Morning Lions Links for Tuesday 12-1-15

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Another 1,000-yard season in reach, Calvin Johnson reflects on his record:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/20774/another-1000-yard-season-in-reach-calvin-johnson-reflects-on-his-record

Playoffs? The Lions still have a (very unlikely) shot at making postseason:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/20767/playoffs-the-lions-still-have-a-very-unlikely-shot-at-making-postseason

Lions teammate on Ezekiel Ansah: 'He has no idea how good he is':   http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/detroit-lions-ezekiel-ansah-has-no-idea-how-good-he-is-darryl-tapp-112915

Local Media:

NOTEBOOK: Riddick becoming a matchup nightmare:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/notebook/article-1/NOTEBOOK-Riddick-becoming-a-matchup-nightmare/d5c9603a-6d17-4ab9-b925-e21d3c5efdcd

PRACTICE REPORT: Glover Quin returns:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider-short/article-1/PRACTICE-REPORT-Glover-Quin-returns/1f236457-b4d7-4ccd-b82a-6fb81419b466

10 takeaways from Austin and Cooter:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/10-takeaways-from-Austin--Cooter/b711bb87-57bd-4951-aa24-a966917688c2

After rocky career start, Ola settles in as Lions RT:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/11/30/detroit-lions-michael-ola/76594432/

Packers' defense takes measured approach to changes:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2015/11/30/defense-takes-measured-approach-position-changes/76572708/

Lions won't wear Color Rush jerseys Thursday night:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/11/30/color-rush-jerseys-nfl-lions/76555204/

Know the foe: Packers not happy after home loss:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/11/30/detroit-lions-green-bay-packers/76550542/

Packers feel effects of improving Haloti Ngata:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/11/30/packers-feel-effects-of-improving-haloti-ngata/76562918/

More trust, comfort are behind more Lions points:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/11/30/trust-comfort-behind-lions-points/76586882/

Kobe's retirement moves Lions' Slay to tears:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/11/30/kobes-retirement-moves-lions-slay-to-tears/76580062/

Detroit Lions' Matt Prater misses practice with illness; Larry Warford a full participant:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/11/detroit_lions_matt_prater_miss.html

Lions' Glover Quin limps through locker room after practice, not making promises for Packers game:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/11/glover_quin_limps_through_lock.html

Glover Quin, Calvin Johnson back at Lions practice; no Matt Prater:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/11/glover_quin_calvin_johnson_bac.html

Detroit Lions opt to keep rookie CB Alex Carter on injured reserve:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/11/detroit_lions_opt_to_keep_rook.html

Jim Caldwell doesn't regret waiting 25 games to fire Joe Lombardi:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/11/jim_caldwell_doesnt_regret_wai.html

Green Bay Packers' T.J. Lang: Playing Detroit Lions not any easier without Ndamukong Suh:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/11/green_bay_packers_tj_lang_play.html

One theory why the Lions seem to have solved the Packers' offense under Teryl Austin:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/11/detroit_lions_green_bay_packer_6.html

Detroit Lion notes: Defense improved in last 3 games; Michael Ola settles in:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20151130/detroit-lion-notes-defense-improved-in-last-3-games-michael-ola-settles-in

Detroit Lions — Five things to know about Theo Riddick:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20151130/detroit-lions-x2014-five-things-to-know-about-theo-riddick

Detroit Lions: Three return to practice today; focus on Packers, not playoffs:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20151130/detroit-lions-three-return-to-practice-today-focus-on-packers-not-playoffs

Notes: Rich Eisen riding the Lions bandwagon:   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2015/11/30/9817774/notes-rich-eisen-riding-detroit-lions-bandwagon

Video:

Local Media:

Caldwell on Packers prep:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Caldwell-on-Packers-prep/d959f59f-a35b-4b9f-a498-ded4c309ad26

Austin on stopping the Packers' rushing attack:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Austin-on-stopping-the-Packers-rushing-attack/2ed56337-17a8-4b66-950d-c8d05cef911a

Cooter on the offense's development:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Cooter-on-the-offenses-development/ca909195-c4fb-4e97-9b70-e7db7f3cd25c

Moore on playing the Packers on Thursday:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Moore-on-playing-the-Packers-on-Thursday/b3b67b7c-01d6-46d6-98ac-4bb184367ddf

Ola on the offensive line's recent success:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Ola-on-the-offensive-lines-recent-success-/af53639c-7835-42e3-b84b-726bf8944bee

Carter on spending the rest of the season on IR:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Carter-on-spending-the-rest-of-the-season-on-IR/f0f2c267-5823-453b-a022-c391b4ce2a0e

Abdul-Quddus on the defense's performance:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Abdul-Quddus-on-the-defenses-performance/185fccb1-d714-4c52-affd-0e5bf89a64d0

How likely are Lions to make playoffs?:   http://www.freep.com/videos/sports/nfl/lions/2015/11/30/76569532/

Morning Lions Links for Monday 11-30-15

Lions Articles:

National Media:

The Jim Bob Cooter-Matthew Stafford relationship same even after promotion:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/20751/the-jim-bob-cooter-matthew-stafford-relationship-same-even-after-promotion

Packers look for fundamental fixes on offense ahead of Lions:   http://sports.yahoo.com/news/packers-look-fundamental-fixes-offense-ahead-lions-193753956--nfl.html

Local Media:

NOTEBOOK: Johnson approaching another milestone:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/notebook/article-1/NOTEBOOK-Johnson-approaching-another-milestone/242aade5-e54e-4250-901b-68be16a3b639

PRACTICE REPORT: Glover Quin sits out:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider-short/article-1/PRACTICE-REPORT-Glover-Quin-sits-out/ea473fa0-440e-4b2f-b244-572b774a24f1

TIM AND MIKE: Can the Lions keep it up?:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/tim-mike/article-1/TIM-AND-MIKE-Can-the-Lions-keep-it-up/6035703b-99c5-4251-9735-996f0b6ec842

O'HARA: Key issues facing the Packers:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHARA-Key-issues-facing-the-Packers/7e800820-ffd2-4227-8ef5-66541967cd70

Ankle injury jeopardizes Lions' Quin's start streak:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/11/29/detroit-lions-glover-quin-ankle/76529728/

Concussed Warford returns to Lions practice:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/11/29/detroit-lions-larry-warford-concussion/76532356/

Lions notes: Teammates know how tough it is to stop Riddick:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/11/30/detroit-lions-theo-riddick/76549886/

Slippage? Megatron proves he's still one of NFL's best:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/11/29/detroit-lions-calvin-johnson/76548404/

Packers' Lang: Concussions 'price you have to pay':   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/11/29/tj-lang-concussion-movie/76531592/

New Lions president takes unique path to front office:   http://www.freep.com/longform/sports/nfl/lions/2015/11/29/detroit-lions-rod-wood/76522916/

Matt Millen 'sorry' for taking job with Lions:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/11/29/matt-millen-sorry-for-taking-job-with-lions/76536360/

Consecutive Thursday games put Lions in odd mood:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/11/29/consecutive-thursday-games-put-lions-in-odd-mood/76543360/

Glover Quin, Calvin Johnson, Caraun Reid among those sitting out Lions practice; Larry Warford in:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/11/glover_quin_calvin_johnson_car.html

Detroit Lions' Glover Quin won't risk hurting team for sake of iron-man streak:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/11/detroit_lions_glover_quin_inju.html

Calvin Johnson, at the doorstep of another 1,000-yard season, continues to prove the critics wrong:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/11/calvin_johnson_at_the_doorstep.html

Detroit Lions' Tahir Whitehead turning a corner with improved ability to diagnose plays:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/11/detroit_lions_tahir_whitehead_3.html

The rise of Lions safety Isa Abdul-Quddus pays off in more ways than one:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/11/the_rise_of_lions_safety_isa_a.html#incart_river_mobile_index

Detroit Lions notes: Glover Quin streak in jeopardy; injury updates:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20151129/detroit-lions-notes-glover-quin-streak-in-jeopardy-injury-updates

At 30, Calvin Johnson Still Pushing For Another Milestone:   http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2015/11/29/at-30-calvin-johnson-still-pushing-for-another-milestone/

Video:

National Media:

Eisen goes crazy for the Lions:   http://www.nfl.com/goto?id=0ap3000000589742

Local Media:

Caldwell on starting prep for the Packers:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Caldwell-on-starting-prep-for-the-Packers/0c8bebfc-d50f-4f7f-a91d-824131dc4d41

Stafford on the offensive weapons:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Stafford-on-the-offensive-weapons/02da77de-b27e-43b3-a740-a1fb37fc1ee0

Johnson on another milestone:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Johnson-on-another-milestone/58559e04-cc67-4625-901b-2372971d574c

Tapp on Ansah:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Tapp-on-Ansah/78a0e883-d5e4-4ecb-8404-36e8fb72aa0b

Quin on defending the Packers' offensive attack:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Quin-on-defending-the-Packers-offensive-attack/a5756e22-02a6-4a8f-b3a1-cfccdab1edaf

Sweeping Rodgers and Co. is a tall order:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Sweeping-Rodgers-and-Co-is-a-tall-order-/7b90b75c-79d4-4050-b439-f576ea46f980

3 & Out with Chris Spielman: Week 12:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Sweeping-Rodgers-and-Co-is-a-tall-order-/7b90b75c-79d4-4050-b439-f576ea46f980

Wired For Sound : Week 12 vs Philadelphia:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Wired-For-Sound--Week-12-vs-Philadelphia-/f6b5d270-d628-4043-9b7a-ecea7ae69cb5

Morning Lions Links for Sunday 11-29-15

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Ziggy Ansah fulfilling his promise for Lions:   http://sports.yahoo.com/news/ziggy-ansah-fulfilling-promise-lions-223358456--nfl.html

Local Media:

FILM REVIEW: Tate's walk-in touchdown:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/film-review/article-1/FILM-REVIEW-Tates-walk-in-touchdown/4d289b80-b3d0-41b8-a0c8-a79b4595f3d2

5 key matchups: Revisited:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/5-key-matchups-Revisited/e00e57bf-59fd-4268-a965-67c96872111f

Now, Lions must address plan for ownership succession:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/11/28/detroit-lions-ownership/76493158/

Green: Lions creep slowly away from Mickey Mouse status:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/opinion/columnists/jerry-green/2015/11/28/green-lions-creep-slowly-away-mickey-mouse-status/76509876/

Detroit Lions snap counts: Ezekiel Ansah's big day a highly efficient outing:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/11/detroit_lions_snap_counts_ezek.html

As the drops mount, Lions TE Eric Ebron's role shrinks:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/11/eric_ebron_brandon_pettigrew_d.html

Notes: Lions invite cancer patient to first game:   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2015/11/28/9810380/lions-notes-detroit-lions-invite-cancer-patient-to-first-nfl-game

Morning Lions Links for Saturday 11-28-15

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Jim Bob Cooter's offensive influence has been massive for Matthew Stafford:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/20727/jim-bob-cooters-offensive-influence-has-been-massive-for-matthew-stafford

Game balls (Matthew Stafford and Calvin Johnson. Stafford and Johnson both tied career highs in touchdowns -- Stafford with five throwing, Johnson with three receiving --and were the catalysts to Detroit's third consecutive Thanksgiving Day blowout victory. Stafford finished 27-of-38 for 337 yards, and Johnson caught eight passes for 93 yards.):   http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/189573/week-12-game-balls-matthew-stafford-calvin-johnson-luke-kuechly-shine-on-thanksgiving-day

Sixteen takeaways from Thanksgiving's tripleheader:   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000589102/article/dallas-done-other-takeaways-from-thanksgiving

PHI-DET grades: Big days for Megatron, Stafford, Ansah:   https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2015/11/27/pro-phi-det-grades-big-days-for-megatron-stafford-ansah/

Local Media:

KEY QUESTIONS: What has been the difference maker for Lions?:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/KEY-QUESTIONS-What-has-been-the-difference-maker-for-Lions/5aa22294-9b8b-45e8-bc2b-6571ac789934

O'HARA: Ansah on the verge of greatness at his position:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHARA-Ansah-on-the-verge-of-greatness-at-his-position/e54b64bd-5349-4726-8d51-e32d83add51e

Seidel: Give Lions credit for turning things around:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/columnists/jeff-seidel/2015/11/26/detroit-lions-philadelphia-eagles-jeff-seidel/76438390/

Why was Stafford in late vs. Eagles? No lead is 'safe':   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/11/27/matthew-stafford-detroitl-lions/76449522/

Lions in playoffs? Don't laugh it off quite yet:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/11/27/detroit-lions-playoff-chances/76456922/

Windsor: Accorsi a sign of new times with Lions:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/11/27/detroit-lions-ernie-accorsi/76416906/

Lions GM consultant Accorsi: No favoritism in searches:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/11/27/detroit-lions-general-manager-search/76445044/

Lions' next foe: Packers lose at home again, 17-13 to Bears:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/11/27/green-bay-packers-chicago-bears/76440424/

Caldwell refusing to ponder Lions playoff prospects:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/11/27/caldwell-refusing-ponder-lions-playoff-prospects/76451662/

Detroit Lions' Larry Warford concussed; no update on Glover Quin, Lance Moore:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/11/detroit_lions_larry_warford_co_1.html

3 things we learned about the Detroit Lions: Matthew Stafford looks good out of shotgun:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/11/3_things_we_learned_about_the_40.html

Detroit Lions QB Matthew Stafford just had the best game of his career:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/11/detroit_lions_qb_matthew_staff_81.html

Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson has made touchdown catches a Thanksgiving tradition:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/11/detroit_lions_calvin_johnson_7.html

Overshadowed by teammates' gaudy numbers, Detroit Lions RB Ameer Abdullah finding groove:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/11/detroit_lions_ameer_abdullah_3.html

Column: With Lions' offense heating up, Jim Caldwell's hot seat cools:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/11/column_with_lions_offense_heat.html

Playoffs? Are you kidding me? For the Lions, maybe not:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/11/playoffs_are_you_kidding_me_fo.html

Give Martin Mayhew an assist for Lions' Thanksgiving rout:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/11/give_martin_mayhew_an_assist_f.html

Detroit Lions notes: Ameer Abdullah’s development leads to larger workload:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20151127/detroit-lions-notes-ameer-abdullahs-development-leads-to-larger-workload

Detroit Lions — Five reasons they’ve won 3 straight after 1-7 start:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20151127/detroit-lions-x2014-five-reasons-theyve-won-3-straight-after-1-7-start

Parker: Lions keep winning same games:   http://www.clickondetroit.com/sports/parkersconfidential/lions-keep-winning-same-games/36681782

Notes: Many Lions set personal records vs. Eagles:   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2015/11/27/9806152/lions-notes-several-players-set-personal-records-against-eagles

Lions-Eagles PFF Grades: A Thanksgiving miracle:   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2015/11/27/9805502/lions-eagles-pff-grades-thanksgiving-miracle

Video:

Local Media:

Caldwell on takeaways from the Eagles' film:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Caldwell-on-takeaways-from-the-Eagles-film/24313700-80cb-4079-b780-5c3785dfb412

Tori's Take: Second half potential strengthening:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Toris-Take-Second-half-potential-strengthening/85bfeac9-b6bd-4369-ad6d-f915cc9fa99d

Morning Lions Links for 11-27-15 Friday

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Matthew Stafford, Calvin Johnson, Ezekiel Ansah up in Lions win:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/20710/matthew-stafford-calvin-johnson-ezekiel-ansah-up-in-lions-win

Matthew Stafford-to-Calvin Johnson connection returns in Lions' blowout win:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/20700/the-matthew-stafford-to-calvin-johnson-connection-returns-in-lions-blowout-win

Lions' Black Friday shopping list includes bubble wrap for Stafford:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/20669/lions-black-friday-shopping-list-includes-bubble-wrap-for-stafford

Ezekiel Ansah ties J.J. Watt for NFL sack lead, 'grateful' for career day:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/20716/ezekiel-ansah-ties-j-j-watt-for-nfl-sack-lead-grateful-for-his-career-day

Matthew Stafford continues hot Thanksgiving pace, in range of Bart Starr:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/20692/matthew-stafford-continues-hot-thanksgiving-pace-in-range-of-bart-starr

Kelce: Eagles' woes 'collective'; Kelly: My fault:   http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/14232465/chip-kelly-says-philadelphia-eagles-woes-starts-me

Lions address on-field protestor disruption during Thanksgiving game:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/20721/lions-address-on-field-protestor-disruption-during-thanksgiving-game-vs-eagles

Stafford's five touchdowns help Lions torch Eagles:   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000588686/article/staffords-five-touchdowns-help-lions-torch-eagles

Megatron breaks his own Thanksgiving Day record for TDs:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/25390726/watch-megatron-snags-3-tds-keeps-breaking-his-own-thanksgiving-record

Lions dominate as Eagles quit on Chip Kelly:   http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/11/26/lions-dominate-as-eagles-quit-on-chip-kelly/

The rout is on in Detroit:   http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/11/26/the-rout-is-on-in-detroit/

History lesson: Lions school Kelly, Eagles:   http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/chip-kelly-s-season-still-going-downhill--and-the-biggest-problem-is-familiar-203828138.html

Lions feast on Eagles:   http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/158266200/lions-pound-eagles-on-thanksgiving-in-detroit

Lions send Kelly’s Eagles into tailspin with big win:   http://www.si.com/nfl/2015/11/26/nfl-thanksgiving-2015-lions-eagles-chip-kelly

Thankful Eagles' Chip Kelly experiment is nearly over, Megatron is still great:   http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl-news/4662151-detroit-lions-philadelphia-eagles-score-result-chip-kelly-highlights-thanksgiving-thankful

Rout of Eagles gives Detroit another Thanksgiving victory:   http://sports.yahoo.com/news/rout-eagles-gives-detroit-another-thanksgiving-victory-072341289--nfl.html

Stafford's 5 TDs help Lions rout Eagles:   http://sports.yahoo.com/news/stafford-throws-5-tds-lift-lions-45-14-204832848--nfl.html

Local Media:

NOTEBOOK: Lions suffer three injuries vs. Eagles:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/notebook/article-1/NOTEBOOK-Lions-suffer-three-injuries-vs-Eagles/5f36cd7b-5540-40ed-a449-a26a5485f0d2

FOUR DOWNS: Stafford stepping up:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/FOUR-DOWNS-Stafford-stepping-up/7014893c-9b25-498e-acd8-df4d08fc5929

O'HARA'S BURNING QUESTIONS: Was this the Lions' best 2015 performance?:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara-burning-questions/article-1/OHARAS-BURNING-QUESTIONS-Was-this-the-Lions-best-2015-performance/88ab02bf-c8c7-4721-b60e-652be388bee1

RECAP: Lions vs. Eagles:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/RECAP-Lions-vs-Eagles/2316ce50-bc1d-4748-997a-852c53ef1e66

Lions notes: QB Stafford praises Cooter's aggressiveness:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/11/27/lions-qb-matthew-stafford-throws-td-praises-jim-bob-cooters-aggressiveness/76440002/

Lions thrash Eagles 45-14 for Thanksgiving victory:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/11/26/detroit-lions-philadelphia-eagles/76425232/

Seidel: Lions feast on triple helping of Stafford-to-Johnson:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/columnists/jeff-seidel/2015/11/26/detroit-lions-philadelphia-eagles-jeff-seidel/76438390/

Lions' Calvin Johnson devours Eagles' defense with 3 TDs:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/11/26/detroit-lions-calvin-johnson/76437588/

Lions' Quin leaves Eagles game with ankle injury:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/11/26/detroit-lions-glover-quin-injury/76429820/

Lions' Ansah says huge day vs. Eagles was 'personal':   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/11/26/detroit-lions-ezekiel-ansah/76429512/

Detroit 45, Philadelphia 14: Why the Lions won:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/11/27/detroit-lions-philadelphia-eagles/76440036/

3 Lions Q's: Biggest change? Jim Bob Cooter as coordinator:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/11/26/detroit-lions-three-questions-jeff-seidel/76436698/

Lions extra points: Overheard, talking points, on deck:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/11/27/detroit-lions-extra-points/76439514/

Lions ticker: Even Fox guys mention playoff on T'giving:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/11/27/detroit-lions-ticker-playoffs/76439448/

Four downs: Cooter goes for it; players love it:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/11/26/four-downs-cooter-goes-players-love/76438392/

Wojo: This is clear: In Cooter Stafford trusts:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/columnists/bob-wojnowski/2015/11/26/wojo-clear-cooter-stafford-trusts/76438028/

Henning: Lions are too important to be terrible:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/11/26/henning-lions-are-too-important-to-be-terrible/76432170/

Stafford, Johnson heat up, Lions roast Eagles:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/11/26/stafford-johnson-heat-up-lions-roast-eagles/76425548/

Calvin can't hold back emotions over Eagles' coverage:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/11/26/calvin-cant-hold-back-emotions-over-eagles-coverage/76432928/

It all comes together for Ansah in 3.5 sacks:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/11/26/comes-together-ansah-sacks/76436870/

Caldwell earns applause from Ford family for win:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/11/26/caldwell-earns-applause-from-ford-family-for-win/76431950/

Ankle injuries sideline Lions' Quin, Moore:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/11/26/lions-glover-quin-injures-ankle-vs-eagles/76419706/

Glover Quin in walking boot after win, Larry Warford being evaluated for concussion:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/11/detroit_lions_glover_quin_2.html

Lions' Ezekiel Ansah ties J.J. Watt for sack lead, and still nobody knows how good he can be:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/11/lions_ezekiel_ansah_ties_jj_wa.html

Lions postgame: Matthew Stafford tosses 5 TDs, Detroit racks up 430 yards of offense:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/11/lions_postgame_matthew_staffor_1.html

Red-hot Lions carve up Eagles for third straight victory:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/11/red-hot_lions_carve_up_eagles.html

Ford family gives Lions coach Jim Caldwell a round of applause after pounding Eagles:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/11/jim_caldwell_gets_hearty_appla.html

Chip Kelly takes blame for Eagles' blowout loss to Detroit Lions:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/11/chip_kelly_takes_blame_for_eag.html

Third-quarter update: Lions 38, Eagles 7:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/11/third-quarter_update_lions_eag.html

Halftime analysis: Detroit Lions walking all over Eagles on Thanksgiving:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/11/halftime_analysis_detroit_lion_3.html

First-quarter update: Lions 7, Eagles 0:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/11/first-quarter_update_lions_eag.html

Pat Caputo - A very good win, but likely way too late, for the Detroit Lions:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20151126/pat-caputo-a-very-good-win-but-likely-way-too-late-for-the-detroit-lions

Stafford, Calvin lead Lions to 45-14 rout of the Eagles:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20151126/stafford-calvin-lead-lions-to-45-14-rout-of-the-eagles

Detroit Lions notes: Calvin Johnson breaks out with 3 touchdowns:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20151126/detroit-lions-notes-calvin-johnson-breaks-out-with-3-touchdowns

Detroit Lions — Ziggy Ansah grateful for his big sack day:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20151126/detroit-lions-x2014-ziggy-ansah-grateful-for-his-big-sack-day

Detroit Lions — Ola starts again at right tackle; Sanchez to start for Eagles:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20151126/detroit-lions-x2014-ola-starts-again-at-right-tackle-sanchez-to-start-for-eagles

Johnson To Tate During 45-14 Win: 'Swag On Them A Little Bit':   http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2015/11/26/johnson-to-tate-during-45-14-win-swag-on-them-a-little-bit/

Grades:

Freep Thanksgiving grades: Lions nearly perfect vs. Eagles:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/11/26/detroit-lions-philadelphia-eagles-report-card/76428312/

Detroit News Lions grades: Golden sparkles before Calvin takes over:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/11/26/lions-grades-golden-sparkles-before-calvin-takes-over/76429054/

MLive Detroit Lions report card: Matthew Stafford brilliant in blowout win over Philadelphia:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/11/detroit_lions_report_card_phil.html

CBS Grades: Cowboys cooked after Romo hurt again (Lions get an A+: The Lions should've given up already, right? Instead,Matthew Stafford and Calvin Johnson hooked up for a trio of turkey-day touchdowns and the Lions eviscerated the Eagles in an impressive lunch-time outing.):   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/25391011/nfl-grades-week-12-tony-romos-thanksgiving-injury-sinks-cowboys-season-for-good

Video:

Game 11:   http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2015/11/game-11-lions-vs-eagles-video-highlights.html

Game 11 Lions Vs Eagles Video Highlights

Video:

Highlights:

Lions Calvin Johnson gets 3rd Thanksgiving Day touchdown:   http://www.nfl.com/goto?id=0ap3000000588613

Lions Calvin Johnson jumps for the 4-yard touchdown:   http://www.nfl.com/goto?id=0ap3000000588590

Can't-Miss Play: Megatron feasts on secondary for T(urkey)D(ay):   http://www.nfl.com/goto?id=0ap3000000588554

Lions Stafford finds Theo Riddick wide open for an 8-yard touchdown:   http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000000588523/Lions-Stafford-finds-Theo-Riddick-wide-open-for-an-8-yard-touchdown

Lions Golden Tate takes it in for a 2-yard touchdown:   http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000000588539/Lions-Golden-Tate-takes-it-in-for-a-2-yard-touchdown

Lions Joique Bell runs up the middle for a touchdown:   http://www.nfl.com/goto?id=0ap3000000588645

Lions Joique Bell gets a block for 39 yards:   http://www.nfl.com/goto?id=0ap3000000588643

Lions Ameer Abdullah breaks free for 23 yards:   http://www.nfl.com/goto?id=0ap3000000588522

Can't-Miss Play: Head over heels for the 1st down:   http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000000588551/Can-t-Miss-Play-Head-over-heels-for-the-1st-down

Lions recover Sanchez's fumble:   http://www.nfl.com/goto?id=0ap3000000588608

Matthew Stafford highlights:   http://www.nfl.com/goto?id=0ap3000000588689

Calvin Johnson highlights:   http://www.nfl.com/goto?id=0ap3000000588697

Eagles vs. Lions highlights:   http://www.nfl.com/goto?id=0ap3000000588708

Interviews:

Caldwell on the Thanksgiving day victory:  

Abdullah on the Thanksgiving atmosphere:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Abdullah-on-the-Thanksgiving-atmosphere/4c83d2e8-cf5c-469b-8df2-5cc657fb75ae

Bell on the Thanksgiving day victory:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Bell-on-the-Thanksgiving-day-victory/7a6ba2f7-0ac8-44da-a349-0054ea0f541b

Stafford on his performance against Philadelphia:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Stafford-on-his-performance-against-Philadelphia/66c9e4f2-d6a9-4107-b2fb-817aeda6edeb

Johnson on his Thanksgiving day performance:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Johnson-on-his-Thanksgiving-day-performance/86347191-cbca-4456-b066-e92d6431d0cd

Moore on Cooter's offense:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Moore-on-Cooters-offense/83990e9e-4035-49a0-8fd9-2b24fc7715ac

Ebron on Stafford's Thanksgiving day performance:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Ebron-on-Staffords-Thanksgiving-day-performance/b81a84a5-6533-4fe2-966a-ffa715b15101

Quin on his injury:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Quin-on-his-injury/e14e5c79-a391-4358-b522-f9220412cfb0

Postgame 1 on 1: Golden Tate:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Postgame-1-on-1-Golden-Tate/65867e86-6e90-4a93-828f-d4f12a548d38

Ansah on his Thanksgiving performance:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Ansah-on-his-Thanksgiving-performance/257f3ce1-9d9b-4aec-acd0-7e630e2b5412

Postgame 1 on 1: Ziggy Ansah:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Postgame-1-on-1-Ziggy-Ansah/1b9774b9-78fc-4826-8e7d-b9d6172fc2c4

Lions vs. Eagles: Locker room celebration:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Lions-vs-Eagles-Locker-room-celebration/b1674e41-6685-451a-bae6-f74ed4f16f4f

Recaps:

Lions finally finding identity after holiday feast:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Lions-finally-finding-identity-after-holiday-feast/611e449e-e17c-4e70-859a-35f38b356f41

Eagles mauling bodes well for Lions' Jim Caldwell:   http://www.freep.com/videos/sports/nfl/lions/2015/11/26/76432472/

Watch Detroit Lions reporters break down Thanksgiving thrashing, what it means:   http://videos.mlive.com/mlive/2015/11/watch_detroit_lions_reporters_57.html

Eagles vs. Lions recap:   http://www.nfl.com/goto?id=0ap3000000589093

Pre-Game Lions Links for Thursday 11-26-15

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Matthew Stafford could pass Bart Starr with big game Thursday:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/20650/with-big-game-thursday-matthew-stafford-could-pass-bart-starr

Mark Sanchez to start for Eagles vs. Lions:   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000588435/article/mark-sanchez-to-start-for-eagles-vs-lions

Local Media:

INACTIVES: Lions vs. Eagles:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider-short/article-1/INACTIVES-Lions-vs-Eagles/aa946ef6-012d-46f2-8743-09716d10384a

O'HARA'S FINAL THOUGHTS: The greatest Thanksgiving Day game:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/final-thoughts/article-1/OHARAS-FINAL-THOUGHTS-The-greatest-Thanksgiving-Day-game/087e456c-66c8-4534-a3f3-869e19bd5654

Lions vs. Eagles preview:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Lions-vs-Eagles-preview/239c882a-65d3-4f5f-8367-96406b160427

3 Detroit Lions to watch: A slumping TE, shifty RB and LB getting increased playing time:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/11/3_detroit_lions_to_watch_phila.html

Detroit Lions have an opportunity to make a run down stretch:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/11/detroit_lions_have_an_opportun.html

Beat writer breakdown: Why have the Eagles been so bad?:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/11/beat_writer_breakdown_why_have.html

Video:

Local Media:

Coffee with Coach: Week 12:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Coffee-with-Coach-Week-12/494cb470-0bd7-4135-aeff-fce5a88449ad

Keys to the Game: Lions vs. Eagles:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Keys-to-the-Game-Lions-vs-Eagles/473a21f7-f526-4e20-8e86-686b2c123534

Morning Lions Links for Thursday 11-26-15

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Potential Lions GM candidates: Ravens assistant GM Eric DeCosta:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/20648/potential-lions-gm-candidates-ravens-assistant-gm-eric-decosta

Nine things I'm thankful for this NFL season (9. Thanksgiving Day traditions - We regularly move on from so many special things in sports. I love the fact that we still have home games for the Lions and Cowboys onThanksgiving in Detroit and Dallas. They wanted the games when nobody else did. I look forward to it every year. It's great for those local fan bases. And from a national perspective, I like that we get to visit with the same football families each and every Turkey Day. Isn't that the true spirit of Thanksgiving?):   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000587858/article/tony-romos-return-cardinals-rise-among-things-im-thankful-for

The Detroit Lions already ruined Thanksgiving for everyone — again:   http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/the-detroit-lions-already-ruined-thanksgiving-for-everyone-—-again-164945676.html

Jason Kelce, Sam Bradford listed as questionable by Eagles:   http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/11/25/jason-kelce-sam-bradford-listed-as-questionable-by-eagles/

Eagles hoping to halt 'panic' with win at Detroit:   http://sports.yahoo.com/news/eagles-hoping-halt-panic-win-detroit-211206035--nfl.html

Local Media:

NOTEBOOK: Secondary in sync:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/notebook/article-1/NOTEBOOK-Secondary-in-sync/6e7f98c5-6381-4aba-8888-88e911d0428d

KEY QUESTIONS: Why did Lions select Accorsi as consultant?:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/KEY-QUESTIONS-Why-did-Lions-select-Accorsi-as-consultant/0a703048-4670-4327-91e6-8140f66728de

Ansah has attitude, drive to make Lions fans thankful:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/columnists/jeff-seidel/2015/11/26/detroit-lions-ziggy-ansah/76395594/

Jamie: Lions trending up, Kelly's Eagles floundering:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/11/25/detroit-lions-philadelphia-eagles/76394228/

Lions' Caldwell: Thursday games can diminish quality:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/11/25/detroit-lions-jim-caldwell/76369372/

Who is Ernie Accorsi? Brief history of Lions' consultant:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/11/25/detroit-lions-ernie-accorsi-biography/76389978/

Birkett: Ernie Accorsi a coup for Lions' GM search:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/11/25/detroit-lions-ernie-accorsi-gm-search/76393694/

Don Carey: On being persistent and giving thanks:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/11/25/detroit-lions-don-carey-thanksgiving/76386070/

Like Lions, Chip Kelly's Eagles feeling the heat:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/11/26/philadelphia-eagles-chip-kelly/76395676/

Eagles writer: Kelly's off-season moves have backfired:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/11/25/philadelphia-eagles-offseason-moves/76386370/

Eagles coach Chip Kelly brushes off sideline spat:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/11/25/philadelphia-eagles-chip-kelly-nfl/76384738/

Lions need to decide on Alex Carter by Monday:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/11/25/lions-need-to-decide-on-alex-carter-by-monday/76367376/

Lions vs. Eagles: Is Philly 'D' vulnerable?:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/11/25/lions-vs-eagles-is-philly-d-vulnerable/76394414/

Lions’ Ivy alumni are in a league of their own:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/11/26/lions-ivy-alumni-league/76406850/

Ballhawk Jenkins is Eagles' 'ace in the hole':   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/11/25/ballhawk-malcolm-jenkins-is-eagles-ace-in-the-hole/76382090/

Lions' Calvin Johnson, Darius Slay questionable against Eagles on Thanksgiving:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/11/lions_calvin_johnson_darius_sl.html

Detroit Lions hire 3-time general manager Ernie Accorsi to assist their GM search:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/11/detroit_lions_hire_3-time_gene.html

Detroit Lions likely won't give GM powers to coach:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/11/lions_likely_wont_give_gm_powe.html

Detroit Lions remain at full strength, while Eagles still don't know who their QB is:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/11/detroit_lions_remain_at_full_s.html

Calvin Johnson among sportsmanship award nominees:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20151125/calvin-johnson-among-sportsmanship-award-nominees

Lions Hope To Keep Win Streak Alive And Avoid These Thanksgiving Foods:   http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2015/11/25/lions-hope-to-keep-win-streak-alive-and-avoid-these-thanksgiving-foods/

Ever wonder why the Lions play on Thanksgiving?:   http://www.fox2detroit.com/good-day/54068913-story

Notes: Ebron is going through a 'minor phase':   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2015/11/25/9798010/lions-notes-eric-ebron-says-hes-just-going-through-a-minor-phase

Previews and Predictions:

Game 11:   http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2015/11/game-11-lions-vs-eagles-previews-and.html

Video:

Local Media:

Caldwell on final Eagles preparation:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Caldwell-on-final-Eagles-preparation/9d2c8596-32d3-482a-b815-02c92a2fade1

Wood on the selection of Ernie Accorsi:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Wood-on-the-selection-of-Ernie-Accorsi/0b6a4edc-3b99-4f52-8243-0a6cbb9b7734

Answer the Bell: Thanksgiving Traditions:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Answer-the-Bell-Thanksgiving-Traditions/6f4d8a78-3393-409e-8f45-ffe1391b2c1c

Audio:

Lions Lowdown: Players' Thanksgiving favorites; LB Tahir Whitehead on Lambeau experience:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/11/25/lions-lowdown-thanksgiving-faves-whitehead-lambeau/76390256/

Afternoon Lions Links for Wednesday 11-25-15

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Rashean Mathis opens up about concussions, hopes son avoids football:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/20623/rashean-mathis-opens-up-about-concussions-cte-and-football

Thanksgiving Preview: 3 teams on the brink:   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000587766/article/thanksgiving-preview-3-teams-on-the-brink

Six Points: Eagles vs. Lions:   http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/six-points-philadelphia-eagles-detroit-lions-112515

NFL coaching hot seat rankings (3. Jim Caldwell, Detroit Lions: The organizational chart is changing and so is the Lions' luck after two quality wins the past two weeks. Still, seems unlikely the next GM won't want to pick his own coach. Last week: 2):   http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2015/11/24/coaching-hot-seat-rankings-chip-kelly-mike-pettine/76313120/

Local Media:

Lions won't take Philadelphia's defense lightly:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Lions-wont-take-Philadelphias-defense-lightly/52ee44ca-7bc0-4915-868c-0d6198f6ef90

Lions vs. Eagles: Scouting report, prediction:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/11/25/detroit-lions-philadelphia-eagles-scouting-report/76350082/

Detroit Lions matchup: Defense will look to stay hot against high-octane Eagles attack:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/11/detroit_lions_matchup_philadel_2.html

5 things to watch: Detroit Lions defense could suffocate Chip Kelly's offense:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/11/5_things_to_watch_detroit_lion_13.html

Don't look now, but Lions QB Matthew Stafford is starting to look a lot better:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/11/dont_look_now_but_lions_qb_mat.html

Detroit Lions Twitter Talk: On Calvin Johnson and Golden Tate's production and Teryl Austin's future:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/11/detroit_lions_twitter_talk_20.html

Detroit Lions — Thanksgiving game day notes vs. Eagles:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20151125/detroit-lions-x2014-thanksgiving-game-day-notes-vs-eagles

Detroit Lions — Five keys to a win over the Eagles on Thanksgiving:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20151125/detroit-lions-x2014-five-keys-to-a-win-over-the-eagles-on-thanksgiving

Articles from Opposing Team's Media:

Eagles-Lions scouting report: Slowing down Detroit's weapons:   http://www.csnphilly.com/football-philadelphia-eagles/eagles-lions-scouting-report-slowing-down-detroits-weapons

3 key matchups and more for Eagles vs. Detroit Lions:   http://www.nj.com/eagles/index.ssf/2015/11/3_key_match-ups_and_more_for_eagles_vs_detroit_lio.html

Eagles 4 Downs: Byron Maxwell's scouting report of Detroit Lions Calvin Johnson:   http://www.nj.com/eagles/index.ssf/2015/11/eagles_4_downs_byron_maxwells_scouting_report_of_d.html

Morning Lions Links for Wednesday 11-25-15

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Matthew Stafford told by some he has 'few fans left' during Lions' tough season:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/20620/matthew-stafford-told-by-fan-he-has-few-fans-left-during-lions-losing-skid

NFC North Notebook: The Detroit Lions are Thanksgiving football:   http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/detroit-lions-green-bay-packers-chicago-bears-eddie-lacy-nfc-north-notebook-112415

What are the worst calls by referees this season? Here are our top five (3. Seahawks batted ball Vs Lions. 4. Tate's catch):   http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/what-are-the-worst-calls-by-referees-this-season--here-s-our-top-five-234735403.html

Jason Kelce doesn’t practice because of knee injury:   http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/11/24/jason-kelce-doesnt-practice-because-of-knee-injury/

Local Media:

NOTEBOOK: Eagles scouting report:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/notebook/article-1/NOTEBOOK-Eagles-scouting-report/1a6acb4b-a21e-4e16-ae94-813e0ab996d1

PRACTICE REPORT: All 53 players participate:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider-short/article-1/PRACTICE-REPORT-All-53-players-participate-/b1501cb3-906d-4124-a066-5a42b0623b32

STATS PACK: Run defense making a difference:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/STATS-PACK-Run-defense-making-a-difference/a9e865f5-76e3-489b-862c-5f6ce15a1ec6

Ameer Abdullah blog: Thanksgiving Day game is very special:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ameer-abdullah/article-1/Ameer-Abdullah-blog-Thanksgiving-Day-game-is-very-special/db884ff5-b80b-40f6-bc85-8e3d7bd67ef5

Slay would 'be loving' contract extension with Lions:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/11/24/darius-slay-contract-detroit-lions/76328742/

Stafford getting backhanded compliments from Lions fans:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/11/24/matthew-stafford-detroit-lions/76330822/

Drafting quarterbacks is the NFL's biggest crapshoot:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/11/24/nfl-draft-quarterbacks/76337956/

Lions' Ebron says his struggles will end 'this week':   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/11/24/detroit-lions-eric-ebron/76335766/

Lions' Tapp: No love lost for Eagles - or their fans:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/11/24/detroit-lions-darryl-tapp/76336196/

Sharp: Austin remains valuable commodity to Lions:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/columnists/drew-sharp/2015/11/24/detroit-lions-teryl-austin/76344944/

Eagles still not sure which QB will start vs. Lions:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/11/24/philadelphia-eagles-quarterbacks/76346030/

Lions defense looks to work fast against Eagles:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/11/24/lions-defense-looks-work-fast-eagles/76329116/

High-draft pick QBs meet when Lions face Eagles:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/11/24/high-draft-pick-qbs-meet-lions-face-eagles/76343276/

Hazel Park’s Barwin seeks ways to help Detroit:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/11/24/hazel-parks-barwin-seeks-ways-help-detroit/76330942/

Detroit Lions at full strength as they begin preparations for Eagles:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/11/detroit_lions_at_full_strength.html

Time running short for Lions to decide whether to activate Alex Carter or end his season:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/11/time_running_short_for_lions_t.html

Detroit Lions notes: Glover Quin, Isa Abdul-Quddus make adjustments:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20151124/detroit-lions-notes-glover-quin-isa-abdul-quddus-make-adjustments

Detroit Lions — Five reasons they love playing on Thanksgiving:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20151124/detroit-lions-x2014-five-reasons-they-love-playing-on-thanksgiving

Eagles Coach Chip Kelly Sings Praises Of Matthew Stafford:   http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2015/11/24/eagles-coach-chip-kelly-sings-praises-of-matthew-stafford/

Detroit Lions Could See Win Streak Continue Against Wounded Philadelphia Eagles:   http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2015/11/24/detroit-lions-could-see-win-streak-continue-against-wounded-philadelphia-eagles/

Power Rankings:

Week 12:   http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2015/11/week-12-power-rankings.html

Video:

Local Media:

Caldwell on starting prep for the Eagles:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Caldwell-on-starting-prep-for-the-Eagles/8552eac3-6bbe-4255-b027-72905cb75fe5

Stafford on playing on Thanksgiving:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Stafford-on-playing-on-Thanksgiving/c917e61a-f0ab-4959-ba0e-b227d2f424c3

Calvin Johnson on NFL Total Access:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Calvin-Johnson-on-NFL-Total-Access/815af5ea-d09d-48b9-a2b4-dae67f05ba4e

Tapp on the defense's momentum:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Tapp-on-the-defenses-momentum/59d4744a-4835-454f-bfe1-931e5d850e5e

AskALion: Quandre Diggs:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/AskALion-Quandre-Diggs/1850a0a4-9638-474b-84be-a651fdfcee8f

Quin on the Eagles' offense:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Quin-on-the-Eagles-offense/2c3d5850-d7cc-4f09-806b-9b628fe1dc71

Unique Philly system makes short week prep harder:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Unique-Philly-system-makes-short-week-prep-harder/d0a9dfc6-8477-48c6-86f9-404ce2b138a3

Watch Detroit Lions reporters talk about the resurgence of Matthew Stafford:   http://videos.mlive.com/mlive/2015/11/watch_detroit_lions_reporters_55.html

Afternoon Lions Links for Tuesday 11-24-15

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Caldwell: No 'magic' behind better Detroit defense:  http://sports.yahoo.com/news/caldwell-no-magic-behind-better-detroit-defense-011714427--nfl.html

Local Media:

FILM REVIEW: Drawing up a touchdown:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/film-review/article-1/FILM-REVIEW-Drawing-up-a-touchdown/54e2c720-7ead-4c22-89f1-926820d46e3c

Lions' next foe: Eagles quickly try to shake off bad loss:  http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/11/23/detroit-lions-philadelphia-eagles/76293290/

Detroit Lions will be challenged by Eagles' offense after short week:  http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/11/detroit_lions_will_be_challeng.html

Lions' Jim Caldwell not worried about Eric Ebron's recurring issue with drops:  http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/11/detroit_lions_eric_ebron_8.html

Power Rankings:

Week 12:  http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2015/11/week-12-power-rankings.html

Video:


Local Media:

Wired For Sound: Week 11 vs Oakland:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Wired-For-Sound-Week-11-vs-Oakland/b7b43e7d-bd81-4bd4-9817-38bc57319c96

Week 12 Power Rankings

CBS' Kirwan's Power Rankings (19. Lions: Two straight wins. It must be the new president … not! It's too little, too late for the 2015 Lions. Last Week: 24):   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/25387838/nfl-power-rankings-parity-reigns-but-is-that-really-a-good-thing

Foxsports Power Rankings (23 Lions: The defense has held Aaron Rodgers and Derek Carr to just 29 combined points over the past two games. If Matthew Stafford can continue to show progress under new play-caller Jim Bob Cooter, the Lions could play a spoiler down the stretch.):  http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/power-rankings

PFT's Power Rankings (24. Lions (3-7; No. 26): Maybe more struggling teams will start firing their General Managers during the season.):  http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/11/24/pfts-week-12-power-rankings/

ESPN Power Rankings (24. Lions: Useless stat of the day: The Lions have scored 18 points in each of their past two games, both wins. They had two wins scoring exactly 18 points from 1940 to 2014.):  http://espn.go.com/nfl/powerrankings

USA Today Power Rankings (25. Lions: They're not going anywhere, but they clearly have capability to spoil a lot of other seasons over next four weeks.):  http://www.usatoday.com/sports/nfl/rankings/

SI Power Rankings (26. Lions: Had Detroit held on to a 21-3 lead in San Diego or Calvin Johnson held on to the football at the goal line in Seattle, the Lions would be a wild-card threat. As is, each win merely drifts them into the middle of the NFL draft pack.):   http://www.si.com/nfl/2015/11/25/week-12-power-rankings-seattle-seahawks-rise

MLive Power Rankings (27. Detroit Lions (3-7): With the way the defense has been playing and the quality of competition down the stretch, the Lions have the ability to finish strong. (Last week: 30)):   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/11/nfl_power_rankings_week_12_3.html

NFL.com's Power Rankings (27. Lions:  Don't be getting Martha Firestone Ford fired up. Ever since she addressed the media regarding the state of the teams, the Lions have taken down not one but two decent teams in a two-week stretch. While the playoffs are out of reach, why can't hope at least be within grasp of this organization? It starts on defense, an area which was putrid on the pitch in London but has risen to the occasion as of late. We're holding out hope for Matt Stafford to parallel that development.):   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000587012/article/nfl-power-rankings-week-12-cards-jump-bengals-eagles-sink

Shutdown Corner's Power Rankings (27. Detroit Lions (3-7, LW: 30):  The Lions gave up 42, 34, 28 and 45 points before the bye. In the last two weeks they've given up 16 to Green Bay and 13 to Oakland. That's a heck of a sudden turnaround.):  http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/nfl-power-rankings--the-kansas-city-chiefs-will-make-some-history-034253810.html

SN Power Rankings (Lions ranked 27):  http://www.sportingnews.com/list/4661985-week-12-nfl-power-rankings-seahawks-patriots-panthers-cardinals/slide/379389

Freep Power Rankings (27. Detroit Lions (3-7, last week: 31): Only the Lions would find a way to win games when it could be detrimental to the future of the franchise.)::   http://www.freep.com/picture-gallery/sports/nfl/lions/2015/11/24/nfl-power-rankings-week-12/76321248/

CBS' Prisco's Power Rankings (28. Lions: They've won two consecutive games and the defense is much improved. We'll see what happens this week against the Eagles on Thanksgiving Day.):   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/25387838/nfl-power-rankings-parity-reigns-but-is-that-really-a-good-thing

NFL RealGM's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 29):   http://football.realgm.com/analysis/2719/NFL-Team-Rankings-Week-11

PFF Power Rankings (30. Detroit Lions: Halfback Theo Riddick has 180 yards on pivot routes, which is the most in the league. He’s caught 15 of the 17 thrown his way, and has made 10 players miss tackles on those catches, the most in the league.):   https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2015/11/24/pro-nfl-power-rankings-entering-week-12/

Average Lions Power Ranking (363/14):  26

Game 11 Lions vs Eagles Previews and Predictions

Previews:

Eagles-Lions Preview:   http://sports.yahoo.com/news/eagles-lions-preview-221252319--nfl.html

Eagles-Lions Capsule:   http://sports.yahoo.com/news/eagles-lions-capsule-182453535--nfl.html

Video - Eagles vs. Lions Preview:   http://www.nfl.com/goto?id=0ap3000000586711

Predictions:

Team Picks:

ESPN Picks (12 pick the Lions to win, 2 pick the Eagles to win):   http://espn.go.com/nfl/picks

Foxsports Expert Picks (6 pick the Lions to win, 2 pick the Eagles to win):   http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/nfl-expert-picks-2015-091015

CBS Expert Picks (5 pick the Lions to win, 3 pick the Eagles to win):   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/features/writers/expert/picks/straight-up/12

USA Today Picks (4 pick the Lions to win, 3 pick the Eagles to win):   http://sportswire.usatoday.com/2015/11/25/week-12-nfl-picks-predictions/

PFF's Picks (6 pick the Eagles to win, 5 pick the Lions to win):   https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2015/11/25/pro-pff-week-12-pick-em-with-cris-collinsworth/

Score Picks:

Schrager's Cheat Sheet (Lions win 31-23):   http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/nfl-week-12-picks-dallas-cowboys-tony-romo-jason-garrett-carolina-panthers-cam-newton-112515

CBS' Prisco's Picks (he picks the Lions to win 27-21):   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/pete-prisco/25388759/priscos-week-12-nfl-picks-cowboys-hand-panthers-first-loss

SN's Iyer's Picks (Lions win 23-20):   http://www.sportingnews.com/list/4662087-week-12-nfl-picks-against-spread-cowboys-panthers-seahawks-steelers/slide/379816

NFL.com's Harrison's Picks (he picks the Lions to win 24-14):   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000588036/article/nfl-week-12-game-picks-chiefs-keep-rolling-pats-move-to-110

SI's Picks (he picks the Lions to win 19-16):   http://www.si.com/nfl/2015/11/25/week-12-picks-nfl-thanksgiving-day-schedule

SN's Steele's Picks (he picks the Lions to win 23-14):   http://www.sportingnews.com/list/4662099-week-12-nfl-picks-patriots-broncos-panthers-cowboys-giants-redskins-bears-packers

PFT’s Week 12 picks (1 picks the Lions to win 24-17 and 1 picks the Eagles to win 17-14):   http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/11/25/pfts-week-12-picks-5/

CBS' Breech's Score Pick (He picks the Eagles to win 27-24):   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/25387628/nfl-week-12-picks-cowboys-stun-panthers-seahawks-over-steelers

NFL RealGM's Picks (he picks the Eagles to win 23-20):   http://football.realgm.com/analysis/2722/Football-Meteorology-For-NFL-Week-12

Total Predictions:  17 expert picks the Eagles to win, 37 expert picks the Lions to win. Score Picks (229-192/10):  Lions win 23-19.