Morning Lions Links for Saturday 10-5-13

Lions Articles:

Practice Report - CB Houston and WR CJ back at practice: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/PRACTICE-REPORT-CB-Chris-Houston-and-WR-Calvin-Johnson-back-at-practice/ba159856-69f9-42b5-9f65-199699a0f2c8

Notebook - Houston prognosis for Sunday, Riddick's new role and the importance of nickel defense: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/NOTEBOOK-Houstons-prognosis-for-Sunday-Riddicks-new-role-and-the-importance-of-nickel-defense/e138fe8e-06c4-49ea-b8b3-32795ef6d00a

Herman Moore, CJ both see inconsistent play as culprit for not winning in GB: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Herman-Moore-Calvin-Johnson-both-see-inconsistent-play-as-culprit-for-not-winning-in-Green-Bay/453da3d8-a4b9-47e6-bf57-94cf0332bf6d

Young seizing his opportunity: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Willie-Young-seizing-his-opportunity/f3a7a21c-36df-4455-82d2-6d929bde4a03

O'Hara - A look back at the Lions last win at Lambpoop Field: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHara-A-look-back-at-the-Lions-last-win-at-Lambeau-Field/d4e8b24e-937a-4725-812e-0731a288e48a

Friday Focus - O'Hara believes the Lions can break the streak: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/FRIDAY-FOCUS-Mike-OHara-believes-the-Lions-can-break-the-streak/1fd96d3f-0644-418d-bcec-a59d10f8f52e

Reggie Bush Blog - It's a big game and they don't get any easier: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/reggie-bush/article-1/Reggie-Bush-Blog-Its-a-big-game-and-they-dont-get-any-easier/7c3870b7-9abf-4d8a-98a5-3fb0c5c24728

Herman Blog - the Lions are more than capable of getting a win on Sunday: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/herman-moore/article-1/Herman-Moore-Blog-The-Lions-are-more-than-capable-of-getting-a-win-on-Sunday/f2171c49-bcaa-4027-bdfd-a336eef51cc8

NFC North - the division has become an offensive juggernaut: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Willie-Young-seizing-his-opportunity/f3a7a21c-36df-4455-82d2-6d929bde4a03

Schwartz stresses the importance of takeaways:    http://www.freep.com/article/20131005/SPORTS01/310050024/detroit-lions-jim-schwartz-takeaways

CB Houston is listed as questionable for Sunday, but Lions are optimistic:   http://www.freep.com/article/20131005/SPORTS01/310050046/detroit-lions

NFL issues no fine for hit on Durham, but tags McIntosh for $15,750:   http://www.freep.com/article/20131004/SPORTS01/310040125/detroit-lions-rocky-mcintosh-fine

Variety spicing up Lions attack:    http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131005/SPORTS0101/310050030/1126/Variety-spicing-up-Lions-attack

Riddick finds a role on Special Teams:   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131004/SPORTS0101/310040093/1126/Lions-Theo-Riddick-finds-role-special-teams

Tougher Lions look to turn the tables at Green Bay:   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131004/SPORTS0101/310040114/1126/-Tougher-Lions-look-turn-tables-Green-Bay

CJ, Houston and Quin all questionable for Sunday's game: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/10/chris_houston_listed_as_for_de.html

CJ, Houston return to practice; Montell Owens works out: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/10/calvin_johnson_chris_houston_r.html

Houston isn't letting guard down after Rodgers' flattery: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/10/lions_chris_houston_isnt_letti.html

Bears not fined for hits on CJ, Pettigrew or Durham: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/10/chicago_bears_not_fined_for_hi.html

Schwartz say Lions must avoid turnovers that doomed the Lions last year at Lambpoop: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/10/jim_schwartz_says_detroit_lion_2.html

Young making the most of expanded role: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/10/detroit_lions_de_willie_young_4.html

Lions not surprised by Ansah's early success: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/10/detroit_lions_rookie_ezekiel_a_1.html

Lions signing of Ogletree not a message to Edwards: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/10/detroit_lions_signing_of_kevin.html

MLive Lions Chat: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/10/detroit_lions_chat_lambeau_loo.html

Lions Q and A - Quin talks working at Burger King; Delmas oddest pet: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/10/detroit_lions_qa_glover_quins.html

Lions notes - Houston earns respect from Aaron Rodgers: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20131004/detroit-lions-notes-chris-houston-earns-respect-from-aaron-rodgers

Kris Durham looks for second big game at GB: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20131004/detroit-lions-kris-durham-looks-for-second-big-game-at-green-bay

For GB Packers Fans moon is the limit:   http://oplions.blogspot.com/2013/10/detroit-lions-for-green-bay-packers.html

Schwartz says d-line is key: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/10/04/lions-preview-schwartz-says-d-line-is-key/

Lions head to Lambpoop with defensive injuries:   http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/10/04/lions-head-to-lambeau-with-defensive-injuries/

Idonije explains his new comic book: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/10/04/idonije-explains-his-new-comic-book-the-protectors-gives-teammates-superpowers/

CoachSpeak - Schwartz on the o-line: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/10/4/4803094/coachspeak-jim-schwartz-lions-offensive-line

Barry Sanders thrilled about what he sees out of his former team, the 3-1 Lions: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/barry-sanders-thrilled-sees-former-team-3-1-184007693--nfl.html

Houston - Hamstring is coming along: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/1499/houston-says-hamstring-is-coming-along?ex_cid=espnapi_public

Martin goes from pizza hut to the pros: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/1510/sam-martin-goes-from-pizza-hut-to-the-pros?ex_cid=espnapi_public

Lions Mailbag - On Warford's season: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/1481/lions-mailbag-on-larry-warfords-season?ex_cid=espnapi_public

Bostic not fined for hit on Durham: http://espn.go.com/blog/chicago-bears/post/_/id/4686753/source-bostic-not-fined-for-hit-on-lions-durham?ex_cid=espnapi_public

Clayton's first and ten (he discusses the Lions road test in #7): http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/page/1stand10-13week5/biggest-nfl-games-week-5-john-clayton-first-10

Packers streak vs Lions - Dec 31, 2004: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/1491/packers-streak-vs-lions-dec-31-1994?ex_cid=espnapi_public

NFL 2013 - Bottoms Up (After week 4) (he looks at the worst teams from last year and ranks them from best to worst. The Lions are picked as the second best team this year): http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nfl-2013-bottoms-week-4-191900317--nfl.html

Eight in the box - Best plays in game 1 through game 4 of the season (#6 is Bush's 37 yd TD run against the Bears): http://nfl.si.com/2013/10/04/best-nfl-plays-2013-season/?sct=nfl_t1t_a2

Articles from Opposing Team's Media:

Lions pose major concerns for Packers Coordinators:   http://www.packers.com/news-and-events/article-1/Lions-pose-major-concerns-for-Packers-coordinators/ebf3c598-6748-4118-ab2a-1749ccdbe58f

Lions no. 1 in third down defense:   http://blog.packers.com/2013/10/04/lions-no-1-in-third-down-defense/

5 key matchups - Packers vs Lions:   http://www.packers.com/news-and-events/article-1/Five-key-matchups-Packers-vs-Lions/98218a7b-1f9a-45d9-91eb-fb5c8c4e774e

Video - Packers vs Lions - Final thoughts:   http://www.packers.com/media-center/videos/Packers-vs-Lions-Final-Thoughts/ad6bc031-70b9-46bf-a7d7-67fd1ad35b49

Video - James Jones - Division games always close, tough:   http://www.packers.com/media-center/videos/James-Jones-Division-games-always-close-tough/2ad8c791-ba45-448d-bb25-099b652b82ac

Video - McCarthy - Lions are very talented:    http://www.packers.com/media-center/videos/Mike-McCarthy-Detroit-Lions-are-very-talented/ed9b6557-a39b-4e18-9313-a201f9f18681

A transformation against Megatron: http://www.espnwisconsin.com/common/page.php?feed=2&id=10091&is_corp=1

Leroy Butler talks Packers-Lions: http://www.todaystmj4.com/sports/green-bay-packers/LeRoy-Butler-talks-Packers-Lions-haircuts-and-breast-cancer-226486701.html

McCarthy - probably the best Lions team his Packers have faced: http://www.620wtmj.com/sports/green-bay-packers/McCarthy-Probably-the-best-Lions-team-his-Packers-have-faced-226470431.html

Larrivee's look deep into the Lions' lair: http://www.todaystmj4.com/sports/green-bay-packers/Larrivees-look-deep-into-the-Lions-lair-226458861.html

Video - Tracking the Pack - Episode 11 - Reggie Bush danger and dirty Detroit: http://www.todaystmj4.com/sports/green-bay-packers/Tracking-the-Pack---Episode-11-Is-it-must-win-for-Packers-plus-Reggie-danger-and-dirty-Detroit-226398541.html

Green Bay Packers - 5 things to watch vs Lions: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/green-bay-packers-5-things-watch-game-vs-184400925--nfl.html

Notebook - Megatron duty shifts to Shields:http://www.packersnews.com/article/20131004/PKR01/310040406/Notebook-Megatron-duty-shifts-Shields

Packers downplay dominance over Lions:http://www.packersnews.com/article/20131004/PKR01/310040398/Packers-downplay-home-dominance-over-Lions

GB's Davon House on the Lions, CJ and Bush: http://www.davonhouse31.com/2013/10/04/fan-interaction-preparing-lions/

Packers prepare to play best Lions team in McCarthy's tenure:    http://www.foxsportswisconsin.com/nfl/green-bay-packers/story/Packers-prepare-to-face-best-Lions-team-?blockID=947519&feedID=5069

Packers face the toughest Lions in a long time:    http://www.wbay.com/story/23615533/2013/10/05/packers-face-the-toughest-lions-in-a-long-time

Packers vs Lions - Winning streak means nothing:   http://www.620wtmj.com/sports/green-bay-packers/Packers-vs-Lions-Winning-Streak-Means-Nothing-226451771.html

Previews and Predictions:

Game 5:    http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2013/10/game-5-lions-vs-packers-previews-and.html

2014 Draft:

2014 Lions Draft watch - week 5: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/10/2014_detroit_lions_nfl_draft_w_5.html

Videos:

Schwartz on mental toughness: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Schwartz-on-mental-toughness/30ef77c8-80c9-4c7c-a631-53a184bedb8e

Cunningham on the team's toughness: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Cunningham-on-the-teams-toughness-/e768554a-477d-4b75-8229-7d4c53902f90

Tim and Mike - Breaking the Lambpoop streak: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Tim-and-Mike-Breaking-the-streak-at-Lambeau/23c7413b-272e-49de-aef8-0167763cdd78

Lambpoop undefeated vs Lions:   http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000254991/Lambeau-undefeated-vs-Lions

Tools for victory - Delmas versatility:   http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000255464/Tools-for-Victory-Louis-Delmas-versatility

Audio:

Bush on ESPN radio: http://espn.go.com/blog/chicago-bears/post/_/id/4686753/source-bostic-not-fined-for-hit-on-lions-durham?ex_cid=espnapi_public

Morning Lions Links for Friday 10-4-13

Lions Articles:

Practice Report - Quin and Delmas back on the field; Houston, CJ still out:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/PRACTICE-REPORT-Quin-and-Delmas-back-on-the-field-Houston-Johnson-still-out/cc34345a-3c2a-4007-a02c-02bc300e92ae

Notebook - Bentley vs Cobb crucial matchup vs Lions, Fox wanting to start and Suh vs a new foe: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/NOTEBOOK-Bentley-vs-Cobb-crucial-matchup-for-Lions-Fox-wanting-to-start-and-Suh-vs-a-new-foe/66e46bb7-c623-424c-a2b6-93932a42aae8

CJ Blog - We have to be able to play all four quarters:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/calvin-johnson/article-1/Calvin-Johnson-Blog-We-have-to-be-able-to-play-all-four-quarters/aca3fff5-c65b-4d09-93a2-7a0c971b9667

New WR Kevin Ogletree - Things happen for a reason:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/New-WR-Kevin-Ogletree-Things-happen-for-a-reason/cf13fc78-e4e6-4bc5-8778-b4bc4a817f7d

Twentyman - A win Sunday and the Lions prove they're legit contenders NFC contenders:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/10-questions/article-1/TWENTYMAN-A-win-Sunday-and-the-Lions-prove-theyre-legit-NFC-contenders/74a69caa-f1e0-42e0-9558-2d3ebd04d4b8

Opponent breakdown - Aaron Rodgers looking to extend Packers winning streak over Lions:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OPPONENT-BREAKDOWN-Aaron-Rodgers-looking-to-extend-Packers-winning-streak-over-Lions/f4976403-f843-4679-ace1-180698684271

Pettigrew receptive to more blocking: http://www.freep.com/article/20131004/SPORTS01/310040041/detroit-lions

Despite Rodgers recent struggles, Lions fear his scrambling, accuracy: http://www.freep.com/article/20131004/SPORTS01/310040023/detroit-lions

It took awhile, but Bush has become a complete RB: http://www.freep.com/article/20131003/SPORTS01/310030058/detroit-lions-reggie-bush-complete-running-back

Chicago Bears - We're thugs? Really?: http://www.freep.com/article/20131003/SPORTS01/310030110/chicago-bears-thugs-detroit-lions-bill-ford

Blocking or catching, Pettigrew gets a better grip on his role: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131003/SPORTS0101/310030127/1126/Blocking-catching-Lions-Brandon-Pettigrew-gets-better-grip-his-role

Ogletree is glad he's in Detroit: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131004/SPORTS0101/310040058/1126/New-Lions-receiver-Kevin-Ogletree-glad-he-s-Detroit

Fox works with first team offense, may return vs Packers: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131003/SPORTS0101/310030123/1126/Lions-Jason-Fox-works-first-team-offense-might-return-vs-Packers

CJ mum, but optimistic, on knee injury that has forced him from practices:     http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/10/lions_calvin_johnson_mum_on_in.html

CJ, Houston miss second practice:   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/10/calvin_johnson_chris_houston_m.html

WR Kevin Ogletree hits playbook hard, eyes debut vs Packers:   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/10/new_detroit_lions_wr_kevin_ogl.html

Packers offer high praise for Houston, Delmas:   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/10/green_bay_packers_have_high_pr.html

Bush evolves since last Lambpoop game, eyes 1,000 yds:   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/10/detroit_lions_reggie_bush_refl.html

Fox works with first team, ready to play if needed against Packers: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/10/detroit_lions_jason_fox_ready.html

Lions notes - CJ mum on knee injury: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20131003/detroit-lions-notes-calvin-johnson-mum-on-knee-injury

CJ embracing not having to carry the load: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/10/detroit_lions_calvin_johnson_e.html

Slay, motivated by benchings could return to lineup if Houston sits: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/10/darius_slay_motivated_by_bench.html

Newest Lions WR Ogletree happy to be in Detroit: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20131003/newest-lions-wr-kevin-ogletree-happy-to-be-in-detroit

Lions spreading the ball around more this year:   http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/nfl/detroit-lions/story/Lions-spreading-the-ball-around-more-thi?blockID=947111&feedID=11341

Lions looking for a franchise changing win at Lambpoop Field: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/10/03/detroit-lions-looking-for-a-franchise-changing-win-at-lambeau-field-blog/

Bush talks road losing streak, Bears and baseball:   http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/10/03/reggie-bush-talks-road-losing-streak-bears-and-baseball-with-stoney-and-bill/

The Lions at the Quartermark - Defense: http://www.examiner.com/article/the-detroit-lions-at-the-quartermark-defense

Thursday Comments from Schwartz, Linehan: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/10/3/4799942/lions-quotes-jim-schwartz-scott-linehan-thursday

Lions Notes: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/10/3/4796192/lions-notes-bill-ford-jr-packers-bears

Bush fulfilling his potential with Lions:   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000254842/article/reggie-bush-explains-how-he-put-it-all-together

DT Rankings (Suh is in the top shelf group and Fairley is in the pro bowl potential group): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000254879/article/geno-atkins-tops-atls-defensive-tackle-rankings

Ogletree joins Detroit, hopes to play Sunday:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/1449/ogletree-joins-detroit-hopes-to-play-sunday

Ten(ish) questions with Raiola:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/1421/tenish-questions-with-c-dominic-raiola

Packers streak vs Lions - Dec 12, 2004:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/1436/packers-streak-vs-lions-dec-12-2004

Lions top NFL in 3rd down defense: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/1463/lions-are-best-in-the-nfl-on-third-down-defense?ex_cid=espnapi_public

Stock Report - NFC, First Quarter (For the Lions he picks Suh for stock up and Pettigrew for stock down):   https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2013/10/03/stock-report-nfc-first-quarter/

After further review - Bush, Sproles lead emerging class of air backs:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/pete-prisco/23982649/after-further-review-bush-sproles-lead-emerging-class-of-air-backs

Top 10 with a twist - Best late round/UDFA rookies of 2013 (Fauria is #9 on the list):    http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/23984811/top-10-with-a-twist-best-lateroundudfa-rookies-of-2013

Schwartz - Lions learning to look forward: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/schwartz-lions-learning-look-forward-153011380--nfl.html

Packers looking up at the Lions heading into NFC North showdown: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/packers-look-lions-entering-north-230044555--nfl.html

Packers seek to extend home dominance over Lions: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/packers-seek-extend-home-dominance-215413986--nfl.html

Big matchup in NFC North: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/big-matchups-nfc-north-040329044--nfl.html

Lions hope secondary will be ready for Rodgers: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/lions-hope-secondary-ready-rodgers-073446964--nfl.html

Shutdown Corner's All-Pro Team (CJ and Suh made this team): http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/shutdown-corner-quarter-season-pro-team-mvp-hmmm-214101764--nfl.html

Articles from Opposing Team's Media:

In-depth breakdown of how good Aaron Rodger must be for Packers to win:   http://www.todaystmj4.com/sports/green-bay-packers/Breaking-down-how-good-Aaron-Rodgers-must-be-for-Packers-to-win-games-226322491.html

Matthews - I'll be out there this Sunday:   http://www.espnwisconsin.com/common/more.php?m=49&action=blog&r=40&post_id=30391

Sunday not a must win game for the Packers: http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/article/20131003/PKR07/310030421/Mike-Vandermause-column-Sunday-not-must-win-game-Packers?nclick_check=1

Packers brace for Bush to bolster Lions: http://www.fox11online.com/sports/packers-and-nfl/packers-brace-for-bush-to-bolster-lions

Packers face early season drama vs Lions: http://www.packers.com/news-and-events/article-1/Packers-facing-early-season-drama-vs-Lions/47d181b2-3003-4fe4-8ce8-02fd8d810884

Grades:

MLive Grading the Detroit Lions - Quarter season report card:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/10/grading_the_detroit_lions_quar.html

2014 Draft:

Initial top 103 for 2014 draft: http://football.realgm.com/src_article/2331/20131003/the_initial_top_103_for_the_2014_nfl_draft/

Video:

Inside the huddle with Stafford: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/INSIDE-THE-HUDDLE-with-Matthew-Stafford/b9bd49f2-63ec-41ba-9a1e-9e58d78515b5

Schwartz on GB:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Schwartz-on-Green-Bay-/5547204b-07dd-4392-a928-c8f21ed7745f

Linehan on spreading the wealth: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Linehan-on-spreading-the-wealth/78b4e917-64ea-4413-9810-3ff9d37605cd

Johnson on playing the Packers:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Johnson-on-playing-the-Packers/13cf4e6b-b0a6-4e94-994f-bf7ae3d43b6a

Kevin Ogletree on helping the team:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Kevin-Ogletree-on-helping-the-team-/7ea7b7c3-c867-456a-bf15-90c7a170e5b1

Burleson receives Ed Block Courage Award:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Burleson-receives-Ed-Block-Courage-Award/2e286d67-9571-444f-bbcf-e502951b623c

Audio:

Schwartz recap on week 4:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Jim-Schwartz-recaps-Week-4-on-Sirius-NFL-Radio/c3bf2c87-3004-4a33-a31f-3830d94750a6

Quin on Sirius Radio:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Glover-Quin-on-Sirius-NFL-Radio----10-1-13/608038e8-b9b2-45db-ad32-049f85d47289

Lambpoop undefeated vs Lions: http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-network-around-the-league/0ap2000000254991/Lambeau-undafeated-vs-Lions

Ex-NFL Scout - Rodgers best QB in the NFL: http://freep.com/videonetwork/2717070921001

Game 5 Lions vs Packers Previews and Predictions

Previews:

PFF's 3 to focus on - Lions at Packers:   https://www.profootballfocus.com/?p=95589

Lions-Packers Preview: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/lions-packers-preview-202551257--nfl.html

Video - Billick's Det/GB Preview: http://msn.foxsports.com/video/NFL?vid=38e882d7-b2a7-4449-b4ed-1eaad057f34c&from=foxsports/nfl/home_gallery

NFL on Fox Preview - Lions/Packers: http://msn.foxsports.com/video/NFL?vid=577b6084-8859-4573-92ba-d4d609adc087&from=foxsports/nfl/home_gallery

Video - NFL's Lions-Packers Preview:   http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000254990/Preview-Detroit-Lions-vs-Green-Bay-Packers

Video - NFL Playbook - Lions vs Packers:   http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-network-playbook/0ap2000000255655/Playbook-Lions-vs-Packers

TSN's Lions-Packers Preview: http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/scores/live/preview.aspx?id=4355

SI's Week 5 Playbook: http://nfl.si.com/2013/10/04/nfl-week-5-preview-seattle-seahawks-indianapolis-colts/?sct=nfl_t11_a0

NFL Week 5 - Peek at the week: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nfl-week-5-peek-week-193351326--nfl.html

Lions - Five reasons they'll finally win in GB: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/detroit-lions-five-reasons-why-theyll-finally-win-171600768--nfl.html

Lions at Packers - 5 things to watch: http://www.todaystmj4.com/sports/green-bay-packers/Tracking-the-Pack---Episode-11-Is-it-must-win-for-Packers-plus-Reggie-danger-and-dirty-Detroit-226398541.html

Edholm's Early Edition, week 5 (#2 is on the Lions-Packers game): http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/edholm-early-edition-week-5-saints-unbeaten-record-200845037--nfl.html

Packers-Lions dope sheet:   http://www.packers.com/news-and-events/article-1/Packers-Lions-Week-5-Dope-Sheet/de5cc6df-7139-4cbd-aa6f-b9e414652a51

Packers Insider - 3 keys to the Packers-Lions matchup:   http://www.packersnews.com/article/20131005/PKR01/310050281/Insider-3-keys-Packers-Lions-matchup?nclick_check=1

Video - Can the Lions finally win in GB:   http://freep.com/videonetwork/2719809466001

Detroit News - Lions/Packers Preview:    http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131005/SPORTS0101/310050033/1126/Sunday-preview-Lions-Packers

Video - MLive writers predict Lions to lose in shootout:   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/10/video_mlive_writers_predict_de.html

MLive beat writer breakdown, Packers beat writer explains keys to winning at Lambpoop:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/10/beat_writer_breakdown_packers.html

Oakland Press' Five keys to win over Packers, Predictions (She picks the Lions to win 28-27):    http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20131005/detroit-lions-five-keys-to-win-over-packers-prediction

Free Press Lions-Packers Scouting Report (2 pick the Lions to win by scores of 28-20 and 35-31.   2 pick the Packers to win 31-24 and 34-24):    http://www.freep.com/article/20131005/SPORTS01/310050087/detroit-lions-green-bay-packers-scouting-report

MLive Lions Predictions (Both pick the Packers to win by scores of 37-31 and 35-27):    http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/10/detroit_lions_matchup_green_ba_2.html

Examiner's Lions-Packers Preview (he picks the Packers to win 34-27): http://www.examiner.com/article/nfl-week-5-preview-detroit-lions-v-green-bay-packers

Video - CBS' Kirwan Preview (he picks the Packers to win 28-24):   http://www.cbssports.com/video/player/play/videos/6ZJJ5mIhgsBw/week-5-lions-at-packers-preview

Packers-Lions - 5 things to watch (he picks the Packers to win 34-28):    http://www.espnwisconsin.com/common/page.php?feed=2&id=10101&is_corp=1

Three things to watch in Lions week 5 matchup vs Packers (he picks the Packers to win 34-30): http://sports.yahoo.com/news/detroit-lions-three-things-watch-detroit-lions-week-190000351--nfl.html

Game Scout - Lions at Packers (he picks the Packers to win 32-23): http://sports.yahoo.com/news/game-scout-lions-packers-223230682--nfl.html

On paper - Lions at Packers (he picks the Packers to win 31-27): http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/10/4/4802988/detroit-lions-green-bay-packers-on-paper-preview

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Packers-Lions Previews (All 5 pick the Packers to win by scores of 34-23, 31-28, 38-35, 34-31 and 28-24):    http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/preview-green-bay-packers-vs-detroit-lions-b99113044z1-226616721.html

Predictions:

SI's Predictions (He picks the Packers to win 37-27):   http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/nfl/news/20131003/nfl-picks-week-5-new-orleans-saints-chicago-bears/?sct=nfl_t11_a0

SN's Prediction (he picks the Packers to win 37-24): http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2013-10-02/nfl-week-5-picks-lions-packers-bears-saints-patriots-bengals

TSN's Predictions (He picks the Packers to win 31-24):    http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/writers/extrapoints/archive/extrapoints_100213.htm

Schrager's week 5 cheat sheet (he picks the Packers to win 31-27): http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/week-5-cheat-sheet-seattle-seahawks-richard-sherman-brandon-browner-100113

WalterFootball Prediction (he picks the Packers to win 38-27): http://walterfootball.com/nflpicks2013_05early.php

NFL RealGM (He picks the Packers to win 36-31):   http://football.realgm.com/src_article/2330/20131003/football_meteorology_for_week_5/

NFL's Harrison Predictions (He picks the Packers to win 34-29):   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000254828/article/week-5-predictions-colts-upset-seahawks-packers-top-lions

PFT's Week 5 Picks (Both pick the Packers to win by scores of 27-20 and 31-24):    http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/10/03/pfts-week-five-picks-4/

GB Gazette Writers Predictions (All 4 pick the Packers to win by scores of 31-27, 27-24, 24-21 and 24-19):    http://www.packersnews.com/article/20131005/PKR01/310050423/How-we-re-picking-Sunday-s-game

CBS Expert Picks (8 pick the Packers to win, 1 picks the Lions to win.  Prisco's score pick is the Packers win 33-30.   John Breech's score pick is the Packers win 34-27):    http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/features/writers/expert/picks/straight-up/5

Detroit News Staff Picks (3 pick the Packers to win by scores of 34-25, 31-21 and 31-27.   1 Picks the Lions to win 42-38):    http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131005/SPORTS0101/310050032/1126/Detroit-News-predictions-Lions-vs-Packers

ESPN week 5 picks (all 14 pick the Packers to win): http://espn.go.com/nfl/picks

PFF's Week 5 Picks (All 8 pick the Packers to win): https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2013/10/03/pff-pickem-week-5-2/

USA Today Staff Picks (All 7 pick the Packers to win): http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2013/10/03/staff-picks-week-5-predictions/2917387/

ATL's Week 5 Picks (All 5 pick the Packers to win):   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000254860/article/picking-winners-for-week-5-nfl-games

Yahoo staff picks (All 3 pick the Packers to win):   http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/picks

Tale of the Tape - Lions at GB (he picks GB to win): http://detroit.cbslocal.com/tale-of-the-tape/tale-of-the-tape-detroit-lions-at-green-bay-packers/

Prediction Totals: 77 Pick the Packers to win, 5 Picks the Lions to win. The Average Score Prediction is (1182-993/37):   The Packers win 32-27

Morning Lions Links for Thursday 10-2-13

Lions Articles:

Notebook - Lions sign Ogletree, Suh and Rodgers media battle and Quin on Lambpoop:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/NOTEBOOK-Lions-sign-WR-Ogletree-Suh-and-Rodgers-media-battle-and-Quin-on-Lambeau/4b9ca5c2-f25b-4d42-b929-960abcc372a4

Practice Report - Lions without three quarter of their starting secondary:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/PRACTICE-REPORT-Lions-without-three-quarters-of-starting-secondary/8045c2fe-90b2-4d73-9067-65b2dc0ad2f7

Warford has been an atypical rookie so far:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/coordinator-cut-up/article-1/Larry-Warford-has-been-an-atypical-rookie-thus-far/7103a1b6-8fe7-4752-a9da-e3d35c3c6f42

Slay blog - We all stepped up and made plays:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/darius-slay/article-1/DARIUS-SLAY-BLOG-We-all-stepped-up-and-made-plays/12869796-4f80-426a-82a0-b456c0971717

Burleson says he's ahead of schedule, still eyes 1,000 yd season:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Burleson-says-hes-ahead-of-schedule-still-eyes-1000-yard-season/e7fb2bb4-bafa-4813-a931-783071d7a9f3

Bush a complete RB now:   http://www.freep.com/article/20131003/SPORTS01/310030058/detroit-lions-reggie-bush-complete-running-back

Win or lose, game at Lambpoop doesn't make their season:   http://www.freep.com/article/20131003/SPORTS01/310030038/jamie-samuelsen-blog-detroit-lions-green-bay-packers

Raiola tired of seeing full moons in Green Bay:   http://www.freep.com/article/20131003/SPORTS01/310030042/detroit-lions-dominic-raiola-green-bay

Suh cool with Rodgers?   Lions start doesn't think he can befriend any QBs:   http://www.freep.com/article/20131003/SPORTS01/310030057/detroit-lions-ndamukong-suh-aaron-rodgers

Lions next opponent - Packers dealing with growing pains at RB:   http://www.freep.com/article/20131003/SPORTS01/310030062/green-bay-packers-running-backs

Lions sign Ogletree day after his release from TB Bucs:   http://www.freep.com/article/20131002/SPORTS01/310020169/detroit-lions-tampa-bay-buccaneers-kevin-ogletree

Lions Suh on Bostic's hit and Ford's thug comments:   http://www.freep.com/article/20131002/SPORTS01/310020189/1049/sports01/Lions-Suh-Bostic-s-hit-Ford-s-thugs-comment

Bush interested in talking about team, not his success:   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131003/SPORTS0101/310030032/1126/Lions-Reggie-Bush-interested-talking-about-team-not-his-success

Lions like grass over turf but admit there are no competitive advantages:   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131003/SPORTS0101/310030013/1126/Lions-like-grass-over-turf-admit-there-no-competitive-advantages

Lions focus on trying to contain Rodgers:   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131003/SPORTS0101/310020111/1126/Lions-focus-trying-contain-Packers-Aaron-Rodgers

Doctors originally thought Burleson might not return to Lions after breaking leg:   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/10/doctors_originally_thought_nat.html

Houston dealing with a hamstring injury, Packers rule out RB Starks and CB Casey Hayward:   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/10/detroit_lions_chris_houston_de.html

Lions work out DT Austen Lane and Kheeston Randall:   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/10/detroit_lions_work_out_pair_of.html

Idonije acknowledges helping Lions offense against Bears:   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/10/isreal_idonije_acknowledges_he.html

Rodgers doesn't see growth as much as consistency from Suh:   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/10/aaron_rodgers_doesnt_see_growt.html

Lions know stopping Packers is all about stopping Rodgers:   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/10/detroit_lions_know_stopping_pa.html

Quin wishes forecast called for snow as he makes his first trip to Lambpoop field:   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/10/detroit_lions_glover_quin_wish.html

Bush on pace for record season: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20131002/detroit-lions-reggie-bush-on-pace-for-record-season

Lions notes - Ogletree signed: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20131002/detroit-lions-notes-wr-kevin-ogletree-signed

Caputo - Lions need to follow Packers blueprint: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20131002/pat-caputo-lions-need-to-follow-the-packers-blueprint

Overreaction to Bill Ford Jr's bunch of thugs comment: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2013/10/detroit-lions-over-reaction-to-bill.html

Raiola the ringleader of the young, but effective o-line: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/10/02/raiola-the-ringleader-of-young-but-effective-offensive-line/

New look o-line holding it down for the Lions: http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/nfl/detroit-lions/story/New-look-offensive-line-holding-it-down-?blockID=946705&feedID=3862

Lions secondary will be tested against Packers: http://www.wxyz.com/dpp/sports/football/lions/lions-secondary-will-be-tested-against-packers

Lions banged up secondary could be ready for Sunday: http://lionsreport.com/lions-banged-up-secondary-could-be-ready-for-sunday/

Delmas, Lions ready for Rodgers: http://lionsreport.com/delmas-lions-defense-prepare-for-aaron-rodgers/

Burleson disputes his car crush was alcohol related: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/10/02/burleson-disputes-suggestion-his-car-crash-was-alcohol-related/

QB watch - Stafford:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/1310/qb-watch-lions-matthew-stafford

Rising/Falling Lions - Week 5:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/1376/risingfalling-detroit-lions-week-5

Practice report - No Johnson or Quin:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/1370/practice-report-no-johnson-or-quin

Jennings - Bears far from thugs:   http://espn.go.com/chicago/nfl/story/_/id/9760589/tim-jennings-chicago-bears-refutes-bill-ford-jr-thug-comment

Quick hits - Aaron Rodgers:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/1394/quick-hits-from-green-bay-packers-quarterback-aaron-rodgers

Packers streak vs Lions - Dec 11, 2005:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/1379/packers-streak-vs-lions-dec-11-2005

Bush has grown as a runner:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/1403/reggie-bush-has-grown-as-a-runner?ex_cid=espnapi_public

Reggie shines - What we learned from game rewind (He picks Warford as an unsung hero):    http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000254457/article/reggie-shines-what-we-learned-from-game-rewind

Reggie Bush's Lions to win NFC North?   More bag banter:   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000254492/article/reggie-bushs-detroit-lions-to-win-nfc-north-more-bag-banter

NFL award watch (Suh is #4 for defensive player of the year, Schwartz is #5 for coach of the year and Ansah is #5 for defensive rookie of the year):    http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000254620/article/nfl-honors-watch-early-award-leaders

Cover-two - Awards at the quartermark (Reggie Bush is picked as best player in a new place): http://nfl.si.com/2013/10/02/nfl-quarter-mark-awards-peyton-manning/?sct=hp_t1t_a2&eref=sihp

Lions at the Quartermark - Offense:   http://www.examiner.com/article/the-detroit-lions-at-the-quartermark-offense

PFF's 2012 First Rounders in Focus (Reiff's grade is +2.4): https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2013/10/02/2012-first-rounders-in-focus/

PFF Signature Stats - Pass Rush Productivity (Young is 15 for exterior rushers and Ansah is 35. Suh is 3 for interior rushers): https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2013/10/02/signature-stats-pass-rushing-productivity/

Kevin Ogletree info (this says he was cut because he was an ineffective WR for the Bucs. He could be cut from the Lions next week without playing a snap): http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpages/playerbreakingnews.asp?sport=NFL&id=5164&line=271752&spln=1

ESPN MVP watch (Bush is #4 on the list):   http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/90743/dan-grazianos-mvp-watch-5

NFL MVP Projections (Bush is #5): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/23976840/nfl-mvp-projection-drew-brees-moving-up-heading-into-week-5

Shutdown Corner's Playoff Projections (he has the Lions winning the North): http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/shutdown-corner-playoff-projection-detroit-lions-roaring-back-153400947--nfl.html

Lions o-line paving the way for team's success: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/lions-o-line-paving-way-073228220--nfl.html

Schwartz comments from Wednesday:   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/10/2/4795910/lions-quotes-jim-schwartz-wednesday

Lions notes:   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/10/2/4792494/lions-notes-reggie-bush-matthew-stafford

Articles from Opposing Team's Media:

Packers reshaped o-line braces for Lions punch:   http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/packers-reshaped-o-line-braces-for-the-lions-punch-b99111761z1-226246901.html

Bush presents some big challenges for Packers D:   http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/article/20131002/PKR01/310020442/Bush-presents-some-big-challenges-Packers-run-defense

McCarthy - Long home win streak won't help us against Lions:   http://www.packersnews.com/article/20131002/PKR0101/131002039/McCarthy-Long-home-win-streak-won-t-help-us-against-Lions

Rodgers says why he thinks the Packers-Lions game is fun: http://www.todaystmj4.com/sports/green-bay-packers/Rodgers-says-why-he-calls-Packers-Lions-a-fun-game-226211621.html

Packers discuss dominance at home vs Lions: http://www.wearegreenbay.com/1fulltext-sports/packers-discuss-dominance-at-home-vs-detroit/d/1fulltext-sports/y8WU4Irx30qpV_JWLZgEog

Lions here and now more important than their history: http://www.wbay.com/story/23594955/2013/10/02/lions-current-events-more-important-than-their-history

Packers expect battle in the trenches: http://www.fox11online.com/sports/packers-and-nfl/packers-expect-battle-in-the-trenches

Reminders of the streak are everywhere:   http://espn.go.com/blog/green-bay-packers/post/_/id/1615/reminders-of-the-streak-are-everywhere

Setting the tone versus Suh, Lions:   http://espn.go.com/blog/green-bay-packers/post/_/id/1607/setting-the-tone-vs-suh-lions

Finley cleared to play:   http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/9760255/jermichael-finley-green-bay-packers-cleared-think-hit-dirty

Starter pack - Lions confident coming in:   http://espn.go.com/blog/green-bay-packers/post/_/id/1559/starter-pack-detroit-lions-confident-coming-in

Bush adds new element to Lions attack:   http://www.espnwisconsin.com/common/page.php?feed=2&id=10031&is_corp=1

Long time coming:   http://www.espnwisconsin.com/common/page.php?feed=2&id=10021&is_corp=1

Taking it on the run:   http://www.espnwisconsin.com/common/page.php?feed=2&id=10041&is_corp=1

Schwartz and Stafford conference calls:   http://blog.packers.com/2013/10/02/lions-schwartz-and-stafford-on-the-packers/

Video - Packers head into the trenches against Lions:   http://www.packers.com/media-center/videos/Packers-head-into-the-trenches-against-Lions/48b4d1ea-058b-44af-bdeb-9d68191f34f0

Video - Rodgers looks ahead to Sunday's tilt with Lions:   http://www.packers.com/media-center/videos/Rodgers-looks-ahead-to-Sundays-tilt-with-Lions/28f09084-c0e7-4ce2-8953-d0453114a45a

Video - McCarthy impressed with Lions performance:   http://www.packers.com/media-center/videos/Mike-McCarthy-impressed-with-Lions-performance/081d5018-3522-4fab-9aec-b734a92aca58

Video ask Vic - The Lions daunting trio:   http://www.packers.com/media-center/videos/Video-Ask-Vic-The-Lions-daunting-trio/910718be-9b19-4abe-907a-60abbcca1b50

Videos:

One on one - Glover Quin:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/ONE-ON-ONE-Saftey-Glover-Quin-/efe13d23-d87f-41b3-83c4-aebcc5e8a4c5

Suh on Rodgers:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Suh-on-Aaron-Rodgers-/b43bcd00-8f77-4831-98f7-39b4a9c9f1cc

Bush on o-line:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Bush-on-offensive-line-/5a49db6a-4dfa-41f9-94e4-f4e857788df4

Schwartz on grass vs turf:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Schwartz-on-grass-vs-turf-/f754a955-2e29-4371-a48b-acd4a1ba18cb

Answering the bell - Describe yourself in one word:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/ANSWERING-THE-BELL-Describe-yourself-in-one-word/fc344d4d-277b-498b-b7f5-8a73d2237030

NFL Nation Buzz - Lions:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/1363/nfl-nation-buzz-detroit-lions-3

Can Ogletree help the Lions:   http://freep.com/videonetwork/2714864599001

Double Coverage - If Lions beat Packers, Drew and Terry will do what:   http://freep.com/videonetwork/2710791449001

Morning Lions Links for Wednesday 10-2-13

Lions Articles:

Tim and Mike - What are the Lions chances in GB: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/TIM-AND-MIKE-What-are-the-Lions-chances-in-Green-Bay/904cced4-ba5d-4bf2-8f27-f903b8013f5c

Lions look to shut down Rodgers, Packers passing: http://www.freep.com/article/20131002/SPORTS01/310020029/detroit-lions-green-bay-packers-aaron-rodgers

Lions notes - Burleson says he's on track for quicker return: http://www.freep.com/article/20131002/SPORTS01/310020037/detroit-lions-nate-burleson-quick-return

Stafford likes to play at Lambpoop despite 0-2 record: http://www.freep.com/article/20131002/SPORTS01/310020036/detroit-lions-matthew-stafford-green-bay-packers-lambeau

Why this year's team is better: http://www.freep.com/article/20131002/SPORTS01/310020051/detroit-lions-gab

Bill Ford - Bears just a bunch of thugs: http://www.freep.com/article/20131001/SPORTS01/310010164/detroit-lions-bill-ford-chicago-bears-thugs

Delmas' new found durability boosts Lions secondary: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131002/SPORTS0101/310020034/1126/Louis-Delmas-newly-found-durability-boosts-Lions-secondary

Stafford relishes Lambpoop field mystique: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131002/SPORTS0101/310020036/1126/Lions-quarterback-Matthew-Stafford-relishes-Lambeau-Field-mystique/

Ford Field electric in Sunday's victory over the thugs: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131001/SPORTS0101/310010120/1126/Bill-Ford-Jr-Ford-Field-electric-Lions-victory-Sunday-over-thugs-

Lions issue of the week - young secondary must limit Rodgers: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/10/detroit_lions_issue_of_the_wee_21.html

Lions try out DT Austen Lane: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Source-Lions-try-out-Austen-Lane.html

We should all learn from Burleson's accident: http://www.thetimesherald.com/article/20131001/SPORTS/310010066/Joseph-Hayes-We-should-all-learn-from-Nate-Burleson-s-accident

Lions take 22 game skid to Wisconsin: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/lions-22-game-skid-wisconsin-083107980--nfl.html

10 players who surprised in season's first quarter (One of the 10 players is Reggie Bush):   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000254309/article/ten-players-who-surprised-in-seasons-first-quarter

The QB Index - Ranking the starters 1-32 (he has Stafford ranked 11):     http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000254417/article/the-quarterback-index-ranking-the-starters-132

Disappointment's at NFL's quarter mark (Pettigrew is picked as one):    http://nfl.si.com/2013/10/01/nfl-quarter-mark-disappointments-eli-manning/?sct=nfl_wr_a2&sct=nfl_t11_a0

Surprises at NFL's quarter mark (Warford is picked as one):    http://nfl.si.com/2013/10/01/nfl-quarter-mark-surprises-jordan-cameron/?sct=nfl_t1t_a4

NFL Division Power Rankings (NFC North ranked 5th):   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/23958670/nfl-division-power-rankings-nfc-east-at-bottom-17-vs-afc-west

Articles from Opposing Team's Media:

Lions investment in defensive front paying dividends: http://www.packersnews.com/article/20131001/PKR07/310010452/Pete-Dougherty-analysis-Lions-investment-defensive-front-paying-dividends

Lions scouting report: http://www.packersnews.com/article/20131001/PKR01/310010473/Detroit-Lions-scouting-report?

Driver unveils Packers' mindset as they prepare for Lions with dirty reputation:    http://www.620wtmj.com/sports/green-bay-packers/Driver-unveils-mindset-of-Packers-as-they-prepare-for-Lions-with-dirty-reputation-226043451.html

McCarthy wants the Packers to stay above the BS should the Lions play dirty:    http://www.todaystmj4.com/sports/green-bay-packers/McCarthy-wants-Packers-to-stay-above-the-BS-should-Lions-play-dirty-226040471.html

Packers next opponent - Detroit Lions:   http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/packers-next-opponent-lions-b99110679z1-226082701.html

First look at Detroit Lions: http://gnb.scout.com/2/1332048.html

Previews and Predictions:

Video - Billick's Det/GB Preview: http://msn.foxsports.com/video/NFL?vid=38e882d7-b2a7-4449-b4ed-1eaad057f34c&from=foxsports/nfl/home_gallery

CBS Expert Picks (7 pick the Packers to win, 1 picks the Lions to win):    http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/features/writers/expert/picks/straight-up/5

Prisco's score pick (He has Packers winning 33-30):    http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/features/writers/prisco/picks

2014 Draft:

Draft Big Board 5.0:    http://mmqb.si.com/2013/10/01/2014-nfl-draft-rankings-5/?sct=nfl_t1t_a3

Videos:

Lions prepare for Packers potent passing: http://freep.com/videonetwork/2710789093001

NFL week 5 most interesting matchup: http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=9756801

Afternoon Lions Links for Tuesday 10-1-13

Lions Articles:

Notebook - Stafford's low sack total, Durham's confidence and the importance of turnovers on defense: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/NOTEBOOK-Staffords-low-sack-total-Durhams-confidence-and-the-importance-of-turnovers-on-defense/b689e994-240d-4fdc-a5bd-f6fbb2ec5215

Cunningham says Quin is bringing out the best in Lois Delmas:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/coordinator-cut-up/article-1/COORDINATOR-CUT-UP-Cunningham-says-Glover-Quin-is-bringing-out-the-best-in-Louis-Delmas/300c6b71-e9cc-4212-a14a-fbb97ee5fea5

Lions cover units made Devin Hester a non-factor on Sunday:    http://www.detroitlions.com/news/coordinator-cut-up/article-1/Lions-cover-units-made-Devin-Hester-a-non-factor-Sunday/a5ff81f9-f426-424c-b013-5ec6b12701f6

Stats pack -Where do the Lions stand after week 4:    http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/STATS-PACK-Where-do-the-Lions-stand-after-Week-4/07fb2d2a-467b-40bd-b21a-56ed7af04d2a

Stafford edges Peyton Manning as NFL's quickest trigger:   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/10/matthew_stafford_edges_peyton.html

Burleson still eyes 1,000 yd season despite broken arm:   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/10/courage_award_winner_nate_burl.html

5 best acquisitions for the Lions through the first quarter of the season:   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/10/5_best_offseason_acquisitions.html

Delmas rated among 5 best Safeties in NFL, Lions have North's top tandem:   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/10/louis_delmas_rated_among_5_bes.html

Schwartz pooh-poohs talk about strength of team's upcoming schedule:   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/10/detroit_lions_coach_jim_schwar_83.html

Lions second look - How the team utilized TE Pettigrew against the Cover 2:   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/10/detroit_lions_second_look_how_3.html

Lions second look - Willie Young played key role in Suh sack strip:   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/10/detroit_lions_second_look_will.html

Lions second look - Jeffrey's huge block sprung Forte on long TD run:   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/10/detroit_lions_second_look_chic.html

Lions second look - Breaking down Reggie Bush's 6 runs:   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/10/detroit_lions_second_look_brea_3.html

911 caller thought Burleson seemed drunk, but he denies it: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/10/01/911-caller-said-nate-burleson-appeared-drunk-he-denies-it/

Burleson shares photos of accident: http://msn.foxsports.com/lacesout/nate-burleson-car-accident-photos-pizza/

Burleson honored with courage award:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/1352/burleson-honored-with-courage-award

Durham waited for his turn in Detroit:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/1332/kris-durham-waited-for-his-turn-in-detroit

Stafford calls Manning season awesome:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/1325/stafford-calls-mannings-season-awesome

Packers streak vs Lions - Oct 3, 2010:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/1315/green-bay-packers-streak-vs-detroit-lions-oct-3-2010

Looking at formations - week 4 vs Bears:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/1319/looking-at-formations-week-4-vs-bears

Lions one of NFL's best pass-rushing team:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/1306/lions-one-of-the-best-pass-rushing-teams

Some numbers from the Lions 40-32 win:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/1291/some-numbers-from-the-lions-40-32-win?ex_cid=espnapi_public

Reggie Bush is already the most important player on the team: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/detroit-lions-reggie-bush-already-most-important-player-175500646--nfl.html

Coaches heat index - Schwartz is the getting colder group: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/coaches-heat-index-greg-schiano-sinking-ship-tampa-161020560--nfl.html

Evaluating Lions rookies through first four games:    http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/10/1/4791450/detroit-lions-rookies-2013-first-quarter-of-season

Lions notes:   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/10/1/4788294/lions-notes-matt-willis-reggie-bush-ndamukong-suh

Schwartz's comments from Monday's Press Conference:   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/10/1/4787908/lions-quotes-jim-schwartz-monday-press-conference

PFF's Race for Rookie of the Year, week 4 (Warford is #5 and Ansah is #7): https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2013/10/01/race-for-rookie-of-the-year-week-4-2/

32 observations, week 4 (for the Lions he discusses how Bell and Bush struggle to run on the ends): https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2013/10/01/32-observations-week-4-2/

PFF's Had a Bad Day Team (Young got a dishonorable mention. Also, former Lion Felton made the team): https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2013/10/01/had-a-bad-day-team-week-4-2/

PFF Team of the Month, Q1 (Suh is on the team. Reggie Bush got honorable mention): https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2013/10/01/pff-team-of-the-month-q1/

Articles from Opposing Team's Media:

Stopping CJ #1 priority:   http://www.packers.com/news-and-events/ask-vic/article-1/Stopping-Calvin-Johnson-priority-No-1/ae4d7d2a-4b9e-4844-8f7f-13df3610a0d8

These Lions are no pushovers:   http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/these-lions-are-pushovers-no-longer-b99108195z1-226050661.html

Is this finally the Lions year:   http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/is-this-finally-the-detroit-lions-year-b99109207z1-225743431.html

What we learned about the NFC North during the Packers bye week:   http://www.620wtmj.com/sports/green-bay-packers/What-we-learned-about-the-NFC-North-during-the-Packers-bye-week-225966441.html

Grades:

NFL Grades at 2013 season's quarter mark (he gives the Lions a B): http://www.usatoday.com/picture-gallery/sports/nfl/2013/10/01/nfl-grades-at-2013-seasons-quarter-mark/2901297/#

Power Rankings:

Week 4:    http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2013/10/2013-week-4-power-rankings.html

Previews and Predictions:

Edholm's Early Edition, week 5 (#2 is on the Lions-Packers game): http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/edholm-early-edition-week-5-saints-unbeaten-record-200845037--nfl.html

Packers-Lions dope sheet:   http://www.packers.com/news-and-events/article-1/Packers-Lions-Week-5-Dope-Sheet/de5cc6df-7139-4cbd-aa6f-b9e414652a51

Tale of the Tape - Lions at GB (he picks GB to win): http://detroit.cbslocal.com/tale-of-the-tape/tale-of-the-tape-detroit-lions-at-green-bay-packers/

John Breech's score pick (he picks GB to win 34-27): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/23942564/nfl-week-5-picks-bengals-over-patriots-seahawks-fall-to-41

Videos:

Vote for Bush for week 4 Fedex Ground Player of the Week:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Week-4-Reggie-Bush-FedEx-Ground-nominee/c1790584-44d9-4121-9f3f-8eb78a714eb5

Stafford on Burleson:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Stafford-on-Burleson/bf4584d7-bce8-4403-a6a8-e0b9e58c0367

Stafford on offensive production:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Stafford-on-offensive-production/c268975a-5e9d-45b4-98ef-67e38dd951b0

Durham on making plays:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Durham-on-making-plays/6117077d-8b20-4796-8271-5a1280474b65

Belle Tire's coaches view - Bush's TD:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Belle-Tire-Coachs-View-Reggie-Bush-TD/8690c8e7-c64a-4f9b-a669-3946283e901c

2013 Week 4 Power Rankings

MMQB - Peter King's fine fifteen (Lions are #8):   http://mmqb.si.com/2013/09/30/peyton-manning-monday-morning-quarterback/6/

Shutdown Corner's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 8): http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/shutdown-corner-nfl-power-rankings-changing-guard-week-051134783--nfl.html

NFL's Silver's 32 Questions (Lions ranked 8):   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000253492/article/matt-schaub-andy-dalton-holding-back-wouldbe-contenders

Foxsports Power Rankings (Lions ranked 6):   http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/powerRankings/2013/4

CBS Prisco's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 9):    http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/powerrankings

Walterfootball's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 8): http://walterfootball.com/nflpowerrankings.php

PFT's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 7):   http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/10/01/week-four-power-rankings-4/

USA Today Power Rankings (Lions ranked 10): http://www.usatoday.com/sports/nfl/rankings/

ESPN's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 10):    http://espn.go.com/nfl/powerrankings/_/year/2013/week/5

MLive's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 8):   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/10/nfl_power_rankings_week_5_1.html

NFL Power Poll (Lions ranked 7):   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000254029/article/power-rankings-week-5-broncos-chiefs-climb-falcons-drop

CBS Local Power Rankings (Lions ranked 9):   http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2012-nfl-power-rankings/

Detroit News Power Rankings (Lions ranked 11):   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131001/SPORTS0101/310010103/1126/Detroit-News-NFL-power-rankings-Week-5

NFL Real GM (Lions ranked 18):   http://football.realgm.com/src_article/2327/20131001/nfl_team_rankings_week_4/

AP Pro32 (Lions ranked 8):   http://pro32.ap.org/poll

SN's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 9):   http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2013-10-01/nfl-week-5-power-rankings-chiefs-patriots-afc-4-0-broncos-saints/slide/9

PFF Power Rankings (Lions ranked 13, 9, 15, 10, 17, 10, 13 and 10):   https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2013/10/02/power-rankings-week-4-2/

TSN's Power Poll (Lions ranked 9th):     http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/misc/nfl-poll.htm

SI's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 8):    http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/nfl/news/20131002/nfl-power-rankings-week-4-denver-broncos/?sct=nfl_t1t_a2

NFP's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 12):    http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFP-power-rankings-2417.html

Free Press Power Rankings (Lions ranked 8):    http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/gallery?Avis=C4&Dato=20131001&Kategori=SPORTS01&Lopenr=310010176&Ref=PH

Lions Total Average Power Ranking (278/28):   9.9

Previous Week's Power Rankings: 16.4, 19.6, 15.8, 21.5