Morning Lions Links for Saturday 8-25-18

Articles:

NOTEBOOK: Valles continues to impress:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/notebook-valles-continues-to-impress

FOUR DOWNS: Going against McCoy a learning experience for Ragnow:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/four-downs-going-against-mccoy-a-learning-experience-for-ragnow

RECAP: Lions at Buccaneers:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/recap-lions-at-buccaneers

O'HARA'S BURNING QUESTIONS: How did Lions perform in dress rehearsal game?:   https://www.detroitlions.com/news/o-hara-s-burning-questions-how-did-lions-perform-in-dress-rehearsal-game

Lions rookie report: Brandon Powell is making it tough to keep off the roster:   https://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2018/08/lions_rookie_report_brandon_po.html

Quick observations from the Lions' lackluster win against Bucs:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2018/08/quick_observations_from_the_li_8.html

Matt Patricia prepped Lions for FG returns. Then they allowed a 109-yard TD.:   https://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2018/08/matt_patricia_prepped_lions_fo.html

For a rare time, this long Matt Prater field goal didn't end so well:   https://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2018/08/for_a_rare_time_this_long_matt.html

Lions stock watch: Thumbs down for Matt Patricia:   https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2018/08/25/detroit-lions-matt-patricia/1095443002/

Sloppy start overshadows Lions 33-30 comeback:   https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2018/08/25/detroit-lions-tampa-bay-buccaneers/1093931002/

Lions-Bucs observations: Frank Ragnow takes on Gerald McCoy:  https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2018/08/24/detroit-lions-bucs-observations/1089294002/

Detroit Lions give up 109-yard TD return on missed FG to Bucs:  https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2018/08/24/tampa-bay-bucs-adam-humphries/1091765002/

Lions' starters disappoint, backups impress against Bucs:   https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2018/08/25/detroit-lions-starters-disappoint-backups-impress-against-tampa-bay-buccaneers/1094225002/

Lions stock report: Powell up, Lawson down:   https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2018/08/25/detroit-lions-stock-report-brandon-powell-progresses-nevin-lawson-dips/1095393002/

Pat Caputo - Lions better hope preseason a mirage rather than reality:  https://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/pat-caputo---lions-better-hope-preseason-a-mirage/article_0f4d1302-a81a-11e8-a452-ab41fb5459cc.html

3 Detroit Lions that impressed the most in the preseason win against Tampa Bay:  https://www.clickondetroit.com/sports/3-detroit-lions-that-impressed-the-most-in-the-preseason-win-against-tampa-bay

Preseason Week 3 player of the game: WR Brandon Powell:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2018/08/25/preseason-week-3-player-of-the-game-wr-brandon-powell/

7 takeaways from the Lions' preseason Week 3 win over the Bucs:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2018/08/24/7-takeaways-from-the-lions-preseason-week-3-win-over-the-bucs/

Matt Patricia shows he's a rookie head coach in ugly 1st half in Tampa:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2018/08/24/matt-patricia-shows-hes-a-rookie-head-coach-in-ugly-1st-half-in-tampa/

Watch: Theo Riddick's beautifully blocked TD run:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2018/08/24/watch-theo-riddicks-beautifully-blocked-td-run/

Watch: Matthew Stafford finds Kenny Golladay on the rollout bomb: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2018/08/24/watch-matthew-stafford-finds-kenny-golladay-on-the-rollout-bomb/

Hunt Report: Brandon Powell earning his way on Lions roster: https://247sports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/Article/Brandon-Powell-Lions-roster-battle-wide-receiver-121019682/

Lions highlights: Brandon Powell helps Detroit rally for win:  https://247sports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/LongFormArticle/Lions-highlights-Brandon-Powell-touchdown-Detroit-win-121019161/#121019161_1

Theo Riddick scores touchdown against Buccaneers:  https://247sports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/Article/Theo-Riddick-touchdown-Lions-vs-Buccaneers-121017892/

Adam Humphries returns missed field goal for touchdown:  https://247sports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/Article/Adam-Humphries-touchdown-field-goal-return-Bucs-Lions-121016971/

Kenny Golladay makes great deep catch for Lions:  https://247sports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/Article/Kenny-Golladay-catch-Lions-vs-Buccaneers-121016005/

Peyton Barber gashes Lions for opening touchdown:  https://247sports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/Article/Buccaneers-touchdown-Peyton-Barber-scores-on-Lions-121014934/

ReFocused, NFL Preseason Week 3: Detroit Lions 33, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 30:  https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/pro-refocused-2018-lions-33-bucs-30

Everything we learned Friday: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000950793/article/what-we-learned-from-fridays-nfl-preseason-games

NFL Week 3 preseason: Scores and updates:  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-week-3-preseason-scores-schedule-updates-adrian-peterson-bulldozes-broncos/

Lions rally from 21-point deficit to beat Buccaneers 33-30:  http://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401029384

Miscellaneous:

Ty Montgomery Leaves With Foot Injury:  https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2018/08/24/ty-montgomery-leaves-with-foot-injury/

Video:

HIGHLIGHT: Golladay finds himself wide open for 36-yard catch:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/highlight-golladay-finds-himself-wide-open-for-36-yard-catch

HIGHLIGHT: Blount bulldozes defenders for a 10-yard run:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/highlight-blount-bulldozes-defenders-for-a-10-yard-run

HIGHLIGHT: Powell darts to 80-yard punt return TD:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/highlight-powell-darts-to-80-yard-punt-return-td

HIGHLIGHT: Riddick slices through the defense for a 10-yard TD run:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/highlight-riddick-slices-through-the-defense-for-a-10-yard-td-run

HIGHLIGHT: Cassel throws a dart to Marquez for a 3-yard TD catch:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/highlight-cassel-throws-a-dart-to-marquez-for-a-3-yard-td-catch

HIGHLIGHT: Jake Rudock completes the comeback with a 5-yard TD pass to Marcus Lucas:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/jake-rudock-completes-the-comeback-with-a-5-yard-td-pass-to-marcus-lucas

HIGHLIGHT: Tracy Walker seals the Detroit Lions victory with an interception:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/highlight-tracy-walker-seals-the-detroit-lions-victory-with-an-interception

Lions vs. Buccaneers highlights:   http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-game-highlights/0ap3000000950881/Lions-vs-Buccaneers-highlights-Preseason-Week-3

Lions reserves pull off comeback in Tampa Bay:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/lions-reserves-pull-off-comeback-in-tampa-bay

Patricia on preseason victory over Buccaneers:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/patricia-on-preseason-victory-over-buccaneers

Stafford on his performance against Tampa Bay:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/stafford-on-his-performance-against-tampa-bay

Hyder Jr. on the Lions defensive adjustments vs Tampa Bay:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/hyder-jr-on-the-lions-defensive-adjustments-vs-tampa-bay

Martin on special teams performance in Tampa Bay:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/martin-on-special-teams-performance-in-tampa-bay

Walker on game-sealing interception:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/walker-on-game-sealing-interception

Powell on punt return touchdown:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/powell-on-punt-return-touchdown

Valles on first team reps:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/valles-on-first-team-reps