Friday, December 6, 2024

Lions Links for Friday 12-6-24

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TWENTYMAN: Week 14 observations:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/detroit-lions-week-14-observations-goff-gibbs-williams-campbell

NOTEBOOK: Patrick catches 2 TDs in Lions' TNF win over Packers:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/notebook-patrick-catches-2-tds-in-lions-win-over-packers

FOUR DOWNS: Lions stay aggressive, convert 4 fourth downs in win over Packers:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/four-downs-lions-stay-aggressive-convert-4-fourth-downs-in-win-over-packers


Lions game balls: Dan Campbell is a unicorn and Detroit is lucky to have him:  https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2024/12/06/detroit-lions-game-balls-dan-campbell-is-a-unicorn/76807293007/

Dan Campbell tells Skipper in locker room speech: 'Keep throwing up'Dan Campbell tells Skipper in locker room speech: 'Keep throwing up':  https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2024/12/06/video-lions-dan-campbell-locker-room-speech-green-bay/76818480007/





'We the real dawgs': Lions take control of rivalry with Packers, punch ticket to playoffs:  https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2024/12/05/north-stars-lions-beat-packers-34-31-on-bates-fg/76795975007/

Studs and Duds for the Lions' playoff-clinching win over the Packers:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/lists/studs-and-duds-detroit-lions-week-14-win-vs-packers/

Snap count notes: Lions were all hands on deck in win over Packers:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2024/12/06/snap-count-notes-lions-vs-packers-week-14-player-depth/


The Packers aren't handling not being officiating darlings anymore very well:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2024/12/06/lions-packers-week-14-green-bay-officiating-reaction/

Best and worst PFF grades for Lions from Week 14 vs. Packers:   https://lionswire.usatoday.com/lists/best-and-worst-pff-grades-for-lions-from-week-14-vs-packers/

Dan Campbell after Lions' playoff-clinching win over the Packers: 'We're destined for this':  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2024/12/06/dan-campbell-lions-beat-packers-postgame-speech-were-destined-for-this/




Martin, Branch Among Lowest PFF-Graded Lions Against Packers:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/martin-branch-among-lowest-pff-graded-lions-week-fourteen


'You Just Love to See It': Lions Dan Skipper Praises 'Flag Guy': https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/dan-skipper-praises-flag-guy


'What They're Saying: Lions Secondary Felt Disrespected:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/notable-locker-room-quotes-lions-packers-week-fourteen


How Lions OC Ben Johnson used a failed 4th down play to set up the game-clinching drive:  https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/12/6/24314780/how-lions-oc-ben-johnson-used-a-failed-4th-down-play-to-set-up-the-game-clinching-drive

5 takeaways from the Detroit Lions’ Thursday night win over the Green Bay Packers:  https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/12/6/24314544/5-takeaways-detroit-lions-week-14-green-bay-packers-win


Why it’s almost guaranteed Detroit Lions will get No. 1 seed if they only lose 1 more game:  https://www.clickondetroit.com/sports/2024/12/06/why-its-almost-guaranteed-detroit-lions-will-get-no-1-seed-if-they-only-lose-1-more-game/

What playoff seeds are possible for Detroit Lions now that they’ve clinched?:  https://www.clickondetroit.com/sports/2024/12/06/what-playoff-seeds-are-possible-for-detroit-lions-now-that-theyve-clinched/

‘It was all God’: Detroit Lions unsung hero honors father with stellar performance on TNF:  https://www.clickondetroit.com/sports/2024/12/06/it-was-all-god-detroit-lions-unsung-hero-honors-father-with-stellar-performance-on-tnf/


Detroit's depleted defense does the job, hopes to see Packers in playoffs:  https://www.audacy.com/971theticket/sports/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-defense-steps-up-wants-to-see-packers-again

Injury-depleted Lions find a way to beat the Packers, 34-31:  https://lionslowdown.com/2024/12/06/injury-depleted-lions-find-a-way-to-beat-the-packers-34-31/



Never a doubt for Dan Campbell: 'That's why he gets paid the big bucks':  https://www.audacy.com/971theticket/sports/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-never-a-doubt-for-dan-big-bucks-campbell

Matt LaFleur goes after "arrogant fan" at Ford Field for talking smack to Packers:  https://www.audacy.com/971theticket/sports/detroit-lions/matt-lefleur-goes-after-arrogant-detroit-lions-fan

Detroit's depleted defense does the job, hopes to see Packers in playoffs:  https://www.audacy.com/971theticket/sports/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-defense-steps-up-wants-to-see-packers-again

Detroit Lions no longer satisfied with just making the playoffs:  https://www.cbsnews.com/detroit/news/lions-no-longer-satisfied-with-just-making-playoffs/







Nick Saban Shares Honest Thoughts on Bold Dan Campbell Decision in Lions-Packers:  https://athlonsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/nick-saban-shares-honest-thoughts-on-bold-dan-campbell-decision-in-lions-packers


Lions Legend Calvin Johnson Makes His Opinion on Dan Campbell Very Clear:  https://athlonsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/lions-legend-calvin-johnson-makes-opinion-dan-campbell-very-clear

Dan Campbell's Culture of Belief Is More Than a Meme — It Defines the Detroit Lions:  https://athlonsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/dan-campbell-detroit-lions-fourth-down-jared-goff


Dick Vitale Sends High Praise to Dan Campbell, Lions After Thrilling Win:  https://athlonsports.com/nfl/dick-vitale-sends-high-praise-to-dan-campbell-lions-after-thrilling-win



Kerby Joseph Throws Shade at Packers TE Tucker Kraft After Lions' Win, Kraft's Pregame Comments:  https://athlonsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/kerby-joseph-throws-shade-at-packers-te-tucker-kraft-after-lions-win-krafts-critical-pregame-comments

Packers Receiver Called Out for Old Quote After Loss to Lions:  https://athlonsports.com/nfl/green-bay-packers/jayden-reed-called-out-old-quote-loss-lions

Lions' Amik Robertson Calls Green Bay Packers "Pretenders" in Scathing Rant:  https://athlonsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/lions-amik-robertson-calls-green-bay-packers-pretenders-in-scathing-rant





Week 14 Thursday Night Football Statistical Review: Lions stave off Packers, win 11th straight:  https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-thursday-night-football-statistical-review-packers-lions-week-14-2024

Tim Patrick catches first two touchdowns since 2021 to help Lions clinch postseason spot:  https://www.nfl.com/news/tim-patrick-catches-first-two-touchdowns-since-2021-to-help-lions-clinch-postseason-spot



Ryan Clark: Dan Campbell Is Only NFL Coach Who Would Have Made Crucial Risky Decision:  https://www.si.com/nfl/ryan-clark-dan-campbell-only-nfl-coach-fourth-down-decision-lions-packers

Lions' Offensive Tackle Gave Shout-Out to Fan Who Heckled Packers' Matt LaFleur:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions-dan-skipper-shouts-out-fan-heckled-packers-matt-lafleur

The Lions Keep Defying the Laws of Football Gravity By Knowing Exactly Who They Are:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions-keep-defying-laws-football-gravity-knowing-exactly-who-they-are

Packers Need Jordan Love to Return to His Old Self to Compete in the NFC:  https://www.si.com/nfl/packers-need-jordan-love-return-old-compete-in-nfc-lions

Packers Need Jordan Love to Return to His Old Self to Compete in the NFC:  https://www.si.com/nfl/packers-need-jordan-love-return-old-compete-in-nfc-lions

No, Jared Goff's knee being down during Dan Campbell's gutsy 4th down call wasn't missed by refs:  https://ftw.usatoday.com/2024/12/dan-campbell-fourth-down-jared-goff-lions-packers


Ex-NFLer Criticizes Lions HC Dan Campbell’s ‘Asinine’ Stunt During TNF Showdown vs. Packers:  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/ex-nfler-criticizes-lions-hc-dan-campbell-vs-packers/

NFL Game Recaps: Week 14, 2024 (Lions 34, Packers 31:  This was a radically different result than the first meeting between these teams. The Lions dominated in rainy and windy conditions back in Week 9, as “No Cookie” Jordan Love struggled through a groin injury. However, the Packers got off to another slow start, as Detroit moved the ball easily down the field on the opening drive, and then Christian Watson lost a fumble near midfield to set up another Detroit score.  The Lions were up 17-7, but that’s when the Packers got their act together. Watson redeemed himself by hauling in a deep pass to set up a Green Bay touchdown. Jared Goff then telegraphed a throw that was picked. Josh Jacobs breached the goal line on the short drive to put the Packers up 21-17. The two teams exchanged scores, with the Lions going up 24-21, the Packers leading 28-24, and then Detroit moving ahead 31-28. The Packers trailed by a field goal with about half the fourth quarter remaining, but thanks to another big Watson reception, they moved into field goal range. Watson, however, made another blunder where an offensive pass interference penalty of his moved Green Bay too far back in the goal-to-go situation. The Packers had to settle for a field goal as a consequence, tying the game at 31.  The Lions had about three minutes to move into field goal range. They did just that on intermediate throws to Jameson Williams and Tim Patrick, followed by a 14-yard strike to Amon-Ra St. Brown. Detroit was stuck in a fourth-and-1, but eschewed the field goal to go for it. David Montgomery converted to remove all time off the clock, setting up Jake Bates’ game-winning field goal.  For the second week in a row, the Lions won by three points over a divisional opponent at home. This time, they did it on their own terms. The victory clinches playoff berth for them.  The Packers fought hard and had a chance to win at the end. Despite the series sweep, Green Bay remains a legitimate Super Bowl contender.):  https://walterfootball.com/nflreview.php




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Video:



Jared Goff's best plays from 3-TD game vs. Packers | Week 14:  https://www.nfl.com/videos/jared-goff-s-best-plays-from-3-td-game-vs-packers-week-14









Cam Newton appreciates Dan Campbell's consistency:  https://www.espn.com/video/clip/_/id/42814518

What does Lions win mean for NFC playoff picture? | 'GMFB':  https://www.nfl.com/videos/what-does-lions-win-mean-for-nfc-playoff-picture-gmfb

'GMFB' reacts to Lions Week 14 win vs. Packers:  https://www.nfl.com/videos/gmfb-reacts-to-lions-week-14-win-vs-packers

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