Detroit Lions made you believe in them. Then they crushed your soul: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2018/10/29/detroit-lions-seattle-seahawks/1802068002/
Albom: Lions take one step back vs. Seahawks: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/columnists/mitch-albom/2018/10/29/mitch-albom-detroit-lions-seattle-seahawks/1801799002/
Stock watch: Rough days for Tabor, Abdullah: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2018/10/28/detroit-lions-stock-watch-seahawks/1803553002/
Detroit Lions 'self-inflicted' miscues hurting special teams: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2018/10/29/detroit-lions-special-teams/1803264002/
Detroit Lions weren't 'focused at all' in losing to Seahawks, 28-14: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2018/10/28/detroit-lions-seattle-seahawks/1801811002/
Lions' Harrison feasts in 'unbelievable' debut: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2018/10/28/detroit-lions-damon-harrison/1803087002/
Niyo: Lions' special teams play nothing special: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/columnists/john-niyo/2018/10/28/niyo-special-teams-play-nothing-special-detroit-lions/1801032002/
Wojo: Lions can't run, can't hide from their flaws: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/columnists/bob-wojnowski/2018/10/28/wojo-detroit-lions-cant-run-and-hide-their-flaws/1803157002/
Lack of focus befuddles Lions in loss to Seahawks: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2018/10/28/lack-focus-befuddles-detroit-lions-loss-seattle-seahawks/1803265002/
Lions' next opponent: Saints get revenge for 'miracle' against Vikings: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/2018/10/28/lions-next-opponent-saints-get-revenge-miracle-against-vikings/1804104002/
Lions still got problems even with Snacks Harrison aboard: https://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2018/10/lions_still_got_problems_even.html
Lions QB Matthew Stafford shrugs off hand injuries after loss: https://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2018/10/lions_qb_matthew_stafford_shru.html
Seahawks punter after fake out of own end zone: 'Yeah, I've got big (bleep)': https://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2018/10/seahawks_punter_after_fake_out.html
Three up, three down for Lions after Seahawks loss: https://247sports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/Article/Lions-stock-report-vs-Seahawks-123945014/
Ameer Abdullah disappointed in his latest Lions fumble: https://247sports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/Article/Ameer-Abdullah-fumble-Lions-running-back-disappointed-123947087/
Loss to Seahawks could be devastating to Lions playoff hopes: https://247sports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/Article/Lions-loss-to-Seahawks-hurts-playoff-hopes-123943071/
Loss to Seattle shows how far Detroit Lions must go to contend: http://www.espn.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/34579/loss-to-seattle-shows-how-far-detroit-lions-must-go-to-contend
What we've learned from Sunday's Week 8 games (Seattle Seahawks 28, Detroit Lions 14 - 1. Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson started off hot, connecting on his first 10 passes to finish the first half completing 11 of 12 passes for 151 yards and two touchdowns for a perfect 158.3 passer rating. Wilson didn't cool off coming out of halftime and kept the pressure on in the second half, picking apart a Lions pass defense that entered the game ranked a respectable seventh in the league. Outside of Wilson finishing the game by completing 14 of 17 passes (82.4 percent) for 248 yards and three touchdowns, another statistic proved just how good he was through four quarters: The seventh-year pro finished Sunday's matchup with a perfect 158.3 passer rating, easily surpassing his previous single-game high rating of 151.1 set on Nov. 17, 2013 against the Minnesota Vikings. 2. The Seahawks entered the game ranked seventh in the league in rushing, and found a perfect matchup to add to the totals against a Lions run defense that ranked 29th (139.3 yards allowed per game) in the league. In the first half, running back Chris Carson paced the Seahawks with 61 yards rushing, as the team totaled 95 yards on 19 carries entering halftime. The Seahawks' offensive line also deserves some kudos here, as Carson found some open running lanes throughout the game because of the front five. Carson finished with 105 yards rushing and a touchdown on 25 carries, as the Seahawks totaled 176 yards on the ground on 42 carries. The Seahawks' dominance on the ground translated to success in other areas. Wilson thrived on play-action calls with Detroit defenders frozen at the line of scrimmage out of respect for the run game. Additionally, the Seahawks easily won the time of possession by a wide margin of 34:55 to the Lions' 25:05 en route to improving to 4-3 on the season. 3. The Lions looked great on the opening possession, marching down the field on a 13-play, 91-yard drive capped off by quarterback Matthew Stafford's 39-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Marvin Jones. And then the wheels came off, as Detroit quickly fell behind 21-7 before losing 28-14. While a lot of the credit should go to the Seahawks' ability to control the game on offense, the Lions failed to gain any semblance of momentum even when they had the ball after the opening possession. Detroit had a favorable matchup against a Seattle run defense that ranked 24th in the league, but couldn't get rookie Kerryon Johnson going. Johnson, who exploded for 158 yards in Week 7, managed just 22 yards rushing on eight carries as Detroit totaled a season-low 34 yards on the ground as a team. And despite a 310-yard passing and two-touchdown performance, Stafford didn't help the cause with a brutal red-zone interception with the Lions down 14 in the fourth quarter. Sunday's loss dropped the Lions to 3-4.): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000978925/article/what-we-learned-from-sundays-week-8-games
5 things to care about from Week 8 (Five things I don’t care about - Kerryon Johnson’s slow rushing day: While Chris Cason got the perfect game script for rushing success in Detroit, the young running back on the other side of the field wasn’t as lucky. The Seahawks gained an early lead over the Lions and their lead back, Kerryon Johnson, came away with a team-high eight carries for 22 yards. Don’t sweat it. Johnson and the Lions will find better situations for rushing in future weeks. In fact, we actually came away from Week 8 with a positive note from Johnson’s usage: his work as a receiver. Johnson handled 20 percent of the team targets with Theo Riddick out, ranking third on the team behind Golden Tate and Marvin Jones. He made it count with six catches for 69 yards. Johnson showing two-way versatility a week after he crushed the Dolphins with 158 rushing yards is a great sign for his future. It’s easy to spot Johnson is a good player. Don’t let this Week 8 blip on the ground sway your opinion.): https://sports.yahoo.com/5-things-care-week-8-dominant-cam-newton-passes-tough-test-035513905.html
Grades:
Lions grades: Special teams meltdown earns worst mark in bad loss: https://www.mlive.com/expo/sports/erry-2018/10/d6cf88fdda9436/lions-grades-special-teams-mel.html
Week 8 Grades: Winston gets an 'F' (Lions: D. One week after exploding for 248 yards, the Lions rushing attack went back into hibernation against the Seahawks. Kerryon Johnson was limited to just 22 yards on the ground in a game where the Lions totaled just 34, which is a horrendous number, even for Detroit. The Lions had committed three ugly turnovers. Two of those came from Matthew Stafford, who lost a fumble in Seahawks' territory and also threw an interception after the Lions drove down to Seattle's 4-yard line. Ameer Abdullah also lost a fumble on a kickoff, which the Seahawks eventually turned into a touchdown. It was an ugly showing at home for a Lions team that now has to hit the road for two straight games.): https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-week-8-grades-jameis-winston-gets-an-f-for-interception-meltdown-seahawks-get-an-a/
Video:
Lions falter in matchup with Seahawks: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/lions-falter-in-matchup-with-seahawks
What led to Detroit Lions pitiful showing vs. Seattle Seahawks?: https://www.freep.com/videos/sports/nfl/lions/2018/10/29/what-led-detroit-lions-pitiful-showing-vs-seattle-seahawks/1803485002/
Wojo, Rogers and Niyo break down Detroit Lions' loss to Seahawks: https://www.detroitnews.com/videos/sports/nfl/lions/2018/10/28/wojo-rogers-and-niyo-break-down-lions-loss-seahawks/1802738002/
David Moore’s overturned catch was a great illustration of the NFL’s new catch rule: Dean Blandino explains: https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/video/1355402307803
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