Morning Lions Links for Monday 10-5-15

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Marshawn Lynch ruled out for Seahawks on Monday:   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000548483/article/marshawn-lynch-ruled-out-for-seahawks-on-monday

Lions travel to Seattle, face challenge to avoid 0-4 start:   http://sports.yahoo.com/news/lions-travel-seattle-face-challenge-avoid-0-4-174638765--nfl.html

Local Media:

Lions' Levy won't play Monday vs. Seahawks:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/10/04/detroit-lions-deandre-levy/73361744/

Can Lions' run game get off the ground vs. Seahawks?:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/10/04/detroit-lions-seattle-seahawks-preview/73359716/

Golden Tate thriving with Lions after leaving Seattle:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/10/04/detroit-lions-golden-tate/73361000/

Lynch out, but Lions still respect Seahawks' run game:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/10/04/seattle-seahawks-marshawn-lynch-detroit-lions/73349198/

Scouting the Seahawks: 'Legion of Boom' awaits:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/10/04/detroit-lions-seattle-seahawks-legion-boom/73359364/

Niyo: With everything against them, Lions must win now:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/columnists/john-niyo/2015/10/04/niyo-everything-lions-must-win-now/73360974/

Lions offensive line vows to fix itself:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/10/04/lions-offensive-line-vows-fix/73358008/

Ask Kyle: On Martin Mayhew's biggest mistake, and some Lions draft talk:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/10/ask_kyle_detroit_lions_20.html

Detroit Lions matchup: Team holds no clear advantage in road trip to Seattle:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/10/detroit_lions_matchup_seattle_1.html

Michigan product Frank Clark has been 'terrific' for Seattle Seahawks, says coach Pete Carroll:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/10/michigan_product_frank_bruce_h.html

Former Michigan RB Thomas Rawls could earn start against Lions on Monday Night Football:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/10/former_michigan_rb_thomas_rawl.html

Detroit Lions — Five keys to game at Seattle Seahawks:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20151004/detroit-lions-x2014-five-keys-to-game-at-seattle-seahawks

Detroit Lions — Game day notes vs. Seattle Seahawks:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20151004/detroit-lions-x2014-game-day-notes-vs-seattle-seahawks

Quiet Sherman ready to take on Calvin Johnson:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20151004/quiet-sherman-ready-to-take-on-calvin-johnson

Articles from Opposing Team's Media:

About the Seahawks' opponent: Detroit Lions:   http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/about-the-seahawks-opponent-detroit-lions/

Previews and Predictions:

Game 4:   http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2015/09/game-4-lions-vs-seahawks-previews-and.html

Morning Lions Links for Sunday 10-4-15

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Top 10 QB-WR combinations: Which duo is best? (10. Detroit Lions: Matthew Stafford and Calvin Johnson):   http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2015/10/01/top-wide-receiver-quarterback-tandems-combos-ben-roethlisberger-antonio-brown-julio-jones-matt-ryan/73180470/

5 matchups that will define Week 4 (Detroit Lions WR Golden Tate vs. Seattle Seahawks CBs Richard Sherman and Cary Williams: An 0-3 start has the frustration rising in Detroit, with Tate saying this week that opponents have called out the Lions' plays in advance. It's a tough time for Tate to face off against his former Seahawks teammates, who rank No. 2 in pass defense despite their opening-week struggles. Having left Seattle on somewhat icy terms, Tate now has the chance to get the upper hand. Detroit has become one-dimensional, as their running attack ranks as the league's worst and least used. The shortcoming has allowed defenses to gear up against the pass, and the offensive line has given up a league-high 51 quarterback pressures, according to Pro Football Focus. With Seattle's defensive line likely to wreak havoc, Tate's role Sunday could come down to turning short passes into big plays. If he's able to pick up yards after the catch, he could get the Lions back on track.):   http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2015/10/03/5-matchups-define-nfl-week-4-von-miller-demarcus-ware/73209084/

Pete Carroll calls Marshawn Lynch a game-time decision:   http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/10/03/pete-carroll-calls-marshawn-lynch-a-game-time-decision/

Local Media:

NOTEBOOK: Lions could turn to rookie RBs Monday night:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/notebook/article-1/NOTEBOOK-Lions-could-turn-to-rookie-RBs-Monday-night/b91b1ed4-9b41-4936-87c6-531e83b12c72

INJURY REPORT: Week 4 game designations:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/injury-report/article-1/INJURY-REPORT-Week-4-game-designations/1c1f8f92-e760-47cd-a2ff-ac3bc25541b7

Glover Quin blog: Take it one game at a time:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/glover-quin/article-1/Glover-Quin-blog-Take-it-one-game-at-a-time/55f3c104-36d9-4d91-b8cb-c11b8363ea26

O'HARA'S LIONS-SEAHAWKS FOCUS: Improving the run:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHARAS-LIONS-SEAHAWKS-FOCUS-Improving-the-run/23d0512c-d95a-4ffd-8220-e4ff8a1543f0

Lions could sit Warford in favor of rookie Tomlinson:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/10/03/detroit-lions-larry-warford-bench/73282124/

Lions at Seahawks: Scouting report, prediction:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/10/04/detroit-lions-seattle-seahawks-scouting-report/73322734/

Jamie: Crafting (long) argument that Lions beat Seattle:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/10/03/detroit-lions-jamie-samuelsen-blog-seattle-seahawks/73275768/

Lions know it's going to get loud in Seattle:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/10/03/detroit-lions-centurylink-field/73310260/

Son helps keep Lions’ Darius Slay grounded, focused:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/10/04/detroit-lions-darius-slay/73323734/

ESPN's Mike Tirico: Don't give up on Lions yet:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/10/03/mike-tirico-detroit-lions-michigan/73319686/

Seattle writer: Rawls can pick up slack for Seahawks:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/10/03/detroit-lions-seattle-seahawks-thomas-rawls/73313718/

Lions' Don Carey: Children need both parents:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/10/03/detroit-lions-don-carey-children/73313968/

Seahawks 'thrilled' for Tate's success with Lions:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/10/03/seahawks-thrilled-for-tates-success-with-lions/73300242/

Stopping ‘elite’ Wilson one of Lions’ priorities:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/10/04/stopping-elite-wilson-one-lions-top-priorities/73323042/

DeAndre Levy 'progressing' but doubtful for Monday night game:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/10/03/lions-pettigrew-bell-miss-practice-again-saturday/73282120/

DeAndre Levy doubtful, Joique Bell ruled out for Detroit Lions trip to Seattle:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/10/deandre_levy_doubtful_joique_b.html

Lions' Ameer Abdullah likely starter against Seahawks after Joique Bell misses another practice:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/10/lions_joique_bell_likely_out_a.html

Former Seahawks WR Golden Tate named captain against Seahawks:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/10/former_seahawks_wr_golden_tate.html

Detroit Lions say WR Calvin Johnson same player at age 30 despite minimal downfield usage:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/10/detroit_lions_calvin_johnson_5.html

Detroit Lions could turn to Zach Zenner against Seahawks:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/10/detroit_lions_could_turn_to_za.html

Pat Caputo - Why Russell Wilson is a much better QB than Matthew Stafford:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20151003/pat-caputo-why-russell-wilson-is-a-much-better-qb-than-matthew-stafford

Detroit Lions notes: Caldwell depends on leaders; Bell, Pettigrew out; Levy doubtful:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20151003/detroit-lions-notes-caldwell-depends-on-leaders-bell-pettigrew-out-levy-doubtful

Detroit Lions — Five things to know about Golden Tate:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20151003/detroit-lions-x2014-five-things-to-know-about-golden-tate

Detroit Lions — Zach Zenner draws praise from coaches:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20151003/detroit-lions-x2014-zach-zenner-draws-praise-from-coaches

Lions notes: Ebron on Levy: 'What the f&*#":   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2015/10/3/9445239/lions-notes-ebron-on-levy-he-was-everywhere-zach-zenner

Previews and Predictions:

Game 4:   http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2015/09/game-4-lions-vs-seahawks-previews-and.html

Video:

Local Media:

Lions Weekly Matchup: Seahawks:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Lions-Weekly-Matchup-Seahawks/80360daf-3516-4dc8-85e3-9f4c7de33a0b

Caldwell on final Seahawks preparation:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Caldwell-on-final-Seahawks-preparation/08d90284-069d-455b-a0f8-c63337e4e01c

Audio:

Birk's-eye View podcast with Lions punter Sam Martin:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/10/04/detroit-lions-podcast/73324988/

Lions Lowdown podcast: Tyrunn Walker interview:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/10/03/lions-lowdown-podcast-tyrunn-walker/73296118/

Morning Lions Links for Saturday 10-3-15

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Eric Ebron has matured into role as Lions tight end:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/19248/eric-ebron-has-matured-into-role-as-lions-tight-end

Rookie of the Year watch: Beasley an impact rusher (5. Ameer Abdullah, Detroit Lions running back: Joique Bell has been one of the NFL's slowest running backs this season, averaging a paltry 1.1 yards per carry and 2.44 yards per touch. Abdullah, on the other hand, is generating 5.5 yards per touch with a pair of touchdowns. It's time for embattled play-caller Joe Lombardi to start leaning on Abdullah as his featured back.):   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000547111/article/rookie-of-the-year-watch-beasley-an-impact-rusher

Von Miller fined $11,567 for celebratory pelvic thrusts:   http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/10/02/von-miller-fined-11567-for-celebratory-pelvic-thrusts/

Local Media:

PRACTICE REPORT: Ziggy Ansah returns:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider-short/article-1/PRACTICE-REPORT-Ziggy-Ansah-returns/7913d5eb-9ad8-4ce3-98c9-99ae84e1dc9e

NOTEBOOK: Ebron looks up to Jimmy Graham:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/notebook/article-1/NOTEBOOK-Ebron-looks-up-to-Jimmy-Graham/c4b7bf7d-0bfb-4819-aa77-9c1db85c51f5

10 takeaways from Austin & Lombardi:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/10-takeaways-from-Austin--Lombardi/7f56a8de-22fd-46de-976d-96005a2e8a94

Lions' Waddle prepared for battle with Seahawks' Avril:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/10/02/detroit-lions-laadrian-waddle/73220958/

Lions keep their heads up despite 0-3 start:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/10/02/lions-keep-heads-despite-start/73245174/

Lions' Zenner could be getting his shot against Seattle:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/2015/10/02/lions-zenner-could-getting-his-shot-against-seattle/73218832/

Ex-Lion Cliff Avril flourishing with Seahawks:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/2015/10/02/ex-lion-cliff-avril-flourishing-seahawks/73214506/

Lions LB DeAndre Levy practices again; Joique Bell out:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/10/lions_lb_deandre_levy_practice.html

Detroit Lions' Joe Lombardi more concerned about signal stealing than play-call predictability:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/10/detroit_lions_joe_lombardi_1.html

Wife Kelly responds to Lions fans burning Matthew Stafford jerseys:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/10/kelly_responds_to_lions_fans_b.html

Detroit Lions — Five reasons Ameer Abdullah, Zach Zenner could boost run game:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20151002/detroit-lions-x2014-five-reasons-ameer-abdullah-zach-zenner-could-boost-run-game

Detroit Lions notes: Jim Caldwell believes in Joe Lombardi; Eric Ebron learns from best:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20151002/detroit-lions-notes-jim-caldwell-believes-in-joe-lombardi-eric-ebron-learns-from-best

Detroit Lions Eric Ebron gets advice from Seahawks Jimmy Graham:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20151002/detroit-lions-eric-ebron-gets-advice-from-seahawks-jimmy-graham

Avril set to face former team with Seahawks hosting Lions:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20151002/avril-set-to-face-former-team-with-seahawks-hosting-lions

Denver's Williams fined for hit on Stafford:   http://www.wxyz.com/sports/football/lions/denvers-sylvester-williams-fined-for-hit-on-matthew-stafford

DeAndre Levy Working His Way Back To Full Health:   http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2015/10/02/deandre-levy-working-his-way-back-to-full-health/

Previews and Predictions:

Game 4:   http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2015/09/game-4-lions-vs-seahawks-previews-and.html

Video:

Local Media:

Caldwell on the depth at running back:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Caldwell-on-the-depth-at-running-back/4b75dd8c-a3fb-4010-b003-37d4a4619949

Lombardi on offensive struggles:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Lombardi-on-offensive-struggles/07683c5e-4584-45c6-a04b-83315975c8ed

Austin on the Seahawks offense:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Austin-on-the-Seahawks-offense/6382e9b9-fc6a-4d1f-bd26-10df4467844e

Abdullah on the running game:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Abdullah-on-the-running-game/b474e2f1-a41b-41ac-b39f-21e02829c1f7

Zenner on his role with the team:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Zenner-on-his-role-with-the-team/dafb3f81-ca7d-4183-b2bd-1c11de3823ed

Waddle on the offensive line:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Waddle-on-the-offensive-line/ab254550-d300-446a-a714-432f2ed3b3f9

AskALion: Rashean Mathis:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/AskALion-Rashean-Mathis/624a91f5-0400-4639-ac8b-5d8b9421b00d

How will Seahawks' crowd noise affect Lions?:   http://www.freep.com/videos/sports/nfl/lions/2015/10/02/73227096/

Watch Detroit Lions reporters debate the running back situation heading into Seattle:   http://videos.mlive.com/mlive/2015/10/watch_detroit_lions_reporters_37.html

Afternoon Lions Links for Friday 10-2-15

Lions Articles:

National Media:

At age 30, Calvin Johnson is a different receiver than he was at start of career:  http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/19243/at-age-30-calvin-johnson-is-a-different-receiver-now-than-he-was-at-start-of-his-career

Flags up by 1.2 per game in 1st 3 weeks over 2014:  http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/13791567/penalties-spike-2014-averages-first-three-weeks-nfl-season

Six Points: Lions vs. Seahawks:  http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/six-points-detroit-lions-seattle-seahawks-100215

Rodney Harrison calls out Golden Tate for complaining publicly about offense:  http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/10/01/rodney-harrison-calls-out-golden-tate-for-complaining-publicly-about-offense/

Does knowing other team's plays matter?:  http://www.si.com/nfl/2015/10/01/mythbusters-broncos-cardinals-playcalling-jim-caldwell

Blanket Coverage: Is NFL O-line play on the decline?:  http://www.si.com/nfl/2015/10/01/blanket-coverage-nfl-week-4-offensive-lines

Local Media:

10 QUESTIONS: What's the issue on offense?:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/10-QUESTIONS-Whats-the-issue-on-offense/3e9ebd43-6711-40a1-a2bb-7b098656b3e0

Chat transcript with Dave Birkett:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/10-QUESTIONS-Whats-the-issue-on-offense/3e9ebd43-6711-40a1-a2bb-7b098656b3e0

Levy practices again for Lions; Bell still out:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/10/02/detroit-lions-injury-report/73225966/

Lions' Lombardi: Everyone's signals get stolen:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/10/02/joe-lombardi-detroit-lions/73216138/

Matthew Stafford's pre-snap freedom is limited in Lions offense:  http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/10/matthew_staffords_freedom_to_a.html

5 things to watch: Seahawks could start Thomas Rawls, not Marshawn Lynch, against Lions:  http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/10/5_things_to_watch_seahawks_cou.html

Jimmy Graham has aided Eric Ebron's development in Detroit Lions' offensive system:  http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/10/detroit_lions_eric_ebron_6.html

Seahawks hoping to see Lions receiver Golden Tate succeed every week except this one:  http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/10/seahawks_hoping_to_see_lions_r.html

Time for the Lions to change the script:  http://www.clickondetroit.com/sports/parkersconfidential/time-for-the-lions-to-change-the-script/35617542

Caldwell On Lions’ Play-Calling: ‘I Believe In Joe’:  http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2015/10/02/caldwell-on-lions-play-calling-i-believe-in-joe/

Joique Bell On Health, Seahawks Defense And Marshawn Lynch:  http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2015/10/02/joique-bell-on-health-seahawks-defense-and-marshawn-lynch/

Previews and Predictions:

Game 4:  http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2015/09/game-4-lions-vs-seahawks-previews-and.html

Morning Lions Links for Friday 10-2-15

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Matthew Stafford says Lions' problem on offense isn't predictability:   http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/13787164/matthew-stafford-says-detroit-lions-problem-offense-predictability

Lions WR Golden Tate passes on chance to clarify comments:   http://sports.yahoo.com/news/lions-wr-golden-tate-passes-chance-clarify-comments-211039006--nfl.html

Local Media:

NOTEBOOK: MNF to feature battle of the safety duos:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/notebook/article-1/NOTEBOOK-MNF-to-feature-battle-of-the-safety-duos/fc135dcd-becb-4fab-a594-3b2a2c374f06

PRACTICE REPORT: DeAndre Levy returns:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider-short/article-1/PRACTICE-REPORT-DeAndre-Levy-returns/bb18daa7-7886-4a74-8116-f5e1ac1fb7f6

O'HARA'S SCOUTING REPORT: Seattle Seahawks:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHARAS-SCOUTING-REPORT-Seattle-Seahawks/6277ec4b-454c-43a9-89bb-afe7921a2ba5

Ameer Abdullah Blog: I see it as an opportunity:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/10/01/jim-caldwell-detroit-lions/73151790/

Windsor: Lions fans have seen this comedy all too often:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/10/02/detroit-lions-comedy-errors-shawn-windsor/73189070/

Lions takes offense that their plays are predictable:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/10/02/detroit-lions-offense-predictable/73190068/

Move over Marshawn; Rawls ready for Seahawks:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/10/01/detroit-lions-seattle-seahawks-thomas-rawls/73171754/

Lions' Stafford calls plays when he can:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/2015/10/01/lions-stafford-calls-plays-when-he-can/73153346/

Lions' weapon against predictability? Execution:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/2015/10/01/lions-weapon-against-predictability-execution/73169324/

Lions lack of player development shows when pressure’s on:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/columnists/john-niyo/2015/10/01/niyo-lack-development-shows-pressures/73185072/

Johnson turns 30; Lions say age is just a number:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/10/01/johnson-turns-lions-say-age-just-number/73174896/

Lions prepared for tough job stopping Lynch or Rawls:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/10/01/lions-prepared-tough-job-stopping-lynch-rawls/73176070/

DeAndre Levy makes long-awaited return to Lions practice; Joique Bell, Ezekiel Ansah out:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/10/deandre_levy_makes_long-awaite.html

Detroit Lions RB Joique Bell dealing with ankle injury:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/10/detroit_lions_rb_joique_bell_d_2.html

Detroit Lions say they're not concerned about predictability of offense:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/10/detroit_lions_say_theyre_not_c.html

First look: Seattle Seahawks to test Detroit Lions with NFL's third-ranked defense:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/10/first_look_seattle_seahawks_to.html

Detroit Lions notes: DeAndre Levy practices; Stafford optimistic:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20151001/detroit-lions-notes-deandre-levy-practices-stafford-optimistic

Detroit Lions — Five thoughts on predictability of offense:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20151001/detroit-lions-x2014-five-thoughts-on-predictability-of-offense

Detroit Lions say offense not more predictable than others in NFL:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20151001/detroit-lions-say-offense-not-more-predictable-than-others-in-nfl

Glover Quin Talks About His 7-1 Preseason Prediction:   http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2015/10/01/glover-quin-talks-about-his-7-1-preseason-prediction-video/

Lions notes: Reaction to Joe Lombardi, Golden Tate:   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2015/10/1/9431709/lions-notes-everyone-reacts-to-joe-lombardi-golden-tate

Articles from Opposing Team's Media:

Golden Tate catching fire with Lions doesn't surprise his former teammates:   http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/golden-tate-catching-fire-with-lions-doesnt-surprise-his-former-seahawks-teammates/

Previews and Predictions:

Game 4:  http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2015/09/game-4-lions-vs-seahawks-previews-and.html

Video:

National Media:

ProFootballTalk: Tate’s comments are an unwelcome distraction for Lions:   http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/10/01/pete-carroll-is-coy-about-marshawn-lynchs-availability/

Local Media:

Caldwell on starting prep for the Seahawks:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Caldwell-on-starting-prep-for-the-Seahawks/1ed876e3-b48a-40a1-9dfc-0c9e7695e49c

Stafford on executing on offense:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Stafford-on-executing-on-offense/5d4015af-0c4d-42cf-8a8b-7038a81d917f

Johnson on the Seattle secondary:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Johnson-on-the-Seattle-secondary/ee835862-64fb-495d-943d-b7ef6c2618b5

Ebron on his second year in the NFL:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Ebron-on-his-second-year-in-the-NFL/f35302e4-cf42-4de6-9690-31ea0ffc44ba

Ihedigbo on the Seattle offense:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Ihedigbo-on-the-Seattle-offense/8f7667d8-7018-48a9-b9d3-88a73aadbc93

Quin on Thomas and Chancellor:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Quin-on-Thomas-and-Chancellor/6932deb1-b278-4d28-a9ba-ae994e78cdf9

1 on 1 with ESPN's Mike Tirico:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/1-on-1-with-ESPNs-Mike-Tirico/f5c20e83-cfaa-400b-9731-83e7e10ee09f

How big of a deal is play tipping? And Levy's return?:   http://www.freep.com/videos/sports/nfl/lions/2015/10/01/73159562/

Watch Detroit Lions reporters disagree on impact of defenses knowing team's offensive tendencies:   http://videos.mlive.com/mlive/2015/10/watch_detroit_lions_reporters_36.html

Audio:

Seahawks conference call: Pete Carroll, Week 4:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Seahawks-conference-call-Pete-Carroll-Week-4/86080929-16d1-42ee-ac77-081b24f960d0

Seahawks conference call: Russell Wilson, Week 4:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Seahawks-conference-call-Russell-Wilson-Week-4/e9fff82d-1917-4d82-99c8-9b6bf54296e2

Afternoon Lions Links for Thursday 10-1-15

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Jim Caldwell believes Lions are close but 'should be playing better':   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/19238/jim-caldwell-believes-the-lions-are-close-but-should-be-playing-better

James Ihedigbo: Lions teammate Glover Quin NFL's best safety:  http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/19233/james-ihedigbo-calls-lions-teammate-glover-quin-the-best-safety-in-football

QB Index: Ranking the starters 1-32 (Stafford is ranked 13):   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000546578/article/qb-index-ranking-the-starters-132

Report: Lions bring in three edge defenders for workouts:  http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/detroit-lions-jonathan-massaquoi-lawrence-sidbury-edge-defenders-workouts-100115

Local Media:

TIM AND MIKE: What's next for the offense?:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/tim-mike/article-1/TIM-AND-MIKE-Whats-next-for-the-offense/26e5a8b1-c6a6-44e9-981e-5bcd1dd0d714

At last, DeAndre Levy returns to Lions practice:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/10/01/deandre-levy-detroit-lions/73156460/

Lions' 'Big Play Slay' knows cure to jump-ball losses:  http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/10/01/lions-big-play-slay-knows-cure-to-jump-ball-losses/73140060/

Column: Clock should be ticking on Martin Mayhew's Lions tenure:  http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/10/column_detroit_lions_martin_ma.html

Riley Reiff's struggles add to Lions' problems up front:  http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/10/detroit_lions_offensive_line_r_2.html

While the Lions offense melts down, Theo Riddick puts together a pretty good season:  http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/10/lost_in_the_offensive_rubble_t.html

Previews and Predictions:

Game 4:  http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2015/09/game-4-lions-vs-seahawks-previews-and.html

Game 4 Lions Vs Seahawks Previews and Predictions

Previews:

Lions-Seahawks preview: Five key stats to know about the MNF matchup:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/25326529/lions-seahawks-preview-five-key-stats-to-know-about-the-mnf-matchup

Lions-Seahawks Preview:   http://sports.yahoo.com/news/lions-seahawks-preview-180124260--nfl.html

Lions-Seahawks Capsule:   http://sports.yahoo.com/news/lions-seahawks-capsule-170000219--nfl.html

Video - Lions vs. Seahawks preview:   http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000000542393/Lions-vs-Seahawks-preview

Video - 'Inside the NFL': Broncos vs. Lions:   http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000000543166/Inside-the-NFL-Broncos-vs-Lions

Predictions:

Team Picks:

ATL's Picks (5 pick the Seahawks, 1 picks the Lions):   http://weeklypickem.fantasy.nfl.com/experts?expertGroupId=4

CBS Expert picks (7 pick the Seahawks to win, 1 picks the Lions to win):   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/features/writers/expert/picks/straight-up/4

USA Today Picks (All 7 pick the Seahawks to win):  http://sportswire.usatoday.com/2015/10/01/week-4-nfl-picks-predictions/

Foxsports Expert Picks (All 8 pick the Seahawks to win):  http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/nfl-expert-picks-2015-091015

PFF's Picks (All 11 pick the Seahawks to win):   https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2015/10/01/pff-week-4-pick-em-with-cris-collinsworth/

ESPN NFL Picks (All 14 pick the Seahawks to win):   http://espn.go.com/nfl/picks

Score Picks:

Lions at Seahawks: Scouting report, prediction (he picks the Seahawks to win 20-10):   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/10/04/detroit-lions-seattle-seahawks-scouting-report/73322734/

Foxsports' Schrager's Picks (He picks the Seahawks to win 31-16):  http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/nfl-week-4-picks-carolina-panthers-tampa-bay-buccaneers-new-england-patriots-100115

CBS' John Breech's score picks (he picks Seattle to win 20-13):  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/25321228/nfl-week-4-picks-dolphins-over-jets-cowboys-beat-saints

Prisco's Score Picks (he picks the Seahawks to win 19-13):   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/pete-prisco/25322675/pete-priscos-week-4-nfl-picks-vick-beats-ravens-saints-shock-cowboys

SN's Steele's Picks (he picks the Seahawks to win 27-20):   http://www.sportingnews.com/list/4656767-nfl-week-4-picks-predictions-vikings-broncos-ravens-steelers-rams-cardinals/slide/360312

SN's Iyer's Picks (he picks the Seahawks to win 30-10):   http://www.sportingnews.com/list/4656790-week-4-nfl-picks-predictions-cowboys-saints-packers-49ers-giants-bills

NFL.com's Harrison's Picks (he picks the Seahawks to win 29-10):   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000546721/article/nfl-week-4-game-picks-panthers-stay-perfect-saints-rebound

NFL RealGM's Picks (He picks the Seahawks to win 24-16):   http://football.realgm.com/analysis/2683/Football-Meteorology-For-NFL-Week-4

PFT's Picks (Both pick the Seahawks to win by scores of 28-10 and 29-13):  http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/10/01/pfts-week-four-picks-6/

Man Vs. Machine: NFL Week 4 Picks (Both pick the Seahawks to win by scores of 31-10 and 27-19):   http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/152679638/week-4-nfl-picks-against-the-spread

Freep Staff Picks (All 3 pick the Seahawks to win 31-13, 24-14 and 28-17):   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/10/04/detroit-lions-seattle-seahawks-predictions/73322334/

Total Predictions:  64 pick the Seahawks to win. 2 pick the Lions to win. Average Score Prediction (388-204/15):  Seahawks win 26-14.