Afternoon Lions Links for Wednesday 11-14-18

Articles:

Lions vs. Panthers practice report: Nov. 14:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-vs-panthers-practice-report-nov-14

Lions sign CB Mike Ford to active roster and place G T.J. Lang on Reserve-Injured:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-sign-cb-mike-ford-to-active-roster-and-place-g-t-j-lang-on-reserve-injured

 Week 11 opponent: What the Panthers are saying:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/week-11-opponent-what-the-panthers-are-saying

STATS PACK: Lions getting production from running backs in passing game:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/stats-pack-lions-getting-production-from-running-backs-in-passing-game

Matthew Stafford's sack totals call Lions offensive system into question:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2018/11/matthew_staffords_sacks_dont_m.html

T.J. Lang's season is over, and potentially his Lions career too:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2018/11/tj_langs_season_is_over_and_po.html

Detroit Lions scrap practice in favor of walk-through:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2018/11/detroit_lions_scrap_practice_i.html

5 things to watch: The Lions don't have any receivers in the top 90 in separation:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2018/11/5_things_to_watch_the_lions_do.html

Don Freaking Muhlbach named NFL Sportsmanship Award nominee:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2018/11/lions_long_snapper_don_muhlbac.html

Lions mailbag: Tanking not the answer for 2018:  https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2018/11/14/detroit-lions-mailbag-tanking-not-answer-2018/1999205002/

Detroit Lions Matt Patricia, Jim Bob Cooter defend Matthew Stafford:  https://lionslowdown.com/2018/11/14/detroit-lions-matt-patricia-jim-bob-cooter-defend-matthew-stafford/

Most important Lions to watch vs. Panthers:  https://247sports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/ContentGallery/Lions-key-players-to-watch-vs-Panthers-124718756/

Report: Dan Gilbert could pursue purchase of Lions:  https://247sports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/Article/Lions-sale-Dan-Gilbert-could-pursue-purchase-124721017/

Lions work out free agent LB Azeem Victor:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2018/11/14/lions-work-out-free-agent-lb-azeem-victor/

Matthew Stafford shockingly ranks among lowest pressured QBs in 2018:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2018/11/14/matthew-stafford-shockingly-ranks-among-lowest-pressured-qbs-in-2018/

Lions have fifth fewest offensive explosive plays through 10 weeks:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2018/11/14/lions-have-fifth-fewest-offensive-explosive-plays-through-10-weeks/

 Lions rank near bottom in blitzing percentage on defense:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2018/11/14/lions-rank-near-bottom-in-blitzing-percentage-on-defense/

Video:

Patricia on Carolina's challenging offense:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/patricia-on-carolina-s-challenging-offense