Thursday, December 5, 2024

Pre-Game Lions Links for Thursday 12-5-24

Articles:

INACTIVES: Lions vs. Packers:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/inactives-lions-vs-packers-decker-reader-paschal

5 things to watch: Lions vs. Packers:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/5-things-to-watch-lions-vs-packers-stbrown-montgomery-gibbs

Is Matt Patricia giving credit to Campbell for Lions rebuild, or patting self on back? You decide:  https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2024/12/05/matt-patricia-detroit-lions-rebuild-dan-campbell-bill-belichick/76805256007/




Jared Goff is the Lions nominee for Walter Payton Man of the Year Award:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2024/12/05/jared-goff-lions-nominee-for-walter-payton-man-of-the-year-award/

Lions Sign Alexander, Elevate Adams, Agude for Packers Game:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/lions-elevate-jamal-adams-week-fourteen


Packers-Lions Key Matchup: Lukas Van Ness vs. Dan Skipper:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/key-matchup-van-ness-skipper

Lions Fans Did Not Enjoy Matt Patricia Appearing on GMFB Thursday:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/lions-fans-react-matt-patricia-gmfb-appearance









What Dan Campbell said when he found out there’s a ‘Dan Campbell lookalike contest’:  https://www.clickondetroit.com/sports/2024/12/05/what-dan-campbell-said-when-he-found-out-theres-a-dan-campbell-lookalike-contest/

‘Take me back home’: New Detroit Lions star’s reaction to first snow is hilarious:  https://www.clickondetroit.com/sports/2024/12/05/take-me-back-home-new-detroit-lions-stars-reaction-to-first-snow-is-hilarious/


'This dude is a monster for real': Four stories that explain Lions WR Amon-Ra St. Brown:  https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/42759429/detroit-lions-amon-ra-st-brown-driving-force

How the Lions went from perennial underdog to sportsbooks' worst enemy:  https://www.espn.com/espn/betting/story/_/id/42622985/detroit-lions-changed-nfl-sports-betting-picks-odds-2024

NFL Week 14 Preview: Schedule, storylines and matchups to watch (Green Bay Packers vs. Detroit Lions (-3.5):  Storyline of the game: Battle atop the NFC North - Week 14 opens with a hotly contested rematch between NFC North playoff contenders in the Packers and Lions. A month has passed since these teams last met back in Week 9 — a matchup the Lions won handedly, 24-14, on the way to their current 10-game winning streak.  Sloppy weather and a strong Lions defense ruled the day in that matchup in Green Bay, with the Packers being held out of the end zone until the final four minutes of the game. Now, the venue shifts to Detroit, where the Lions have generated a league-leading 35.2 points per game at home while producing 6.6 yards per play.   However, that loss was the Packers’ only blemish since Week 5, capturing a 7-1 record since October. Jordan Love and Co. are coming off a pair of decisive wins at home in their last two outings and will be looking to carry that on the road.  Matchups to watch: Packers FS Xavier McKinney vs. Lions FS Kerby Joseph.  The NFL’s top two highest-graded safeties – Kerby Joseph (90.9) and Xavier McKinney (89.6) — are set to square-off in this one, with eyes on laying claim to the crown. Fireworks are queued up when these ballhawking safeties take the field, combining for 14 interceptions on the season — more than 29 teams have in total. The last time these two teams faced off, Joseph converted a pick-six, giving him a leg up on the conversation. But, McKinney boasts one more turnover for his team, having also secured a fumble recovery.  Additional news:   Detroit has signed S Jamal Adams to the practice squad
After RB Jahmyr Gibbs accidentally leaked protection calls via a social media post, OC Ben Johnson will be left to adjust on a short week.):  https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-week-14-preview-schedule-storylines-and-matchups-to-watch

PFF Grades and Data: Everything you need to know for every NFL Week 14 game (Green Bay Packers @ Detroit Lions: Since Green Bay's Week 10 bye, Jordan Love has taken significant strides in his play, particularly under pressure. Over the past three weeks (Weeks 11-13), Love has recorded a stellar 128.8 passer rating when pressured, the second-highest mark among qualifying quarterbacks, while also leading the league with 11.2 yards per attempt in such situations. This marks a dramatic turnaround from his pre-bye struggles, where he posted a 51.4 passer rating under pressure, ranking 29th out of 32 quarterbacks.  Despite the absence of Aidan Hutchinson and other key defenders, the Lions’ defense under Aaron Glenn has managed to sustain a high-pressure approach. In Weeks 1-6 with Hutchinson in the lineup, Detroit generated the eighth-highest pressure rate in the NFL at 37%. Since Week 7, that number has barely dipped, as the Lions have maintained a 36% pressure rate, ranking ninth overall.):  https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-pff-grades-and-data-everything-you-need-to-know-for-every-nfl-week-14-game

Eagles RB Saquon Barkley, Bengals QB Joe Burrow highlight November Players of the Month (NFC Special Teams Player of the Month - Jake Bates:  The Lions are the top team in the NFC, and the play of their kicker has been a pivotal reason as to why. Bates piled up 41 points in November, going a perfect 17 of 17 on point-after tries while converting eight field goals in nine attempts. Four of those field goals were dialed up from 50 yards or farther.):  https://www.nfl.com/news/players-of-the-month-november-2024-saquon-barkley-joe-burrow

The Lions are the best team in the NFL: Three principles behind their success:  https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/lions-best-team-nfl-three-principles-behind-success

Amon-Ra St. Brown Sends Warning to Packers' Xavier McKinney in Response to Dismissive Comments:  https://athlonsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/amon-ra-st-brown-sends-warning-to-packers-xavier-mckinney-in-response-to-dismissive-comments


Will Jared Goff Win the NFL MVP Award? Latest Look at His Odds, Chances, and More:  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/will-jared-goff-win-nfl-mvp-award-odds-chances/

NFC North Playoff Scenarios and Standings: Lions Lead Tight Three-Team Race Over Vikings and Packers:  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/nfc-north-playoff-scenarios-week-14-2024/

Lions’ Playoff Scenarios: What Detroit Needs To Clinch the Playoffs in Week 14:  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/lions-playoff-scenarios-chances-week-14-2024/

NFL Strength of Schedule Rankings 2024: Are the Patriots Favored To Earn the Top Overall Pick? (3. Detroit Lions (Last Week: 4):  The Lions have been the greatest show on turf in the month prior to a disaster performance against the Texans in Week 10 — a performance that looked like a floor outcome (five Jared Goff interceptions), but still yielded a victory.  The final five weeks of the regular season will include three divisional matchups. While those games will be a challenge, the two non-divisional games will be as difficult as any (Bills and 49ers).  If Detroit is going to be the NFC’s No. 1 seed, it will have to be earned. If it happens, the Lions will likely enter January as one of the two favorites to win its fifth championship. Even with a tough remaining schedule, the 11-1 Lions are one win away from posting consecutive double-digit wins for the first time in franchise history and make a run at the NFC crown): https://www.profootballnetwork.com/nfl-strength-of-schedule/

Green Bay Packers vs. Detroit Lions Prediction, Picks Week 14: Will the NFC North Cannibalize?:  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/packers-lions-prediction-picks-week-14-2024/


Packers Media:


Remember This Insane Finish Last Time Packers Played Consecutive Thursdays?:  https://www.si.com/nfl/packers/remember-this-insane-finish-last-time-packers-played-consecutive-thursdays-01jec815qcr4




QB Rankings:

NFL QB Index, Week 14: Josh Allen rises to No. 1 after Bills wallop 49ers (4. Jared Goff
Jared Goff Detroit Lions Year 9 - 2024 stats: 12 games | 71.8 pct | 2,982 pass yds | 8.8 ypa | 22 pass TD | 9 INT | 40 rush yds | 0 rush TD | 5 fumbles.  Chicago gave the Lions quite a challenge on Thanksgiving, forcing them to settle for field goals to end productive and creative drives that would usually result in touchdowns. Goff was still good in his strong areas, working out of play-action effectively, converting a pair of red-zone opportunities in different fashion. On the first, we saw a great example of Goff dropping to pass, trusting his offensive line and scanning before using his strong arm to hit Sam LaPorta in the back of the end zone. On the second, excellent play design made for a layup of a touchdown. The rest of Goff's production came between the 20s, though, and while the Lions still broke 400 yards of offense and only punted twice, the scoring total fell short of the sky-high expectations we have for them. That was fine on Thanksgiving, but a 21-of-34 game might not cut it against the Packers and Bills.):  https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-qb-index-week-14-2024-nfl-season

2024 NFL QB Rankings: Insights Behind Jordan Love’s Improvements and Jared Goff’s Slight Stumble (7. Jared Goff, Detroit Lions - Grade: B+. Jared Goff slid a few spots in these rankings over the last two weeks with two league-average performances. He still ranks as the third-best quarterback over the past four weeks, but it very much revolves around that incredible Week 11 performance. The other three weeks have been either a C or C+.  Goff may have the two best individual game performances of the season, but his general play has lacked the consistency of Jackson or even a player like Tua. This is why he is bouncing around the top 10 while they’ve remained fairly stable in the top three.  Goff ranks inside the top five in nYPA, EPA per dropback, yards after the catch per completion (YAC/Cp), and when playing from a clean pocket. This is still currently on pace to be his best season in Detroit, but with some tough games coming up, he’ll need to be back to his very best if the Lions want to hold onto the No. 1 seed in the NFC.:  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/nfl-qb-rankings-2024/

Predictions:


Video:

'TNF' on Prime Video's Ryan Fitzpatrick joins 'GMFB' to preview Packers-Lions matchup tonight:  https://www.nfl.com/videos/tnf-on-prime-video-s-ryan-fitzpatrick-joins-gmfb-to-preview-packers-lions-matchup-tonight

'GMFB' chops it up with former NFL HC Matt Patricia about Lions' best start in franchise history:  https://www.nfl.com/videos/gmfb-chops-it-up-with-former-nfl-hc-matt-patricia-about-lions-best-start-in-franchise-history

Throwdown Thursday: Packers-Lions on 'TNF' edition | 'GMFB':  https://www.nfl.com/videos/throwdown-thursday-packers-lions-on-tnf-edition-gmfb

WATCH - Dan Miller sits down with Lions wide receiver Tim Patrick: https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/1557386

'The fans are so excited about everything.' Lions bringing in millions to city:  https://www.wxyz.com/news/the-fans-are-so-excited-about-everything-detroit-lions-bringing-in-millions-to-citys-economy

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