Thursday, August 29, 2024

Lions Links for Thursday 8-29-24

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Lions place defensive lineman John Cominsky on injured reserve, release safety CJ Moore from practice squad:  https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2024/08/29/lions-place-defensive-lineman-on-injured-reserve-release-safety-from-practice-squad/74994270007/


John Cominsky Placed on IR, DPJ Signed to Practice Squad:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/john-cominsky-placed-on-ir-dpj-signed-practice-squad

Lions' 'Elite' Offensive Talent Gives GM Confidence Despite Depth Concerns:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/lions-elite-offensive-talent-gives-brad-holmes-confidence

St. Brown: 'I Feel Bad for Anyone Trying to Run with Jameson Williams':  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/st-brown-i-feel-bad-for-anyone-trying-to-run-with-jameson-williams






2024 NFL triplets rankings: Eagles, 49ers boast top quarterback/running back/pass catcher combos (5. Detroit Lions - Quarterback: Jared Goff (Age: 29), Running back: Jahmyr Gibbs (Age: 22), Pass catcher: Amon-Ra St. Brown (Age: 24).  Goff’s resurrection in Detroit -- where the quarterback has become a folk hero, prompting Lions fans to randomly chant his name in locations far and wide -- is a feel-good story of overcoming adversity. Over the last two years, Goff ranks second in the NFL in passing yards (9,013, trailing only Patrick Mahomes) and is tied for third in passing touchdowns (59, trailing only Mahomes and Josh Allen). The former No. 1 overall pick has played a leading role in transforming one of American sports’ most downtrodden franchises into a legit powerhouse. Of course, he’s not alone in this endeavor.  Over the past two years, St. Brown ranks top five in catches (225), receiving yards (2,676) and receiving first downs (143), while leading all NFL wideouts with 1,199 yards after catch. And anyone who’s derisively calling him a “slot-only” receiver is just plain wrong, as PFF charted him with 43.6 percent of his snaps in a wide alignment last season. Sun God is a well-rounded -- and well-paid -- stud.  Truthfully, though, Gibbs is the player I’m most excited to watch in the coming season. The 22-year-old is a threat to score every time he touches the ball, a true home run hitter. The Lions brought him along a little slowly during his rookie season, but he certainly made his mark by season’s end. I expect him to hit the ground running -- FAST -- in Year 2.):  https://www.nfl.com/news/2024-nfl-triplets-rankings-eagles-49ers-boast-top-quarterback-running-back-pass-catcher-combos

2024 NFL season preview: Ranking all eight divisions (2. NFC North - Detroit roared to the top of the NFC North last season, the rare example of a team riding an offseason hype train to legitimate results. That was fine and dandy, especially for a franchise that was so starved for postseason success that Lions fans were in tears upon beating the Rams on Super Wild Card Weekend. Now, though, a new standard has been set. Following a heartbreaking loss in the NFC Championship Game, there is only one goal: get to the Super Bowl. This team has never done it, but it's also never really been better positioned to break that ground than it is in 2024, with every key contributor -- including OC Ben Johnson -- returning. The path won't exactly be a cakewalk, though, not after the Packers stunned the NFL with a red-hot second half that carried them to a blowout playoff win over the Cowboys in Arlington. Jordan Love is the real deal, and Green Bay is a serious contender. The Bears seem to have a lot of good energy right now, too, after investing in veteran talent (like Keenan Allen, D'Andre Swift) and selecting a new franchise quarterback (Caleb Williams) with the first pick of the draft. They have to show they can turn the strong vibes into on-field success. The Vikings already had some of their positive energy sapped by a meniscus injury that ended QB J.J. McCarthy's rookie year after one preseason game. But don't forget about them entirely. If anything, watch them to see if Sam Darnold can resurrect his career. If Chicago delivers, this will be a gauntlet of a division.):  https://www.nfl.com/news/2024-nfl-season-preview-ranking-all-eight-divisions

NFL playoff predictions: Picking eight division winners, six wild-card teams for 2024 season NFC NORTH CHAMPS - 1. Detroit Lions (20 votes: Band, Battista, Bhanpuri, Blair, Cersosimo, Chadiha, Edholm, Filice, Florio, Grant, Jones-Drew, Kownack, Magdziuk, Mariucci, Okada, Parr, Reuter, Rosenthal, Shook, Zierlein.).  2. Green Bay Packers (+240) | 7 votes: Abdoo, Baca, Bergman, Gonzales, Patra, Ross, Walker.  3.  Chicago Bears (+350) | 1 vote: Rank.  After winning their first division title in 30 years last season, the Lions enter 2024 as the overwhelming favorite among our analysts to win the NFC North. But Detroit is expected to have plenty of competition, with the Packers appearing on 25 of 28 ballots, including as the top team in the division on seven of them. A strong second half in 2023, a new franchise QB and several big-name offseason additions have propelled Chicago into the playoff conversation, as well. After appearing on just six ballots last season, the Bears earned a spot on 11 this year -- the majority picking Caleb & Co. as the NFC's seventh seed. With expectations sky high in the Windy City, the Bears will look to snap their 13-year skid without a playoff win -- a streak that's three times as long as the next-closest team in the division (Minnesota at four).):  https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-playoff-predictions-picking-eight-division-winners-six-wild-card-teams-for-2024-season

2024 All-NFC Team: Cowboys, Eagles, 49ers dominate (C Frank Ragnow, RT Penei Sewell, OC Ben Johnson):  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/2024-all-nfc-team-cowboys-eagles-49ers-dominate-lineup-of-best-qb-wrs-coaches-other-key-spots/

Lions and Packers and Vikings and Bears, oh my! The NFC North has become a daunting division:  https://apnews.com/article/nfc-north-preview-2024-9abd34dffd3cf67568b7ccd9569e82be

1 under-the-radar player for every NFL team's 2024 playoff hopes, from Roger McCreary to Cooper Beebe (Detroit Lions: LB Jack Campbell - Campbell was one of head coach Dan Campbell’s maligned 2023 first round picks, and while he wasn’t the revelation Jahmyr Gibbs was, he still managed to start 12 games as a rookie. Struggles ensued — he gave up a gruesome 128.2 passer rating in coverage — but the raw talent remains.  The former Iowa star is a big, strong tackling machine with top level straight line speed to track tight ends up the seam. He plays the exact brand of football his coach expects (intelligently reckless) and finds his way to the ball for big stops. If he can pair those instincts with the position’s steep learning curve, he could be headed for a breakout in 2024.):  https://ftw.usatoday.com/lists/2024-nfl-underrated-players-playoffs-every-team

3 UDFAs Poised To Make An Impact In 2024 (Isaiah Williams, WR, Detroit Lions - The explosive Detroit Lions offense is entering the season searching for pass-catching weapons to emerge opposite Amon-Ra St. Brown and Sam LaPorta. It's a big year for Jameson Williams, who must finally prove capable of meeting his pre-draft hype. An underrated weapon that could work himself into the rotation is undrafted receiver Isaiah Williams.  Williams was a preseason darling who led the Lions in receptions (11) and receiving yards (123) during the exhibition. The Illinois product also returned three kickoffs for 93 yards and six punts for 71 yards. Williams made the roster over veteran wideout Donovan Peoples-Jones. I could see him replacing Kalif Raymond in three-receiver sets while also making a sizable impact via special teams.):  https://thedraftnetwork.com/2024/08/29/nfl-udfas-poised-to-make-impact-2024

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