NOTEBOOK: Lions' trust in Prater pays off: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/notebook-lions-trust-in-prater-pays-off
FOUR DOWNS: Johnson just what the Lions needed: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/four-downs-johnson-just-what-the-lions-needed
Lions stock watch: Kerryon Johnson is a star: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2018/10/22/detroit-lions-srookies-johnson-ragnow/1723943002/
Lions' toughness pays off in epic rushing day: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2018/10/21/detroit-lions-rush-most-yards-two-decades-vs-dolphins/1723649002/
Lions run game turns Stafford into Mr. Efficiency: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/columnists/jeff-seidel/2018/10/21/detroit-lions-matthew-stafford/1720849002/
Detroit Lions' Ricky Jean Francois has career day in return to Miami. Plus, Matt Patricia defends his decision to go for two late in the third quarter: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2018/10/21/detroit-lions-ricky-jean-francois-dolphins/1723719002/
Niyo: Lions' run game turns 'small things' into huge gains: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/columnists/john-niyo/2018/10/21/niyo-detroit-lions-run-game-turns-small-things-into-huge-gains/1721558002/
Lions' Roberts picks up where he left off: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2018/10/21/lions-michael-roberts-happy-pick-up-where-he-left-off/1723597002/
Francois sparks Lions' pass rush in homecoming: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2018/10/21/ricky-jean-francois-sparks-lions-pass-rush-homecoming/1723659002/
Lions counter Miami sun with handheld canopies: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2018/10/21/detroit-lions-counter-miami-sun-handheld-canopies/1723750002/
Dolphins WR Parker's agent rails against decision to sit client: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2018/10/21/devante-parkers-agent-rails-against-dolphins-decision-sit-client/1723573002/
Holy smokes, Detroit's Kerryon Johnson is good: https://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2018/10/holy_smokes_detroits_kerryon_j.html
Inside the locker room: How Detroit battled the 100-plus degree heat on the field: https://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2018/10/inside_the_locker_room_nobody.html
Keep calm and Kerryon: Johnson, Lions bring back Barry era: http://www.espn.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/34534/with-kerryon-johnson-lions-have-best-run-day-since-barry
Lions celebrate first road win of 2018 with Matt Patricia: https://247sports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/Article/Matt-Patricia-Lions-locker-room-celebration-Dolphins-123644676/
Three up, three down for Lions after Dolphins win: https://247sports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/Article/Lions-stock-report-vs-Dolphins-123642238/
Barry Sanders loves Lions using Kerryon Johnson: https://247sports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/Article/Barry-Sanders-loves-Lions-running-back-Kerryon-Johnson-123638414/
Refocused, NFL Week 7: Detroit Lions 32, Miami Dolphins 21: https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/pro-refocused-nfl-week-7-detroit-lions-32-miami-dolphins-21
FMIA Week 7: On Benchings, Bad Calls And The Big Miss In Baltimore (Offensive Players of the Week - Frank Ragnow, left guard, Detroit. You know why Kerryon Johnson had that 71-yard run in Miami on Sunday, the longest run for the Lions in seven years? A perfectly played, perfectly executed pulling block from Ragnow. The rookie from Arkansas stepped from his left guard slot, ran in front of the quarterback/running back in the backfield, stepped into a hole around right tackle, and erased tackling machine Kiko Alonso, the Miami linebacker. Johnson, starting from his nine-yard line, sprinted all the way to the Miami 20 before getting knocked out of bounds, running through the void created by that block. Later, Ragnow had a key block on defensive Robert Quinn on a two-yard touchdown burst by LaGarrette Blount. After a tough start through two games, Ragnow, a first-round pick last April, has been solid for the Lions—and never better than he was Sunday.): https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2018/10/22/ravens-justin-tucker-nfl-fmia-week-7-peter-king/
What we learned from Sunday's Week 7 contests (1. The offseason plans to upgrade the ground game in Detroit came to fruition in a smashing effort in South Beach. Rookie running back Kerryon Johnson blasted through, around and over Dolphins (4-3) defenders all game. The second-round pick paced the Lions (3-3) with 158 yards on the ground -- his second 100-plus yard rushing performance of the season -- for a gaudy 8.3 yards per carry average on 19 totes. Johnson's 71-yard gallop in the first quarter displayed the running back's jet-powered burst through the hole. Detroit spent the offseason upgrading the rushing attack, adding Johnson, LeGarrette Blount (50 yards, TD) and first-round offensive lineman Frank Ragnow. The plan worked like a charm Sunday as the offensive line opened huge holes, and the backs made defenders miss in space and pinballed for extra yards. As a team, the Lions galloped for a whopping 248 rushing yards. The ability to churn out yards took pressure off Matthew Stafford's shoulders. Detroit generated 24 first downs with 8.2 average yards per play on 56 snaps before end-game kneel-downs. Six games into the season, this is the type of offensive balance Detroit planned entering the year. 2. Brocktober took a fall, but Brock Osweiler wasn't the Dolphins problem Sunday. While he rarely tested Detroit down the field, the quarterback made enough quick throws to move the chains consistently enough, if Miami's defense had done anything to slow the Lions (Detroit punted once all game and scored on each of its four second-half possessions). Osweiler made a gorgeous touchdown toss to Kenny Stills in the back of the end zone in the first half. He later darted a laser to Danny Amendola on the move to close the scoring gap deep into the fourth quarter. It's clear Adam Gase has a bead on how to milk the most out of Osweiler while eliminating game-changing mistakes. Kenyan Drake blasting off for a 54-yard touchdown run, displayed that the Dolphins can move the ball well enough, and get a sprinkle of explosive plays, with Brock under center. 3. The Dolphins exited Sunday's tilt banged up at receiver. Self-proclaimed YAC king Albert Wilson left the game in the first half after a 25-yard catch-and-run with a leg injury that looked bad. The wideout was heavily in the game-plan early with two rushing attempts and three catches on the first four drives before suffering the injury. Wideout Kenny Stills then walked to the locker room with an injury during the Dolphins' final drive. With DeVante Parker inactive, the injuries left Miami with just two healthy receivers dressed on their concluding possession. With trade rumors swirling about Parker, the Dolphins might need the former first-round pick to finally play a role if Wilson's injury turns out to be a long-term issue. -- Kevin Patra): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000976299/article/what-we-learned-from-sundays-week-7-games
Insider notes: Titans let 'em off hook (I have a hard time knowing what to expect out of the Lions from week to week, but they are now 3-3 and have definitely improved from week to week and they are only one win behind the Vikings for the division lead as the midpoint of the season approaches): https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/week-7-nfl-insider-notes-titans-didnt-need-to-go-for-two-benching-blake-bortles-pointless-and-more/
5 things to care about from Week 7: Marlon Mack leads changing RB landscape missing Cook, Fournette (Kerryon Johnson’s breakout: The rookie out of Auburn had already shown the football world he had the juice, but Week 7 will be remembered as the moment when Kerryon Johnson officially broke out. Detroit secured an 11-point win over the Dolphins and Johnson was the engine behind it. He handled a team-high 21 touches, ripped off a 71-yard run and looked the part of a featured piece. The rookie didn’t receive a huge bump with Theo Riddick out but did snare two of three targets for 21 yards. The Dolphins are far from a stiff test but Johnson’s stock continues to score as the backfield’s best play on an offense with a strong passing game. Johnson still saw 10 carries go to LeGarrette Blount, who naturally scored the team’s only rushing touchdown. That will not change; just accept that. Focusing too much on what Blount chips off the stone will only distract you from the gorgeous sculpture of Johnson’s rookie season. In a chaotic running back landscape, he’s a right answer.): https://sports.yahoo.com/5-things-care-week-7-marlon-mack-leads-changing-rb-landscape-sans-cook-fournette-043936869.html
32 things we learned from Week 7 of NFL season (20. Rookie Kerryon Johnson rushed for 158 yards in Detroit's win at Miami, becoming the first Lions player with multiple 100-yard games on the ground in the same season since Reggie Bush in 2013. Detroit, the NFL's worst rushing team in 2015 and 2017, exploded for 248 yards, the Lions' most since 1997 (when Barry Sanders was still playing).): https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2018/10/21/nfl-week-7-32-things-we-learned/1721656002/
Grades:
Lions grades: High marks are here for road win over the Dolphins: https://www.mlive.com/expo/sports/erry-2018/10/13290bfc5e3749/lions-grades-high-marks-are-he.html
Week 7 Grades: Lions 'A', Jaguars 'F' (Detroit 32-21 over Miami - Lions: A; Kerryon Johnson wasn't the only Lions running back who had a big day. As a matter of fact, every back who touched the ball seemed to do some damage. LeGarrette Blount rushed for 50 yards and a touchdown on just 10 carries. Golden Tate also got in on the rushing action with one carry for 30 yards. Although the Lions' 248-yard performance on the ground was surprising, the biggest shock of the day might have been the play of Michael Roberts. The Lions tight end, who's probably not on your fantasy roster, caught both of Matthew Stafford's touchdown passes.): https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-week-7-grades-lions-get-an-a-for-big-road-win-jaguars-get-an-f-for-ugly-home-loss/
Reasons for Miami Dolphins failure against Detroit Lions: https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/armando-salguero/article220402325.html
20 things we learned in the Detroit Lions' 32-21 win over the Miami Dolphins: https://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-dolphins/sfl-20-things-we-learned-detroit-lions-at-miami-dolphins-20181021-photogallery.html#nt=oft03a-2la1
Dolphins' Albert Wilson likely to miss significant time, possibly rest of season: https://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-dolphins/fl-sp-dolphins-lions-injuries-20181021-story.html
Video:
Lions take home a win after bye week: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/lions-take-home-a-win-after-bye-week
Dominant run game making a difference for Lions: https://www.freep.com/videos/sports/nfl/lions/2018/10/21/dominant-running-game-making-difference-detroit-lions/1723810002/
Niyo, Rogers break down Lions' win over Dolphins: https://www.detroitnews.com/videos/sports/nfl/lions/2018/10/22/instant-reaction-lions-win-over-dolphins/1723869002/
Mattew Stafford talks to Jen Hale about the Lions’ Week 7 win over the Dolphins: https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/video/1349585987858
Lions rookie RB Kerryon Johnson breaks down his massive game against the Dolphins: https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/video/1349590083532
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