Friday, December 20, 2024

Lions Links for Friday 12-20-24

Articles:

10 QUESTIONS WITH TWENTYMAN: Will Lions dial up more blitzes this week?:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/10-questions-with-twentyman-will-lions-dial-up-more-blitzes-this-week

Film review: Lions Graham Glasgow played his worst game of the season against the Bills:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2024/12/20/lions-graham-glasgow-film-review-detroit-vs-buffalo-ol-struggles/

Penei Sewell has a strong message for those now doubting the Lions:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2024/12/20/penei-sewell-message-detroit-lions-bandwagon/

John Cominsky unlikely to return this season, says Dan Campbell:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2024/12/20/john-cominsky-lions-injury-update-unable-to-return/

Campbell Offers Grim Update on Davis, Moseley Excelled:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/campbell-offers-grim-update-on-davis

NFC North Roundtable: Lions' Impact Player, Key to Beat Bears:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/roundtable-lions-impact-player-key-to-beat-chicago-bears

Lions Offensive Line Must Find Their Swagger Rest of Season:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/lions-offensive-line-must-find-their-swagger

Jameson Williams' Connection With Jared Goff Has Grown:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/jameson-williams-connection-with-jared-goff-has-grown

Fact or Fiction: Is Calais Campbell Realistic Option for Lions?:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/is-calais-campbell-realistic-option-for-lions




Analyzing the matchups that could define the NFL in Week 16 (Jared Goff’s over-the-middle passing vs. Bears - The Lions will look to overcome their first loss since Week 2, in addition to a spate of injuries, when they take on the Bears in Week 16. For Detroit’s offense to find its usual flow state, the team will need Jared Goff to excel over the middle — but the Bears may be able to sway that.  This season, Goff leads the NFL in completions over the middle of the field and ranks second in middle-of-field attempts, having compiled an 85.3 PFF passing grade (14th among qualifiers). It’s no shocker that Amon-Ra St. Brown ranks 12th in PFF receiving grade (90.5) and second in targets and catches in that zone, too.  However, the Bears maintain the ninth-best team coverage grade on passes over the middle. Kyler Gordon’s 81.9 PFF coverage grade over the middle of the field ranks 11th among qualified defenders, but no other Chicago defender is within the top 50. Likewise, the Bears rank only 19th in EPA per play and 16th in success rate when opposing offenses target between the numbers.  Can Goff and St. Brown get into their usual rhythm, helping offset the loss of David Montgomery in the run game? Or can Gordon and Chicago’s underperforming linebackers clog the middle and force perimeter passes? If the Bears want to finally snap their seemingly endless losing streak, they’ll need to deter Goff from finding his comfort zone (literally).):  https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-matchups-could-define-nfl-week-16-2024

Lions DC Aaron Glenn: We're 12-2, 'why in the hell is the sky falling for us?':  https://www.nfl.com/news/lions-dc-aaron-glenn-were-12-2-why-in-the-hell-is-the-sky-falling-for-us

Top 10 remaining NFL games with playoff implications (1. Vikings at Lions - Week: 18 | Date: Jan. 4 or 5 | Time: TBD | TV: TBD. Detroit has been the belle of the ball all season, but a shootout loss to the Buffalo Bills coupled with a rash of big-name injuries suddenly has people wondering if the Lions can hold onto the NFC's top seed. Provided the Vikings keep their own streak going, this finale could end up determining not only the North but home-field advantage in the playoffs. The last time they met, the Lions won a high-scoring shootout.):  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/ranking-10-of-the-most-important-remaining-nfl-games-that-could-shape-the-2024-playoffs/

Bears Media:

Lions Looking Healthier to Face Bears but Still Depleted:  https://www.si.com/nfl/bears/lions-looking-healthier-to-face-bears-but-still-depleted

Bears Defensive Plan for Lions Starts with Red Zone Resurgence:  https://www.si.com/nfl/bears/bears-defensive-plan-for-lions-starts-with-red-zone-resurgence




Video - Beatty, Washington, Hightower preview Lions matchup | Press Conference:  https://www.chicagobears.com/video/beatty-washington-hightower-preview-lions-matchup-press-conference

Podcast:

Twentyman in the Huddle: Lions-Bears Week 16 preview:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/twentyman-in-the-huddle-lions-bears-week-16-preview

Video:



The 'Mad Minute' on Lions-Bears in Week 16 | 'GMFB':  https://www.nfl.com/videos/the-mad-minute-on-lions-bears-in-week-16-gmfb

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