Evening Lions Links for Sunday 12-29-19

Articles:

O'HARA'S BURNING QUESTIONS: What was the bottom line in loss to Packers?:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/o-hara-s-burning-questions-what-was-the-bottom-line-in-loss-to-packers

RECAP: Lions vs. Packers:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/recap-lions-vs-packers-blough-johnson-golladay

Observations: Lions wrap up worst season since 2010 with ninth straight loss:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/12/observations-lions-wrap-up-worst-season-since-2010-with-ninth-straight-loss.html

Lions WR Kenny Golladay knocked out of finale with brain injury:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/12/lions-wr-kenny-golladay-knocked-out-of-finale-with-brain-injury.html

Watch: David Blough becomes first Lions QB to catch TD pass since 1984:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/12/watch-david-blough-becomes-first-lions-qb-to-catch-td-pass-since-1984.html

As Lions show grit and spirit, the Packers show them how to win (again):  https://www.freep.com/story/sports/columnists/shawn-windsor/2019/12/29/detroit-lions-score-green-bay-packers/2769540001/

Lions wrap up 2nd or 3rd pick in draft with loss to Packers,:  https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/12/29/detroit-lions-nfl-draft-pick-green-bay-packers/2768689001/

After Lions' final crushing loss, here's a reason for hope next season:  https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/12/29/detroit-lions-score-green-bay-packers/2769817001/

Lions cough up another lead, end season with loss to Packers:  https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/12/29/detroit-lions-cough-up-another-lead-end-season-loss-green-bay-packers/2769355001/

Recap: Packers' Crosby kicks field goal as time expires to hand Lions 23-20 loss:  https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/12/29/live-updates-detroit-lions-vs-green-bay-packers/2769077001/

Trick play a treat for Lions as David Blough catches TD pass vs Packers:  https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/12/29/trick-play-treat-lions-as-david-blough-catches-td-pass-vs-packers/2769571001/

Pat Caputo - Lions end season with symbolic loss:  https://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/pat-caputo---lions-end-season-with-symbolic-loss/article_ea5e3750-2a82-11ea-b1c6-3ff4dc148367.html

NFL season wrap: What went wrong, what's next for non-playoff teams (Lions - What went wrong: The Lions' defense struggled all year long on defense, allowing quarterback after quarterback to shred them. The defense has been almost historically awful, giving up an average 400 yards per game -- close to the average Detroit allowed in its winless 2008 season. Offensively, the Lions found something until quarterback Matthew Stafford suffered a season-ending back injury against Oakland on Nov. 3. Detroit, which had hovered around .500 with Stafford playing at a Pro Bowl level, gradually fell apart and didn't win a game in November or December. Coach Matt Patricia and general manager Bob Quinn will return for 2020, but expect other staff changes to be coming as early as this week.  Biggest offseason question: There are a few, starting with who will be running Detroit's defense, but the underlying pressing question is where does cornerback Darius Slay play in 2020? Slay had been a possible trade candidate earlier this season. With one year left on his contract, do the Lions try to move him or keep him with a new deal? What makes this more intriguing is the reality Patricia and Quinn have of needing to win in 2020 -- Lions ownership said Detroit must be a playoff contender next season -- and Slay, a three-time Pro Bowler, is one of the better corners in the league. There's much to be sorted between now and the draft in April, and what the Lions choose to do with Slay could dictate a lot of Detroit's offseason. -- Michael Rothstein):  https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/28224206/nfl-season-wrap-went-wrong-next-non-playoff-teams

Packers barely beat Lions 23-20 to earn first-round bye:  https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401127983

Lions WR Danny Amendola throws 19-yard TD pass to QB David Blough:  https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/28388883/lions-wr-danny-amendola-throws-19-yard-td-pass-qb-david-blough

Mike Rothstein's thoughts on game:  http://www.espn.com/espn/now?nowId

Mike Rothstein's first half thoughts:  http://www.espn.com/espn/now?nowId

Tracy Walker breaks the century mark in tackles:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/12/29/tracy-walker-breaks-the-century-mark-in-tackles/

Contract status of every Lions player heading into the 2020 offseason:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/12/29/contract-status-of-every-lions-player-heading-into-the-2020-offseason/

Packers come back to beat Lions, claim a playoff bye:  https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/12/29/packers-come-back-to-beat-lions-claim-a-playoff-bye/

Lions go to their bag of tricks, take early lead over Packers:  https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/12/29/lions-go-to-their-bag-of-tricks-take-early-lead-over-packers/

Video:

Can't-Miss Play: 'Dola' Dimes! Amendola wows on TD throw to Blough:  http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000001092132/Can-t-Miss-Play-Dola-Dimes-Amendola-wows-on-TD-throw-to-Blough

Kerryon Johnson caps Lions' 83-yard drive with physical TD run:  http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000001092288/Kerryon-Johnson-caps-Lions-83-yard-drive-with-physical-TD-run

The Golladays continue! Kenny G gets open for 42-yard deep catch:  http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000001092257/The-Golladays-continue-Kenny-G-gets-open-for-42-yard-deep-catch

Ty Johnson shocks Packers' D with 40-yard dash to set up FG attempt before half:  http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000001092324/Ty-Johnson-shocks-Packers-D-with-40-yard-dash-to-set-up-FG-attempt-before-half

Can't-Miss Play: Amani Oruwariye soars into rafters to pick Rodgers' deep bomb:  http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000001092569/Can-t-Miss-Play-Amani-Oruwariye-soars-into-rafters-to-pick-Rodgers-deep-bomb

Will Harris charges through for HUGE sack on Rodgers:  http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000001092217/Will-Harris-charges-through-for-HUGE-sack-on-Rodgers

Packers vs. Lions highlights | Week 17:  http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000001092612/Packers-vs-Lions-highlights-Week-17

Wilson on improving in the offseason:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/wilson-on-improving-in-the-offseason

Harrison on competing hard all season:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/harrison-on-competing-hard-all-season

Slay on loss to Packers:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/slay-on-loss-to-packers