Evening Lions Links for Monday 1-8-24

Articles:

KEY QUESTIONS: What are the injury updates heading into the playoffs?:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/what-are-lions-injury-updates-heading-into-the-playoffs-laporta-williams-raymond

TIM AND MIKE: Week 18 observations:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/tim-and-mike-week-18-observations-goff-stbrown-reynolds

O'HARA'S MONDAY COUNTDOWN: Campbell, Lions ready for the playoffs:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/o-hara-s-monday-countdown-campbell-lions-ready-for-the-playoffs

Now the Chargers want to interview both of the Lions’ coordinators, too:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2024/01/now-the-chargers-want-to-interview-both-of-the-lions-coordinators-too.html

Both Lions coordinators are candidates for head jobs. Dan Campbell supports it.:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2024/01/both-lions-coordinators-are-candidates-for-head-jobs-dan-campbell-supports-it.html

Dan Campbell understands outside intrigue of Lions-Rams but won’t harp on history:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2024/01/dan-campbell-understands-outside-intrigue-of-lions-rams-but-wont-harp-on-history.html

Ex-Lions QB Matthew Stafford views playing in Detroit as fun on a personal level:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2024/01/ex-lions-qb-matthew-stafford-views-playing-in-detroit-as-fun-on-a-personal-level.html

Sam LaPorta has ‘outside shot’ to play against Rams after all, next 48 hours key:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2024/01/sam-laporta-has-outside-shot-to-play-against-rams-after-all-next-48-hours-key.html

Snap counts, PFF grades: Aidan Hutchinson stars, ends season with 100-plus pressures:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2024/01/snap-counts-pff-grades-aidan-hutchinson-stars-ends-season-with-100-plus-pressures.html

Lions’ Ben Johnson, Aaron Glenn both draw interview requests from Commanders:   https://www.mlive.com/lions/2024/01/lions-ben-johnson-aaron-glenn-both-draw-interview-requests-from-commanders.html

How to get Detroit Lions vs Los Angeles Rams playoff tickets at Ford Field for under $450:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2024/01/how-to-get-detroit-lions-vs-los-angeles-rams-playoff-tickets-at-ford-field-for-under-450.html

The Lions are built by adversity, and for this moment against Matthew Stafford:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2024/01/the-lions-are-built-by-adversity-and-for-this-moment-against-matthew-stafford.html

Detroit Lions’ 2024 regular-season opponents officially set:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2024/01/detroit-lions-2024-regular-season-opponents-officially-set.html

Lions are early favorites entering wild-card matchup with Matthew Stafford’s Rams:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2024/01/lions-are-early-favorites-entering-wild-card-matchup-with-matthew-staffords-rams.html

Blue heaven! Amon-Ra St. Brown dyes hair for Lions playoff run:  https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2024/01/08/detroit-lions-amon-ra-st-brown-dyes-hair-blue-nfl-playoffs/72155765007/

Lions Dan Campbell says the real fun starts now; injury update on LaPorta, others:  https://lionslowdown.com/2024/01/08/lions-dan-campbell-says-the-real-fun-starts-now-injury-update-on-laporta-others/

Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson joins elite company with superb 2023 season:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2024/01/08/lions-aidan-hutchinson-most-qb-pressures-pass-rush-season-ranking/

The Lions-Rams game is the most expensive playoff ticket:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2024/01/08/lions-rams-wild-card-game-ticket-prices/

10 free agents the Lions should target this offseason:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/lists/nfl-free-agents-detroit-lions-should-target-this-offseason/

NFC North season recap: Who finished where?:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/lists/nfc-north-season-final-standings-draft-positions/

Lions rookie report: How they fared against the Vikings in week 18:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/lists/lions-rookie-report-how-they-fared-against-the-vikings-in-week-18/

Dan Campbell shouldn't face criticism for playing starters:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2024/01/08/dan-campbell-lions-criticism-for-playing-starters-week-18-laporta-injury/

Pros and Cons of Lions Signing Zach Ertz:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/pros-cons-lions-signing-zach-ertz

Lions' Grades: Offense Ends Record Year on High Note:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/lions-grades-offense-has-record-season

'Leave Your Stafford Fandom at Door': Lions Are Jared Goff's Team:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/lions-jared-goff-team-stafford-era-over

What They're Saying: Lions Have Two More Banners to Hang:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/what-theyre-saying-lions-two-banners-to-hang

'Feed Me 9': Lions Fans Ready for Reunion Facing Matthew Stafford:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/lions-fans-ready-to-face-matthew-stafford

Lions vs. Vikings snap counts: Turns out Detroit did rest some starters:  https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/1/8/24030463/lions-vs-vikings-snap-counts-detroit-rest-starters-john-cominsky

The Detroit Lions were right to play their starters, regardless of injuries:  https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/1/8/24029020/the-detroit-lions-were-right-to-play-their-starters-regardless-of-injuries

Lions' Ben Johnson, Aaron Glenn already in demand, but 'it's all about us right now':  https://www.audacy.com/971theticket/sports/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-ben-johnson-aaron-glenn-already-in-demand

As Lions enter playoffs, Aidan Hutchinson can feel it: "My time is now":  https://www.audacy.com/971theticket/sports/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-aidan-hutchinson-says-my-time-is-now

Lions made sure Josh Reynolds got his money: 'Keep throwing it!':  https://www.audacy.com/971theticket/sports/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-made-sure-josh-reynolds-got-his-money

Grades:

Lions grades: Jared Goff crisp, defense creates havoc in regular-season finale:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2024/01/lions-grades-jared-goff-crisp-defense-creates-havoc-in-regular-season-finale.html

Podcast:

Dungeon of Doom: Prepping for the juicy Lions-Rams wild-card matchup in Detroit:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2024/01/dungeon-of-doom-prepping-for-the-juicy-lions-rams-wild-card-matchup-in-detroit.html

Podcast: Let Dan Campbell Cook:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/podcasts/podcast-let-lions-dan-campbell-cook

Video:

Campbell on hosting a playoff game:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/campbell-on-hosting-a-playoff-game

Lions QB Jared Goff on preparing for the playoffs: 'We're ready':  https://www.detroitnews.com/videos/sports/nfl/lions/2024/01/07/lions-quarterback-jared-goff-talks-about-preparing-for-the-playoffs-were-ready-for-more-videos-go-to/72146136007/

VIDEO: Sheila Hamp, Martha Ford give speeches after Lions finale vs. Vikings:  https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/1/8/24029856/video-sheila-hamp-martha-ford-speeches-detroit-lions-finale-minnesota-vikings