Friday, November 22, 2024

Lions Links for Friday 11-22-24

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NOTEBOOK: Arnold talks confidence level, Lions' secondary & more:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/notebook-arnold-talks-confidence-level-lions-secondary-more

10 QUESTIONS WITH TWENTYMAN: How has Arnold progressed through first 10 games of rookie season?:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/10-questions-with-twentyman-how-has-arnold-progressed-through-first-10-games-of-rookie-season



Lions TE Sam LaPorta ready to return from shoulder injury with 'fresh legs':  https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2024/11/22/sam-laporta-injury-update-status-lions-colts-game/76498362007/



NFC North Roundtable: Lions' Key to Beating Colts:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/nfc-north-roundtable-lions-key-to-beating-colts

Chris Broussard: Saying Lions Offense Best Ever Is 'Utterly Ridiculous':  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/chris-broussard-lions-offense-not-best-ever

Lions Hoping Moseley Debuts, LaPorta, Arnold Injury Updates:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/lions-hope-moseley-debuts-against-colts


Terrion Arnold Says Interceptions Are Coming 'In Bunches':  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/terrion-arnold-says-picks-come-in-bunches






Jameson Williams grooving with Goff as one of Lions' 'erasers' on offense:  https://www.audacy.com/971theticket/sports/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-jameson-williams-grooving-with-jared-goff

In uniquely challenging role, Terrion Arnold "starting to gain my NFL clout":  https://www.audacy.com/971theticket/sports/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-terrion-arnold-starting-to-gain-his-nfl-clout

Analyzing the matchups that could define the NFL in Week 12 (Anthony Richardson’s straight dropbacks vs. Lions:  Although Colts-Jets in Week 11 wasn’t a marquee matchup, it did reveal a rather notable development: an improved Anthony Richardson. The second-year signal-caller generated an 80.3 PFF passing grade, the best in his 11-game NFL career so far. Now, Richardson will oppose an even stingier defense in the Lions, whose well-rounded attack may cause problems.  Part of why Richardson was much better in Week 11 was his play outside of play action. His 90.0 PFF overall grade on 17 dropbacks (compared to 15 play-action dropbacks) was the second highest of any starting quarterback last week. He completed 11-of-15 such passes for 172 yards, a big-time throw and zero turnover-worthy plays. Along similar lines, Richardson was also terrific when not throwing to screens, securing an 81.7 PFF overall grade.  However, Detroit has been among the NFL’s best defenses in those scenarios. The Lions rank seventh in EPA per play in non-play action dropbacks and are fourth in non-screen looks.  Will Shane Steichen lean toward more traditional attempts for Richardson, where he clearly looked more comfortable? Or will the Colts try more play action, where Richardson has been better all year — posting a 61.7 PFF overall grade compared to a 53.6 mark on standard dropbacks? Richardson’s nuanced performance and Indianapolis’ play-calling will determine if the Colts can execute a tremendous upset at home.):  https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-matchups-could-define-nfl-week-12-2024

RB Index, Week 12: The main thing standing between Saquon Barkley and MVP honors? His quarterback (3. Jahmyr Gibbs - 2024 stats: 10 games | 133 att | 796 rush yds | 6.0 ypc | 8 rush TDs | 23 rec | 256 rec yds | 1 rec TD | 0 fumbles lost.   Another week, another dominant outing from the Lions backfield. Gibbs topped 100 scrimmage yards again, logging 69 rush yards (including a 1-yard TD run in the second quarter) on 11 carries for 6.3 yards per attempt while hauling in his lone target for a 54-yard catch-and-run down the sideline to set up the Lions' fourth TD of the day against the Jags.  7. David Montgomery - 2024 stats: 10 games | 137 att | 595 rush yds | 4.3 ypc | 10 rush TDs | 21 rec | 205 rec yds | 0 rec TDs | 1 fumble lost.  Like Gibbs, Montgomery ran through the Jaguars defense, which gave up a mind-boggling 645 yards (!). Montgomery finished with 15 carries for 75 yards and a pair of first-half touchdowns -- on runs of 2 and 6 yards. Montgomery has had a rush TD in eight games this season, second-most behind Baltimore's Derrick Henry (10). :  https://www.nfl.com/news/rb-index-week-12-the-main-thing-standing-between-saquon-barkley-and-mvp-honors-his-quarterback

Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn has experience, influence to be NFL head coach:  https://andscape.com/features/detroit-lions-defensive-coordinator-aaron-glenn-has-experience-influence-to-be-nfl-head-coach/

Future unheralded heroes? Ranking practice squad players who could have roles for contenders down the stretch (8. Lions LB David Long:  Long earned his two-year, $11 million deal with the Dolphins in 2023 after asserting himself as a steady three-down linebacker with a blitzing speciality with the Titans starting in 2019. And his debut season in South Beach was tremendous, particularly against the run. Last season, Long finished seventh among all qualifying off-ball linebackers with a stop rate of 10.7%. That means, 10.7% of his run-defense snaps finished with Long making a tackle that constituted a "loss" for offense based on down and distance.  This past season with the Dolphins wasn't as good, and as the missed tackles piled up, he was released. The Lions, a club that has two reliable starters at linebacker in Jack Campbell and Malcolm Rodriguez, are suddenly hurting for depth at the position, which explains why they signed Long after he was let go by the Dolphins. At this stage of the season, the veteran represents a fine insurance option.):  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/future-unheralded-heroes-ranking-practice-squad-players-who-could-have-roles-for-contenders-down-the-stretch/

Week 12 NFL Story Lines to Watch (Detroit Lions - Story line to watch: Lions linebacker Jack Campbell has showcased why the team invested a first round draft pick to select him in 2023. The talented linebacker will now wear the green dot and lead his unit against a Colts team still battling for a playoff spot. Anthony Richardson should expect Detroit’s defense to bring the pressure from a variety of spots, as the young quarterback has had struggles with turnovers this season — John Maakaron, Detroit Lions On SI):  https://www.si.com/nfl/week-12-nfl-story-lines-to-watch

Podcast:

Twentyman in the Huddle: Lions-Colts Week 12 preview:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/twentyman-in-the-huddle-lions-colts-week-12-preview


Video:


The 'Mad Minute' on Lions-Colts in Week 12 | 'GMFB':  https://www.nfl.com/videos/the-mad-minute-on-lions-colts-in-week-12-gmfb

WATCH - Dan Miller sits down with coordinator Ben Johnson to talk about his highly potent offense:  https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/1552315

WATCH - Hammer reports from Lions practice where she gets the answers to the keys of stopping the Colts offense:  https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/1552317

WATCH - Dan Miller sits down with Lions linebacker Jack Campbell in this week's 1-on-1 interview:  https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/1551673
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