Afternoon Lions Links for Wednesday 9-19-18

Articles:

Lions vs. Patriots practice report: Sept. 19:   https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-vs-patriots-practice-report-sept-19

Week 3 opponent: What the Patriots are saying:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/week-3-opponent-what-the-patriots-are-saying

Short-handed Lions re-sign CB DeShawn Shead for matchup with Patriots:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2018/09/short-handed_lions_re-sign_des.html

No Darius Slay at Detroit Lions practice. Gulp:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2018/09/no_darius_slay_at_detroit_lion.html

Here's what Matt Patricia says has changed about the Patriots since he left:   https://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2018/09/heres_what_matt_patricia_says.html

Bill Belichick really, really, really likes the Lions offense:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2018/09/bill_belichick_really_really_r.html

The Lions are 7-point underdogs to the Patriots after 0-2 start:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2018/09/the_lions_are_7-point_underdog.html

Lions guard T.J. Lang returns to practice:   https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2018/09/19/detroit-lions-guard-t-j-lang-returns-practice/1358170002/

Sunday’s game puts Lions’ Matt Patricia and Patriots’ Bill Belichick in spotlight:   https://lionslowdown.com/2018/09/19/sundays-game-puts-lions-matt-patricia-and-patriots-bill-belichick-in-spotlight/

Lions mailbag: How many wins can they get now?:  https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2018/09/19/detroit-lions-twitter-mailbag/1356270002/

Lions rookie report card from first two weeks:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2018/09/19/lions-rookie-report-card-from-first-two-weeks/

Matt Patricia can get fresh start with a win over Patriots:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2018/09/19/matt-patricia-can-get-fresh-start-with-a-win-over-patriots/

Lions sign DeShawn Shead, add Keon Hatcher to practice squad:  https://247sports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/Article/DeShawn-Shead-Lions-sign-cornerback-add-Keon-Hatcher-122168053/

Lions vs. Patriots matchups to watch:  https://247sports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/Article/Lions-vs-Patriots-key-matchups-to-watch-122169607/

Matt Patricia lauds Josh McDaniels, explains Patriots' greatness:  https://247sports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/Article/Matt-Patricia-Josh-McDaniels-Patriots-greatness-122171714/

Reggie Wayne picks Lions to upset Patriots:  https://247sports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/Article/Lions-vs-Patriots-Reggie-Wayne-predicts-upset-122162043/

Matt Patricia: 'We're not building the Patriots here. We're building the Lions':   https://www.clickondetroit.com/sports/matt-patricia-were-not-building-the-patriots-here-were-building-the-lions

The Belichick effect on Matt Patricia from those who played for both:  http://www.espn.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/34368/examining-similarities-in-how-matt-patricia-bill-belichick-operate

Articles from Opposing Teams Media:

Scouting The Lions: 5 Things To Know About Patriots' Week 3 Opponent:  https://nesn.com/2018/09/scouting-the-lions-5-things-to-know-about-patriots-week-3-opponent/

Video:

Patricia on preparation for New England:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/patricia-on-preparation-for-new-england