Sunday, October 4, 2020

Morning Lions Links for Sunday 10-4-20

Articles:

Saints player's positive test leaves Sunday's Lions game up in the air:  https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2020/10/04/new-orleans-player-traveling-team-detroit-tests-positive-covid-19/3615737001/


The Honolulu Blueprint: Keys to a Lions victory over the Saints:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/lists/the-honolulu-blueprint-keys-to-a-lions-victory-over-the-saints/


Lions Have Legitimate Chance of Going on a Winning Streak:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/lions-can-go-on-long-winning-streak

Marvin Jones Jr. and Jamie Collins to Play in 100th Career NFL Game Sunday:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/marvin-jones-jamie-collins-100th-career-game

2021 NFL Draft:

WATCH: Florida WR Kadarius Toney makes South Carolina defense look silly:  https://draftwire.usatoday.com/2020/10/03/kadarius-toney-touchdown-florida-south-carolina-video/
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Saturday, October 3, 2020

Afternoon Lions Links for Saturday 10-3-20

Articles:

Lions vs. Saints: Matchups to watch, key questions heading into Week 4 game:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2020/10/lions-vs-saints-matchups-to-watch-key-questions-heading-into-week-4-game.html



Behind Enemy Lines: Breaking down Lions' Week 4 matchup with Saints Wire:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2020/10/03/behind-enemy-lines-saints-lions-week-4-matchup/


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Morning Lions Links for Saturday 10-3-20

Articles:

NOTEBOOK: If Trufant (questionable) returns, Lions have decisions to make at CB:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/notebook-if-trufant-questionable-returns-lions-have-decisions-to-make-at-cb

Desmond Trufant, Hunter Bryant trending up for Lions; Michael Thomas among half-dozen starters out for Saints:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2020/10/desmond-trufant-udfa-hunter-bryant-upgraded-to-questionable-trending-toward-playing-for-lions.html




Taylor Decker Has Not Allowed a Sack in 2020:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/lions-taylor-decker-zero-sacks


NFL quarterback kryptonite: The biggest weaknesses for all 32 of the 2020 starting QBs (DETROIT LIONS - Matthew Stafford (Biggest weakness: Consistency):  The word “consistency” is often a cop-out and simply synonymous with “good,” but Stafford's highs are so high, it's tantalizing. The best Stafford is a modern-day quarterback with the ability to create chunk plays both inside and outside of structure. The arm talent is always on display in high-end Stafford games, as he puts best-in-the-world type of throws on tape. The problem is that this shows up only a handful of times every season, and Stafford's inability to string these kinds of performances together has kept him closer to the middle of the pack among the league's signal-callers than with the perennial top-10 options.):  https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-quarterback-kryptonite-the-biggest-weaknesses-for-all-32-of-the-2020-starting-qbs#DET

QB Index: Rock bottom for Wentz? Jackson exits top 3 (19. Stafford:  Stafford won't get statistical credit for his best throw versus Arizona, a 60-yard rainbow nullified by a holding penalty on the game-winning drive. The Lions' offense has been inconsistent through three weeks, ranking 22nd in Drive Success Rate and 23rd in yards per drive (32.15).):  https://www.nfl.com/news/qb-index-week-4-how-low-will-carson-wentz-go


2021 NFL Draft:



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Friday, October 2, 2020

Afternoon Lions Links for Friday 10-2-20

Articles:

10 QUESTIONS WITH TWENTYMAN: Will Swift see more carries?:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/10-questions-with-twentyman-will-swift-see-more-carries-peterson-johnson

Lions' Marvin Jones looking forward to Kenny Golladay distracting defenses again amid slow start:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2020/10/lions-marvin-jones-looking-forward-to-kenny-golladay-distracting-defenses-again-amid-slow-start.html

Lions' Adrian Peterson’s increased role further clouds D’Andre Swift’s fantasy football outlook:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2020/10/lions-adrian-petersons-increased-role-further-clouds-dandre-swifts-fantasy-football-outlook.html



Ty Johnson and the RB lesson Lions GM Bob Quinn refuses to learn:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2020/10/02/lions-gm-bob-quinn-running-back-draft-woes-ty-johnson/

Vaitai Disagrees with Late Holding Call against Cardinals:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onepride-plus/vaitai-disagrees-with-penalty-call



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Morning Lions Links for Friday 10-2-20

Articles:

NOTEBOOK: Fox named NFC Special Teams Player of the Month:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/notebook-fox-named-nfc-special-teams-player-of-the-month


The Lions are in a bit of a pickle with cornerback Desmond Trufant nearing a return:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2020/10/with-desmond-trufant-nearing-a-return-the-lions-are-in-a-bit-of-a-pickle-at-cornerback.html

Detroit Lions in tricky spot after shifting pieces on offensive line around to mixed results:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2020/10/detroit-lions-in-tricky-spot-after-shifting-pieces-on-offensive-line-around-to-mixed-results.html





Matt Patricia not buying into any talk of Drew Brees' declining skills:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2020/10/01/matt-patricia-not-buying-saints-drew-brees-declining-skills/


Losing streak over, Lions in search of consecutive wins as Saints come to town:  https://www.foxsports.com/detroit/story/losing-streak-over-lions-in-search-of-consecutive-wins-as-saints-come-to-town-100120

Ranking all 32 NFL offensive lines after Week 3 of the 2020 NFL season (12. DETROIT LIONS (Pressures allowed: 28.  Rush yards before contact average: 1.4):  The best player on Detroit’s offensive line so far has been Taylor Decker, who has backed up the contract extension he recently signed with play that would put him on course for a career year. Decker has yet to surrender a sack and has allowed just five hurries through three games, including performances against legitimate pass-rushers.  Frank Ragnow has continued his emergence as one of the best young centers in the league, and rookie Jonah Jackson has been a pleasant surprise at one of the guard spots. If the Lions could get improved play at the other one, this line could quickly jump into the top 10.):  https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-ranking-all-32-offensive-lines-week-3-2020-nfl-season

NFL Rookie Rankings 2020: Week 3’s top rookies (11. Jeff Okudah, CB, Detroit Lions
People will question this ranking due to the perception that Okudah has been “bad” in his first two games. However, Okudah faced arguably the two best wide receivers in the NFL, not an easy task for any corner, let alone someone playing their first two career games.  While I can concede that Okudah was bad against the Packers in Week 2, I don’t think he was an overall negative against the Cardinals. He looked like he belonged, and he registered two tackles for loss, an interception, and a pass deflection. Okudah was my third-ranked player for a reason, the Lions fans dubbing him a bust already are misinformed and downright foolish.  16. Jonah Jackson, iOL, Detroit Lions 
I tried to tell people that Jonah Jackson was destined to be an above-average NFL player from the get-go, and so few wanted to listen. His combination of power, motor, and technique made it as easy a projection as they come. He might never be the best guard in football, but he’ll be a damn good player for the majority of his career.):  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/rookie-rankings-week-4-2020/2/

2021 NFL Draft:

SMU football prospects to watch when the Mustangs play Memphis:  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/smu-football-prospects-to-watch-vs-memphis/

NFL draft: Trey Lance's one-off game, top-tier DBs highlight this week's prospect matchups:  https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl-draft-trey-lances-oneoff-game-toptier-d-bs-highlight-this-weeks-prospect-matchups-191404121.html
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Thursday, October 1, 2020

Afternoon Lions Links for Thursday 10-1-20

Articles:

O'HARA'S SCOUTING REPORT: New Orleans Saints:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/o-hara-s-scouting-report-new-orleans-saints-brees-kamara-thomas

Jack Fox becomes first punter in Lions history to win NFC special teams player of the month:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2020/10/jack-fox-becomes-first-punter-in-lions-history-to-be-named-nfc-special-teams-player-of-the-month.html

Looking ahead: Drew Brees isn’t throwing the ball downfield, but Alvin Kamara is on another level:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2020/10/looking-ahead-drew-brees-isnt-throwing-the-ball-downfield-but-alvin-kamara-is-on-another-level.html



Should Lions Abandon the Run against Saints?:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/should-lions-abandon-run-against-saints

3 Keys to Victory for Lions vs. Saints:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/lions-3-keys-to-victory-saints


Detroit Lions film breakdown: Looking at Week 3’s trio of interceptions:  https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2020/10/1/21496412/detroit-lions-film-breakdown-3-interceptions-cardinals



5 Questions with Canal Street Chronicles: What’s up with Drew Brees?:  https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2020/10/1/21495777/5-questions-canal-street-chronicles-whats-up-with-drew-brees
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Morning Lions Links for Thursday 10-1-20

Articles:

NOTEBOOK: Red zone improvement a point of emphasis for Lions' offense:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/notebook-red-zone-improvement-a-point-of-emphasis-for-lions-stafford

Week 4 opponent: What the Saints are saying:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/week-4-opponent-what-the-saints-are-saying-collins-hockenson-peterson

Lions get a lot of good news on injury report, although Da’Shawn Hand was added to it:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2020/09/lions-get-a-lot-of-good-news-on-injury-report-although-dashawn-hand-was-added-to-it.html








Stafford and Hockenson Discuss Red Zone Struggles:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/stafford-hockenson-discuss-red-zone-issues

Lions QB Coach Shares Why Matthew Stafford Excels in Fourth-Quarter:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/matthew-stafford-excels-in-fourth-quarter


Monson: Rookie studs and duds following NFL Week 3 (Duds - CB, JEFFREY OKUDAH, DETROIT LIONS (Week 3 overall grade: 35.7):  Jeffrey Okudah is being welcomed to the NFL by a trial by fire. After being put in a blender by Davante Adams and the Green Bay Packers offense last week, he had to contend with the combination of DeAndre Hopkins and Kyler Murray this week.  Needless to say, things didn’t go much better than a week ago. Okudah surrendered 79 yards on five catches into his coverage, though he did get one back with an interception. He also had to try and stop Murray in the open field. Down in the shadow of his own goal line, he had a one-on-one shot at Murray and was left grasping at air as the quarterback scampered past him into the end zone for a touchdown.):  https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-rookie-studs-and-duds-following-nfl-week-3

Week 4 QB Power Rankings: Allen rises (16. Stafford:  After a much-needed game-winning drive in Week 3, Stafford is primed for a rise back up the board. The arm is still there. He's just got to be smart, as he was for much of Detroit's recent upset. The Lions absolutely need him at his best if they want to avoid another slide into conversations about Matt Patricia's future.  Last week: 17):  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/week-4-nfl-qb-power-rankings-patrick-mahomes-leapfrogs-lamar-jackson-josh-allen-climbs-in-top-10/

Week 4 QB Power Rankings: Allen rises (14. Stafford:  Matthew Stafford is just better in the fourth quarter. I haven’t quite figured out why it takes him the whole game to start dealing, but for the first time in 2020, it paid off. The turnover concerns remain, but Stafford never lets the setback linger. At times, he’s still one of the more dangerous quarterbacks in the NFL.):  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/qb-power-rankings-2020/

2021 NFL Draft:

NFL Draft Rumors & News: Will Jets soon fire Adam Gase?:  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/nfl-draft-rumors-news-pauline-will-jets-fire-adam-gase/

College Football: PFF’s Heisman rankings through Week 4:  https://www.pff.com/news/college-football-pffs-heisman-rankings-through-week-4

Yes, Trevor Lawrence is still college football’s QB1 (Fields, Lance):  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/trevor-lawrence-still-qb1-college-football/

NDSU’s Trey Lance looks to prove he’s an exception to the rule:  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/ndsus-trey-lance-an-exception-to-the-rule/

NDSU tackle Dillon Radunz using showcase game to boost stock:  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/ndsu-tackle-dillon-radunz-using-showcase-game-boost-stock/

Dylan Moses stands out in return from injury against Missouri:  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/how-alabama-lb-dylan-moses-played-against-missouri/

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