72e17-2342-490f-99f1-b5ef97c9766d

Rod Beard and Josh Katzenstein on Lions injuries:   http://www.detroitnews.com/videos/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/16/32524553/

Watch Detroit Lions reporters break down their biggest concerns after Week 1:  & nbsp; http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/09/watch_detroit_lions_reporters.html

Audio:

Vikings conference call: Mike Zimmer, Week 2:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Vikings-conference-call-Mike-Zimmer-Week-2/ee5df010-3bcf-4abb-95b5-aa00a9f77509

Vikings conference call: Teddy Bridgewater, Week 2:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Vikings-conference-call-Teddy-Bridgewater-Week-2/add03a0e-33f7-4aae-af47-557af9725728