NOTEBOOK: Lions getting creative with slot receiver St. Brown: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-at-vikings-practice-report-sept-22-hutchinson-swift-ragnow
Lions at Vikings practice report: Sept. 22: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-at-vikings-practice-report-sept-22-hutchinson-swift-ragnow
Lions’ Julian Okwara could see increased role after making season debut last week: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2022/09/lions-julian-okwara-could-see-increased-role-after-making-season-debut-last-week.html
Scary thing about Detroit’s No. 2 offense? ‘We’re not clicking on all cylinders’: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2022/09/scary-thing-about-detroits-no-2-offense-were-not-clicking-on-all-cylinders.html
Detroit Lions found girth for defensive line and they love the early returns: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2022/09/detroit-lions-found-girth-for-defensive-line-and-they-love-the-early-returns.html
Lions CB Jeff Okudah isn’t just back, but playing better than ever: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2022/09/lions-cb-jeff-okudah-isnt-just-back-but-playing-better-than-ever-too.html
Aidan Hutchinson, Tracy Walker miss Lions practice Thursday; D'Andre Swift returns: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2022/09/22/aidan-hutchinson-tracy-walker-miss-detroit-lions-practice-thursday/69511943007/
Three-and-outs 'a huge issue' for Lions' high-scoring offense: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2022/09/22/detroit-lions-offense-ben-johnson-high-scoring-more-to-give/69512155007/
Going on the road is nothing new for Lions, but always a test: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2022/09/22/detroit-lions-prepare-first-road-game/69509869007/
Lions notes: 'D' looks to limit mismatches against Vikings star Justin Jefferson: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2022/09/22/detroit-lions-notes-defense-looks-to-limit-mismatches-against-vikings-justin-jefferson/69512030007/
Ben Johnson downplays any worries about ex-Lions QB David Blough helping the Vikings: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2022/09/22/ben-johnson-downplays-david-blough-heping-vikings-vs-lions/
Scouting Notebook: Top 2023 NFL Draft prospects at every position and more (ROOKIE LINEBACKERS READY TO PLAY - Rookie linebackers have been under siege the past couple of seasons. With COVID-shortened offseasons, there have been rough starts for many early linebacker selections. That hasn’t been the case so far in 2022. Malcolm Rodriguez, Detroit Lions: Sixth-rounders aren’t supposed to do what Rodriguez is doing. He looks like a wily veteran two weeks into his NFL career. He’s playing at a speed right now that’s unparalleled for a rookie. At only 5-foot-11 and 230 pounds, Rodriguez has to do so to avoid getting taken out of plays by opposing linemen. He carries a top-10 overall grade among starting linebackers (76.7) and is the highest-graded rookie defender.: https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-draft-scouting-notebook-top-2023-prospects
NFL Week 3 underdogs: Russell Wilson's Broncos to knock off 49ers? Will Dolphins hand Bills first loss? (4. Lions at Vikings: Which team is Minnesota? Is it the squad that held Green Bay to seven points and won comfortably in Week 1? Or is it the group that looked completely overmatched on Monday night in Philadelphia? If it's the latter, these scrappy Lions have a legitimate shot. Detroit has punched above its weight in its first two games this season, taking the Eagles to the wire in the opener and earning an emphatic win over Washington in Week 2. The Lions are fun and they're competitive enough to give themselves a chance against a Vikings team that might still be searching for its identity. Detroit's hitting the road for the first time in 2022, leaving the supportive confines of Ford Field for another domed stadium further north. The road environment might shake this upstart bunch, especially if the going gets tough early. But I've learned one important thing about these Dan Campbell-led Lions: They're not laying down for anyone. This game pits two veteran quarterbacks against inconsistent defenses, but one of the two is performing better than expected. Jared Goff has outplayed Kirk Cousins to this point, besting him in touchdown-to-interception ratio (6:1 versus 3:3) and passer rating (100.1 to 78.9). Goff is also one of four quarterbacks this season with six or more passing touchdowns and one or fewer picks. He might just be peaking in his seventh season, and players like Amon-Ra St. Brown and D'Andre Swift are benefitting. History says Cousins has the advantage. He's 4-0 versus the Lions at home and has thrived against Detroit. But again, these aren't the same old Lions. In the wake of Cousins' three-pick debacle against the Eagles, the Vikings are looking to get back on track. Detroit is ready to keep them from reaching that track.): https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-week-3-underdogs-russell-wilson-s-broncos-to-knock-off-49ers-will-dolphins-h
Week 3 Rookie Rankings: Wilson, London rise (7. Malcolm Rodriguez: Rodriguez plays with great balance and fills his gaps. His closing speed is better than I may have given him credit for during the draft process. 9. Aidan Hutchinson: It was a long day for the Washington offensive line against Hutchinson. He was credited with three sacks but nearly had an additional strip sack of Carson Wentz. Strength and tenacity were tentpoles of the Michigan product's play Sunday. He deserves a lot of credit for setting the edge and playing the run as well.): https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-week-3-rookie-power-rankings-drake-london-garrett-wilson-continue-to-deliver-for-falcons-jets/
Chiefs, Bills top Nick Wright's NFL tiers entering Week 3 (MUST-SEE TV: Arizona Cardinals, Detroit Lions, Cleveland Browns, Jacksonville Jaguars - Wright's thoughts: "The Cardinals and Lions are just fun to watch. You don't know if they're good, but they're definitely exciting. The Browns are inventing new ways to lose. And the Jaguars, let's be honest, the Prince [Trevor Lawrence], you got to watch him. What is he going to do next? Is he going to get the Jaguars to the playoffs already? Oh, I think he is."): https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/chiefs-bills-top-nick-wrights-nfl-tiers-entering-week-3
NFL QB Tiers after Week 2: Sure, there's Josh Allen and Patrick Mahomes. Then who? (6. I think we all expected better (maybe not from you, Goff) - 25. Jared Goff, Detroit Lions, 0.019: Goff has a 6:1 touchdown:interception ratio and is airing it out a fair amount but his actual completion rate (57.7 percent) is a full nine points lower than the Next Gen Stats model thinks it should be.): https://ftw.usatoday.com/lists/nfl-quarterback-rankings-tiers-josh-allen-patrick-mahomes
NFL Quarterback Rankings Week 3: Are Brady, Rodgers In Decline? And Is Brissett Better Than Expected? (Tier 5: Carried - Quarterbacks in this tier aren’t precluded from winning a good chunk of games, but the rest of the team will definitely be doing the heavy lifting while the quarterbacks try not to hold back the group too much. These quarterbacks won’t win many games with average teams, but they also won’t tank good rosters outright. At least on most days. Jared Goff, Detroit Lions: Against all odds, the Lions look like a good team in need of a good quarterback. They have Jared Goff, who at least isn’t sinking the ship.): https://www.profootballnetwork.com/nfl-quarterback-rankings-week-3/
Predictions:
2023 NFL Draft:
The Hunt Report: Andre Reed comparison; 2 QBs to watch: https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/the-hunt-report-loosely-comparing-division-iii-wr-to-hall-of-famer-andre-reed-plus-elf-championship-preview/
2023 NFL Draft Sleepers: Jalen McMillan Highlights A Stacked Washington WR Group: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/2023-nfl-draft-sleepers-jalen-mcmillan-highlights-a-stacked-washington-wr-group/
Video:
Shook: Week 3 underdogs with best chance to upset favorites (The Lions are discussed at the 2:30 mark): https://www.nfl.com/videos/shook-week-3-underdogs-with-best-chance-to-upset-favorites
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