Morning Lions Links for Tuesday 9-17-19

Articles:

KEY QUESTIONS: How have Lions improved from Week 1 to Week 2?:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/key-questions-how-have-lions-improved-from-week-1-to-week-2

TIM AND MIKE: Week 2 observations:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/tim-and-mike-week-2-observations-stafford-johnson-walker

Looking ahead: Detroit Lions could draw another banged-up team in Eagles in Week 3:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/09/looking-ahead-detroit-lions-could-draw-another-banged-up-team-in-eagles-in-week-3.html

3 things we learned: Lions’ Tyrell Crosby can handle left tackle:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/09/3-things-we-learned-lions-tyrell-crosby-can-handle-left-tackle.html

Snap counts: Lions safety Tracy Walker leads team, plays every down again:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/09/snap-counts-lions-safety-tracy-walker-leads-team-plays-every-down-again.html

Frank Ragnow on big man touchdown celebration: ‘That was just raw emotion right there’:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/09/frank-ragnow-on-big-man-touchdown-celebration-that-was-just-raw-emotion-right-there.html

Detroit Lions notes: What Jarrad Davis' return means for Jahlani Tavai:  https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/09/16/detroit-lions-football-defense/2347705001/

Lions trying to figure out what is going on with defensive line:  https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/09/16/detroit-lions-defensive-line-flowers-harrison/2341745001/

Lions news conference recap: What Patricia said Monday:  https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/09/16/matt-patricia-detroit-lions-news-conference/2338701001/

Mmm, doughnuts: This is how Lions' offensive line celebrates no sacks:  https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/09/16/detroit-lions-offensive-line-football-charges/2347042001/

Lions O-line buckles down, keeps heat off Stafford:  https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/09/16/lions-offensive-line-buckles-down-keeps-heat-off-matthew-stafford-week-2-win/2346914001/

Lions Week 2 snap counts: rotation at guard continues:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/09/16/late-game-adjustments-lead-to-victory-point-to-lions-learning-from-mistakes/

Late game adjustments lead to victory, point to Lions learning from mistakes:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/09/16/late-game-adjustments-lead-to-victory-point-to-lions-learning-from-mistakes/

Mistakes and all, Lions unbeaten after beating Chargers:  https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/mistakes-and-all-lions-unbeaten-after-beating-chargers-091619

MONDAY HUDDLE: Does Lions' win make up for Arizona tie? (Did this Lions win make up for Arizona tie?  In a word, no.  Yes, it feels great to say the Lions are unbeaten after two games, which they are following a 13-10 win over the Los Angeles Chargers in their home opener.  But in a way, it was a must-win given the Lions not only were at home, but the Chargers are a beaten-up outfit right now missing several key players with injuries and also running back Melvin Gordon, who is holding out in a contract dispute.  The schedule gets difficult from here, with games against Philadelphia, Kansas City, Green Bay and Minnesota coming up in the next four weeks.):  https://www.clickondetroit.com/sports/monday-huddle-does-lions-win-make-up-for-arizona-tie-

PFF's NFL Team of the Week: 2019 NFL Week 2 (C FRANK RAGNOW, DETROIT LIONS - Producing the highest-graded performance by a center so far this season, Frank Ragnow proved he is fitting right back in at his old position in the middle of the offensive line. He didn’t allow a sack or hit on 33 pass-blocking snaps, with just one hurry against his name.  RG GRAHAM GLASGOW, DETROIT LIONS - Ragnow moving back to center kicked Glasgow out to guard and if this week was anything to go by it’s looking like a great move. Glasgow allowed just one hurry from 28 pass-blocking snaps but really impressed as a run-blocker, where he produced an 88.2 PFF run-blocking grade.):  https://www.pff.com/news/pro-pffs-nfl-team-of-the-week-2019-nfl-week-2

What to care/not care about from Week 2: Reaction to Drew Brees and Ben Roethlisberger injuries (5 things I care about - Kenny Golladay: Leap made:  I was out on Kenny Golladay as a pick in Round 4. It had nothing to do with Golladay’s ability as a player. The concerns were exclusively with the Lions’ preferred offensive approach. Either way, the take looks horribly wrong.  Through two weeks, Golladay has 12 catches for 159 yards and a pair of scores to his name. He looks every bit the part of a strong WR2 in fantasy and a No. 1 wideout on his own team. Golladay took big steps from Year 1 to Year 2 and it looks like his third season has brought just another elevation in his play.  Against the Chargers, Golladay beat one of the top cover corners in the NFL. He got over Casey Hayward for multiple catches on Sunday, including his deep touchdown. Thriving despite tough matchups; that’s what the best receivers in the game do and Golladay is on that path.):  https://sports.yahoo.com/what-to-carenot-care-about-from-week-2-reaction-to-drew-brees-and-ben-roethlisberger-injuries-035601145.html

SI MMQB (Score one for the Lions’ middle class today. Rashaan Melvin handled a tough assignment with Chargers WR Mike Williams fairly well (Williams made a couple circus catches). Linebacker Devon Kennard was a rock in the middle of the defense. And 2018 fifth-round pick Tyrell Crosby ably stepped in for Taylor Decker at left tackle.):  https://www.si.com/nfl/2019/09/16/drew-brees-ben-roethlisberger-saints-rams-dak-prescott-falcons-eagles-josh-allen-bills

$.10 After NFL Week 2 ($.02-- A series of close finishes kept pulses racing around the country. None were in the sexier games on the schedule, but that’s why the NFL is an Any Given Sunday league.  We’ll start off in Detroit, where the Lions remain unbeaten after surviving the Chargers, 13-10. Los Angeles was driving late in the 4th for what seemed like an inevitable game-winning score behind Philip Rivers. Then Darius Slay, having one of the worst games of his Pro Bowl career, made a fantastic interception in the end zone to preserve the win. The Detroit offense slogged out a first down and ended the game in victory formation. This was not a well-played game. Lions PK Matt Prater missed an extra point and a field goal, both somewhat influenced by bad snaps. Chargers punter Ty Long, pressed into duty as the kicker because of injury, missed field goals at the end of consecutive second-half drives. On another drive, the Chargers had two TDs wiped out via penalty and then fumbled at the goal line. A picture-perfect Matthew Stafford-to-Kenny Golladay strike gave the Lions the comeback win, adding to Stafford’s total as the most 4th quarter comeback drives this decade.):  https://football.realgm.com/analysis/3179/$10-After-NFL-Week-2

Articles from Opposing Teams Media:

Philadelphia Eagles need to regain their footing against Detroit Lions:  https://www.phillytrib.com/sports/football/philadelphia-eagles-need-to-regain-their-footing-against-detroit-lions/article_1e24f58e-4a0a-526a-ac0f-020f853db9b5.html

Philadelphia Eagles open as favorites for Week 3 game vs. Detroit Lions:  https://www.pennlive.com/philadelphiaeagles/2019/09/philadelphia-eagles-open-as-favorites-for-week-3-game-vs-detroit-lions.html

2020 Draft:

NFL draft winners and losers: Why speedy wide receivers are all the rage again:  https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl-draft-winners-and-losers-why-speedy-wide-receivers-are-all-the-rage-again-205039980.html

NFL Draft: No guarantee Iowa football’s Tristan Wirfs declares for the draft:  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/nfl-draft-no-guarantee-iowa-footballs-tristan-wirfs-declares-for-the-draft/

Video:

Patricia on building on win over Chargers:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/patricia-on-building-on-win-over-chargers

Wagner on offensive line performance against Chargers:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/wagner-on-offensive-line-performance-against-chargers

3 and Out with Chris Spielman: Week 2:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/3-out-with-chris-spielman-week-2-x4917

SportsWorks: Dan Miller, Pat Caputo & John Niyo:  http://www.fox2detroit.com/sports/sportsworks-dan-miller-pat-caputo-john-niyo-13

WATCH: Miller goes one-on-one with Matthew Stafford:  http://www.fox2detroit.com/sports/watch-miller-goes-one-on-one-with-matthew-stafford-13

Jahlani Tavai's best plays | Week 2:  http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000001055826/Jahlani-Tavai-s-best-plays-Week-2