Monday, December 5, 2022

Morning Lions Links for Monday 12-5-22

Articles:

NOTEBOOK: Goff impressive in Lions' victory over Jaguars:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/goff-impressive-in-lions-victory-over-jaguars-williams-chark

FOUR DOWNS: Lions' offense dominates in victory over Jaguars:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-offense-dominates-in-victory-over-jaguars-goff-stbrown-swift

On huge day for offense, DJ Chark awarded game ball after best game yet for Lions:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2022/12/on-huge-day-for-offense-dj-chark-awarded-game-ball-after-best-game-yet-for-lions.html

Lions credit DeShon Elliott’s forced fumble for setting tone in blowout victory:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2022/12/lions-credit-deshon-elliotts-forced-fumble-for-setting-tone-in-blowout-victory.html

Inside the locker room: Trevor Lawrence embarrassed after (bleep)-kicking by Lions:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2022/12/inside-the-locker-room-trevor-lawrence-embarrassed-after-bleep-kicking-by-lions.html

Inside Jameson Williams’ debut, and a starting assignment that nearly materialized:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2022/12/yes-jameson-williams-really-was-going-to-start-at-gunner-as-lions-ease-him-back.html

Bettor reportedly lost $440,000 due to Lions blowout win against Jaguars:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2022/12/bettor-reportedly-lost-440000-due-to-lions-blowout-win-against-jaguars.html

Finally healthy, high-powered offense propels Lions to 40-14 win over Jags:  https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2022/12/05/detroit-lions-win-jacksonville-jaguars-dominating/69700465007/





Lions play complete game, defeat Jags, 40-14, for 4th win in 5 games:   https://lionslowdown.com/2022/12/05/lions-play-complete-game-defeat-jags-40-14-for-4th-win-in-5-games/


'Just a Primer': Dan Campbell Explained Goal for Jameson Williams:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/lions-goal-for-jameson-williams




NFL Week 13 takeaways: Vikings roll, Giants and Commanders go to OT, Lamar Jackson injured (Lions
What to know: The Lions have one of the league's most potent offenses when healthy. Scoring has never been an issue for Detroit. Even during the 1-6 start, the Lions put up at least 30 points in four. Now the Lions have won four of their past five games -- and they scored on eight consecutive drives to start the game vs. Jacksonville, marking the first time they've done that in a game since at least 1993. Credit quarterback Jared Goff, who hit wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown with two touchdowns, and now has rookie wide receiver Jameson Williams, who was making his NFL debut.  Should the Lions target Williams more going forward? Nobody in their right mind was expecting the rookie to be the focal point of the offense, or anything remotely close, after being out to recover from his ACL injury. As expected, the Lions did get him limited reps. He was targeted once on eight snaps by Goff, but as he's able to shake the rust and get in sync with Goff, he should receive more attention going forward. The Lions' offense continues to roll, now scoring 30 or more points in six games, and he can give them a legitimate vertical threat. -- Eric Woodyard):  https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/35147329/nfl-week-13-takeaways-2022-big-questions-every-game

2022 NFL season, Week 13: What We Learned from Sunday's games (Kevin Patra takeaways.  1.  Lions' offense explodes, dominates listless Jags. Jared Goff diced up Jacksonville's defense, as Detroit didn't punt a single time Sunday. The Lions' nine possessions went touchdown, TD, field goal, FG, FG, TD, FG, TD, kneel as the Lions gobbled up 437 yards and 31 first downs. Goff had all day in the pocket, completing 75.6% of his passes for 340 yards and two touchdowns. Amon-Ra St. Brown (11 receptions for 114 yards and two touchdowns) torched the Jags secondary, getting wide open repeatedly, and easily converted big third downs. The Lions toyed with Jacksonville, getting D'Andre Swift in space for nifty pickups -- the type of plan we expected more of this season. It was a sterling performance from Ben Johnson's offense that made everything look easy at Ford Field.  2.  Trevor Lawrence avoids injury scare but struggles to move the ball.The Jags' QB went down in pain on the first half's final play, taking a nasty-looking sack. He'd return in the second half and didn't look bothered. But it was a forgettable performance from the former No. 1 overall pick, as he couldn't consistently puncture a previously limp Lions D. Lawrence completed just 54.8% of 31 attempts for 179 yards and a TD. The Jags suffered from mistakes, beginning with Travis Etienne's opening drive fumble and multiple drops. Facing one of the worst defenses in the NFL, Doug Pederson's crew never found consistency, going 3 of 12 on third downs and earning a measly 266 total yards. Jacksonville desperately needs help in the receiver room. Some credit goes to the Lions' defense, which has turned it around of late, flying to the football and avoiding coverage breakdowns.  3.  Jameson Williams gets feet wet. The Lions' first-round receiver made his NFL debut Sunday, returning from an ACL tear at Alabama. According to Next Gen Stats, Williams played eight snaps, including two in victory formation. The wideout earned just one target, a deep sideline shot he couldn't corral. The Lions will use the season's final weeks to get Williams reps and gear up for the 2023 campaign.  Next Gen stat of the game: D.J. Chark earned a plus-33.2 catch percent over expected on five receptions for 98 yards versus his former team.  NFL Research: The Lions scored on each of their first eight drives, the most consecutive scoring drives to start a game by the Lions since at least 1993.):  https://www.nfl.com/news/2022-nfl-season-week-13-what-we-learned-from-sunday-s-games


Grades:


Grades: Lions Play Complete Game in Dominant Victory:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/lions-grades-goff-excels

CBS (Lions Grade:  A+.  When the Lions offense is clicking, it's one of the most exciting units in the NFL and it was clicking on Sunday. The Lions were so good on offense that they didn't punt a single time against Jacksonville. Jared Goff was on fired, throwing for 340 yards and two touchdowns, which both went to Amon-Ra St. Brown, who finished with 11 catches for 114 yards. With four wins in their past five games, the Lions are suddenly one of the hottest teams in the NFL and if they keep winning, they might soon enter the NFC wild card conversation. ):  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-week-13-grades-eagles-get-an-a-for-destroying-titans-giants-and-commanders-get-same-mark-for-tie/

Video:


Jared Goff's best throws in 340-yard game | Week 13New Video:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/jared-goff-s-best-throws-in-340-yard-game-week-13

Every Amon-Ra St. Brown catch in 2-TD game | Week 13:  https://www.nfl.com/videos/every-amon-ra-st-brown-catch-in-2-td-game-week-13









SportsWorks - 12-4-22 -- Dan talking Lions, UM football, Pistons & Red Wings:  https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/1150510

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