Evening Lions Links for Sunday 10-3-21

Articles:

RECAP: Lions at Bears: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/recap-lions-at-bears-goff-raymond-ragnow

Instant observations: Failed fourth-down try dooms another Detroit Lions’ comeback bid in Chicago:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2021/10/instant-observations-failed-fourth-down-try-dooms-another-detroit-lions-comeback-bid-in-chicago.html

Detroit Lions’ Frank Ragnow, Romeo Okwara head to locker room with injuries:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2021/10/detroit-lions-frank-ragnow-romeo-okwara-head-to-locker-room-with-injuries.html

Halftime analysis: Detroit Lions:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2021/10/halftime-analysis-detroit-lions.html

Lions drop to 0-4 after Justin Fields, Bears dominate them, 24-14:  https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2021/10/03/detroit-lions-game-chicago-bears-justin-fields-jared-goff/5980633001/

Red-zone woes cost Lions in loss to Bears: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2021/10/03/red-zone-woes-cost-detroit-lions-loss-chicago-bears/5980500001/

Recap: Lions comeback attempt falls short in 24-14 loss to Bears: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2021/10/03/live-updates-detroit-lions-chicago-bears/5979766001/

Lions' first-half observations: Red-zone turnovers devastating vs. Bears:  https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2021/10/03/lions-first-half-observations-red-zone-turnovers-devastating-vs-bears/5981746001/

Five things to know about Lions 24-14 loss to Bears: https://lionslowdown.com/2021/10/03/five-things-to-know-about-lions-24-14-loss-to-bears/

Lions vs Bears: Studs and Duds for Week 4: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/lists/lions-vs-bears-studs-and-duds-for-week-4/

Lions flop in Chicago, fall to 0-4 on the season: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2021/10/03/detroit-lions-week-4-bears-game-breakdown-postgame-thoughts/

Detroit Lions vs. Chicago Bears: Everything we know: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/lists/lions-bears-nfl-week-4-recap-final-score/

Dan Campbell: 'It Doesn't Look Too Good' for Romeo Okwara: https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/nfl/lions/news/injury-update-romeo-okwara

Detroit Lions Week 4 Studs and Duds 2021 NFL Season: https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/nfl/lions/news/lions-week-four-studs-and-duds

4 Takeaways from Lions 24-14 Loss to Chicago Bears: https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/nfl/lions/news/lions-lose-to-bears

WATCH: Lions commit most bizarre turnover you'll see on a snap: https://www.audacy.com/971theticket/sports/detroit-lions/lions-commit-most-bizarre-turnover-youll-see-in-a-game

Look: In Nightmarish Start, Chicago Bears Intercept Lions Snap:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/nfl/lions/news/lions-snap-intercepted-by-chicago-bears

5 takeaways from the Lions’ loss to the Bears: https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2021/10/3/22707469/5-takeaways-lions-loss-bears-week-4

Detroit Lions fear Romeo Okwara may have Achilles injury: https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2021/10/3/22707723/detroit-lions-fear-romeo-okwara-may-have-achilles-injury

Recap: Red-zone issues, defensive struggles drown Lions vs. Bears, lose 24-14: https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2021/10/3/22707307/detroit-lions-chicago-bears-recap-highlights-week-4-loss

Premature snap bounces off Goff, into hands of Bears D-lineman: https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/32331849/premature-snap-bounces-lions-qb-jared-goff-falls-hands-bears-defensive-lineman

Fields, Bears bounce back to beat winless Lions 24-14

play: https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401326382

Justin Fields and the Bears beat the Lions: https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2021/10/03/justin-fields-and-the-bears-beat-the-lions/

Bears’ first drive yields more points, more yards than all game last week:  https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2021/10/03/bears-first-drive-yields-more-points-more-yards-than-all-game-last-week/

VIDEO:

Campbell on red zone offense: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/campbell-on-red-zone-offense

HIGHLIGHT: Goff connects with Raymond for second TD of game:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/highlight-goff-connects-with-raymond-for-second-td-of-game

Lions' nifty play design helps free up Kalif Raymond for open TD:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/highlight-lions-nifty-play-design-helps-free-up-raymond-for-td

HIGHLIGHT: Goff delivers dart to Cephus for huge 33-yard gain:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/highlight-goff-delivers-dart-to-cephus-for-huge-33-yard-gain

Goff dances though Bears to deliver 17-yard dart to diving Amon-Ra St. Brown:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/highlight-goff-dances-though-bears-to-deliver-17-yard-pass-to-diving-st-brown

Tip-drill INT! Oruwariye lays out to pick off Fields' deflected pass:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/highlight-tip-drill-int-oruwariye-lays-out-to-pick-off-fields-deflected-pass

Justin Fields scoops up loose ball to prevent turnover after sack: https://www.nfl.com/videos/justin-fields-scoops-up-loose-ball-to-prevent-turnover-after-sack

Pre-Game Lions Links for Sunday 10-3-21

Articles:

INACTIVES: Lions at Bears:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/inactives-lions-at-bears-flowers-jefferson-kennedy

5 things to watch: Lions at Bears:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/5-things-to-watch-lions-at-bears-swift-hockenson-okwara

O'HARA'S FINAL THOUGHTS: Lions' offense looking for consistency:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-offense-looking-for-consistency-goff-raymond-ragnow

Lions 53-man roster entering the Week 4 matchup with the Bears:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/gallery/detroit-lions-53-man-roster-week-4-vs-bears/

Chicago Bears vs. Detroit Lions: Who has the advantage in Week 4?:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/lists/detroit-lions-chicago-bears-week-4-matchup-advantages/

Key Matchup to Watch: Frank Ragnow vs. Akiem Hicks:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/nfl/lions/news/lions-kmatchup-to-watch-frank-ragnow-akiem-hicks

Lions Cannot Allow Justin Fields to Shine:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/nfl/lions/news/lions-cannot-let-justin-fields-dominate-week-four

Huddle Up: Detroit Lions Week 4 Depth Chart:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/detroit-lions-week-four-depth-chart

Detroit Lions comprehensive depth chart: Week 4 at Chicago Bears:  https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2021/10/3/22703971/detroit-lions-comprehensive-depth-chart-week-4-chicago-bears

Bold prediction of the week: Justin Fields flames out against Lions defense:  https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2021/10/3/22706797/bold-prediction-fields-flames-out-against-lions-d

Detroit Lions coaching staff is a varietal who’s who of former NFL stars:  

Morning Lions Links for Sunday 10-3-21

Articles:

Detroit Lions at Chicago Bears: Matchups to watch, key questions heading into Week 4:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2021/10/detroit-lions-at-chicago-bears-matchups-to-watch-key-questions-heading-into-week-4.html

How Lions TE went from playing basketball overseas to an NFL mainstay:  https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2021/10/02/detroit-lions-darren-fells-nfl/5940723001/

Bears announce Justin Fields will start at QB vs. Lions:   https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2021/10/03/bears-starting-qb-justin-fields-andy-dalton-detroit-lions-week-4/

Five things to know as Lions face Bears in Chicago:  https://lionslowdown.com/2021/10/02/five-things-to-know-as-lions-face-bears-in-chicago/

Ryan Santoso elevated from practice squad, will be the Lions kicker in Week 4:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2021/10/02/ryan-santoso-elevated-from-practice-squad-will-be-the-lions-kicker-in-week-4/

Detroit Lions are seeing early dividends from improved pass rush:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2021/10/02/detroit-lions-pass-rush-defensive-changes/

Eric Banks: What the Lions are getting in their new DT:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2021/10/02/detroit-lions-eric-banks-waiver-claim-scouting-report/

5 Players Lions Need More Production From:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/5-players-lions-need-more-production-from-

Amon-Ra St. Brown Is Due for Breakout Game:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/lions-amon-ra-st-brown-is-due-for-breakout-game

Mailbag: Should Lions Move On from Will Harris and Tracy Walker?:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/mailbag-should-lions-move-on-from-will-harris-tracy-walker

Articles from Opposing Teams Media:

4 things to watch in Bears-Lions game:  https://www.chicagobears.com/news/4-things-to-watch-in-bears-lions-game-2021-week-4-qb-andy-dalton-justin-fields

Chicago Bears vs. Detroit Lions preview: Who has the advantage in Week 4?:  https://bearswire.usatoday.com/lists/chicago-bears-vs-detroit-lions-preview-who-has-the-advantage-in-week-4/

Bears vs. Lions: 5 things to watch in Week 4 matchup:  https://bearswire.usatoday.com/lists/bears-lions-week-4-storylines-matt-nagy-justin-fields/

Bears and Lions: Who Wins and Why:  https://www.si.com/nfl/bears/news/who-wins-and-why-between-the-bears-and-lions

Predictions and Previews:

Week 4:  http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2021/10/week-4-predictions.html

2022 NFL Draft:

Ole Miss vs. Alabama: At least two underclassmen committed to the draft?:  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/ole-miss-vs-alabama-at-least-two-underclassmen-committed-to-the-draft-2021-cfbwk-5/

Malik Willis is separating himself from the rest of the 2022 QB class:  https://draftwire.usatoday.com/2021/10/01/nfl-draft-2022-quarterbacks-malik-willis-liberty/

Desmond Ridder, Cincinnati make statement with road win vs. Notre Dame:  https://draftwire.usatoday.com/2021/10/02/cincinnati-notre-dame-game-recap-desmond-ridder-nfl-draft/

Cincinnati snaps Notre Dame's 26-game home winning streak:  https://touchdownwire.usatoday.com/2021/10/02/cincinnati-snaps-notre-dames-26-game-home-winning-streak/

Georgia defense blanks Arkansas with another dominant performance:  https://draftwire.usatoday.com/2021/10/02/georgia-arkansas-game-recap-college-football-nfl-draft-2022/

Chris Olave scores twice as Ohio State dominates Rutgers:  https://draftwire.usatoday.com/2021/10/02/ohio-state-rutgers-chris-olave-nfl-draft/

Oregon's Kayvon Thibodeaux ejected for targeting vs. Stanford:  https://draftwire.usatoday.com/2021/10/02/kayvon-thibodeaux-targeting-ejected-oregon-stanford/

Brian Robinson Jr. runs wild as Alabama blows out Ole Miss:  https://draftwire.usatoday.com/2021/10/02/alabama-ole-miss-game-recap-brian-robinson-jr-matt-corral-nfl-draft/

VIDEO:

3 and Out with Fox 32 Chicago's Kaitlin Sharkey | Week 4:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/3-and-out-with-fox-32-chicago-s-kaitlin-sharkey-week-4

Week 4 Predictions

CBS Breech (Lions 20-17 over Bears):  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-week-4-picks-tom-brady-gets-revenge-on-bill-belichick-and-the-patriots-four-undefeated-teams-go-down/

CBS Sullivan (Lions at Bears:  Despite their 0-3 record on the year, the Lions have been competitive under first-year head coach Dan Campbell. In fact, they are 2-1 ATS and would have earned their first win of the season had it not been for Ravens kicker Justin Tucker setting a new NFL record with a 66-yard field goal to win the game as time expired. So while many may not be too surprised about the Lions' record, they haven't rolled over. They now get a Bears team that looks lost offensively, even with first-round rookie Justin Fields under center. (Against Cleveland last week, he was sacked nine times.) While Detroit doesn't have nearly the defense that the Browns do, I like getting the field goal bump with a team that -- in my mind -- has been the better club throughout the first three weeks, even if the records don't reflect it. This could also be a back-breaking moment for Matt Nagy's job if the Bears were upset at home, which is worth monitoring.   Projected score: Lions 24, Bears 20):  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-week-4-odds-picks-tom-brady-beats-patriots-in-foxborough-chiefs-get-back-on-track-vs-eagles/

CBS Brinson (Lions at Bears:  The Lions have so much backdoor cover promise to them this season. Dan Campbell has a bottom-five roster in the NFL and he's getting top-five effort from his team. My biggest concern here is the emotional hangover from the brutal loss to the Ravens on that Justin Tucker record-breaking 66-yard field goal. The Lions defensive front has been sneaky good and the Bears offensive line is simply not good. It doesn't matter whether Justin Fields, Andy Dalton or Nick Foles is starting -- the offense isn't working. Love the under in this fun little slopfest.  The Pick: Lions 17, Bears 14):  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/2021-nfl-week-4-odds-picks-three-undefeated-teams-go-down-bucs-thrash-pats-in-belichick-vs-brady-game/

SN Bender (Detroit Lions at Chicago Bears (-3):  The Lions are getting closer to that first victory for first-year coach Dan Campbell, and the Bears have injury issues at quarterback with Justin Fields and Andy Dalton. Detroit's Jared Goff finally gets his first victory with his new team.  Pick: Lions 22, Bears 19):  https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/nfl-picks-predictions-week-4/dkxoyybsg3xu1nizmi286w9p5

TheBigLead (LIONS (+3) over BEARS:  If Dan Campbell's defense can make Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens look that bad and Matt Nagy can make Justin Fields look that bad, there's plenty of opportunity for an upset win on the road in what promises to be a gross display of football all around. Lions 16, Bears 14):  https://www.thebiglead.com/posts/nfl-week-4-predictions-picks-spread-odds-01fgp90wf0bn

AP Pro32 (No. 29 Detroit (plus 3 1-2) at No. 26 Chicago:  Is there a more hard-luck team in the NFL these days than the roar-less Lions? LIONS, 17-15):  https://pro32.ap.org/article/after-14-2-week-against-spread-pro-picks-rare-form

NFL Real GM (Detroit Lions at Chicago Bears (-2.5): If the Lions from Week 3 and the Bears from Week 3 both show up in Chicago, the Lions not only pick up their first win of the Dan Campbell era, they blow out the Bears. The move to get speedier but also smarter on defense (almost) paid off for Detroit against Baltimore, and it will work well against a plodding Bears OL and an uncoordinated offense.  I’m not sure the Lions will do much against the Bears defense, which can still bring it up front and back it up with emerging talent behind them. I’m also not sure Jared Goff will need to do more than play his customary one decent half to lead the Lions to the win here.  Lions 20, Bears 13):  https://football.realgm.com/analysis/3381/Football-Meteorology-For-2021-NFL-Week-4

Detroit Lions at Chicago Bears odds, picks and prediction (Prediction - Lions 14, Bears 13):  https://sportsbookwire.usatoday.com/2021/10/02/detroit-lions-at-chicago-bears-odds-picks-and-prediction-2/

Five things to know as Lions face Bears in Chicago (PREDICTION: Lions 24, Bears 21):  https://lionslowdown.com/2021/10/02/five-things-to-know-as-lions-face-bears-in-chicago/

O'HARA'S FINAL THOUGHTS: Lions' offense looking for consistency (Pick: Lions 23, Bears 13):  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-offense-looking-for-consistency-goff-raymond-ragnow

Freep (All 4 pick the Lions to win by scores of 21-17, 23-19, 26-16, 20-17):  https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2021/10/02/detroit-lions-chicago-bears-predictions-nfl-week-4-games/5931606001/

SI All Lions (5 pick the Lions to win by scores of 24-14, 20-13, 21-14, 17-13, 34-27.  1 picks the Bears to win 30-13):  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/predictions-lions-bears-week-f

USA Today (5 pick the Lions to win by scores of 24-20, 20-17, 21-13, 24-20, 17-13.  2 pick the Bears to win by scores of 17-14, 24-16):  https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl-picks/2021/09/30/nfl-week-4-picks-predictions-buccaneers-patriots-tom-brady/5933684001/

PFT (Lions (+3) at Bears - MDS’s take: My upset of the week is the Lions, who are playing hard each week for Dan Campbell, beating the Bears, who are struggling mightily with Matt Nagy.  MDS’s pick: Lions 17, Bears 13.  Florio’s take: The Bears will simplify the offense (it couldn’t get much more simple) and play sound defense. With rain in the forecast and Jared Goff having small hands that struggle to grip a wet ball, advantage Bears.  Florio’s pick: Bears 20, Lions 17.):  https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2021/09/30/pfts-nfl-week-four-2021-picks/

Guide to every Week 4 NFL game: Picks, matchup nuggets, more (Woodyard's pick: Lions 21, Bears 14.  Dickerson's pick: Bears 21, Lions 17):  https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/32313878/nfl-week-4-game-picks-schedule-guide-fantasy-football-tips-odds-injuries-more#detchi

NFL.com (7 pick the Bears to win by scores of 20-17, 24-23, 16-10, 20-18, 20-10, 17-16, 25-24.  3 pick the Lions to win by scores of 25-20, 10-7, 20-13):  https://www.nfl.com/videos/lions-vs-bears-preview-week-4

SunTimes (4 pick the Bears to win by scores of 17-13, 28-17, 17-9, 23-17.  1 picks the Lions to win 18-16):  https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2021/9/30/22701288/bears-lions-predictions-picks-odds-win-lose-justin-fields-week-4-soldier-field-matt-nagy-jared-goff

PFN (Detroit Lions at Chicago Bears (-3):  You may look at the results from this weekend and ask yourself how the Bears are favorites. Well, had Marquise Brown been able to catch for the Ravens, we would not have needed to witness the magic from Justin Tucker that we saw against Detroit.  The Lions were not all that good in Week 3; then again, the Bears were dreadful. This game could be an ugly matchup where Chicago’s defense needs to be the difference until the Bears can get Justin Fields comfortable.  NFL Week 4 Picks and Predictions: Bears 23, Lions 21):  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/nfl-picks-predictions-2021-nflwk-4/

SN Iyer (Lions at Bears (-3, 42.5 o/u):  The Lions have had chances to win all three of their games. The Bears are trying to figure out quarterback between Justin Fields, Andy Dalton and Nick Foles. Detroit is making just enough mistakes to fall short of winning. Chicago is doing what it can to win games with defense, and should keep it simple with more of David Montgomery in the running game. Matt Nagy and his team need this win badly and get it.  Pick: Bears win 23-17 and cover the spread.):  https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/nfl-picks-predictions-week-4-spreads/1jaq6vyviynr710ow6qg4q86ua

Walterfootball (Week 4 NFL Pick: Bears 24, Lions 17):  https://walterfootball.com/nflpicks2021_04early.php

CBS Prisco (Detroit Lions at Chicago Bears (The Lions are coming off that heartbreaking loss to the Ravens, while the Bears stunk it up against the Browns. Rookie Justin Fields had a rough go of it. I think being back home against a Lions team that doesn't rush as well as the Browns will help him get going a bit. Chicago is the better team. They will win it behind their defense. Pick: Bears 21, Lions 13):  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/priscos-nfl-week-4-odds-picks-rams-win-but-cardinals-cover-in-thriller-tom-brady-reigns-over-patriots/

CBS Dajani (Bears (-3) 24-20 over Lions):  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-week-4-odds-picks-cowboys-cover-vs-panthers-tom-brady-downs-bill-belichick/

NFL.com Rosenthal (Bears win 17-14:  As someone who has been hard on an offensive coach or two in my time, the criticism of Matt Nagy this week has felt a little intense. To put it another way: Justin Fields is not the only rookie quarterback struggling badly this season and we've been spoiled lately by guys like Justin Herbert, Lamar Jackson and even Kyler Murray who transcended schemes from Day 1. Andy Dalton's return to practice muddies the waters here, but neither quarterback will need many points the way the Bears' defense is playing, currently ranking ninth in DVOA.):  https://www.nfl.com/news/week-4-nfl-game-picks-2021-nfl-season

NFL.com Game Theory (Bears win 24-19):  https://www.nfl.com/videos/game-theory-week-4-win-probabilities-score-projections-2021

Athlon Sports Detroit Lions vs. Chicago Bears Prediction and Preview (Prediction: Bears 24, Lions 21):  https://athlonsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions-vs-chicago-bears-prediction-picks-2021

Bears and Lions: Who Wins and Why (Prediction - Bears 23, Lions 17):  https://www.si.com/nfl/bears/news/who-wins-and-why-between-the-bears-and-lions

Detroit vs Chicago Prediction, Game Preview (Chicago 20, Detroit 16):  https://collegefootballnews.com/2021/10/detroit-vs-chicago-prediction-game-preview-lines-how-to-watch

Non-Score Picks:

CBS Jonathan Jones (Lions at Bears:  The Lions are playing good, competitive football. The Bears, meanwhile, don't know who their quarterback will be. Detroit played the Niners tough in the second half, outplayed the Packers in the first half and did enough to beat the Ravens last week. They're due for their first win.  The pick: Lions):  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-insider-notebook-analyzing-the-steelers-options-with-aging-ben-roethlisberger-plus-week-4-picks/

SI (3 pick the Lions, 2 pick the Bears):  https://www.si.com/nfl/2021/09/30/mmqb-nfl-staff-picks-week-4

Audacy Sports 2021 NFL Week 4 picks (3 pick the Lions, 2 pick the Bears):  https://www.audacy.com/971theticket/sports/gallery/nfl-week-4-moneyline-picks-2021

CBS (4 pick the Lions, 4 pick the Bears):   https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/picks/experts/straight-up/4/

ESPN (7 pick the Bears, 4 pick the Lions):  https://www.espn.com/nfl/picks

Athlonsports (3 pick the Bears to win and 1 picks the Lions to win):  https://athlonsports.com/nfl/nfl-week-4-picks-predictions-2021

Average Score Prediction (1046-1037/55):  Lions win 19-18.  44 pick the Lions to win.  42 pick the Bears to win.  

Morning Lions Links for Saturday 10-2-21

Articles:

NOTEBOOK: Sewell not yet meeting his own high expectations:   https://www.detroitlions.com/news/notebook-sewell-not-yet-meeting-his-own-high-expectations

Lions at Bears injury report: Oct. 1:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-at-bears-injury-report-oct-1-flowers-swift-okwara

Detroit Lions claim DL Eric Banks off waivers via Los Angeles Chargers:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2021/10/detroit-lions-claim-dl-eric-banks-off-waivers-via-los-angeles-chargers.html

Lions’ Penei Sewell expects to move back to right tackle, already working out there:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2021/10/lions-penei-sewell-expects-to-move-back-to-right-tackle-already-working-out-there.html

Bears to make game-time decision between QBs Justin Fields, Andy Dalton in matchup vs. Lions:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2021/10/bears-to-make-game-time-decision-between-qbs-justin-fields-andy-dalton-in-matchup-vs-lions.html

Lions edge rusher Trey Flowers ruled out for 11th time in 13 games:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2021/10/lions-edge-rusher-trey-flowers-ruled-out-for-11th-time-in-13-games.html

Tom Kowalski, former MLive Detroit Lions writer, inducted into Michigan Sports Hall of Fame:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2021/10/tom-kowalski-former-mlive-detroit-lions-writer-inducted-into-michigan-sports-hall-of-fame.html

After turnover trouble in Green Bay, Lions practicing for inclement conditions in Chicago:  https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2021/10/01/after-turnover-trouble-green-bay-lions-practicing-inclement-conditions-chicago/5949488001/

The Bears still don't know who will start at QB vs. Lions:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2021/10/01/chicago-bears-starting-qb-week-4-detroit-lions-fields-dalton-foles/

'We Feel Good': Bears Optimistic About Game Against Detroit Lions:   https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2021/10/01/chicago-bears-detroit-lions-sunday/

2022 NFL Draft:

2022 NFL Draft: The 10 most disappointing NFL draft prospects of the 2021 college football season:  https://www.pff.com/news/draft-2022-nfl-draft-disappointing-college-football-draft-prospects-2021-spencer-rattler-kedon-slovis

Scouts Compare Dotson to Elijah Moore:  https://walterfootball.com/nflhotpress/article/Scouts-Compare-Dotson-to-Elijah-Moore

NFL draft: Scouts flocking to see the latest 'freak' sleeper from DII Lenoir-Rhyne:  https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl-draft-scouts-flocking-to-see-the-latest-freak-sleeper-from-d-ii-lenoir-rhyne-023202973.html

Running back Leddie Brown on leaving a lasting legacy at West Virginia:  https://www.pff.com/news/college-football-2021-west-virginia-mountaineers-rb-leddie-brown-2022-nfl-draft

College football's top 10 breakout stars of September:  https://www.pff.com/news/college-football-top-10-breakout-stars-of-september-2021-taulia-tagovailoa

2022 NFL draft: Three highly rated QBs face key matchups this weekend:  https://sports.yahoo.com/2022-nfl-draft-three-highly-rated-q-bs-face-key-matchups-this-weekend-180350978.html

VIDEO:

Capers on navigating adversity:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/capers-on-navigating-adversity

Nelson on confidence on the offensive line:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/nelson-on-confidence-on-the-offensive-line

Barnes on getting used to NFL speed:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/barnes-on-getting-used-to-nfl-speed

Sewell on setting expectations for himself:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/sewell-on-setting-expectations-for-himself

The X Factor: Week 4 vs Chicago:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/the-x-factor-week-4-vs-chicago

Afternoon Lions Links for Friday 10-1-21

Articles:

Goff defends Fields, young QBs: 'You're never ready to play as a rookie':  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/goff-defends-fields-young-qbs-you-re-never-ready-to-play-as-a-rookie

‘I’m so over it:’ NFL not apologizing to Detroit Lions for no-call on delay of game:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2021/10/im-so-over-it-nfl-not-apologizing-to-detroit-lions-for-no-call-on-delay-of-game.html

Rookie RB Jermar Jefferson is angry he’s not playing. And the Lions love it.:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2021/10/rookie-rb-jermar-jefferson-is-angry-hes-not-playing-and-the-lions-love-it.html

Here's what Lions' Hockenson enjoys more than scoring touchdowns:  https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2021/10/01/detroit-lions-tj-hockenson-blocking-baltimore-ravens/5938690001/

Lions vs. Bears: 3 film observations on Chicago and how Detroit can use them to win in Week 4:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/lists/lions-vs-bears-film-notes-week-4-preview-how-detroit-can-win/

Jared Goff ranks dead last in average pass target yards per completion:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2021/10/01/jared-goff-ranks-average-pass-target-air-yards-per-completion-lions-pass-offense/

Have NFL Defenses Figured Out T.J. Hockenson?:   https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/have-nfl-defenses-figured-out-tj-hockenson

Why Lions Need to Worry about Bears RB David Montgomery:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/nfl/lions/news/scouting-report-bears-david-montgomery

Lions vs. Bears Week 4 preview, prediction: On Paper:  https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2021/10/1/22702054/lions-bears-week-4-preview-prediction-on-paper

Lions vs. Bears preview: 5 Qs with Windy City Gridiron:  https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2021/10/1/22699547/lions-vs-bears-preview-5-qs-with-windy-city-gridiron

VIDEO:

Campbell on young player improvements:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/campbell-on-young-player-improvements

Morning Lions Links for Friday 10-1-21

Articles:

NOTEBOOK: Harris off to a good start this season:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/notebook-harris-off-to-a-good-start-this-season-swift-goff

Lions at Bears practice report: Sept. 30:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-at-bears-practice-report-sept-30-flowers-swift-okwara

10 takeaways from Glenn, Lynn & Fipp:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/10-takeaways-from-glenn-lynn-fipp-hockenson-okwara-santoso

Detroit Lions trying to figure out kicker situation with Austin Seibert still away from team:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2021/09/detroit-lions-trying-to-figure-out-kicker-situation-with-austin-seibert-still-away-from-team.html

‘I trust our plan:’ Lions DC Aaron Glenn still wouldn’t take back fourth-and-19 playcall:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2021/09/i-trust-our-plan-lions-dc-aaron-glenn-still-wouldnt-take-back-fourth-and-19-playcall.html

Detroit Lions have prime chance to keep pass rush rolling against Chicago’s beat-up offensive line:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2021/09/detroit-lions-have-prime-chance-to-keep-pass-rush-rolling-against-chicagos-beat-up-offensive-line.html

Anthony Lynn on USC rumors: ‘My focus is 1,000,000% right here with the Detroit Lions’:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2021/09/anthony-lynn-on-usc-rumors-my-focus-is-1000000-right-here-with-the-detroit-lions.html

Lions D-coordinator on rushing 3 vs. Ravens: 'I would not take it back':  https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2021/09/30/detroit-lions-aaron-glenn-rushing-3-baltimore-ravens-lamar-jackson/5933211001/

Lions' Jefferson angry with being inactive and Duce Staley is good with that response:  https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2021/09/30/lions-jefferson-angry-being-inactive-and-duce-staley-good-response/5932970001/

Dan Campbell has an in-game clock management advisor:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2021/09/30/detroit-lions-coaching-dan-campbell-clock-advisor-jon-dykema-role/

Aaron Glenn Would Not Change Fourth-Down Play Call:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/nfl/lions/news/aaron-glenn-would-not-change-fourth-down-play-call

Lions Flagship Radio Ponders Trading for Deshaun Watson:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/nfl/lions/news/lions-flagship-radio-ponders-trading-for-deshaun-watson

Detroit Lions not concerned with Amon-Ra St. Brown’s slow statistical start:  https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2021/9/30/22702689/detroit-lions-not-concerned-amon-ra-st-browns-slow-statistical-start

Aaron Glenn had rival coaches buzzing after slowing down Ravens:  https://www.audacy.com/971theticket/sports/detroit-lions/aaron-glenn-had-his-peers-buzzing-after-slowing-down-ravens

NFL rookie rankings: Which first-year is a surprise at No. 1 -- and why is the top 10 defense-heavy and QB-light? (8. Penei Sewell, OT, Detroit Lions (Stats: 3 starts, 85.7% pass block win rate.  Drafted: No. 7 overall):  It's still unclear what happens to Sewell once Taylor Decker is ready to return from finger surgery, but he could move to right tackle. That was the plan for him when the season began. Sewell has made three starts at left tackle, while Decker, who had surgery Sept. 10, has gone through his recovery. He did allow a sack to 49ers edge rusher Nick Bosa in the season opener but has played solid overall, with a little more consistency as a run blocker.):  https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/32305324/nfl-rookie-rankings-2021-surprise-top-ranked-first-year-defense-dominated-top-10-just-one-qb-list

NFL Week 4: Key matchups and storylines for all 16 games (DETROIT LIONS @ CHICAGO BEARS (Matchup to watch: ED Romeo Okwara vs. RT Germain Ifedi):  Okwara has been Detroit’s best pass-rusher this season. He leads the team with 16 total pressures (tied for third-most among edge defenders), and he has the 10th-highest pass-rush win rate at the position through three weeks (24.1%). In Week 4, he should primarily see right tackle Germain Ifedi, who has been one of the better pass protectors on a shaky Chicago offensive line. His 3.7% pressure rate allowed entering this week ranks ninth among qualifying right tackles.  Okwara recorded a sack and two hurries on 22 pass-rushing snaps against Ifedi last season.  Biggest Storyline: What is the best option for Chicago at quarterback?

Andy Dalton‘s injury provided us with Justin Fields’ first NFL start that the city of Chicago has been clamoring for since the 2021 NFL Draft. The result was the worst passing performance of any team this season. The Bears averaged just 0.4 yards per pass play — the first team to go below three yards per pass play in a single game.  Anyone who watched the game understands that much of the blame falls on people other than Fields, but the worry is that the team is doing long-term damage to its future face of the franchise by leaving him out to dry and letting him take nine sacks. That's why head coach Matt Nagy is considering going back to Dalton or Nick Foles in this game.):  https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-week-4-key-matchups-storylines-16-nfl-games-2021#7

Andy Dalton remains limited, Justin Fields a full participant:  https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2021/09/30/andy-dalton-remains-limited-justin-fields-a-full-participant/

Articles from Opposing Teams Media:

Where the Bears Have Problems Matching Up with Lions:  https://www.si.com/nfl/bears/news/three-matchup-issues-for-bears-against-lions

Bears offense ranks dead last in several categories:  https://bearswire.usatoday.com/2021/09/30/bears-offense-rankings-among-worst-in-nfl-through-week-3-matt-nagy/

2022 NFL Draft:

Who is QB1 in the 2022 NFL Draft? Can we talk about Kenny Pickett?:  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/who-is-qb1-2022-nfl-draft-2021-cfbwk-1/

2022 Draft: Studying Corral's style before Alabama game:  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2022-nfl-draft-examining-matt-corrals-aggressive-style-ahead-of-massive-game-vs-alabama/

2022 NFL Draft: Top 25 Senior Bowl prospects entering Week 5 of college football season:  https://www.nfl.com/news/2022-nfl-draft-top-25-senior-bowl-prospects-entering-week-5-of-college-football-

Kentucky OT Darian Kinnard is dominating so far this season:  https://draftwire.usatoday.com/2021/09/30/nfl-draft-2022-darian-kinnard-kentucky-pro-football-focus-grades/

Cincinnati QB Desmond Ridder plans to silence the Notre Dame crowd:  https://draftwire.usatoday.com/2021/09/30/notre-dame-cincinnati-college-football-desmond-ridder-nfl-draft/

Video:

Fipp on making a kickoff strategy:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/fipp-on-making-a-kickoff-strategy

Lynn on wanting to win in Detroit:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/lynn-on-wanting-to-win-in-detroit

Staley on daily effort from running backs:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/staley-on-daily-effort-from-running-backs

Glenn on positive defensive play:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/glenn-on-positive-defensive-play

Ragnow on tough Week 4 matchup:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/ragnow-on-tough-week-4-matchup

Hockenson on the art of blocking:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/hockenson-on-the-art-of-blocking

Marlowe on the value of experience:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/marlowe-on-the-value-of-experience

WATCH - Dan Miller sits down with Lions linebacker Julian Okwara:  https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/984572

WATCH - Woody reports on how the Lions are preparing for all 3 of the Bears quarterbacks:  https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/984569