Saturday, August 12, 2023

Morning Lions Links for Saturday 8-12-23

Articles:

RECAP: Lions vs. Giants:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/recap-lions-vs-giants-alexander-williams-okwara

Observations: Lions win preseason opener, but show need for Teddy Bridgewater:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2023/08/observations-lions-win-preseason-opener-but-show-need-for-teddy-bridgewater.html





Quick takeaways from the Lions preseason win vs. the Giants:  qhttps://lionswire.usatoday.com/lists/quick-takeaways-from-lions-preseason-win-vs-the-giants/

Lions rookie report: Strong showing from Detroit's rookies in win over Giants:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2023/08/11/lions-rookie-report-strong-showing-from-detroits-rookies-in-win-over-giants/

Studs and Duds: Alexander Makes Statement With Big Return:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/studs-duds-lions-giants-preseason

Takeaways from Lions' 21-16 Victory against Giants:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/takeaways-lions-preseason-victory-against-giants


7 takeaways from the Detroit Lions’ preseason win over the New York Giants:  https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2023/8/11/23828796/detroit-lions-new-york-giants-7-takeaways-preseason-week-1-win


Lions beat Giants 21-16 on undrafted rookie Adrian Martinez's late QB sneak:  https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap/_/gameId/401550739

NFL Preseason Week 1 Game Recap: Detroit Lions 21, New York Giants 16:  https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-preseason-week-1-game-recap-detroit-lions-21-new-york-giants-16

2023 NFL preseason, Week 1: What We Learned from Friday's games (Detroit Lions vs New York Giants - Bobby Kownack's takeaways:  1. Trio of early Lions picks flash. Jahmyr Gibbs , the NFL's No. 12 overall pick, displayed his signature versatility in a small sample size, turning 18 offensive snaps into seven touches for 37 yards. The 5-foot-11 Gibbs showed shiftiness between the tackles, and also lowered his shoulder rather than retreat to the sideline on an outside run during his final drive. That extra effort picked up a first down and helped set up an eventual field goal, Detroit's only points of the first half. His fellow first-rounder, linebacker Jack Campbell, looked every bit the capable leader in the middle of the defense. He enjoyed a solid, if quiet, debut while pacing Detroit with four tackles heading into halftime. Meanwhile, corner Brian Branch might be the one fans come away talking about most. His first of three tackles, a thumping screen-buster that stopped Giants wide receiver Cole Beasley cold, sent Ford Field abuzz in the first quarter. Should the trend those three started Friday continue, the Lions' heightened expectations this year could receive a big rookie boost.   2.  Pinnock makes statement without breaking a sweat. Big Blue approached Friday's preseason opener as an opportunity to evaluate backups and position battles, sitting out the majority of starters on both sides of the ball. Even second-stringers like quarterback Tyrod Taylor, running back Matt Breida and tight end Daniel Bellinger only played two drives (seven snaps). Although Jason Pinnock is listed as the team's starter at strong safety on the unofficial depth chart, he received the same game plan on defense. Pinnock's two drives only amounted to five snaps, largely due to the individual impact he delivered. The third-year safety, who started five games for New York in 2022, picked off Nate Sudfeld on the game's first throw, and he ended the next drive with a deflection on fourth down. The Giants defender then called it a night with one pick, one tackle for loss and two passes defensed. He was everywhere, and more importantly, perhaps he'll find himself next in the starting lineup for an entire campaign.):  https://www.nfl.com/news/2023-nfl-preseason-week-1-what-we-learned-from-friday-s-games

Preseason Blitz: Jordan Love looks good in first preseason action as Packers starter (Detroit Lions 21, New York Giants 16: Rookie first-round running back Jahmyr Gibbs made his preseason debut for the Lions. Gibbs had 19 yards on six carries, and also made a nice catch on an 18-yard gain. Overall it was a solid preseason debut for the 12th pick of the draft.):  https://sports.yahoo.com/preseason-blitz-jordan-love-looks-good-in-first-preseason-action-as-packers-starter-002147653.html

Lions' Jahmyr Gibbs shows dual threat ability in preseason opener vs. Giants:  https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/jahmyr-gibbs-debut-lions-preseason-giants/t80tfvww1kq9ch8ov8lw6b3o

Video:


HIGHLIGHT: Branch makes his presence felt on powerful tackle after catch:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/highlight-branch-makes-his-presence-felt-on-powerful-tackle-after-catch

HIGHLIGHT: Brandon Joseph seals win with interception:   https://www.detroitlions.com/video/highlight-joseph-seals-win-with-interception


HIGHLIGHT: Martinez gives Lions late lead with QB sneak:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/highlight-martinez-gives-lions-late-lead-with-qb-sneak

HIGHLIGHT: 95-yard punt return TD! Alexander goes distance for Lions:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/highlight-95-yard-punt-return-td-alexander-goes-distance-for-lions

HIGHLIGHT: Sudfeld drops dime to Williams for two-point conversion:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/highlight-sudfeld-drops-dime-to-williams-for-two-point-conversion

HIGHLIGHT: Green darts into the clear over middle for 24-yard catch and run:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/highlight-green-darts-into-the-clear-over-middle-for-24-yard-catch-and-run

James Mitchell is in an area code of his own on wide-open 32-yard catch and run:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/highlight-mitchell-gets-open-for-32-yard-catch-and-run

Jahmyr Gibbs moves chains on first NFL reception:  https://www.espn.com/video/clip/_/id/38175669
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