Morning Lions Links for Thursday 12-5-13

Lions Articles:

NOTEBOOK: Plenty of passes to go around, fast-paced Philly and something's got to give: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/NOTEBOOK-Plenty-of-passes-to-go-around-fast-paced-Philly-and-somethings-got-to-give/820c2a44-916f-49a0-b0e9-b3472ef2e13d

Reggie Bush and Joique Bell a dynamic duo in Lions backfield: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Reggie-Bush-and-Joique-Bell-a-dynamic-duo-in-Lions-backfield/6aa9697c-5af8-4c37-96ea-69e638c101a4

Megatron misses Lions practice again; 'Not going to play this week?' jokes Eagles' Kelly: http://www.freep.com/article/20131204/SPORTS01/312040106/detroit-lions-calvin-johnson-injury

Lions notebook: CB Houston might be OK to play vs. Eagles: http://www.freep.com/article/20131204/SPORTS01/312040036/detroit-lions-chris-houston

Voting update: Stafford could be Lions' first Pro Bowl QB in 41 years: http://www.freep.com/article/20131204/SPORTS01/312040119/detroit-lions-pro-bowl-voting-matthew-stafford

Lions Gab: Answering questions on draft misses, coaching miscues and why they don't blitz more: http://www.freep.com/article/20131204/SPORTS01/131204015/detroit-lions-gab-lionsgab

Lions notes:   Bush says offense can dominate any team:    http://www.freep.com/article/20131205/SPORTS01/312050062/detroit-lions-reggie-bush-offens-can-dominate

Lions defense ready for Eagles fast pace:    http://www.freep.com/article/20131205/SPORTS01/312050046/detroit-lions-philadelphia-eagles-fast-paced-offense

Matured Eagles QB Foles has yet to throw a pick this year:    http://www.freep.com/article/20131205/SPORTS01/312050052/detroit-lions-philadelphia-eagles-nick-foles

Austin calls it a 'relief' to know he's part of Lions' plans: http://www.freep.com/article/20131204/SPORTS01/312040074/detroit-lions-tennessee-titans-rodney-austin

Stafford spreads the wealth in Lions passing attack:    http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131205/SPORTS0101/312050027/1126/Matthew-Stafford-spreads-wealth-Lions-passing-attack

Eagles' Chip Kelly probably won't get his wish to avoid Lions' Calvin Johnson: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131204/SPORTS0101/312040084/1126/sports0101/Eagles-Chip-Kelly-probably-won-t-get-his-wish-avoid-Lions-Calvin-Johnson

Lions' Suh, Fairley will put the heat on Michigan's Todd Herremans in Eagles game: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131204/SPORTS0101/312040069/1126/sports0101/Lions-Suh-Fairley-will-put-heat-Michigan-s-Todd-Herremans-Eagles-game

Detroit Lions running back Reggie Bush held out of practice with a calf injury: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/12/detroit_lions_running_back_reg.html

Detroit Lions' Ndamukong Suh knew he'd be fined for throat slash: Detroit Lions' Ndamukong Suh knew he'd be fined for throat slash

Detroit Lions' Jim Schwartz places emphasis on staying behind sideline to avoid Mike Tomlin's situation: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/12/detroit_lions_jim_schwartz_on_1.html

Don't forget the tea: Detroit Lions to kick off London game at 9:30 a.m. Eastern: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/12/dont_forget_the_tea_detroit_li.html

Lions not intimidated, at all, by Chip Kelly's high-speed offense:    http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/12/detroit_lions_philadelphia_eag.html

DETROIT LIONS NOTES: Jim Schwartz's tough lesson on the sideline: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/article/op/20131204/NEWS/131209693

Eagles' QB Nick Foles poses challenge for Detroit Lions: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20131204/eagles-qb-nick-foles-poses-challenge-for-detroit-lions

Jim Schwartz Needs To Win A Playoff Game To Keep His Job: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/12/04/jim-schwartz-needs-to-win-a-playoff-game-to-keep-his-job-blog/

Many NFL Players Want Thursday Games To Disappear; Reggie Bush Says 'It's Like A Car Crash': http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/12/04/many-nfl-players-want-thursday-games-to-disappear-reggie-bush-says-its-like-a-car-crash/

Ziggy Ansah proves he's a hit, not a miss: http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/nfl/detroit-lions/story/Ziggy-Ansah-proves-hes-a-hit-not-a-miss?blockID=969189&feedID=3862

Film review: Lions rookie check-in: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/12/4/5174524/film-review-lions-rookie-check-in

Jim Schwartz's comments from Wednesday: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/12/4/5176008/lions-quotes-jim-schwartz-wednesday

Lions at the third quarter mark:  Defense:    http://www.examiner.com/article/the-detroit-lions-at-the-three-quarters-mark-defense

In goal-line scenarios, Lions are NFL's best: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/3639/in-goal-line-scenarios-lions-are-nfls-best

Seven Lions in Top 10 in Pro Bowl voting: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/3623/seven-lions-in-top-10-in-pro-bowl-voting

Suh knew throat slash was fineable offense: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/3615/suh-knew-throat-slash-was-fineable-offense

Schwartz, others react to Mike Tomlin's fine: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/3619/schwartz-others-react-to-mike-tomlins-fine

QOTW: Pregame or night before meal: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/3633/qotw-pregame-or-night-before-meal

Reggie Bush and his calf land on injury report: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/12/04/reggie-bush-and-his-calf-land-on-injury-report/

Suh wants to change bad reputation:    http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/12/05/ndamuknong-suh-wants-to-change-bad-reputation/

Brandt handicaps the MVP race (CJ is #6):    http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000292562/article/russell-wilson-nick-foles-peyton-manning-lead-mvp-race

Get rest: Falcons-Lions clash in London will be a morning affair (some tips for handling a morning kickoff): http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/laces-out/get-rest-falcons-lions-clash-in-london-will-be-a-morning-affair-120413

Reggie Bush latest player against NFL games on Thursday: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/24337809/reggie-bush-latest-player-against-nfl-games-on-thursday

NFL Rookie Report: Ezekial "Ziggy" Ansah makes Lions defensive line elite: http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2013-12-04/ezekial-ziggy-ansah-nfl-rookie-scouting-report-analysis-detroit-lions-lacy-mcgloin-austin

Up-tempo Eagles next test for Suh, Lions:    http://sports.yahoo.com/news/tempo-eagles-next-test-suh-084536611--nfl.html

Fourth quarter hasn't benn kind to the Eagles:    http://sports.yahoo.com/news/fourth-quarter-hasn-39-t-084640254--nfl.html

Shutdown Corner Playoff Projection – Who can stop the Seahawks? Maybe the Detroit Lions: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/shutdown-corner-playoff-projection-stop-seahawks-maybe-detroit-193213650--nfl.html

Lions Team Report:    http://sports.yahoo.com/news/team-report-detroit-lions-211200693--nfl.html

Final Games of Detroit Lions' Schedule Unexpectedly Tough: http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2013/12/04/final-games-of-detroit-lions-schedule-unexpectedly-tough/

Lions vs. Eagles: Philadelphia Must Account For Reggie Bush: http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2013/12/04/lions-vs-eagles-philadelphia-must-account-for-reggie-bush/

Lions vs. Eagles: Philadelphia Pass Rush Must Get To Matthew Stafford: http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2013/12/04/lions-vs-eagles-philadelphia-pass-rush-must-get-to-matthew-stafford/

Lions vs. Eagles: Philadelphia Passing Game Needs To Take advantage of weak Detroit secondary: http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2013/12/04/lions-vs-eagles-philadelphia-passing-game-needs-to-take-advantage-of-weak-detroit-secondary/

Eagles vs. Lions: Another Big Challenge for Philadelphia Secondary: http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2013/12/04/another-big-challenge-for-philadelphia-eagles-secondary-vs-detroit-lions/

8 Detroit Lions Who Deserve a Pro Bowl Appearance: http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2013/12/04/8-detroit-lions-who-deserve-a-pro-bowl-appearance/

Philadelphia Eagles' Running Game Will Take Backseat vs. Detroit Lions: http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2013/12/04/philadelphia-eagles-running-game-will-take-backseat-vs-detroit-lions/

Dirtbags and the Lions:    http://cornellsun.com/blog/2013/12/05/zakour-dirtbags-and-the-lions/

Articles from Opposing Team's Media:

McCoy set to face another top-5 rush defense: http://nbcphiladelphia.csnphilly.com/football-philadelphia-eagles/mccoy-set-face-another-top-5-rush-defense

Eagles brace for the 'beast': Calvin Johnson: http://nbcphiladelphia.csnphilly.com/football-philadelphia-eagles/eagles-brace-beast-calvin-johnson

Win Against Detroit Lions Would Make Philadelphia Eagles for "Real": http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2013/12/04/win-against-detroit-lions-would-make-philadelphia-eagles-for-real/

Did Chip Kelly take a shot at the Detroit Lions' defensive scheme?: http://www.nj.com/eagles/index.ssf/2013/12/did_chip_kelly_take_a_shot_at_the_detroit_lions_defensive_scheme.html

Eagles emphasis on turnovers paying off this season, will be key vs. Lions: http://www.nj.com/eagles/index.ssf/2013/12/eagles_emphasis_on_turnovers_paying_off_this_season.html

Chip Kelly says Calvin Johnson: 'There's no one else like him': http://www.nj.com/eagles/index.ssf/2013/12/chip_kelly_says_calvin_johnson_theres_no_one_else_like_him.html

Eagles coach Chip Kelly calls Calvin Johnson the best in the world: http://www.nj.com/eagles/index.ssf/2013/12/eagles_coach_chip_kelly_calls_calvin_johnson_the_best_in_the_world.html

Video - Conference Call: Matt Stafford: http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/multimedia/videos/Conference_Call_Matthew_Stafford/1201d71d-6a7d-4ebf-a9c4-d278886496cf

2014 Draft:

Schrager's 2014 Mock Draft version 1 (he has the Lions taking CJ Mosley with the #21 pick): http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/schrager-s-nfl-mock-draft-1-0-120413

Videos:

Ndamukong Suh on the Eagles: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Jim-Schwartz-on-the-Eagles-/e60a9e03-4894-48c2-ba40-8a49fea011a2

Reggie Bush on Philadelphia's defense: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Reggie-Bush-on-Philadelphias-defense-/6ae9bc83-a6b7-44eb-b3c6-460cd4466860

Ndamukong Suh on the Eagles: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Ndamukong-Suh-on-the-Eagles-/767f1c78-e270-464a-93f8-add71c15e1aa

Double Coverage: Lions are in good shape in NFC North, but: http://www.freep.com/videonetwork/2888733743001

Can Lions stop Eagles, Foles on Sunday:    http://freep.com/videonetwork/2894011108001

Which week 14 matchup is the most important (the one guy picks the Lions-Eagles matchup):     http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000292803/Which-Week-14-matchup-is-more-important

Afternoon Lions Links for Wednesday 12-4-13

Lions Articles:

Practice Report:   Three key starters miss Wednesday's practice:    http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/PRACTICE-REPORT-%EF%BB%BF%EF%BB%BFThree-key-starters-miss-practice-Wednesday/3270e18e-ca53-47bd-b009-c9fd64c7ccec

Darius Slay Blog:   We have alot of confidence on our shoulders:    http://www.detroitlions.com/news/darius-slay/article-1/Darius-Slay-Blog-We-have-a-lot-of-confidence-on-our-shoulders/a008bb82-f9a2-4367-83cb-c80e61d3d12d

Tim and Mike - What will it take for the Lions to win the division:    http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/TIM-AND-MIKE-What-will-it-take-for-the-Lions-to-win-the-division/4701f60f-80a2-407d-a322-8c9312767bc5

CJ misses second straight workout; Bush gets serious about ball security:    http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/12/calvin_johnson_misses_second_s_1.html

Ansah in rookie of the year conversation as he closes in on Lions rookie sack mark:    http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/12/detroit_lions_ezekiel_ansah.html

Rodney Austin could factor into Lions long-term plans at guard:    http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/12/rodney_austin_factors_into_det.html

Martin looking to bounce back after botched kickoffs vs GB:   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/12/detroit_lions_punter_sam_marti_2.html

Lions issue of the week:   stop turning over the ball:    http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/12/detroit_lions_issue_of_the_wee_28.html

Spread offense lead by Foles, buoyed by McCoy poses challenge for Lions:    http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/12/04/spread-offense-led-by-foles-buoyed-by-mccoy-poses-challenge-for-lions/

Lions notes:    http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/12/4/5171956/lions-notes-ziggy-ansah-reggie-bush

The Lions at the three quarter mark:   Offense:    http://www.examiner.com/article/the-detroit-lions-at-the-three-quarters-mark-offense

Rising/falling:   Detroit Lions week 14:    http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/3603/risingfalling-detroit-lions-week-14

ESPN MVP Watch (CJ is #5):    http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/104928/dan-grazianos-mvp-watch-14

USA Today's Week 13 Report Card (Lions get an A-):    http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2013/12/03/week-13-report-card/3862601/

Is Josh Gordon, not CJ the best WR in the NFL:     http://sports.yahoo.com/news/josh-gordon-not-calvin-johnson-best-wr-nfl-175900739--nfl.html

Articles from Opposing Team's Media:

Kelly Previews Detroit's Weaponry:    http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/article-1/Kelly-Previews-Detroits-Weaponry/66e07ba5-dbab-4225-bced-2e5f3ea07e60

Transcript from Eagles' coach Kelly's conference call:    http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/Full_Transcript_Eagles_coach_Chip_Kelly_on_Calvin_Johnson_Reggie_Bush_and_the_Lions.html

Video - Conference call with Schwartz:     http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/multimedia/videos/Conference-Call-Jim-Schwartz/3f2c7d96-b484-421e-b775-167cd2361d4c

Video - Defense gearing up for Megatron:     http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/multimedia/videos/Defense-Gearing-Up-For-Megatron/b9e33da1-1d28-47bf-9138-ce5a0b937cb7

Video:

NFL Nation Buzz:   Detroit Lions:     http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/3544/nfl-nation-buzz-detroit-lions-11

Morning Lions Links for Wednesday 12-4-13

Lions Articles:

Notebook:  Ansah in the ROY conversation; kicker workouts; Martin working out the kinks and more:    http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/NOTEBOOK-Ansah-in-the-ROY-conversation-kicker-workouts-Martin-working-out-the-kinks-and-more/f5eae210-3fa3-4bf9-9647-b993e29b44b0

O'Hara:   Turnovers have been the downside of Lions high octane offense:    http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHARA-Turnovers-have-been-the-downside-of-Lions-high-octane-offense/7a1c5675-e026-40a7-a916-2c0415a5503e

Darius Slay hoping last week's performance a springboard for rest of the year: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Darius-Slay-hoping-last-weeks-performance-a-springboard-for-rest-of-the-year/135af54d-6962-4cd3-8142-3bbdbc0dba6c

Herman Moore Blog: It's still a little early to mention the Lions in the Super Bowl mix: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/herman-moore/article-1/Herman-Moore-Blog-Its-still-a-little-early-to-mention-the-Lions-in-the-Super-Bowl-mix/255041e1-f142-4fc4-9f56-f7e81c2c3a64

STATS PACK: Lions run defense will be tested in Philadelphia: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/STATS-PACK-Lions-run-defense-will-be-tested-in-Philadelphia/dad64f55-a5b6-4c76-bf6a-6e2bd9a57d97

Lions practice report: CB Houston back: http://www.freep.com/article/20131203/SPORTS01/312030092/detroit-lions-injury-report-chris-houston

Lions CB Houston might play Sunday against Houston:   http://www.freep.com/article/20131204/SPORTS01/312040036/detroit-lions-chris-houston

Lions kicker tryouts send clear message to Akers:   http://www.freep.com/article/20131204/SPORTS01/312040038/detroit-lions-david-akers

Lions think developing OL Rodney Austin has future with team: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131203/SPORTS0101/312030097/1126/sports0101/Lions-think-developing-OL-Rodney-Austin-has-future-team

Rested Lions CB Houston is itchin for return vs Eagles:   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131204/SPORTS0101/312040035/1126/Rested-Lions-CB-Chris-Houston-itchin-return-vs-Eagles

Lions still have faith in Akers; Ansah a top rookie candidate:    http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131204/SPORTS0101/312040020/1126/Lions-still-faith-David-Akers-Ziggy-Ansah-top-rookie-candidate

Detroit Lions sign yet another ex-Jag, Julian Stanford, to take Travis Lewis' roster spot: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/12/detroit_lions_sign_yet_another.html

Chris Houston's sore foot is improving, but status remains uncertain: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/12/chris_houstons_sore_foot_is_im.html

Detroit Lions LB Travis Lewis suspended 4 games for violating PED policy: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/12/detroit_lions_lb_travis_lewis.html

Detroit Lions continue to work out kickers as team professes confidence in David Akers: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/12/detroit_lions_continue_to_work.html

Bell says there's no bad blood for Eagles, who let him go twice:    http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/12/detroit_lions_joique_bell.html

DETROIT LIONS NOTES: Jim Schwartz still confident in David Akers: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20131203/detroit-lions-notes-jim-schwartz-still-confident-in-david-akers

The 2013 Lions have a chance to right past wrongs: http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/nfl/detroit-lions/story/The-2013-Lions-have-a-chance-to-right-pa?blockID=968823&feedID=3862

Jim Schwartz's comments from Tuesday: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/12/3/5171488/lions-quotes-jim-schwartz-tuesday

Levy having strong season for Lions: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/3589/levy-having-strong-season-for-lions

Lions appear to be sticking with Akers: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/3583/lions-appear-to-be-sticking-with-akers

PFF Team of the Month, Q3 (Warford made the team. CJ, Suh and Tulloch got honorable mention): https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2013/12/03/team-of-the-month-q3/

PFF 32 Observations, Week 13 (for the Lions it's that Fairley's pass rushing and run stopping productivity has declined from 2012 to 2013): https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2013/12/03/32-observations-week-13-2/

Lions linebacker Travis Lewis suspended for PED violation: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/12/03/lions-linebacker-travis-lewis-suspended-for-ped-violation/

QB Index Ranking (Stafford is #7):     http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000292497/article/qb-index-ranking-the-starters-132

Mathieu, Allen top list of NFL's best rookies (Warford and Ansah both got honorable mention): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000292340/article/tyrann-mathieu-keenan-allen-head-list-of-top-rookies

Nine NFC teams seek playoff berth with Seahawks: http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2013/12/03/nfl-nfc-playoffs-seahawks-saints-lions-panthers-eagles-cowboys-49ers-bears-cardinals-packers/3863869/

NFL by the numbers – Lions defense has been incredible against the run since Week 7: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/nfl-numbers-lions-defense-incredible-against-run-since-201717167--nfl.html

NFL Stock Watch:   Late season coaching hot seat watch (Schwartz is in the bear market group):    http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/24326277/nfl-stock-watch-late-season-coaching-hot-seat-watch

CBS Division Power Rankings (NFC North ranked 7):    http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/24326310/nfl-division-power-rankings-nfc-north-keeps-tumbling

Philadelphia Eagles Have Tall Task In Stopping Calvin Johnson: http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2013/12/03/philadelphia-eagles-have-tall-task-in-stopping-calvin-johnson/

Will the Detroit Lions Continue to Execute Defensively?: http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2013/12/03/will-the-detroit-lions-continue-to-execute-defensively/

Articles from Opposing Team's Media:

Fresh off Larry Fitzgerald challenge, Eagles brace for Calvin Johnson: http://www.delcotimes.com/sports/20131203/fresh-off-larry-fitzgerald-challenge-eagles-brace-for-calvin-johnson

Extra T-Day rest won't work in Lions favor:    http://www.nj.com/times-sports/index.ssf/2013/12/extra_thanksgiving_rest_wont_w.html

Eagles not overly concerned by Lions dirtbags:   http://www.delcotimes.com/sports/20131203/eagles-not-overly-concerned-by-lions-dirtbags

Power Rankings:

Week 13:    http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2013/12/2013-week-13-power-rankings.html

Previews and Predictions:

Lions-Eagles Game Preview: http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/article-1/Lions-Eagles-Game-Preview/c4d297d0-c746-4c8e-97ec-fdd6d9e2d90b

Edholm's early edition week 14:    http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/edholm-early-edition-week-14-hot-cats-nola-212524337--nfl.html

Prisco's score pick (he picks the Lions to win 35-30): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/features/writers/prisco/picks

CBS Expert Picks (6 pick the Lions to win. 3 pick the Eagles): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/features/writers/expert/picks/straight-up/14

Tale Of The Tape: Detroit Lions At Philadelphia Eagles (he picks the Lions to win): http://detroit.cbslocal.com/tale-of-the-tape/tale-of-the-tape-detroit-lions-at-philadelphia-eagles/

NFL Week 14 picks: Lions offense will bash Eagles defense: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/24322992/nfl-week-14-picks-lions-offense-will-bash-eagles-defense

2014 Draft:

2014 NFL Draft order: Top three needs for all 32 teams (the Lions are at #26 with CB, WR and S picked as needs): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000288658/article/2014-nfl-draft-order-top-three-needs-for-all-32-teams

Videos:

WIRED FOR SOUND: Burleson Week 13 vs. Green Bay: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/WIRED-FOR-SOUND-Burleson-Week-13-vs-Green-Bay/05ad0040-73d4-4088-a95e-9cd275e23fec

Glover Quin and his teammates on the Eagles:    http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Glover-Quin-and-his-teammates-on-the-Eagles-/be415027-3ed6-4afd-8723-42abed921e52

Jim Schwartz on Slay and Ansah: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Jim-Schwartz-on-Slay-and-Ansah-/8eee2320-0869-4ddf-82df-4f34cd0c9c52

Matthew Stafford on the run game: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Matthew-Stafford-on-the-run-game/3daac041-2356-4b02-83bd-4a67095c0bf7

Audio:

Week 13 Lions Review: Jim Schwartz: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Week-13-Lions-Review-Jim-Schwartz-/aa1484e3-e05b-42ba-b202-e3c03d90d1a9

Afternoon Lions Links for Tuesday 12-3-13

Lions Articles:

Practice Report:   Delmas, Johnson sit out Lions bonus practice:    http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/PRACTICE-REPORT-Johnson-Delmas-sit-out-Lions-bonus-practice/a9703451-e2c3-4741-9d5f-b86694b22e18

Jeremy Ross making strong case to take over permanent return duties:    http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Jeremy-Ross-making-strong-case-to-take-over-permanent-return-duties/db56fb45-8e2c-4aa4-b07a-bb92824ded75

Lions get Houston back as they begin preparations for Eagles:    http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/12/detroit_lions_get_back_chris_h.html

Ask Kyle:   Are the Lions built for a deep playoff run:    http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/12/ask_kyle_detroit_lions_1.html

Morning Roar - Some stats on the Lions:    http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/3567/morning-roar-some-stats-on-the-lions

Lions notes:   Akwasi Owusu-Ansah added to practice squad:    http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/12/3/5168338/lions-notes-akwasi-owusu-ansah-practice-squad

The Lions  worked out LBs Gary Guyton, Doug Hogue, Jon Morgan and Julian Stanford:   http://sports.yahoo.com/news/lions-try-kickers-linebackers-124100283--nfl.html

Race for Rookie of the Year, week 13 (Warford is #2.   Waddle is one of the 5 to watch):     https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2013/12/03/race-for-rookie-of-the-year-week-13-2/

Articles from Opposing Team's Media:

Eagles want revenge against NFC North leading Lions:    http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2013/12/03/philadelphia-eagles-want-revenge-against-nfc-north-leading-lions/

2014 Draft:

SI's NFL Mock Draft 2014 (He has the Lions picking CB Darqueze Dennard with the #21 pick):    http://nfl.si.com/2013/12/03/2014-nfl-mock-draft-teddy-bridgewater-anthony-barr/

2013 Week 13 Power Rankings

Peter King's fine fifteen (Lions ranked 8):    http://mmqb.si.com/2013/12/02/nick-foles-peter-king-monday-morning-quarterback/3/

Silver's 32 Questions (Lions ranked 10):    http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000291459/article/chip-kellys-college-offense-has-philadelphia-eagles-soaring

Shutdown Corner's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 10):    http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/shutdown-corner-nfl-power-rankings-saints-good-just-075129035--nfl.html

MLive's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 13):    http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/12/nfl_power_rankings_week_14_1.html

Walterfootball's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 7):    http://walterfootball.com/nflpowerrankings.php

USA Today Power Rankings (Lions ranked 9):    http://www.usatoday.com/sports/nfl/rankings/

Foxsports Power Rankings (Lions ranked 10):    http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/powerRankings/2013/13

CBS Prisco's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 12):    http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/powerrankings

PFT's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 13):     http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/12/03/week-13-power-rankings-4/

CBS Local Power Rankings (Lions ranked 12):   http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2012-nfl-power-rankings/

ESPN's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 12):    http://espn.go.com/nfl/powerrankings/_/year/2013/week/14

NFP Power Rankings (Lions ranked 12):    http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFP-power-rankings-9344.html

NFL Power Poll (Lions ranked 10):    http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000292119/article/power-rankings-week-14-seahawks-rule-panthers-patriots-rise

NFL RealGM (Lions ranked 10):    http://football.realgm.com/src_article/2376/20131203/nfl_team_rankings_week_13/

AP Pro32 Power Rankings (Lions ranked 11): http://pro32.ap.org/poll

Free Press Power Rankings (Lions ranked 11): http://www.freep.com/article/20131203/SPORTS01/312030115/detroit-lions-nfl-power-rankings-week-14

Detroit News Power Rankings (Lions ranked 12): http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131203/SPORTS0101/312030087/1126/Detroit-News-NFL-Power-Rankings-Week-14

SN's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 11): http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2013-11-26/nfl-week-14-power-rankings-seahawks-saints-eagles-panthers-patriots/slide/11

TSN's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 11):     http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/misc/nfl-poll.htm

SI's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 13):     http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/nfl/news/20131204/nfl-power-rankings-week-13-seattle-seahawks/

PFF's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 8, 8, 9, 13, 12, 8, 12 and 9):    https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2013/12/04/power-rankings-week-13-2/

Lions Total Average Power Ranking (296/28):   10.6
Previous Week's Power Rankings:   12.6, 10.1, 8.2, 10.2, 10.5, 12.1, 11.4, 12.5, 9.9, 16.4, 19.6, 15.8, 21.5

Morning Lions Links for Tuesday 12-3-13

Lions Articles:

Scouting this week's opponent: Philadelphia Eagles: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Scouting-this-weeks-opponent-Philadelphia-Eagles/e62a8779-1173-4bfd-ab1b-6720b523f7d2

O'Hara's Monday Countdown:   What the Vikings, Bears game means to the Lions, and the NFC North:     http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHARAS-MONDAY-COUNTDOWN-What-the-Vikings-Bears-game-means-to-the-Lions-and-the-NFC-North/393f8225-9ff6-49d4-8abc-e8c8fcc0a63d

Levy is on a pro bowl pace:    http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Linebacker-DeAndre-Levy-is-on-a-Pro-Bowl-pace/08225ef3-6ad6-4179-8f97-413e98f802d0

Lions work out three kickers, including 'Kickalicious,' but sign none: http://www.freep.com/article/20131202/SPORTS01/312020099/detroit-lions-kickers

Lions' task down the stretch: Don't let up: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131202/SPORTS0101/312020085/1126/Lions-task-down-stretch-Don-t-let-up

Detroit Lions work out kickers, including Havard 'Kickalicious' Rugland: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/12/detroit_lions_work_out_kickers.html

Detroit Lions will make title push against 4 opponents that suddenly don't seem so bad: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/12/opponent_outlook_detroit_lions.html

Detroit Lions second look: Blitz or no blitz, team's pass rush was extremely effective vs. Green Bay: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/12/detroit_lions_second_look_blit.html

Lions second look:   GB's Eddie Lacy stymied by multiple fronts, effective run blitz:    http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/12/detroit_lions_second_look_gree.html

With three more wins, Detroit can clinch it's first division title since 1993):    http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/12/02/with-three-more-wins-detroit-can-clich-first-division-title-since-1993/

What the Lions need to do to keep winning and make the playoffs:    http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/12/02/what-the-lions-need-to-do-to-keep-winning-and-make-the-playoffs-blog/

Levy and his beard are having a breakout season:    http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/nfl/detroit-lions/story/DeAndre-Levy-and-his-beard-are-having-a-?blockID=968413&feedID=3862

Lions work out Havard Rugland, other kickers: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/12/2/5167910/havard-rugland-detroit-lions-kickers

QB Report Week 13 (Stafford's passer rating was 98.5 and his QBR was 71.9): http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/104596/nfl-week-13-qb-report

Playoff Picture:   Lions week 14:    http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/3552/playoff-picture-detroit-lions-week-14?ex_cid=espnapi_public

PFF's Team of the Week (Raiola, Suh and Ross made this team for the Lions.    Waddle, Sims and Slay got honorable mention):   https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2013/12/02/pff-team-of-week-13-2/

Lions kick tires on Kickalicious, but stick with Akers: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/12/02/lions-kick-tires-on-kickalicious-but-stick-with-akers/

Rookie Defensive Class Key to Detroit Lions Winning: http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2013/12/02/rookie-defensive-class-key-to-detroit-lions-winning/

MMQB (King talks about the Lions difficult play road if the playoffs were to start today.    He picks Suh as defensive player of the week.   He also compares CJ's and Rice's numbers.   He thinks Bush and Bell are the best 1-2 punch in the NFL):    http://mmqb.si.com/2013/12/02/nick-foles-peter-king-monday-morning-quarterback/3/

$.10 after week 13 ($.04 is on the Lions):    http://football.realgm.com/src_article/2375/20131202/$10_after_week_13/

Previews and Predictions:

John Breech's score picks (He picks the Lions to win 23-20):    http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/24315861/nfl-week-14-picks-seahawks-over-49ers-bears-beat-cowboys

Power Rankings:

Peter King's fine fifteen (Lions ranked 8):    http://mmqb.si.com/2013/12/02/nick-foles-peter-king-monday-morning-quarterback/3/

Silver's 32 Questions (Lions ranked 10):    http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000291459/article/chip-kellys-college-offense-has-philadelphia-eagles-soaring

Shutdown Corner's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 10):    http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/shutdown-corner-nfl-power-rankings-saints-good-just-075129035--nfl.html

MLive's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 13):    http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/12/nfl_power_rankings_week_14_1.html

Draft:

2014 Draft:   Week 14 stock report:    http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/24315294/nfl-draft-week-14-stock-report

Miscellaneous:

Packers Williams facing fine, not ban:    http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/63548/starter-pack-williams-facing-fine-not-ban

History lesson:    http://www.espnwisconsin.com/common/page.php?feed=2&id=11831&is_corp=1

Videos:

Herman Moore one-on-one: K David Akers: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Herman-Moore-one-on-one-K-David-Akers/e3b8f1cd-e5cd-482e-b7ee-c61f048de52a

Schwartz sez beat Packers, Eagles next:     http://www.wxyz.com/dpp/sports/coach-schwartz-sez-looking-back-at-packers-ahead-to-eagles

Levy highlights from the entire season:     http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000291863/DeAndre-Levy-highlights

Birkett talks Lions after win:    http://www.clickondetroit.com/sports/dave-birkett-talks-lions-after-thanksgiving-day-victory/-/1719176/23249860/-/4mj2w0/-/index.html

Morning Lions Links for Monday 12-2-13

Lions Articles:

TWENTYMAN: Lions entering crucial month of December and last quarter of their season: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/TWENTYMAN-Lions-entering-crucial-month-of-December-and-last-quarter-of-their-season/8890964f-5c47-4077-bb7a-619316b003b8

Is backup QB Hill's value hitting peak:    http://www.freep.com/article/20131202/SPORTS01/312020040/Is-Lions-backup-QB-Hill-s-value-hitting-peak-

Detroit Lions' magic number for rare division title shrinks to 3: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/12/detroit_lions_magic_number_for.html

Detroit Lions' DeAndre Levy continues to intercept passes at rare rate for a linebacker: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/12/detroit_lions_deandre_levy_con.html

WR Jeremy Ross gets his revenge, shows why he's Detroit Lions' best option as return man: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/12/wr_jeremy_ross_gets_his_reveng.html

Detroit Lions: Three wins will clinch division title: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2013/12/detroit-lions-three-wins-will-clinch.html

DeAndre Levy on his penalty: “The NFL’s becoming a joke”: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/12/01/deandre-levy-on-his-penalty-the-nfls-becoming-a-joke/

Detroit Lions' rooting interests Sunday (it's for yesterday's game): http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/3524/detroit-lions-rooting-interests-sunday

Detroit Lions Should Tackle Lingering Issues on Off Week: http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2013/12/01/detroit-lions-should-tackle-lingering-issues-on-off-week/

Detroit Lions' Jim Schwartz Will be Blamed for Subpar Season: http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2013/12/01/detroit-lions-jim-schwartz-will-be-blamed-for-subpar-season/

Nate Burleson Fantasy Bust, But Still Important for Detroit Lions success: http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2013/12/01/nate-burleson-fantasy-bust-but-still-important-for-detroit-lions-success/

The Detroit Lions' Best Running Attack Since Barry Sanders: http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2013/12/01/the-detroit-lions-best-running-attack-since-barry-sanders/

NFP Sunday Blitz (he discusses Levy's play): http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFP-Sunday-Blitz-5725.html

Miscellaneous:

Conflicting reports swirl on Rodgers' status:     http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/article/20131201/PKR0101/131201030/Conflicting-reports-Rodgers-status-return

Video:

Sundays with Stoney (They discuss the Lions starting at around 3:35):      http://www.wxyz.com/dpp/sports/sundays-with-stoney-12-1-13

Roundtable talk Lions:    http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/video?autoStart=true&topVideoCatNo=default&clipId=9588188