Articles:
Why Chase Daniel and not Mitchell Trubisky gives Bears best chance vs. Lions: https://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2018/11/why_chase_daniel_and_not_mitch.html
Lions among 3 teams shut out of early Pro Bowl voting results: https://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2018/11/detroit_lions_shut_out_of_earl.html
Kerryon Johnson, Marvin Jones ruled out by Lions; 7 limited: https://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2018/11/kerryon_johnson_marvin_jones_r.html
Five things to watch: Lions vs. Bears: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2018/11/21/five-things-watch-detroit-lions-vs-chicago-bears/2071500002/
Playoff push? Lions fans can dare to dream: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2018/11/21/detroit-lions-win-thanksgiving-could-spur-playoff-dreams/2067128002/
Five things to watch as Detroit Lions face the Chicago Bears on Thanksgiving: https://lionslowdown.com/2018/11/21/five-things-to-watch-as-detroit-lions-face-the-chicago-bears-on-thanksgiving/
One thing every NFL team should be thankful for (The team's young talent: "The Lions have struggled thus far this season with a 4-6 record, but looking below the surface, there's reasons for optimism. In Kenny Golladay, Kerryon Johnson, Frank Ragnow, Jarrad Davis, Tracy Walker and Da'Shawn Hand, the team is building quite well through the draft recently, and has plenty of hope for the future given their eight draft picks for 2019. Obviously, 2018 is a transition year, but not all has been lost considering how these players have developed and shown what a part of the nucleus they will be moving forward. With more free agency upgrades and more depth coming, the Lions can take solace that they're building something that has a chance to get good." — Max DeMara): https://247sports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/ContentGallery/One-thing-every-NFL-team-should-be-thankful-for--125044702/#125044702_11
Why do the Lions always play on Thanksgiving?: http://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/why-do-detroit-lions-always-play-on-thanksgiving/5ym3h65v3d3m16ev64nuk5kfj
Why do the Lions and Cowboys always play on Thanksgiving?: https://sports.yahoo.com/lions-cowboys-always-play-thanksgiving-200340773.html
What to watch for in the three Thanksgiving games (Bears at Lions: 1. Eighty-eight hours after their monumental victory over their divisional rivals from Minnesota, the Bears are doing the NFC North rivalry thing all over again, this time in Detroit. Chicago's three-and-a-half-day game week is the shortest break between games since 2000, per NFL Research. The short week comes at the worst time for the Bears, who are in dire need of some R&R. Officially ruled as doubtful to play Thursday, Mitchell Trubisky has not practiced since suffering a minor shoulder injury late in the Bears' Sunday night win over Minnesota. The rising QB is not expected to be available for the 12:30 p.m. ET start time, which means Chase Daniel is very likely start his first game since 2014. Trubisky was unstoppable in Chicago's first meeting with Detroit just 11 days prior, when he threw three TDs with a 148.6 passer rating. But Trubisky's last game at Ford Field was one of his worst; then a rookie, the Bears QB threw three picks in a 10-point loss. If and when Trubisky takes a seat, expect a healthy amount of work for Jordan Howard and Tarik Cohen against Damon Harrison and Detroit's 24th-ranked rushing defense, even though the Lions held Chicago to 2.5 yards per carry in their previous meeting. 2. Will Khalil Mack make Matthew Stafford look like a turkey in the Lions' backfield? The Defensive Player of the Year contender is in the midst of a career year and coming off of another game with a sack and forced fumble. The face of and motor behind Chicago's third-ranked defense, Mack leads the league in five forced fumbles. Making Mack's life easier, his target this week, Stafford, is collapsing like his pocket. The Lions veteran is averaging a career-high three sacks per game and has been sacked on 33.9 percent of his pressures over the last five games, three of which were assured defeats. Stafford threw two picks and was sacked six times in Chicago in Week 10 and had his second-lowest passer rating of the season (74.9) against Mack's Bears. Before Mack and the Bears take down a gallon of tryptophan, it's likely they will feast on Stafford. 3. On its biggest stage of the season, Detroit unfortunately will be without one of its breakout offensive players. Rookie running back Kerryon Johnson sprained his knee during the Lions' win over the Panthers and is expected to miss up to two weeks. Thankfully, Johnson avoided a serious ACL tear, but it's a shame for the novice football fans tuning in to avoid conversations with relatives that Detroit's best running back since Barry Sanders will be unavailable to play. Johnson's 20 touches, 89 yards and two scores from that first meeting will have to be replaced by Theo Riddick, LeGarrette Blount and newly promoted Zach Zenner. Elsewhere on Detroit's offense, if Marvin Jones (knee) can't go, then it will be all Kenny Golladay on this November holiday.): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000990805/article/nine-things-to-watch-for-in-the-3-thanksgiving-games
Thanksgiving football: Three keys for each game (Bears (7-3) at Lions (4-6) (12:30 p.m. ET, CBS) - 1. Daniel's turn to take over: Just two weeks ago, these two teams played in Chicago, with the Bears dominating, 34-22. But quarterback Mitchell Trubisky is doubtful for the Bears with a shoulder injury, leaving Chase Daniel likely to take over the starting role. A 10th-year veteran, Daniel has only two starts and 78 pass attempts in his career. If he can find his rhythm within the offense (he's familiar with Matt Nagy's attack after serving as a backup in Kansas City), Daniel could have a favorable setup against Detroit. Receiver Allen Robinson II (six catches 133 yards, two TDs) had his best outing of the season in the earlier meeting with the Lions. 2. Detroit's ground game: Rookie running back Kerryon Johnson (641 yards and three touchdowns on 118 carries) has been a bright spot for the Lions. But he suffered a knee injury and coach Matt Patricia said has been ruled out for Thursday's game. Detroit’s options for replacing him aren’t great, with LeGarrette Blount – the next leading rusher – having just 183 yards this year. 3. Slow the Chicago pass rush: The Bears are tied for fifth in the NFL with 32 sacks this season (with linebacker Khalil Mack accounting for a quarter of them). The pass rush sets the tone for the entire defense and allows the secondary to clamp down on targets. The Lions' offense has given up 30 sacks so far this season. Limiting pressure and disruption will be essential for Detroit.): https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2018/11/22/nfl-thanksgiving-games-times-tv-channel-cowboys-redkskins-keys/2071545002/
Ranking all 32 teams' quarterback play through Week 11 (17. Stafford (75.5 Overall Grade) It’s been an inexplicably mediocre season for Matthew Stafford. With a full stable of weapons at receiver and one of the better offensive lines in his career, Stafford has been middle of the pack. The worrisome part is how conservative he’s been. Stafford’s 6.3 average depth of target is the second-lowest figure in the league. That’s over a yard and a half shorter than his average depth of target in his highest-graded passing season in 2013.): https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/pro-ranking-all-32-teams-quarterback-play-through-week-11
All signs point to Lions: https://nypost.com/2018/11/22/all-signs-point-to-lions/
Bears promote Tyler Bray with Mitchell Trubisky doubtful: https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2018/11/21/bears-promote-tyler-bray-with-mitchell-trubisky-doubtful/
2019 Draft:
Scout Takes on the Loaded 2019 Draft D-line Class: https://www.si.com/nfl/2018/11/21/2019-nfl-draft-defensive-line-pass-rusher-scouting-reports
2019 NFL Draft Prospect Rankings: Clemson's defensive line trio living up to the hype: https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2019-nfl-draft-prospect-rankings-clemsons-defensive-line-trio-living-up-to-the-hype/
2019 NFL Draft: The premier sleeper slot WR: https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/nfl-draft-2019-umass-andy-isabella-can-be-the-prime-example-of-slot-receivers-growing-value/
Video:
Bears vs. Lions Week 12 preview | NFL Playbook: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000000991022/Bears-vs-Lions-Week-12-preview-NFL-Playbook
Dales explains why Bears 'like their odds' with Daniel at QB: http://www.nfl.com/videos/up-to-the-minute/0ap3000000990886/Dales-explains-why-Bears-like-their-odds-with-Daniel-at-QB
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