Articles:
Lions spread blame for key fumbled pitch in fourth quarter: https://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2018/11/lions_spread_blame_for_key_fum.html
Inside the locker room: The Lions know they got bullied by the Vikings: https://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2018/11/inside_the_locker_room_the_lio_1.html
Detroit Lions: Matt Patricia hire disappointment or failure?: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/columnists/jeff-seidel/2018/11/05/detroit-lions-matt-patricia-minnesota-vikings/1884716002/
Tate replacements didn't take down the Lions: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2018/11/04/detroit-lions-golden-tate-replacements-loss/1888119002/
'Pretty embarrassed:' Lions, Stafford pummeled in 24-9 loss to Vikings: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2018/11/04/detroit-lions-score-minnesota-vikings/1886360002/
Niyo: Weakening week ends in ugly fashion for Lions: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/columnists/john-niyo/2018/11/04/john-niyo-weakening-week-ends-ugly-fashion-detroit-lions/1886959002/
Lions' Teez Tabor has little to say as struggles continue: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2018/11/04/detroit-lions-teez-tabor-has-little-say-struggles-continue/1887453002/
Lions' next opponent: Bears maul turnover-prone Bills: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/2018/11/04/detroit-lions-next-opponent-chicago-bears-maul-turnover-prone-buffalo-bills/1888504002/
Matthew Stafford endures 10 sacks, 17 hits; Lions' OL 'embarrassed': http://www.espn.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/34647/matthew-stafford-endures-10-sacks-17-hits-lions-ol-embarrassed
Chris Spielman urges Lions fans to stay patient: https://247sports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/Article/Chris-Spielman-Lions-fans-stay-patient-124273464/
Vikings sack Stafford 10 times, a franchise mark: http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/25180143/minnesota-vikings-set-franchise-mark-10-sacks-vs-detroit-lions
Three up, three down for Lions after Vikings loss: https://247sports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/Article/Lions-stock-report-vs-Vikings-124271207/
Lions unsure if Golden Tate trade impacted their play: https://247sports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/Article/Lions-unsure-if-Golden-Tate-trade-impacted-play-124269402/
247Sports hands out NFL Week 9 game balls (Detroit Lions - Damon Harrison, DT: "The Lions need big plays from their defense to stay in the hunt within the division, and though the game didn't go how they would have liked, Harrison played well up front and was an anchor again with six total tackles one of which was for loss as the team's leading tackler on the game. That's two back to back dominant games for Harrison, who is coming into a new scheme and doing a great job to adjust so far." — Max DeMara): https://247sports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/ContentGallery/NFL-Week-9-game-balls-best-players--124252472/#124252472_10
What we learned from Sunday's Week 9 contests (Minnesota Vikings 24, Detroit Lions 9: 1. The Vikings' front seven pulled a collective Jason Voorhees on Matthew Stafford, terrorizing the Lions quarterback in a truly dominant performance that once again heralded Minnesota as one of the NFC's top teams. The Vikings' front seven tallied a franchise-record 10 sacks on Stafford, snuffing out a Lions offense that saw a level of success -- until it reached the red zone. Detroit failed to find pay dirt in its three trips to the end zone as Minnesota turned on the pressure and collapsed on Stafford with regularity. Danielle Hunter put in a memorable performance, tallying 3.5 sacks and 3 tackles in addition to scoring a 32-yard touchdown on a fumble recovery off a bumbled dump off from Stafford to Kerryon Johnson. Recent free-agent pickup Tom Johnson had 2.5 sacks and 3 tackles for a loss and Everson Griffen had 1.5 sacks. They managed to pull off this feat without Anthony Barr, who missed the game because of a hamstring injury. The performance underlined how dominant the Vikings (5-3-1) are up front and how much work the Lions (3-5) have ahead of them to fix their offensive line. Offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter's animated sideline discussion with his O-line in the first half didn't reverse the team's fortunes. 2. Adam Thielen missed out on his chance for history. He was aiming to become the first player ever to record nine consecutive games with 100 or more receiving yards. Unfortunately, with Stefon Diggs not playing because of a rib injury, the Lions' talented secondary found it easy to double-team Thielen and stay all over him in the slot. Thielen was limited to 22 yards on four catches, but he still made a big impact even if it wasn't on the record book. He made a nice 2-yard touchdown catch in the second quarter and he took some pressure off routes for Laquon Treadwell, recent signee Chad Beebe and Kyle Rudolph. Dalvin Cook also was a threat in the short passing game, recording four catches for 20 yards to supplement the 89 rushing yards he tallied. 3. Kirk Cousins found moderate success against the Lions defense, but struggled to find rhythm for stretches of the game. He connected on 18 of 22 passes for 164 yards, and a touchdown. In addition, he was picked off by Darius Slay -- a play that eventually led to a Lions field goal. Not having Diggs on the field certainly played a factor in limiting Cousins' effectiveness. Stafford connected on 25 of 36 passes for 199 yards while under a constant barrage of pressure that always intensified as the Lions crept deeper into Vikings territory. With Johnson limited to 37 yards, the Lions had no reliable way to break through Minnesota's stellar defensive effort.): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000984197/article/what-we-learned-so-far-from-sundays-week-9-games
Week 9 NFL insider notes (I can't help but wonder if the Lions are about to fall into a tailspin. Weird team to get a handle on, but I believe they are going to have troubling not having their two-game losing streak expand with the Bears, Panthers, Bears and Rams ahead the next four weeks. Matt Patricia best mind his posture.): https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/week-9-nfl-insider-notes-steelers-own-afc-north-as-ravens-look-broken-james-conner-an-mvp-darkhorse/
Week 9 Takeaways: Ben Big Despite Scare in Baltimore, Carolina Can’t Be Stopped (Lions Really Coulda Used Another Weapon: The decision to trade Golden Tate remains the most confusing move of the trade deadline. With the Vikings having their own struggled offensively, this was a winnable game that got away from Detroit. The Lions offense was completely disjointed in a mistake-filled game, allowing 10 sacks on the day. Oh, Teez Tabor: The Vikings were feasting on him with Don Beebe’s baby boy. It’s been a rough couple weeks for the second-year corner, who is wearing a neon target on his chest.): https://www.si.com/nfl/2018/11/04/week-9-ben-roethlisberger-dobbs-steelers-ravens-panthers-offense-bucs-saints-rams
FMIA Week 9: The Patriots Just Keep Winning And They Really Don’t Care (Goats of the Week - Matthew Stafford, quarterback, Detroit. Shell-shocked? Brain fart? Whatever, Stafford, midway through the fourth quarter and down 11 at Minnesota, took off on a scramble, was about to hit some traffic wide right, saw Kerryon Johnson out of the corner of his eye, attempted a quick pitch to the rookie runner. The ball went off Johnson’s hands, and Danielle Hunter of the Vikings picked it up and ran it back 32 yards for an insurance touchdown. “I don’t know what Matthew Stafford is thinking!” Chris Spielman exclaimed on CBS. Neither did the state of Michigan.): https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2018/11/05/patriots-packers-tom-brady-fmia-nfl-week-9-peter-king/
Week 9 Booms and Busts: Detroit's offense bottoms out: https://sports.yahoo.com/week-9-booms-busts-detroits-offense-bottoms-012630586.html
Poor Posture: Detroit News headline trolls Matt Patricia, Lions after rough loss to Vikings: https://sports.yahoo.com/poor-posture-detroit-news-headline-trolls-matt-patricia-lions-rough-loss-vikings-052416978.html
Minnesota Vikings sack Lions' Stafford franchise-record 10 times in win: https://www.profootballweekly.com/2018/11/04/minnesota-vikings-sack-lions-stafford-franchise-record-10-times-in-win/adldft0/
Danielle Hunter’s career day includes key defensive touchdown: https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2018/11/04/danielle-hunters-career-day-includes-key-defensive-touchdown/
The Lions Offensive Line Is a Disgrace and No Human Could Overcome It: https://thebiglead.com/2018/11/04/matthew-stafford-lions-sack-vikings/
Lions' A'Shawn Robinson Takes a Lesson From His Coach, Lashes Out at Media: https://thebiglead.com/2018/11/04/ashawn-robinson-matt-patricia-lions/
Grades:
WEEK 9 Grades: Resurgent Falcons get 'A+' (Minnesota 24-9 over Detroit (Lions Grade: D-): Maybe trading away your leading wide receiver isn't actually a good idea. In their first game since sending Golden Tate to Philadelphia, the Lions offense had a disastrous performance from start to finish. They couldn't protect Matthew Stafford (sacked 10 times), they couldn't score touchdowns in the red zone (0-for-3) and really, they just couldn't move the ball. The Lions put up only 209 yards of total offense, which is the second-lowest total in Stafford's career and the lowest total in a game where Stafford plays from start to finish.): https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-week-9-grades-resurgent-falcons-get-an-a-ravens-get-c-in-loss-to-steelers/
2019 Draft:
Another Down Year for Receivers in the NFL Draft: https://www.si.com/nfl/2018/10/31/2019-nfl-draft-wrs-wide-receivers-wideouts-aj-brown-nkeal-harry-marquise-brown-scouting-reports
Video:
Stafford on loss to Vikings: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/stafford-on-loss-to-vikings
Jones Jr. on making adjustments after Week 9: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/jones-jr-on-making-adjustments-after-week-9
Ragnow on Week 9 loss: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/ragnow-on-week-9-loss
Week 9 Lions Postgame Live Show: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/week-9-lions-postgame-live-show
Pass rush gets the best of Lions in Minnesota: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/pass-rush-gets-the-best-of-lions-in-minnesota
Butt-kicking: Why has Lions offense regressed?: https://www.freep.com/videos/sports/nfl/lions/2018/11/05/meltdown-minnesota-why-has-detroit-lions-offense-regressed/1887771002/
Rogers and Niyo break down Lions' loss to Vikings: https://www.detroitnews.com/videos/sports/nfl/lions/2018/11/05/rogers-and-niyo-break-down-lions-loss-vikings/1887823002/
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