Morning Lions Links for Thursday 11-28-19

Articles:

Lions sign WR Chris Lacy to active roster:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-sign-wr-chris-lacy-to-active-roster

Lions vs. Bears injury report: Nov. 27:   https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-vs-bears-injury-report-nov-27

O’HARA’S WEEK 13 CHECKLIST: Lions vs. Bears:   https://www.detroitlions.com/news/o-hara-s-week-13-checklist-lions-vs-bears

Lions to start third-string QB David Blough on Thanksgiving:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/11/lions-to-start-third-string-qb-david-blough-on-thanksgiving.html

QB Jeff Driskel officially questionable for Lions on Thanksgiving; WR Marvin Hall to IR: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/11/qb-jeff-driskel-officially-questionable-for-lions-on-thanksgiving-matthew-stafford-out.html

Ask Kyle: Should you really boycott the Lions on Thanksgiving?:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/11/ask-kyle-should-you-really-boycott-the-lions-on-thanksgiving.html

Revisiting the Quandre Diggs trade one month later:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/11/revisiting-the-quandre-diggs-trade-one-month-later.html

Looking ahead: Lions face Bears for second time in 3 weeks with Thanksgiving game up next:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/11/looking-ahead-lions-face-bears-for-second-time-in-3-weeks-with-thanksgiving-game-up-next.html

Lions vs. Bears: Matchups to watch, key questions heading into Thanksgiving game:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/11/lions-vs-bears-matchups-to-watch-key-questions-heading-into-thanksgiving-game.html

Final score predictions for Detroit Lions vs. Chicago Bears on Thanksgiving:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/11/final-score-predictions-for-detroit-lions-vs-chicago-bears-on-thanksgiving.html

Lions vs. Bears: Thanksgiving scouting report, prediction:   https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/11/27/detroit-lions-vs-chicago-bears-prediction-scouting-report/4305937002/

Lions vs. Bears predictions: Who wins on Thanksgiving?:   https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/11/27/detroit-lions-chicago-bears-thanksgiving-predictions/4311748002/

Lions voice Dan Miller talks turkey, what he'll say if they ever make Super Bowl:   https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/11/27/detroit-lions-play-by-play-radio-dan-miller/4304136002/

This Lions rookie shares the lessons learned from his military mom:   https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/11/27/detroit-lions-amani-oruwariye/4314101002/

Lions defensive back Miles Killebrew making impression in expanded role:   https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/11/26/detroit-lions-defensive-back-miles-killebrew-making-impression-expanded-role/4313281002/

Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson's parents driven to catch son's every move:   https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/11/27/detroit-lions-tight-end-tj-hockenson-parents-there-catch-sons-every-move/4299029002/

5 things to watch:  https://lionslowdown.com/2019/11/27/five-things-to-watch-as-lions-face-bears-in-annual-thanksgiving-game/

Lions defense no longer last in blitz percentage in 2019:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/11/27/lions-defense-blitz-percentage-sack-ranking/

3 questions for Detroit Lions before Thanksgiving game vs. Chicago:  https://www.clickondetroit.com/sports/2019/11/27/3-questions-for-detroit-lions-before-thanksgiving-game-vs-chicago/

What to watch for in Thanksgiving tripleheader (Chicago Bears (5-6) at Detroit Lions (3-7-1): 1. A season ago at this time, the Bears defeated the Lions, 23-16, on Thanksgiving. Matthew Stafford was quarterbacking Detroit and Chase Daniel was quarterbacking Chicago. It's the opposite this time around as the Lions have backup Jeff Driskel taking the reins as Stafford's season might well be done. (Editor's note: The Lions announced Wednesday night that rookie David Blough will start at quarterback in place of the injured Driskel.) Daniel is still the backup and Mitchell Trubisky is still the starter, though it's come with a huge helping of scrutiny as the Bears offense is 29th in the all the NFL land. Trubisky has been woeful with his 80.5 rating (30th), 5.8 yards per attempt (32nd) and 185.8 yards a game (32nd) providing ample evidence of his struggles. Facing a Lions defense that's 30th against the pass (29th overall), this is a game in which Trubisky has to show signs of life. Still, one would be hard-pressed to think the Khalil Mack-led defense won't lead the way if a win is to be had. Having allowed just 17.1 points per game (fourth in the NFL), the Chicago defense might not be as dominant as a season ago, but it's still excellent. Mack's 6.5 sacks are getting some notice in a negative light as more are expected, but he's still impacting the game on nearly every play and tied for the league lead with five forced fumbles.  2. Kenny Golladay has been putting forth the breakout season many predicted and/or hoped for with 43 grabs for 792 yards and eight touchdowns. Those eight touchdowns are matched by teammate Marvin Jones and tied for second in the NFL. However, it should be of little surprise that the sidelining of Stafford has also stunted their production. In Driskel's three starts, Golladay hasn't caught more than four balls in a game and has just one touchdown over those three games. Jones has done a bit better, but hasn't had more than five catches in any of those games, hasn't had more than 46 yards receiving in each of the last two contests and has two touchdowns -- though scoring in bunches isn't new to him. Perhaps the most positive surprise during the Lions' most recent travails has been running back Bo Scarbrough. Signed to the active roster just the day before making his NFL debut in Week 11, he had a touchdown and 55 yards in 14 carries against the Cowboys. Last week, he had 98 yards in 18 carries against Washington. Kerryon Johnson has a bright future in Motown, but he is injury-prone and Scarbrough has at least shown he belongs in the NFL with his performances during these dim days in Detroit.):  http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001081193/article/what-to-watch-for-in-thanksgiving-tripleheader

NFL on Thanksgiving: Previewing All Three Games (BEARS (5-6) AT LIONS (3-7-1), 12:30 p.m. ET, FOX:  This is a matchup of bottom-dwelling NFC North teams that really makes you wish the NFL could flex Thanksgiving games. This great nation has been subjected to a lot of bad Lions football over the decades they’ve played on Turkey Day, and this year is no different.  The Detroit quarterback situation remains up in the air heading into Thursday’s game. Lions QB Matthew Stafford has missed three straight games because of fractured bones in his back; ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that the team has discussed shutting down Stafford for the season, but the quarterback is “maniacal” about playing again this year.  It looks like the Bears will likely face backup QB Jeff Driskel again, who is coming off an awful loss (207 yards, 1 TD, 3 INTs) at Washington, but the backup QB also appeared as “limited” on Monday’s estimated practice report with a sore hamstring. Driskel played well against Chicago’s tough defense in Week 11, rushing for 37 yards on five carries and completing 27-of-46 passes for 269 yards, one touchdown and one interception. But if Driskel can’t go, make way for third-stringer David Blough, who took reps with the first-team offense on Tuesday.  Bears QB Mitchell Trubisky is struggling this season, but he had one of his best performances this season against the underachieving Lions defense. Detroit is allowing 275.5 passing yards per game (third-worst in the league), 396.2 yards per game (fifth-worst) and have the fewest interceptions in the league (4).  Against the NFL’s worst offense on Sunday, the Lions defense gave up two fourth-quarter field-goal drives, and those six points squandered a late three-point lead. If the Lions lose another one, against a bad Bears team on national TV, Detroit head coach Matt Patricia and general manager Bob Quinn will be firmly on the hot seat.):   https://www.si.com/nfl/2019/11/27/nfl-thanksgiving-preview-bears-lions-bills-cowboys-saints-falcons

Thanksgiving seats hot, more notes:  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-insider-notes-thanksgiving-games-put-hot-seat-coaches-in-spotlight-expect-a-messy-afc-playoff-race-more/

What to watch for in every Thanksgiving NFL game: Picks, stats to know, more:   https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/28168049/thanksgiving-football-nfl-game-picks-playoff-picture-schedule-guide-more

Bears-Lions Preview Capsule:   https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/bears-lions-preview-capsule-112719?itm_source=parsely-api

Jason McIntyre’s Thanksgiving Day Football Lions vs. Bears Super 6 picks | Week 13:   https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/jason-mcintyres-thanksgiving-day-football-lions-vs-bears-super-6-picks-week-13-112719?itm_source=parsely-api

The glass half-empty/glass half-full NFL breakdown: Thanksgiving games:   https://touchdownwire.usatoday.com/2019/11/27/the-glass-half-empty-glass-half-full-nfl-breakdown-thanksgiving-games/

2020 NFL Draft:

NFL DRAFT PROSPECT SHOWDOWN: WEEK 14:   https://www.rotoworld.com/article/prospect-vs-prospect/nfl-draft-prospect-showdown-week-14

Tony Pauline Mailbag: Chase Young’s dominance and other rumors heading into CFB Week 14:   https://www.profootballnetwork.com/tony-pauline-mailbag-chase-youngs-dominance-rumors-cfb-week-14/

Video:

Lions looking forward to taking part in Thanksgiving tradition:   https://www.detroitlions.com/video/lions-looking-forward-to-taking-part-in-thanksgiving-tradition

Lions vs Bears Trailer:   https://www.detroitlions.com/video/lions-vs-bears-trailer-x9101

Clay Travis expect a sloppy, low-scoring game between the Lions and Bears:   https://www.foxsports.com/watch/lock-it-in/video/1650145859591

Casserly's keys for Bears, Lions on Thanksgiving:   http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000001081285/Casserly-s-keys-for-Bears-Lions-on-Thanksgiving