Morning Lions Links for Monday 11-25-19

Articles:

NOTEBOOK: Rookie Oruwariye notches first interception:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/notebook-rookie-oruwariye-notches-first-interception

FOUR DOWNS: Lions didn't make enough plays to win:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/four-downs-lions-didn-t-make-enough-plays-to-win

Lions’ Matt Patricia takes over at least some defensive playcalling, mum on how much:   https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/11/lions-matt-patricia-takes-over-at-least-some-defensive-playcalling-mum-on-how-much.html

Matt Patricia responds to growing questions about his future in Detroit:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/11/matt-patricia-responds-to-growing-questions-about-his-future-in-detroit.html

What they’re saying nationally after Lions lose 19-16 to lowly team in Washington:   https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/11/what-theyre-saying-nationally-after-lions-lose-19-16-to-lowly-team-in-washington.html

Don't expect Lions firings before end of season:   https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/11/24/detroit-lions-fire-matt-patricia-bob-quinn/4292648002/

For some reason, Patricia won't say who's calling plays on Lions defense:  https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/11/24/detroit-lions-matt-patricia-play-calls/4293534002/

Detroit Lions' Matt Patricia is on par with Steve Mariucci:  https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/11/24/detroit-lions-score-washington-redskins-steve-mariucci/4290203002/

Lions hard-charging Bo Scarbrough can't let go of costly fumble:  https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/11/24/lions-hard-charging-bo-scarbrough-cant-let-go-costly-fumble/4293514002/

Niyo: Lions scraping rock bottom but what's new?:  https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/columnists/john-niyo/2019/11/24/niyo-lions-scraping-rock-bottom-but-whats-new/4291826002/

'The team is fighting': Matt Patricia addresses questions about job security with Lions:   https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/11/24/the-team-fighting-matt-patricia-addresses-questions-job-security-detroit-lions/4293336002/

Pat Caputo - No light at end of Lions' dark tunnel:   https://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/pat-caputo---no-light-at-end-of-lions/article_43d94680-0f12-11ea-b9ee-67ba7401da18.html

Week 12 NFL takeaways: Playoff hopes dim for Raiders, Eagles (The Lions are in precarious territory, losers of seven of their last eight games -- and Sunday's defeat might be the worst. Players were at a loss after the game, and when veteran safety Tavon Wilson was asked what it says about Detroit that they lost to Washington, he said, "They were better than us today, so that gives you my thoughts on us." Wilson said the Lions have "to keep pushing" and play well in spurts. But spurts haven't been good enough this season for this team. -- Michael Rothstein):   https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/page/nfl_32for32112419/week-12-nfl-takeaways-playoff-hopes-dim-raiders-eagles

Injuries forced the Lions to play 11 rookies vs. Washington:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/11/24/detroit-lions-injuries-rookies-week-12/

Lions fans vent frustration on Twitter after dreadful loss to the Redskins:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/11/24/lions-fans-frustration-on-twitter-after-loss-to-redskins/

The Matt Patricia era is another disastrous chapter for the Detroit Lions:  https://sports.yahoo.com/matt-patricia-era-another-lions-disaster-020127977.html

What we learned from Sunday's Week 12 games (Washington Redskins 19, Detroit Lions 16:  1. As the Lions and Redskins gathered together at FedEx Field with empty seats scattered about in the background and a combined seven straight losses, it was Washington that came away with what was likely the best outcome the franchise could have hoped to gain. Rookie first-round quarterback Dwayne Haskins, excitement beaming, drove the Redskins down the field and Dustin Hopkins finished his perfect day with a 39-yard game-winning field that sent Washington to a 19-16 triumph over Detroit. Haskins (13-of-29 for 156 yards, no touchdowns, an interception and 47.5 rating) hardly looked good, but he notched his first win as an NFL starter. Rookie wideout Terry McLaurin (five catches for 72 yards), long seen as the brightest note in this forgettable season, had his best game since Week 6. Undrafted rookie returner Steven Sims Jr. had a 91-yard kickoff for a score. Rookie linebacker Cole Holcomb had a game-high 13 tackles. There was a little bit of promise to be had when all was said and done and that's been the rarest of currencies for the Redskins (2-9). Haskins, who came away with an injured wrist but said he was fine, began the game with a fumble on the first drive and ended it nowhere to be found as Case Keenum took the final knee. Interim coach Bill Callahan told the media after the game that they simply couldn't find the jubilant Haskins. "We were looking for him, too," Callahan grinned. "I think he thought the game was over." There was reason to smile for the Redskins for just a second time in a ridiculously trying campaign. And, with all the question marks that lay ahead for the franchise, it would be folly to say clarity was had in just one game during a lost season. But on this Sunday, at least a little bit of the sun appeared through the dark clouds.  2. There was much ado about whether cornerback Josh Norman would play on Sunday or be a healthy scratch. Norman ended up being active, but it was cornerback Fabian Moreau who provided the secondary presence needed. As Lions quarterback Jeff Driskel ventured to the island of Moreau, the Redskins DB came away with two interceptions, including the game-clinching pick on the Lions' last gasp of a drive. The third-year cornerback turned in a stellar day and his first two interceptions of the season as Washington busted loose from a four-game skid.  3. Bo Scarbrough turned in 98 yards on 18 carries. Playing in just his second game, Scarbrough has shown some promise. That's about it when it comes to Lions (3-7-1) highlights, as they lost for the fourth consecutive game and for the seventh time over eight games after a 2-0-1 start that teased promise and has come to this. Driskel ran for his life and was sacked six times and threw three interceptions but talk will venture to whether Matthew Stafford should be shut down for the season. The Lions were a dark horse to contend for the playoffs and after the first month seemed like they could surprise some people. There are no surprises left to be had in this season for Detroit, it would seem. At least not any pleasant ones. -- Grant Gordon):   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001080197/article/what-we-learned-from-sundays-week-12-games

NFL Week 12 PFF ReFocused: Washington Redskins 19, Detroit Lions 16:   https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-week-12-pff-refocused-washington-redskins-19-detroit-lions-16

Week 12 Takeaways: Wentz in Crisis (What We’ll Be Talking About This Week - Put Matt Patricia and Bob Quinn Firmly on the Hot Seat: They can squeeze into one seat together. It’s not necessarily because of Sunday’s humiliating loss in Washington, which featured failures in every phase of the game (against a competent team that might be a 30-point loss). Firing folks over a single loss, no matter how bad, is silly. Rather, it's because they’re squandering the second half of Matthew Stafford’s MVP-caliber prime, Patricia continues to get the least out of his defense, and so many of Quinn’s head-scratching roster moves have made them objectively worse.):   https://www.si.com/nfl/2019/11/24/nfl-week-12-takeaways-breakdown-analysis

Insider Notes: Wentz underwhelms again (Keep an eye on Detroit if the Lions have another poor outing on Thanksgiving against the rival Bears. They are trending in the wrong direction in myriad ways, ownership's frustration is growing and on Sunday they found a way to lose to a broken Skins team that had not won at home in over a year. A loss Thursday would drop them to 3-8-1, with a long break before their next game. Remember, this was a playoff team not that long ago under Jim Caldwell …):   https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-week-12-insider-notes-carson-wentz-underwhelms-again-too-many-qbs-arent-big-game-ready-and-more/

This stat about the Detroit Lions blowing leads in historic fashion is not good:  https://ftw.usatoday.com/2019/11/redskins-lions-blow-another-lead

Losses adding up for Lions, embattled coach Matt Patricia:  https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/losses-adding-up-for-lions-embattled-coach-matt-patricia-112419?itm_source=parsely-api

Grades:

Lions grades: QB, DBs, coaching earn F's at Washington:  https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/11/24/detroit-lions-grades-washington/4290204002/

Justin Rogers' Lions grades: Thumbs up for Scarbrough, thumbs down for Slay:   https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/11/24/https-www-detroitnews-com-story-sports-nfl-lions-2019-11-24-woeful-washington-redskins-send-sloppy-d/4290892002/

CBS Grades (Lions: B-.  If the Lions learned one thing from this loss, it's that they're probably not going to win very many games with Jeff Driskel at quarterback. With Matthew Stafford injured, the Lions once again turned to Driskel, who threw three picks in this game, including two that came in the final minute of the game, and no, that's not a typo, Driskel literally threw two interceptions over the final 60 seconds, which was especially painful considering this game was tied with one minute left. One of the few bright spots for Detroit was Bo Scarbrough, who averaged 5.4 yards per carry (18 carries for 98 yards), but even he wasn't perfect as he lost a first-half fumble that led to a Redskins field goal.):  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-week-12-grades-raiders-get-an-f-for-disastrous-loss-browns-get-a-in-blowout-win/

Video:

Patricia on loss to Redskins:   https://www.detroitlions.com/video/patricia-on-loss-to-redskins

Driskel on taking care of the football:   https://www.detroitlions.com/video/driskel-on-taking-care-of-the-football

Scarbrough on needing to protect the ball:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/scarbrough-on-needing-to-protecting-the-ball

Glasgow on Week 12 loss to Redskins:   https://www.detroitlions.com/video/glasgow-on-week-12-loss-to-redskins

Davis on playing tough in Week 12 loss:   https://www.detroitlions.com/video/davis-on-playing-tough-in-week-12-loss

Coleman on moving on to Bears:   https://www.detroitlions.com/video/coleman-on-moving-on-to-bears

Lions react to Week 12 loss to Redskins:   https://www.detroitlions.com/video/lions-react-to-week-12-loss-to-redskins

Lions keep going backward. What's the future of this regime?:  https://www.freep.com/videos/sports/nfl/lions/2019/11/25/detroit-lions-game-washington-redskins/4294016002/

Video: Breaking down Lions' loss to Washington:  https://www.detroitnews.com/videos/sports/nfl/lions/2019/11/25/video-breaking-down-lions-loss-washington/4293921002/