Thursday, September 24, 2020

Morning Lions Links for Thursday 9-24-20

Articles:


Lions kicker Matt Prater ‘antsy’ for another shot after pair of long-distance misses:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2020/09/lions-kicker-matt-prater-antsy-for-another-shot-after-pair-of-long-distance-misses.html

Cardinals’ Kliff Kingsbury: The Lions haven’t changed their defense very much:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2020/09/cardinals-kliff-kingsbury-on-detroit-defense-it-looks-very-similar-to-me.html



Matt Patricia Is Not Surprised by Detroit Lions Slow Start:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/matt-patricia-not-surprised-by-slow-start


2020 QB Power Rankings: Goff, Allen rise (17. Lions:  Like Wentz, he's not necessarily the biggest reason for his team's failures, but he's also coming up short when he's needed most. Too many untimely mistakes have contributed to Detroit's largely hapless start, and unless wholesale staff changes are coming, a big turnaround might not be in order.  Last week: 16.):  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/week-3-nfl-qb-power-rankings-jared-goff-josh-allen-surge-into-top-10-as-carson-wentz-drew-brees-slide/

QB Power Rankings 2020 Week 3: Kirk Cousins, Carson Wentz free falling (11. Stafford:  In Week 1, Matthew Stafford threw a fourth-quarter interception that set up the opposition’s winning score. This week, Stafford threw a pick-six putting the Green Bay Packers up 17, a deficit the Detroit Lions couldn’t overcome. Typically, Stafford is a bright spot on this team. Right now, he’s a big reason for their defeats.):  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/qb-power-rankings-2020/

Monson: Rookie studs and duds following NFL Week 2 (Duds - CB JEFFREY OKUDAH, DETROIT LIONS (Week 2 overall grade: 28.6): Detroit’s Jeffrey Okudah also drew an assignment that likely had no winning outcome. Having missed opening weekend with a hamstring injury, Okudah got to make his NFL debut against Davante Adams and Aaron Rodgers, each playing at the peak of their powers.  Adams put Okudah in a blender on a couple of occasions, with the rookie making basic technique mistakes with his eyes as well as just losing out to a top-quality route-runner. The hurt extended beyond Adams, however, and Okudah surrendered 121 receiving yards on seven catches from 10 targets into his coverage on the day. This was a true “welcome to the NFL, rookie” moment for the Lions’ top draft pick, but the good news for him is that it doesn’t get any tougher from here on out.):  https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-rookie-studs-and-duds-nfl-week-2-2020

Here's why Eagles and Texans are the most likely 0-2 teams to make the playoffs (Brady Quinn also floated the Detroit Lions as a dark-horse candidate to turn things around after opening 0-2. Matt Patricia may appear to be a lame duck atop the staff in the general public, but Quinn thinks "they've got more (firepower) than most people realize."  "We know this," he said. "They can put up points."):  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/heres-why-eagles-and-texans-are-the-most-likely-0-2-teams-to-make-the-playoffs/

Who Will Bounce Back From 0-2... and Who Won't? (LIONS - Why are they 0-2?  The Lions have had injury issues but after folding down the stretch in a stunning loss to the division rival Bears, they were torpedoed in the running game by Packers. That 0-2 divisional pit is going to be difficult to climb out of, especially if the Bears can maintain some stability. The Lions have just two sacks on the season and eight total quarterback hits, while only four players on defense have logged a tackle for loss.  Will they bounce back?  Maybe. I’m not ready to count out Detroit, especially with Kenny Golladay’s return imminent. This should open up the Lions’ offense enough to make them competitive once their schedule softens up. After their Week 5 bye, the Lions get Jacksonville, Atlanta, Indianapolis, Minnesota, Washington and Carolina in a row. This is a good place to stack some wins together.):  https://www.si.com/nfl/2020/09/23/which-0-2-teams-will-recover-for-playoff-run

NFL's 0-2 teams: Who still has hope to save season? (5. Detroit Lions: So competitive with QB Matthew Stafford in the first half of last season, they've now lost 11 consecutive games – the past two with Stafford, including an ugly beatdown at Green Bay on Sunday. The return of WR Kenny Golladay, who led the NFL with 11 TD grabs in 2019, would really help – especially with the Cardinals and Saints up next. Detroit has several other good players, too, but there's no time to waste – especially with the NFC North rival Bears off to a surprise 2-0 start (including a Week 1 comeback at Detroit). Historical note: The Lions have started 0-2 under Stafford four times and never finished better than 7-9 in those seasons. Worse, this is the 24th 0-2 start in franchise history, and Detroit has bounced back to reach the playoffs ... once (1995).):  https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/columnist/nate-davis/2020/09/23/nfl-0-2-teams-playoffs-eagles-vikings-texans-falcons/5867105002/

Adam Gase and Matt Patricia Locked in Tight Battle For Title of NFL's Worst Head Coach:  https://www.thebiglead.com/posts/adam-gase-matt-patricia-worst-nfl-head-coaches-fired-01ejy7pc86f9

Power Rankings:


2021 NFL Draft:

NFL Draft Rumors & News: Who is the top draft-eligible defender in the nation?:  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/nfl-draft-rumors-news-pauline-top-defensive-player-2021/


Tate Martell again facing uncertainty in his college career:  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/tate-martell-again-facing-uncertainty-college-career/

Malik Cunningham raising NFL Draft stock in strong start to season:  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/malik-cunningham-raising-nfl-draft-stock-in-strong-start-to-season/

Can UCF quarterback McKenzie Milton return to NFL Draft stage?:  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/can-ucf-quarterback-mckenzie-milton-return-to-nfl-draft-stage/

Brevin Jordan’s YAC ability is part of what makes him special:  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/brevin-jordan-yac-ability-part-of-makes-him-special/


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