Morning Lions Links for Monday 8-19-19

Articles:

QB David Fales gives Lions sputtering offense a lift:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/08/qb-david-fales-gives-lions-sputtering-offense-a-lift.html

As Lions try to generate takeaways, Will Harris’ TD stands out:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/08/as-lions-try-to-generate-takeaways-will-harris-td-stands-out.html

'You've never arrived': Constant desire to improve powers Lions' Tavai:  https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/08/18/youve-never-arrived-constant-desire-improve-powers-lions-jahlani-tavai/2047169001/

Lions preseason Week 2 snap counts: 12 key observations:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/08/18/lions-preseason-week-2-snap-counts-12-key-observations/?utm_source=smg&utm_medium=wasabi&utm_content=home-hero

Jalen Reeves-Maybin shines in Lions second preseason game:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/08/18/jalen-reeves-maybin-shines-in-lions-second-preseason-game/?utm_source=smg&utm_medium=wasabi&utm_content=home-hero

Matt Patricia noncommittal on if Matthew Stafford will play in 3rd preseason game:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/08/18/matt-patricia-matthew-stafford-preseason-not-playing/?utm_source=smg&utm_medium=wasabi&utm_content=home-latest-news

“Blindside block” in Lions-Texans game creates confusion:  https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/08/18/blindside-block-in-lions-texans-game-creates-confusion/

Video:

Dave Birkett on Lions' blah performance vs. Texans:  https://www.freep.com/videos/sports/nfl/lions/2019/08/18/detroit-lions-houston-texans-preseason-game-two/2044965001/