Morning Lions Links for Tuesday 12-22-15

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Matthew Stafford shows improvement again in Jim Bob Cooter's offense:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/21209/matthew-stafford-shows-improvement-again-in-jim-bob-cooters-offense

Matthew Stafford up, Calvin Johnson down in Lions' win:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/21220/matthew-stafford-up-calvin-johnson-down-in-lions-win

Golden Tate returning to form for the Lions over the past few weeks:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/21229/golden-tate-returning-to-form-for-the-lions-over-the-past-few-weeks

Eric Ebron, Lance Moore expect to be fined for Christmas cleats:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/21225/eric-ebron-lance-moore-expect-to-be-fined-for-christmas-cleats

Stafford slings Lions to a victory:   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000607081/article/streaking-matthew-stafford-leads-lions-past-saints

Which coaches are on the hot seat? (On Thin Ice - Detroit Lions: Jim Caldwell led the Lions to 11 wins in 2014, the most they've had since 1991. That was the same year the team last won in Green Bay until last month when Detroit pulled off the upset. That sounds impressive, but the 1-7 start to the Lions' season resulted in the firings of offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi, general manager Martin Mayhew and team president Tom Lewand. That leaves Caldwell twisting in the wind without any true backers in the building. Caldwell was right to say he wasn't dead yet in November, but things look different now with a 4-9 record. Caldwell doesn't have any backers left in the building.):   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000592759/article/which-nfl-coaches-are-on-the-hot-seat

Saints come up short again, fall to Lions in prime time: 8 things to know:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/25422777/saints-come-up-short-again-fall-to-lions-in-prime-time-8-things-to-know

How the Saints reached the end zone three times and scored zero points:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/25422665/how-the-saints-reached-the-end-zone-3-times-and-scored-zero-points

Lions take advantage of porous Saints defense to spoil record night for Drew Bree's:   http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl-news/4688812-lions-saints-detvsno-matthew-stafford-drew-brees-marques-colston-golden-tate

Lions finishing strong, but is it enough to save Caldwell?:   http://www.si.com/nfl/2015/12/22/nfl-week-15-lions-saints-jim-caldwell-future

Matthew Stafford throws three touchdowns in 35-27 victory over Saints:   http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/12/21/matthew-stafford-throws-three-touchdowns-in-35-27-victory-over-saints/

Saints trying to rally against Lions:   http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/12/21/saints-trying-to-rally-against-lions/

Saints finally find end zone, still trail massively to Lions:   http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/12/21/saints-finally-find-end-zone-still-trail-massively-to-lions/

Lions shredding Saints’ defense:   http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/12/21/lions-shredding-saints-defense/

Lions take early lead in New Orleans:   http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/12/21/lions-take-early-lead-in-new-orleans/

Referee admits mistake on extra timeout, says situation was handled correctly:   http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/12/22/referee-admits-mistake-on-extra-timeout-says-it-was-handled-correctly/

Lions stay solid, beat Saints 35-27 for 4th win in 6 games:   http://sports.yahoo.com/news/lions-stay-solid-beat-saints-35-27-4th-084304883--nfl.html

Stafford throws 3 TDs, Lions top Saints:   http://sports.yahoo.com/news/stafford-leads-lions-past-saints-35-27-045435719--nfl.html

Stafford throws three touchdown passes as Lions rip Saints:   http://sports.yahoo.com/news/stafford-throws-three-touchdown-passes-lions-rip-saints-051237086--nfl.html

Brees reaches 60,000 yards milestone in Saints loss:   http://sports.yahoo.com/news/brees-reaches-60-000-yards-milestone-saints-loss-053754455--nfl.html

Local Media:

NOTEBOOK: Glover Quin leaves game with concussion:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/notebook/article-1/NOTEBOOK-Glover-Quin-leaves-game-with-concussion/d59781b9-ca24-43da-8a64-7fd8d48a4233

FOUR DOWNS: Stafford's night:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/FOUR-DOWNS-Staffords-night/92fdd0a3-5937-4876-a608-2c05a96303d9

O'HARA'S BURNING QUESTIONS: What marked the turnaround from last week?:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara-burning-questions/article-1/OHARAS-BURNING-QUESTIONS-What-marked-the-turnaround-from-last-week/7206b662-6076-4f52-bc6d-dff8afb2475a

O'HARA: FB Michael Burton scores first pro touchdown:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHARA-FB-Michael-Burton-scores-first-pro-touchdown/8166a306-e9dc-451b-850b-54ba25329dd7

RECAP: Lions at Saints:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/RECAP-Lions-at-Saints/ffd836fb-fc90-445a-9be2-77efeea4d0ef

Lions hold off Saints for 35-27 win on Monday night:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/21/detroit-lions-new-orleans-saints/77733212/

Sharp: Where was this Lions' offense earlier this year?:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/columnists/drew-sharp/2015/12/22/detroit-lions-matthew-stafford-saints/77733622/

Quin leaves with concussion, start streak in jeopardy:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/22/detroit-lions-glover-quin-injury/77736950/

Caldwell: 'I've stopped trying to figure' officials out:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/22/detroit-lions-officiating/77737306/

Three questions: Did Lions get a big break from refs?:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/22/three-questions-did-lions-get-big-break-refs/77736944/

Detroit 35, New Orleans 27: How the Lions won:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/22/detroit-lions-new-orleans-saints-box/77735944/

Lions talking points: Fumble issues crop up again:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/22/detroit-lions-ameer-abdullah-joique-bell/77737476/

Best quotes following Lions' 35-27 win vs. Saints:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/22/detroit-lions-jim-caldwell/77737082/

Lions' next foe: 49ers again look to clean up mistakes:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/21/detroit-lions-san-francisco-49ers/77731322/

Lions fend off Saints' surge for inspired win:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/21/lions-survive-2nd-half-scare-beat-saints/77733132/

Four downs: More baffling officials calls to debate:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/22/four-downs-more-strange-encounters-officials/77737396/

Niyo: Cooter's bold influence on Lions offense taking hold:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/columnists/john-niyo/2015/12/22/niyo-cooters-bold-influence-lions-offense-taking-hold/77737290/

Abdul-Quddus makes most of first trip back to New Orleans as a Lion:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/22/abdul-quddus-makes-most-first-trip-back-new-orleans-lion/77737424/

Lions' Ansah returns in 2nd half, Quin exits with concussion:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/21/lions-ziggy-ansah-leaves-first-half-illness/77729592/

Ola finding comfort level on improving Lions line:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/21/ola-finding-comfort-level-improving-lions-line/77725988/

Detroit Lions start hot, hold on for Monday Night Football road win:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/12/detroit_lions_start_hot_hold_o.html

Jim Caldwell on Lions radio: 'Matthew (Stafford) had some kind of day':   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/12/jim_caldwell_on_lions_radio_ma.html

Lions postgame: Matthew Stafford completes team record 88 percent of his passes:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/12/lions_postgame_matthew_staffor_2.html

Column: Jim Bob Cooter has become Jim Caldwell's best shot at saving job:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/12/column_jim_bob_cooter_has_beco.html

Lions defense takes hit with injuries to Glover Quin, Ezekiel Ansah:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/12/jim_caldwell_mum_on_injuries_t.html

Top Lions safety Glover Quin knocked from Saints game with concussion:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/12/top_lions_safety_glover_quin_k.html

Third-quarter update: Lions still up 3 scores after trading TDs with Saints:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/12/third-quarter_update_lions_sti.html

Halftime analysis: Matthew Stafford shredding Saints' overmatched defense:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/12/halftime_analysis_matthew_staf_1.html

First-quarter update: Golden Tate's TD puts Detroit Lions ahead:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/12/first-quarter_update_lions_sai.html

Lions WR Calvin Johnson reaches 1,000 yards receiving for sixth straight season:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/12/lions_wr_calvin_johnson_reache.html

Jim Caldwell: Lions worked on 'everything' offensively since last loss:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/12/jim_caldwell_lions_worked_on_e.html

Eric Ebron, Calvin Johnson active for Detroit Lions; Corey Fuller a healthy scratch:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/12/eric_ebron_calvin_johnson_acti.html

Pat Caputo - Win over New Orleans doesn’t remotely cure what is ailing the Detroit Lions:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20151222/pat-caputo-win-over-new-orleans-doesnt-remotely-cure-what-is-ailing-the-detroit-lions

Detroit Lions notes: Calvin Johnson has just 1 catch in win over Saints:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20151222/detroit-lions-notes-calvin-johnson-has-just-1-catch-in-win-over-saints

Detroit Lions — Five reasons for the 35-27 win over the Saints:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20151222/detroit-lions-x2014-five-reasons-for-the-35-27-win-over-the-saints

Articles from Opposing Team's Media:

What Matthew Stafford, other Detroit Lions had to say about 35-27 victory:   http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2015/12/what_matthew_stafford_other_de.html

Detroit Lions downplay Saints' defense, praise own execution in 35-27 victory:   http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2015/12/detroit_lions_downplay_saints.html

Grades:

Freep Report card: Stafford, Lions' O-line earn high marks:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/22/detroit-lions-new-orleans-saints-grades/77736482/

Detroit News Lions grades: Stafford's benchmark game sets winning tone:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/22/lions-grades-hallmark-game-stafford-sets-winning-tone/77736586/

MLive Detroit Lions report card: QB Matthew Stafford leads impressive offensive onslaught:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/12/detroit_lions_report_card_new.html

Video:

Game 14:   http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2015/12/game-14-lions-vs-saints-video-highlights.html