Monday, December 12, 2022

Morning Lions Links for Monday 12-12-22

Articles:

NOTEBOOK: Goff puts up another outstanding performance in win over Vikings:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/goff-puts-up-another-outstanding-performance-in-win-over-vikings

FOUR DOWNS: Jameson Williams' first NFL catch a 41-yard TD:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/four-downs-jameson-williams-first-nfl-catch-a-41-yard-td

Inside the locker room: Vikings QB Kirk Cousins gives props to red-hot Lions:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2022/12/inside-the-locker-room-vikings-qb-kirk-cousins-gives-props-to-red-hot-lions.html

Jared Goff throws 3 more TDs, extends interception drought to 181 straight passes:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2022/12/jared-goff-throws-3-more-tds-extends-interception-drought-to-181-straight-passes.html

DL Isaiah Buggs forces clutch fumble in win, with Lions rallying around big man:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2022/12/dl-isaiah-buggs-forces-clutch-fumble-in-win-with-lions-rallying-around-big-man.html

Taylor Decker dunks on Vikings WR who guaranteed win: ‘Tough look for Jalen Reagor’:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2022/12/taylor-decker-dunks-on-vikings-wr-who-guaranteed-win-tough-look-for-jalen-reagor.html

Jameson Williams feeling the love in Detroit after first catch goes for score:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2022/12/jameson-williams-feeling-the-love-in-detroit-after-first-catch-goes-for-score.html







Five reasons the surging Lions handed a loss to the Vikings:   https://lionslowdown.com/2022/12/12/five-reasons-the-surging-lions-handed-a-loss-to-the-vikings/

Quick takeaways from the Lions Week 14 win over the Vikings:   https://lionswire.usatoday.com/lists/quick-takeaways-from-the-lions-week-14-win-over-the-vikings/

Lions edge into positive point differential for the season in win over Vikings:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2022/12/11/detroit-lions-season-point-differential-nfc-north-standings/


Campbell on Goff: 'He's playing outstanding' after 5th straight game with no giveaways:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2022/12/11/jared-goff-dan-campbell-postgame-press-conference-detroit-lions-win-minnesota-vikings/

What They're Saying: 'Tough Look for Jalen Reagor': https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/what-theyre-saying-lions-beat-vikings






'Tough look for Jalen Reagor:' Lions cancel Vikings' celebration in Detroit:  https://www.audacy.com/971theticket/sports/detroit-lions/tough-look-for-jalen-reagor-lions-cancel-vikings-party


NFL Week 14 takeaways: Lions roll, Eagles overpower Giants, Dallas avoids mega upset (Lions - What to know: Quarterback Jared Goff is locked in as the Lions remain one of the hottest teams in the entire league, winning five of their last six games. Goff has entered one of the best stretches of his career, hitting the 300-yard mark for the second straight week. He hasn't thrown an interception in his last five games, and on Sunday, he displayed his deep-ball ability with long touchdown passes to Jameson Williams and DJ Chark, the first time in his career he's had a pair of touchdowns travel at least 30 yards. Can Jameson Williams become a consistent deep-ball threat? After tearing his ACL in the national championship game with Alabama, the Lions were extremely patient in the recovery process for Williams. The organization sees him blossoming into one of the faces of the team for many years to come. So, I don't think they'll put too much pressure on Williams this season to become the preferred deep-ball threat, but he'll certainly be getting opportunities -- which became apparent with his 41-yard touchdown catch on his first career NFL reception. -- Eric Woodyard):  https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/35204337/nfl-week-14-takeaways-2022-big-questions-every-game

2022 NFL season, Week 14: What We Learned from Sunday's games (Lions win 34-23 - Eric Edholm's takeaways:  1.  The Lions are in the playoff hunt. Yes, you read that right. At the start of November, the Lions stood at 1-6 as the Dan Campbell afterglow appeared to be fading hard. The offense had hit the skids and the defense was tattered. Coaches were getting fired, and things were starting to look a bit ugly. But all of a sudden, the Lions have ripped off five wins in six games and all of a sudden are a win away from reaching .500. The Lions still have a ton of work left, and no team has made the playoffs after a 1-6 start, but the Lions have an outside shot now following a massive win over the Vikings. The Lions are 3-1 in the NFC North and have a big head-to-head victory over the suddenly sinking Giants that could prove big come playoff tiebreaker time. But for now, let's just appreciate how far this team fell and how much it bounced back in a season many had written off. Even if the Lions don't reach the promised land this postseason, we expect them to receive the 2021 Miami Dolphins treatment next offseason; the team that goes on a hot streak but misses the playoffs often is labeled next year's sleepers. It might be quite warranted here. Besides, how do you not love a team that throws to an offensive lineman as it did to Penei Sewell (and gains a first down) on third-and-7 in a one-score game with two-plus minutes late?  2.  The Vikings' defense could be a problem come playoff time. The Lions became the fifth straight opponent that has racked up 400-plus yards of offense against Minnesota's defense. Outside of the opening-series three-and-out and the their final drive when they were trying to bleed clock and tack on a field goal, the Lions gained at least 36 yards on their other eight possessions. The Vikings knew it would be tough without safety Harrison Smith in the game, but this was not the first bad defensive performance of the season. Is this Vikings team good enough to overcome that in the playoffs? We're not sure. Kirk Cousins has had a strong season, Justin Jefferson is an alien and Dalvin Cook can carry a team in January. But this offense has had five games with 24 or fewer points this season, and that might not work in the postseason. Cook's fumble on a bizarre jump pass on first and goal right before halftime proved that one bad play by the offense can change the complexion of a game quickly.  3.  Jameson Williams is finally unleashed for the Lions. Following his eight-snap debut last week, Williams had the training wheels taken off in Week 14. The first-round pick caught his first career pass Sunday, which just so happened to be a 41-yard touchdown that gave the Lions an early 7-0 lead. Williams was so wide open on the play, Jared Goff could have pooch punted it to him. To be fair, that TD was more about the Vikings' busted coverage, and they missed the injured Smith more than once on Sunday. Williams later had a drop on an easily catchable pass and wasn't targeted the remainder of the game. It was clear the Lions had a package of plays for Williams, and he's still gearing up to top speed after the torn ACL he suffered less than a year ago this week. But if Williams can keep ramping up each week, he has a chance to be a difference maker in what could be Detroit's first playoff push in years. And again, even if they come up short of that goal, the future of the Lions' WR corps is in great shape. They have Williams, Amon-Ra St. Brown and D.J. Chark, plus others, on affordable deals next year and might have the makings of a really nice group for Goff going forward.  Next Gen stat of the game: Justin Jefferson gained 190 of his 223 yards against press coverage in Week 14, the most in a game since Julio Jones in Week 4 of 2016 season (254 yards). The most yards versus press coverage since 2020 is Jefferson with 1,889; Davante Adams with 1,416; and Diontae Johnson with 1,168.  NFL Research: The Lions have scored 25 or more points in five straight games for the first time since 1954. This ties the single-season franchise record.):  https://www.nfl.com/news/2022-nfl-season-week-14-what-we-learned-from-sunday-s-games

Lions vs. Vikings score: Jared Goff torches Minnesota to claim fifth win in six games, remain in playoff race:  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/lions-vs-vikings-score-jared-goff-torches-minnesota-to-claim-fifth-win-in-six-games-remain-in-playoff-race/live/

NFL Week 14: Top viral moments from Eagles-Giants, Vikings-Lions, more:  https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/nfl-week-14-top-viral-moments-from-eagles-giants-vikings-lions-more

NFL Week 14 highlights: Cowboys escape, Eagles roll, Bucs facing 49ers, more:  https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/nfl-week-14-highlights-cowboys-escape-eagles-roll-bucs-facing-49ers-more

Dan Campbell: Penei Sewell could be a Hall of Fame tight end... if he lost some weight:  https://touchdownwire.usatoday.com/2022/12/11/dan-campbell-penei-sewell-could-be-a-hall-of-fame-tight-end-if-he-lost-some-weight/

Anatomy of a Play: How the Lions set the Vikings up for Penei Sewell's big-man catch:  https://touchdownwire.usatoday.com/2022/12/11/lions-clinch-win-over-vikings-by-throwing-to-330-pound-ot-penei-sewell/


The Vikings forgot to cover Jameson Williams. Here's why that was a bad idea.:  https://touchdownwire.usatoday.com/2022/12/11/jameson-williams-touchdown-lions-vikings/



Lions pulled off awesome big man play to 335-pound Penei Sewell to ice win over Vikings:  https://ftw.usatoday.com/lists/lions-penei-sewell-catch-lineman-vikings-335-pounds-reaction-video

Vikings' KJ Osborn Slapped an Official on the Butt After Drawing a Flag:  https://www.thebiglead.com/posts/vikings-kj-osborn-referee-butt-slap-flag-01gm17m7t2nq

Grades:

Lions' Grades: Goff, Receivers Thrash Vikings:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/lions-grades-receivers-thrash-vikings

CBS Grades (Lions Grade - A.  Lions coach Dan Cambell decided to throw the kitchen sink at Minnesota this week and it worked. Not only did he call for a successful fake punt on fourth-and-8 from his OWN 26-yard line, but the Lions also iced the game with a third-and-7 pass to offensive tackle PENEI Sewell. Jared Goff continues to lead one of the most exciting offenses in the NFL. Goff threw for 330 yards and three touchdowns for a Lions offense that has now scored 31 points or more in four of its past five games. Although the Lions (6-7) didn't bother trying to stop Justin Jefferson, they did shut down everyone else, and that strategy somehow worked. If the Lions can sneak into the playoffs, they could be a dangerous team.):  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-week-14-grades-cowboys-get-a-c-for-unimpressive-win-over-texans-lions-earn-an-a-for-beating-vikings/

Podcast:

Twentyman in the Huddle: Detroit Lions vs. Minnesota Vikings 2022 Week 14 postgame breakdown:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/twentyman-in-the-huddle-detroit-lions-vs-minnesota-vikings-2022-week-14-postgame

Video:











Video recap: Lions’ Jared Goff with another strong game in 34-23 win vs. Vikings:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2022/12/video-recap-lions-jared-goff-with-another-strong-game-in-34-23-win-vs-vikings.html


SportsWorks - 12-11-22 -- Dan talking Lions, Pistons, Tigers and Wings with John Niyo & Will Burchfield:   https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/1153307
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