Afternoon Lions Links for Wednesday 10-21-20

Articles:

Week 7 opponent: What the Falcons are saying:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/week-7-opponent-what-the-falcons-are-saying-peterson-swift-trufant

NFC NORTH: How all four quarterbacks have fared so far this season:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/nfc-north-how-all-four-quarterbacks-have-fared-so-far-this-season-stafford

Lions' Austin Bryant set to make long-awaited return to practice after series of injuries:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2020/10/lions-austin-bryant-set-to-make-long-awaited-return-to-practice-after-series-of-injuries.html

Julian Okwara’s tough rookie season continues with trip to injured reserve:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2020/10/lions-place-third-round-pick-julian-okwara-on-injured-reserve-returning-austin-bryant-to-practice.html

Lions' Darrell Bevell wants to see TE T.J. Hockenson earn more separation from coverage:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2020/10/lions-darrell-bevell-wants-to-see-te-tj-hockenson-earn-more-separation-from-coverage.html

Detroit Lions open as slight underdogs for Week 7 matchup with Atlanta Falcons:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2020/10/detroit-lions-open-as-slight-underdogs-for-week-7-matchup-with-atlanta-falcons.html

The Lions' decision to convert ex-Iowa DE Matt Nelson into an offensive tackle pays off:   https://www.mlive.com/lions/2020/10/the-lions-decision-to-convert-ex-iowa-de-matt-nelson-into-an-offensive-tackle-pays-off.html

Here's why Swift got a ton of carries vs. Jags:  https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2020/10/21/detroit-lions-rb-dandre-swift-adrian-peterson-darrell-bevell/5999544002/

4 things I learned from watching Lions-Jaguars coach's tape:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/lists/4-things-i-learned-from-watching-lions-jaguars-coachs-tape/

Detroit Lions add OT Dan Skipper and TE Matt Sokol to practice squad, waive P Arryn Siposs:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2020/10/21/detroit-lions-dan-skipper-matt-sokol-practice-squad-arryn-siposs/

3 Detroit Lions That Could Be Traded:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/three-detroit-lions-that-could-be-traded

Lions Need to Use Offensive Weapons Better:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/lions-offensive-weapons-better-usage

Lions get bad news, good news on defensive line:  https://www.radio.com/971theticket/sports/detroit-lions/lions-get-bad-news-good-news-on-defensive-line

Lions still waiting for more 'big plays' from T.J. Hockenson:  https://www.radio.com/971theticket/sports/detroit-lions/lions-still-waiting-for-more-big-plays-from-t-j-hockenson

Week 7 scouting report: The Falcons are on the verge of a full rebuild:  https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2020/10/21/21526468/detroit-lions-week-7-scouting-report-atlanta-falcons-2020-season

Lions-Jaguars Unsung Hero of the Week: Steady Stafford lifts Detroit to victory:  https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2020/10/21/21526032/detroit-lions-jacksonville-jaguars-unsung-hero-matthew-stasfford

Power Rankings:

Week 7 Power Rankings:   http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2020/10/week-7-power-rankings.html