Lions Articles:
Notebook - Play like a first place team; the other Matt Flynn; o-line play and T-Day pride: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/NOTEBOOK-Play-like-a-first-place-team-the-other-Matt-Flynn-O-line-play-and-Thanksgiving-pride/ff580818-26cc-46cd-8b5c-b75b296767bb
CJ blog - Guys are focused, guys are fiery: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/calvin-johnson/article-1/Calvin-Johnson-Blog-Guys-are-focused-guys-are-fiery/421ad77b-334b-4575-b0d9-10503ba71690
Opponent break down - Lions need to get back on track against Packers: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OPPONENT-BREAKDOWN-Lions-need-to-get-back-on-track-against-the-Pack/9edd2f24-5821-439d-9b73-24bd81e2cc62
Lions injuries - Houston still awaits MRI results; Megatron's knee still getting better: http://www.freep.com/article/20131126/SPORTS01/311260116/1049/Lions-injuries-Houston-still-awaits-MRI-results-Megatron-s-knee-getting-better-
Schwartz's seat should be getting warmer: http://www.freep.com/article/20131127/SPORTS01/311270056/1049/Lions-Gab-Jim-Schwartz-s-seat-should-getting-warmer
Lions notes - We got him paid, Levy says of Packers Flynn: http://www.freep.com/article/20131127/SPORTS01/311270038/1049/Lions-notes-We-got-him-paid-Levy-says-Packers-Flynn
Lions leaders on same page, understand there's little room for error: http://www.freep.com/article/20131127/SPORTS01/311270035/detroit-lions-football-leaders-meeting
Can Suh escape T-Day without controversy: http://www.freep.com/article/20131126/SPORTS01/311260117/1049/Can-Ndamukong-Suh-escape-Thanksgiving-Day-without-controversy-
Sitton blasts Lions coaches, d-line: http://www.freep.com/article/20131126/SPORTS01/311260133/1049/Packers-Sitton-blasts-Lions-coaches-D-line-They-re-all-just-scumbags-
2 Lions practice squad members involved in crash; woman in other car seriously injured: http://www.freep.com/article/20131126/SPORTS01/311260109/1049/2-Detroit-Lions-practice-squad-members-involved-crash-woman-other-car-seriously-hurt
Sam Martin wastes no time Lions, NFL he can hang: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131127/SPORTS0101/311270022/1126/SPORTS0101/Rookie-punter-Sam-Martin-wastes-no-time-showing-Lions-NFL-he-can-hang
Lions cover their bases in preparing for Packers QBs: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131127/SPORTS0101/311270023/1126/SPORTS0101/Lions-cover-their-bases-preparing-Packers-quarterbacks
Raiola focuses on much needed victory more than milestone: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131127/SPORTS0101/311270033/1126/SPORTS0101/Lions-Dominic-Raiola-focuses-getting-much-needed-victory-more-than-milestone
CJ, Houston miss Lions only practice before T-Day: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/11/calvin_johnson_chris_houston_m_1.html
Houston has MRI and Rodgers all but ruled out: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/11/detroit_lions_cb_chris_houston_9.html
Suh looking forward to a T-Day free of controversy: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/11/detroit_lions_dt_ndamukong_suh_24.html
Lions, winless on T-Day for decade, say Packers game a must win: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/11/detroit_lions_call_packers_gam.html
Despite rocky season, Lions confident with rookie Slay starting against GB: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/11/despite_rocky_season_detroit_l.html
OL Sitton - Lions are scumbags and it all starts with Schwartz: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/11/packers_josh_sitton_detroit_li.html
LB Hepburn involved in late night crash that seriously injures woman: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/11/report_detroit_lions_lb_brando.html
Lions hold their players only meeting, Bush clears the air on Stafford: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/11/reggie_bush_gets_his_wish_as_d.html
Lions Notes: Team leaders meet, no sense of panic: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20131126/detroit-lions-notes-team-leaders-meet-no-sense-of-panic
Raiola longs for a win in 200th game: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20131126/detroit-lions-dominic-raiola-longs-for-a-win-in-his-200th-game
Matt Flynn vs the Lions: Round 2: http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/nfl/detroit-lions/story/Matt-Flynn-vs-the-Lions-Round-two?blockID=966401&feedID=3862
Team Bush says team meeting not just his idea; leaders met Monday morning: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/11/26/team-bush-says-team-meeting-not-just-his-idea-leaders-met-monday-morning/
Jim Schwartz's comments from Tuesday: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/11/26/5149796/lions-quotes-jim-schwartz-tuesday
Film review: Ndamukong Suh vs. Gerald McCoy: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/11/26/5148582/lions-film-review-ndamukong-suh-vs-gerald-mccoy
Raiola to play in 200th game: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/3381/raiola-to-play-200th-regular-season-game
Playoff Picture: Lions Week 13: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/3345/playoff-picture-detroit-lions-week-13
Johnson says short week won't limit him: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/3361/johnson-says-short-week-wont-limit-him
Lions end up having a smaller team meeting: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/3374/lions-end-up-having-smaller-team-meeting
Sitton calls Lions scumbag, rips Schwartz: http://espn.go.com/blog/green-bay-packers/post/_/id/4085/sitton-calls-lions-scumbags-rips-schwartz
Calvin Johnson says short week won’t slow him down: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/11/26/calvin-johnson-says-short-week-wont-slow-him-down/
PFF's 32 Observations, Week 12 (Tulloch is the only LB to rank in the top six for both run stop and stops in the pass game): https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2013/11/26/32-observations-week-12-2/
Packers’ Josh Sitton calls Lions’ coaches ‘scumbags,’ has more choice words for Jim Schwartz: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/packers-josh-sitton-calls-lions-coaches-scumbags-more-014942290--nfl.html
Lions looking for boost from Burleson: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/lions-looking-boost-burleson-230008469--nfl.html
Lions Team Report: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/team-report-detroit-lions-211200693--nfl.html
Tulloch has a turkey in sunglasses: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/24287060/photo-lions-lb-stephen-tulloch-has-a-turkey-in-sunglasses
Lions still control destiny: http://www.thetimesherald.com/article/20131126/SPORTS/311260033/Joseph-Hayes-Lions-still-control-destiny
Articles from Opposing Team's Media:
Packers OL calls Lions a dirty team: http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/10042726/josh-sitton-green-bay-packers-rips-detroit-lions
2014 Draft:
USA Today Mock Draft (He has the Lions taking CB Jason Verrett with the #22 pick): http://q.usatoday.com/2013/11/26/early-mock-draft-13-bridgewater-back-to-no-1/
Videos:
Schwartz on the Packers offense: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Jim-Schwartz-on-the-Packers-offense-/5599c562-1dcd-4102-b005-447698369969
Suh on Packers' Lacy and Flynn: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Ndamukong-Suh-on-Packers-Lacy-and-Flynn/e7eedfa2-0ed2-4265-95df-0cecb2f87540
Levy on the Packers and his beard: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/DeAndre-Levy-on-the-Packers-and-his-beard/a006d8f2-e6cd-40a2-8ca8-8cacebe06c01
Are Lions ready to right the ship: http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-network-around-the-league/0ap2000000288555/Are-Lions-ready-to-right-the-ship
Sitton: Lions are a bunch of scumbags: http://www.nfl.com/videos/green-bay-packers/0ap2000000288669/Sitton-Lions-are-a-bunch-of-dirtbags
NFL Nation Buzz - Detroit Lions: http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=10041749
Is Thursday a must win for the Lions: http://freep.com/videonetwork/2870676155001
Tuesday, November 26, 2013
Afternoon Lions Links for Tuesday 11-26-13
Lions Articles:
Practice Report: Lions without a couple key starters at practice: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/PRACTICE-REPORT-Lions-without-a-couple-key-starters-at-practice/59dadec4-95c7-477f-bfc0-111f04c99c26
Stats pack: Stafford's numbers in the month of November: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/STATS-PACK-Staffords-numbers-in-the-month-of-November/6cb1fed3-a760-4ba9-8d28-f891b0c5a1c6
CJ, Chris Houston miss Lions' only practice before T-Day: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/11/calvin_johnson_chris_houston_m_1.html
Lions second look: Pressure, not mechanics primary cause for Stafford's struggles: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/11/detroit_lions_second_look_pres.html
Lions just find ways to lose: http://www.mlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/11/column_detroit_lions_just_find.html
Lions notes: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/11/26/5145336/lions-notes-packers-quarterback-thanksgiving
Playoff Picture - Lions week 13: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/3345/playoff-picture-detroit-lions-week-13
Stafford, Bush disagree on need for players only meeting for Lions: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/11/26/stafford-bush-disagree-on-need-for-players-only-meeting-for-lions/
PFF's Race for Rookie of the Year (Warford is #3): https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2013/11/26/race-for-rookie-of-the-year-week-12-2/
PFF's Had a Bad Day Team (Burleson got dishonorable mention): https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2013/11/26/had-a-bad-day-team-week-12/
NFL Playoff Picture: http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2013-11-25/nfl-playoff-picture-2013-schedule-predictions-wild-card-standings-seeds-week-12
Practice Report: Lions without a couple key starters at practice: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/PRACTICE-REPORT-Lions-without-a-couple-key-starters-at-practice/59dadec4-95c7-477f-bfc0-111f04c99c26
Stats pack: Stafford's numbers in the month of November: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/STATS-PACK-Staffords-numbers-in-the-month-of-November/6cb1fed3-a760-4ba9-8d28-f891b0c5a1c6
CJ, Chris Houston miss Lions' only practice before T-Day: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/11/calvin_johnson_chris_houston_m_1.html
Lions second look: Pressure, not mechanics primary cause for Stafford's struggles: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/11/detroit_lions_second_look_pres.html
Lions just find ways to lose: http://www.mlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/11/column_detroit_lions_just_find.html
Lions notes: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/11/26/5145336/lions-notes-packers-quarterback-thanksgiving
Playoff Picture - Lions week 13: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/3345/playoff-picture-detroit-lions-week-13
Stafford, Bush disagree on need for players only meeting for Lions: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/11/26/stafford-bush-disagree-on-need-for-players-only-meeting-for-lions/
PFF's Race for Rookie of the Year (Warford is #3): https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2013/11/26/race-for-rookie-of-the-year-week-12-2/
PFF's Had a Bad Day Team (Burleson got dishonorable mention): https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2013/11/26/had-a-bad-day-team-week-12/
NFL Playoff Picture: http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2013-11-25/nfl-playoff-picture-2013-schedule-predictions-wild-card-standings-seeds-week-12
Morning Lions Links for Tuesday 11-26-13
Lions Articles:
Matthew Stafford: "You are what your record says you are": http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/Matthew-Stafford-You-are-what-your-record-says-you-are/50e46d0a-1d67-4be1-825e-3b90eca7d0c7
KEY QUESTIONS: What do the Lions have to do to turn it around these last five games?: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/KEY-QUESTIONS-What-do-the-Lions-have-to-do-to-turn-it-around-these-last-five-games/b3afe193-5a58-4518-b0bd-1c721f961365
Twentyman: The good and bad from Sunday's loss to Tampa Bay: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Twentyman-The-good-and-bad-from-Sundays-loss-to-Tampa-Bay/159fc810-1201-4490-94ed-a5b206b6dcfa
Stafford epitomizes Lions lack of maturity: http://www.freep.com/relart/20131126/SPORTS01/311260040/Jamie-Samuelsen-s-blog-Matthew-Stafford-epitomizes-Detroit-Lions-lack-maturity
Stafford's turnover spike Lions now tenious playoff hopes: http://www.freep.com/article/20131126/SPORTS01/311260047/detroit-lions-matthew-stafford-turnovers
Stafford - players only meeting unnecessary: http://www.freep.com/article/20131125/SPORTS01/311250145/detroit-lions-matthew-stafford-reggie-bush
Lions notes: Rodgers doubtful for Thursday, but Flynn's prowess well known: http://www.freep.com/relart/20131126/SPORTS01/311260055/Detroit-Lions-notes-Aaron-Rodgers-doubtful-Thursday-Matt-Flynn-s-prowess-well-known
Lions proceed carefully with Megatron, who sits out for walk-through: http://www.freep.com/article/20131125/SPORTS01/311250143/detroit-lions-calvin-johnson-practice
Lions snap-count analysis: Burleson back to full-go, and then some: http://www.freep.com/article/20131125/SPORTS01/311250080/detroit-lions-nate-burleson
Stafford shouldering the blame: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131126/SPORTS0101/311260031/1126/sports0101/Lions-QB-Matthew-Stafford-shouldering-blame
Monday breakdown: Matthew Stafford won't be 'elite' until he can win consistently: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131125/SPORTS0101/311250085/1126/sports0101/Monday-breakdown-Matthew-Stafford-won-t-elite-until-he-can-win-consistently
Lions' Matthew Stafford shoots down idea of team meeting: 'We're ready to go': http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131125/SPORTS0101/311250109/1126/sports0101/Lions-Matthew-Stafford-shoots-down-idea-team-meeting-We-re-ready-go-
5 Detroit Lions, including three-quarters of the starting secondary, miss Monday's practice: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/11/5_detroit_lions_including_thre.html
Matthew Stafford contradicts Reggie Bush, says Detroit Lions don't need players-only meeting: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/11/matthew_stafford_contradicts_r.html
Lions say turnovers causing late second half collapse: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/11/detroit_lions_say_turnovers_ar.html
Jim Schwartz admits Detroit Lions had miscommunication on punt block: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/11/jim_schwartz_concedes_detroit.html
What they're saying: Detroit Lions fumble the newfound faith of the fanbase: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/11/what_theyre_saying_detroit_lio_8.html
Will the Detroit Lions, third seed in NFC, still make the playoffs? (with poll): http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/11/will_the_detroit_lions_maintai.html
Aaron Rodgers' chances of playing on Thanksgiving 'slim to none,' says Green Bay coach Mike McCarthy: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/11/aaron_rodgers_chances_of_playi.html
DETROIT LIONS NOTES: Matt Flynn certainly no stranger: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20131125/detroit-lions-notes-matt-flynn-certainly-no-stranger
PAULA PASCHE: Lions, Stafford put loss behind them, move on: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20131125/paula-pasche-lions-stafford-put-loss-behind-them-move-on
With Aaron Rodgers likely out, Lions could face Matt Flynn again: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2013/11/with-aaron-rodgers-likely-out-lions.html
Stafford will keep firing it: http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/nfl/detroit-lions/story/Matthew-Stafford-will-keep-firing-it?blockID=966083&feedID=3862
CBS Local Detroit writer on Stafford saying no team meeting needed: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/11/26/stafford-says-no-team-meeting-needed/
Jim Schwartz's comments from Monday: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/11/25/5146022/lions-quotes-jim-schwartz-monday
Snap counts for Lions from Buccaneers game: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/11/25/5142510/lions-bucs-2013-snap-counts
Detroit Lions need to fix their woes fast: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/3334/detroit-lions-need-to-fix-their-woes-fast
Inside Tiquan Underwood's 85-yard score: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/3319/inside-tiquan-underwoods-85-yard-score
Some numbers behind the Lions' 24-21 loss: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/3313/some-numbers-behind-the-lions-24-21-loss
PFF's ReFo: Buccaneers @ Lions, Week 12: https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2013/11/25/refo-buccaneers-lions-week-12/
McCarthy: Rodgers is “slim to none” to play Thursday: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/11/25/mccarthy-rodgers-is-slim-to-none-to-play-thursday/
Lions poised to be favored on T-Day for first time since 2000: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/11/25/lions-favored-on-thanksgiving-for-first-time-since-2000/
Lions can't dwell on loss to Bucs: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/detroit-lions-cant-dwell-bad-103711381--nfl.html
Articles from Opposing Team's Media:
Tiebreakers meaningless; Packers need better record: http://www.packers.com/news-and-events/ask-vic/article-1/Tiebreakers-meaningless-Packers-need-better-record/d055147c-e3d7-4a70-948f-4ecd37e57256
Is McCarthy truly undecided on starting QB or trying to keep Lions guessing: http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/233359981.html
Packers can still clinch NFC North: http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/packers-can-still-clinch-nfc-north-b99150544z1-233405371.html
GB Injury Report - Lots of unknowns: http://espn.go.com/blog/green-bay-packers/post/_/id/4023/injury-report-lots-of-unknowns
Power Rankings:
Shutdown Corner's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 11): http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/shutdown-corner-nfl-power-rankings-broncos-deserve-big-061237107--nfl.html
Silver's 32 Questions (the Lions are ranked 13): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000287926/article/arizona-cardinals-rounding-into-playoff-form-under-bruce-arians
MLive Power Rankings (Lions ranked 14): http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/11/nfl_power_rankings_week_13_1.html
Previews and Predictions:
Packers head to Detroit for Thanksgiving contest: http://www.packers.com/news-and-events/article-1/Packers-head-to-Detroit-for-Thanksgiving-contest/b3595c6a-c415-4d84-bfa5-20d3f2d62b3f
Packers vs. Lions: Basics; take five; tale of the tape: http://m.jsonline.com/packers/#/articles/233394751
John Breech's score pick (He picks the Lions to win 30-24): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/24283973/nfl-week-13-picks-steelers-over-ravens-broncos-beat-chiefs
2014 Draft:
NFL Draft Week 13 Stock Report: Don't forget Bortles: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/24280625/nfl-draft-week-13-stock-report-dont-forget-bortles
5 Things Detroit Lions Need to Win the Thanksgiving Day Classic: http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2013/11/25/5-things-detroit-lions-need-to-win-the-thanksgiving-day-classic/
Detroit Lions' Matthew Stafford Key to Thanksgiving Game Against GB Packers: http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2013/11/25/detroit-lions-matthew-stafford-key-to-thanksgiving-game-against-green-bay-packers/
Detroit Lions Halt Their Winning Formula: http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2013/11/25/detroit-lions-halt-their-winning-formula/
Videos:
Stafford and Schwartz on being aggressive: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Stafford-and-Schwartz-on-being-aggressive-/1b0afd8a-a779-4fe6-a7a3-56aa33e970d0
Schwartz and Stafford on looking forward: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Schwartz-and-Stafford-on-looking-forward/b882db43-16bc-4969-915b-36aa462c9ad7
Coach Schwartz sez - Lions vs Bucs: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/COACH-SCHWARTZ-SEZ-Lions-vs-Buccaneers-/db021acd-3608-4221-b410-8112cacf0ee5
ANSWER THE BELL: What kind of car would you be?: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/ANSWER-THE-BELL-What-kind-of-car-would-you-be/9dbe437f-6d49-4e31-8357-f69275b79284
Tomlinson picks the Lions to win the NFC North: http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-network-total-access/0ap2000000288137/NFC-playoff-predictions
Week 12 - Top 5 throws (#4 is Stafford's TD pass to Fauria): http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000288265/Week-12-Top-5-throws
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Don't forget to read the afternoon lions links: http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2013/11/afternoon-lions-links-for-monday-11-25.html
Matthew Stafford: "You are what your record says you are": http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/Matthew-Stafford-You-are-what-your-record-says-you-are/50e46d0a-1d67-4be1-825e-3b90eca7d0c7
KEY QUESTIONS: What do the Lions have to do to turn it around these last five games?: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/KEY-QUESTIONS-What-do-the-Lions-have-to-do-to-turn-it-around-these-last-five-games/b3afe193-5a58-4518-b0bd-1c721f961365
Twentyman: The good and bad from Sunday's loss to Tampa Bay: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Twentyman-The-good-and-bad-from-Sundays-loss-to-Tampa-Bay/159fc810-1201-4490-94ed-a5b206b6dcfa
Stafford epitomizes Lions lack of maturity: http://www.freep.com/relart/20131126/SPORTS01/311260040/Jamie-Samuelsen-s-blog-Matthew-Stafford-epitomizes-Detroit-Lions-lack-maturity
Stafford's turnover spike Lions now tenious playoff hopes: http://www.freep.com/article/20131126/SPORTS01/311260047/detroit-lions-matthew-stafford-turnovers
Stafford - players only meeting unnecessary: http://www.freep.com/article/20131125/SPORTS01/311250145/detroit-lions-matthew-stafford-reggie-bush
Lions notes: Rodgers doubtful for Thursday, but Flynn's prowess well known: http://www.freep.com/relart/20131126/SPORTS01/311260055/Detroit-Lions-notes-Aaron-Rodgers-doubtful-Thursday-Matt-Flynn-s-prowess-well-known
Lions proceed carefully with Megatron, who sits out for walk-through: http://www.freep.com/article/20131125/SPORTS01/311250143/detroit-lions-calvin-johnson-practice
Lions snap-count analysis: Burleson back to full-go, and then some: http://www.freep.com/article/20131125/SPORTS01/311250080/detroit-lions-nate-burleson
Stafford shouldering the blame: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131126/SPORTS0101/311260031/1126/sports0101/Lions-QB-Matthew-Stafford-shouldering-blame
Monday breakdown: Matthew Stafford won't be 'elite' until he can win consistently: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131125/SPORTS0101/311250085/1126/sports0101/Monday-breakdown-Matthew-Stafford-won-t-elite-until-he-can-win-consistently
Lions' Matthew Stafford shoots down idea of team meeting: 'We're ready to go': http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131125/SPORTS0101/311250109/1126/sports0101/Lions-Matthew-Stafford-shoots-down-idea-team-meeting-We-re-ready-go-
5 Detroit Lions, including three-quarters of the starting secondary, miss Monday's practice: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/11/5_detroit_lions_including_thre.html
Matthew Stafford contradicts Reggie Bush, says Detroit Lions don't need players-only meeting: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/11/matthew_stafford_contradicts_r.html
Lions say turnovers causing late second half collapse: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/11/detroit_lions_say_turnovers_ar.html
Jim Schwartz admits Detroit Lions had miscommunication on punt block: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/11/jim_schwartz_concedes_detroit.html
What they're saying: Detroit Lions fumble the newfound faith of the fanbase: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/11/what_theyre_saying_detroit_lio_8.html
Will the Detroit Lions, third seed in NFC, still make the playoffs? (with poll): http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/11/will_the_detroit_lions_maintai.html
Aaron Rodgers' chances of playing on Thanksgiving 'slim to none,' says Green Bay coach Mike McCarthy: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/11/aaron_rodgers_chances_of_playi.html
DETROIT LIONS NOTES: Matt Flynn certainly no stranger: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20131125/detroit-lions-notes-matt-flynn-certainly-no-stranger
PAULA PASCHE: Lions, Stafford put loss behind them, move on: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20131125/paula-pasche-lions-stafford-put-loss-behind-them-move-on
With Aaron Rodgers likely out, Lions could face Matt Flynn again: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2013/11/with-aaron-rodgers-likely-out-lions.html
Stafford will keep firing it: http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/nfl/detroit-lions/story/Matthew-Stafford-will-keep-firing-it?blockID=966083&feedID=3862
CBS Local Detroit writer on Stafford saying no team meeting needed: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/11/26/stafford-says-no-team-meeting-needed/
Jim Schwartz's comments from Monday: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/11/25/5146022/lions-quotes-jim-schwartz-monday
Snap counts for Lions from Buccaneers game: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/11/25/5142510/lions-bucs-2013-snap-counts
Detroit Lions need to fix their woes fast: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/3334/detroit-lions-need-to-fix-their-woes-fast
Inside Tiquan Underwood's 85-yard score: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/3319/inside-tiquan-underwoods-85-yard-score
Some numbers behind the Lions' 24-21 loss: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/3313/some-numbers-behind-the-lions-24-21-loss
PFF's ReFo: Buccaneers @ Lions, Week 12: https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2013/11/25/refo-buccaneers-lions-week-12/
McCarthy: Rodgers is “slim to none” to play Thursday: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/11/25/mccarthy-rodgers-is-slim-to-none-to-play-thursday/
Lions poised to be favored on T-Day for first time since 2000: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/11/25/lions-favored-on-thanksgiving-for-first-time-since-2000/
Lions can't dwell on loss to Bucs: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/detroit-lions-cant-dwell-bad-103711381--nfl.html
Articles from Opposing Team's Media:
Tiebreakers meaningless; Packers need better record: http://www.packers.com/news-and-events/ask-vic/article-1/Tiebreakers-meaningless-Packers-need-better-record/d055147c-e3d7-4a70-948f-4ecd37e57256
Is McCarthy truly undecided on starting QB or trying to keep Lions guessing: http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/233359981.html
Packers can still clinch NFC North: http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/packers-can-still-clinch-nfc-north-b99150544z1-233405371.html
GB Injury Report - Lots of unknowns: http://espn.go.com/blog/green-bay-packers/post/_/id/4023/injury-report-lots-of-unknowns
Power Rankings:
Shutdown Corner's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 11): http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/shutdown-corner-nfl-power-rankings-broncos-deserve-big-061237107--nfl.html
Silver's 32 Questions (the Lions are ranked 13): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000287926/article/arizona-cardinals-rounding-into-playoff-form-under-bruce-arians
MLive Power Rankings (Lions ranked 14): http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/11/nfl_power_rankings_week_13_1.html
Previews and Predictions:
Packers head to Detroit for Thanksgiving contest: http://www.packers.com/news-and-events/article-1/Packers-head-to-Detroit-for-Thanksgiving-contest/b3595c6a-c415-4d84-bfa5-20d3f2d62b3f
Packers vs. Lions: Basics; take five; tale of the tape: http://m.jsonline.com/packers/#/articles/233394751
John Breech's score pick (He picks the Lions to win 30-24): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/24283973/nfl-week-13-picks-steelers-over-ravens-broncos-beat-chiefs
2014 Draft:
NFL Draft Week 13 Stock Report: Don't forget Bortles: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/24280625/nfl-draft-week-13-stock-report-dont-forget-bortles
5 Things Detroit Lions Need to Win the Thanksgiving Day Classic: http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2013/11/25/5-things-detroit-lions-need-to-win-the-thanksgiving-day-classic/
Detroit Lions' Matthew Stafford Key to Thanksgiving Game Against GB Packers: http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2013/11/25/detroit-lions-matthew-stafford-key-to-thanksgiving-game-against-green-bay-packers/
Detroit Lions Halt Their Winning Formula: http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2013/11/25/detroit-lions-halt-their-winning-formula/
Videos:
Stafford and Schwartz on being aggressive: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Stafford-and-Schwartz-on-being-aggressive-/1b0afd8a-a779-4fe6-a7a3-56aa33e970d0
Schwartz and Stafford on looking forward: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Schwartz-and-Stafford-on-looking-forward/b882db43-16bc-4969-915b-36aa462c9ad7
Coach Schwartz sez - Lions vs Bucs: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/COACH-SCHWARTZ-SEZ-Lions-vs-Buccaneers-/db021acd-3608-4221-b410-8112cacf0ee5
ANSWER THE BELL: What kind of car would you be?: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/ANSWER-THE-BELL-What-kind-of-car-would-you-be/9dbe437f-6d49-4e31-8357-f69275b79284
Tomlinson picks the Lions to win the NFC North: http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-network-total-access/0ap2000000288137/NFC-playoff-predictions
Week 12 - Top 5 throws (#4 is Stafford's TD pass to Fauria): http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000288265/Week-12-Top-5-throws
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Don't forget to read the afternoon lions links: http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2013/11/afternoon-lions-links-for-monday-11-25.html
Monday, November 25, 2013
Afternoon Lions Links for Monday 11-25-13
Lions Articles:
Game in review - Turnovers the culprit in 24-21 loss: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/GAME-IN-REVIEW-Turnovers-the-culprit-in-a-24-21-loss-to-Tampa-Bay/57a14d9e-b26c-4349-96e1-45a9e5b34797
O'Hara: Zero wins came out of the NFC North on Sunday - what does that mean for the division race: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHARA-Zero-wins-came-out-of-the-NFC-North-on-Sunday----what-does-that-mean-for-the-division-race/e64bd45d-e978-4b0b-a88f-8d91fbb3f05e
Lions snap count report - Ansah and Young dominate DE rotation: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/11/detroit_lions_snap_count_repor_12.html
3 things we learned about the Lions including that their backs are up against the wall: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/11/3_things_we_learned_about_the_10.html
Burleson puts on a show and a cape in return to Lions lineup: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/11/nate_burleson_has_showmans_fla.html
Hanson to be inducted into Michigan's HOF: http://mlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/11/nicklas_lidstrom_jason_hanson.html
Five concerns as Lions prepare for Packers, rest of season: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2013/11/five-concerns-as-lions-prepare-for.html
Rob Parker - Lions comedic in loss to Bucs: http://www.clickondetroit.com/sports/parkersconfidential/lions-comedic-in-loss-to-bucs/-/3994064/23143902/-/hmsq8lz/-/index.html
Suh doesn't believe in same ole Lions: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/11/25/suh-doesnt-believe-in-same-ole-lions/
Team Grades - Lions serve win to Bucs on silver platter: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/11/25/team-grades-lions-serve-win-to-buccaneers-on-silver-platter/
Three takeaways from Lions loss to Bucs: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/11/25/5128480/lions-buccaneers-2013-takeaways
Lions notes: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/11/25/5141484/lions-notes-buccaneers-2013
Upon Further Review - Lions week 12: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/3302/upon-further-review-lions-week-1-2
Rookie Report: Lions week 12: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/3307/rookie-report-detroit-lions-week-12?ex_cid=espnapi_public
Lions: Four things we learned in week 12 loss to TB: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/detroit-lions-four-things-learned-week-12-loss-152800978--nfl.html
NFL week 12 takeaways: http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2013/11/25/5141042/nfl-week-12-scores-results-patriots-broncos-chiefs-chargers-lions-buccaneers-cowboys
Seven ugly games will determine postseason matchup (One of the games mentioned is the Lions-Ravens game): http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/64190190/
MMQB (Stafford gets picked as goat of the week. One of the things Peter King liked was Burleson's return. One of things King didn't like was Pettigrew not breaking up the interception.): http://mmqb.si.com/2013/11/25/tony-carter-wes-welker-monday-morning-quarterback/3/
Flynn it to win it: http://mmqb.si.com/2013/11/25/green-bay-packers-minnesota-vikings-tie-matt-flynn/
Power Rankings:
Peter King's fine fifteen (The Lions are ranked 13): http://mmqb.si.com/2013/11/25/tony-carter-wes-welker-monday-morning-quarterback/3/
Previews and Predictions:
CBS Lions-Packers Preview: http://www.cbssports.com/video/player/play/videos/6qpyuHjRNhgG/week-13-packers-at-lions-preview
Video:
Hanson to be inducted into Michigan Sports HOF: http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/story/24061093/lidstrom-hanson-top-latest-class-of-michigan-sports-hall-of-fame-inductees
Game in review - Turnovers the culprit in 24-21 loss: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/GAME-IN-REVIEW-Turnovers-the-culprit-in-a-24-21-loss-to-Tampa-Bay/57a14d9e-b26c-4349-96e1-45a9e5b34797
O'Hara: Zero wins came out of the NFC North on Sunday - what does that mean for the division race: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHARA-Zero-wins-came-out-of-the-NFC-North-on-Sunday----what-does-that-mean-for-the-division-race/e64bd45d-e978-4b0b-a88f-8d91fbb3f05e
Lions snap count report - Ansah and Young dominate DE rotation: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/11/detroit_lions_snap_count_repor_12.html
3 things we learned about the Lions including that their backs are up against the wall: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/11/3_things_we_learned_about_the_10.html
Burleson puts on a show and a cape in return to Lions lineup: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/11/nate_burleson_has_showmans_fla.html
Hanson to be inducted into Michigan's HOF: http://mlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/11/nicklas_lidstrom_jason_hanson.html
Five concerns as Lions prepare for Packers, rest of season: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2013/11/five-concerns-as-lions-prepare-for.html
Rob Parker - Lions comedic in loss to Bucs: http://www.clickondetroit.com/sports/parkersconfidential/lions-comedic-in-loss-to-bucs/-/3994064/23143902/-/hmsq8lz/-/index.html
Suh doesn't believe in same ole Lions: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/11/25/suh-doesnt-believe-in-same-ole-lions/
Team Grades - Lions serve win to Bucs on silver platter: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/11/25/team-grades-lions-serve-win-to-buccaneers-on-silver-platter/
Three takeaways from Lions loss to Bucs: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/11/25/5128480/lions-buccaneers-2013-takeaways
Lions notes: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/11/25/5141484/lions-notes-buccaneers-2013
Upon Further Review - Lions week 12: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/3302/upon-further-review-lions-week-1-2
Rookie Report: Lions week 12: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/3307/rookie-report-detroit-lions-week-12?ex_cid=espnapi_public
Lions: Four things we learned in week 12 loss to TB: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/detroit-lions-four-things-learned-week-12-loss-152800978--nfl.html
NFL week 12 takeaways: http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2013/11/25/5141042/nfl-week-12-scores-results-patriots-broncos-chiefs-chargers-lions-buccaneers-cowboys
Seven ugly games will determine postseason matchup (One of the games mentioned is the Lions-Ravens game): http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/64190190/
MMQB (Stafford gets picked as goat of the week. One of the things Peter King liked was Burleson's return. One of things King didn't like was Pettigrew not breaking up the interception.): http://mmqb.si.com/2013/11/25/tony-carter-wes-welker-monday-morning-quarterback/3/
Flynn it to win it: http://mmqb.si.com/2013/11/25/green-bay-packers-minnesota-vikings-tie-matt-flynn/
Power Rankings:
Peter King's fine fifteen (The Lions are ranked 13): http://mmqb.si.com/2013/11/25/tony-carter-wes-welker-monday-morning-quarterback/3/
Previews and Predictions:
CBS Lions-Packers Preview: http://www.cbssports.com/video/player/play/videos/6qpyuHjRNhgG/week-13-packers-at-lions-preview
Video:
Hanson to be inducted into Michigan Sports HOF: http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/story/24061093/lidstrom-hanson-top-latest-class-of-michigan-sports-hall-of-fame-inductees
Morning Lions Links for Monday 11-25-13
Lions Articles:
Lions Notes - Burleson's pizza TD feels a bit cheesy: http://www.freep.com/article/20131125/SPORTS01/311250036/detroit-lions
Overheard after Lions loss - You can't take any team lightly: http://www.freep.com/article/20131125/SPORTS01/311250047/detroit-lions-overheard-tampa-bay-buccaneers
Talking points - Lions turnovers pile up; Megatron-Revis matchup ends early: http://www.freep.com/article/20131125/SPORTS01/311250049/detroit-lions-tampa-bay-buccaneers-talking-points
A scout's take - Are Lions good or just lucky (sometimes): http://www.freep.com/article/20131125/SPORTS01/311250037/detroit-lions-scout-take-tampa-bay-buccaneers
Three questions with Drew Sharp: http://www.freep.com/article/20131125/SPORTS01/311250032/detroit-lions-three-questions-drew-sharp
Fox announcers break down fans' energy in Ford Field; more TV outtakes: http://www.freep.com/article/20131125/SPORTS01/311250048/detroit-lions-ticker
If Lions are ready for big stage, they certainly aren't showing it: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131125/SPORTS/311240052/1126/sports0101/If-Lions-really-ready-big-stage-they-certainly-aren-t-showing-it
Bucs secondary stops Lions pass offense: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131124/SPORTS0101/311240066/1004/
Burleson - We're just not playing up to our potential: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131124/SPORTS0101/311240059/1004/sports/Lions--Nate-Burleson--We-re-just-not-playing-up-to-our-potential
By the numbers - Lions 5-0 turnover margin sums up brutal outing: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131124/SPORTS0101/311240060/1004/sports/By-the-numbers--Lions--5-0-turnover-margin-sums-up-brutal-outing
Lions talk about being a winner, but still can't back it up: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/11/column_detroit_lions_1.html
Ansah provides much needed boost for Lions pass rush: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/11/ezekiel_ansah_provides_much-ne.html
Schwartz comments on loss: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/11/24/5141438/lions-bucs-2013-quotes-jim-schwartz
Netrat's thoughts on the Lions-Bucs game: http://thenetrat.blogspot.com/2013/11/2013-game-11-tamba-bay-buccaneers-home.html
Lions make playoff push a tad harder: http://www.toledoblade.com/DaveHackenberg/2013/11/25/Lions-make-playoff-push-a-tad-harder.html
Ziggy Ansah returns to action, records two key sacks in Lions loss: http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865591274/BYU-football-Ziggy-Ansah-returns-to-action-records-two-key-sacks-in-Lions-loss.html
Lions blow glorious opportunity with loss to Bucs: http://www.torontosun.com/2013/11/24/lions-blow-glorious-opportunity-with-loss-to-bucs
With playoff destiny in hand, Lions have faltered: http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2013/11/24/with-playoff-destiny-in-hand-detroit-lions-have-faltered/
5 things to know after Bucs edge Lions 24-21: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/5-things-know-bucs-edge-083317443--nfl.html
Yahoo's winners and losers (The NFC North is picked as a loser): http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/nfl-week-12-winners-losers-indianapolis-colts-exposed-042330341--nfl.html
Lions Team Report: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/team-report-detroit-lions-211200693--nfl.html
Lions-esque: http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2013-11-24/bucs-lions-score-result-calvin-johnson-interception-banks-stafford-nfc-north-five-turnovers
The Lions are so dirty they're getting flagged for hitting a QB: http://ftw.usatoday.com/2013/11/lions-nick-fairly-thigh/
37 takeaways from week 12: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000287377/article/patriots-sitting-pretty-37-takeaways-from-week-12
Clayton's last call (He discusses the Lions and the NFC North in the top couple paragraphs): http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/page/lastcall1312/nfl-john-clayton-last-call-week-12
5 up, 5 down for Sunday (Schwartz was picked as one of the five losers): http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/5-up-5-down-for-Sunday-8012.html
Entire NFC North goes winless despite divisional game between Packers-Vikings: http://nfl.si.com/2013/11/24/nfc-north-packers-bears-lions-vikings/
$.10 for week 12 ($.04 is on the NFC North): http://football.realgm.com/src_article/2370/20131125/$10_for_week_12/
Articles from Opposing Team's Media:
Bucs team up to beat Lions: http://www.buccaneers.com/news/article-1/Bucs-Team-Up-to-Beat-Lions/7257ae03-f8f4-490b-87f8-0bcb99406527
Banks answers the call: http://www.buccaneers.com/news/article-smith/Banks-Answers-the-Call/da820a21-62a9-44b5-b40f-5e8b18cb40dd
TB Game Quotes: http://www.buccaneers.com/news/article-1/Game-Quotes/f58d5d26-53ea-4a90-8333-6a38b5003cb2
Bucs ride 4 interceptions for 24-21 win over Lions: http://www.tampabay.com/sports/football/bucs/tampa-bay-buccaneers-vs-detroit-lions-live-scoring-summary/2154045
Schiano's fortunes turn with the Bucs: http://www.tampabay.com/sports/football/bucs/schianos-fortunes-turn-with-bucs/2154108
Bucs - Lions - what they're saying: http://www.tampabay.com/sports/football/bucs/bucs-lions-what-theyre-saying/2154077
The 5 best stadiums (#5 is Ford Field): http://tampa.cbslocal.com/top-lists/the-5-best-stadiums-in-the-nfl/
Video:
Highlights, Interviews and Recaps from Lions-Bucs game: http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2013/11/video-highlights-and-interviews-game-11.html
Who's the favorite to win the NFC North: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000287473/Who-s-the-favorite-to-win-the-NFC-North
Evaluating the NFC North: http://www.bing.com/videos/watch/video/evaluating-the-nfc-north/12cv2mnh?from=gallery_en-us&sf=Relevancy#2
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Don't forget to read the Evening Lions Links. There are alot of articles from the Local Lions Beatwriters on yesterday's game in the Evening Lions Links: http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2013/11/evening-lions-links-for-sunday-11-24-13.html
Lions Notes - Burleson's pizza TD feels a bit cheesy: http://www.freep.com/article/20131125/SPORTS01/311250036/detroit-lions
Overheard after Lions loss - You can't take any team lightly: http://www.freep.com/article/20131125/SPORTS01/311250047/detroit-lions-overheard-tampa-bay-buccaneers
Talking points - Lions turnovers pile up; Megatron-Revis matchup ends early: http://www.freep.com/article/20131125/SPORTS01/311250049/detroit-lions-tampa-bay-buccaneers-talking-points
A scout's take - Are Lions good or just lucky (sometimes): http://www.freep.com/article/20131125/SPORTS01/311250037/detroit-lions-scout-take-tampa-bay-buccaneers
Three questions with Drew Sharp: http://www.freep.com/article/20131125/SPORTS01/311250032/detroit-lions-three-questions-drew-sharp
Fox announcers break down fans' energy in Ford Field; more TV outtakes: http://www.freep.com/article/20131125/SPORTS01/311250048/detroit-lions-ticker
If Lions are ready for big stage, they certainly aren't showing it: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131125/SPORTS/311240052/1126/sports0101/If-Lions-really-ready-big-stage-they-certainly-aren-t-showing-it
Bucs secondary stops Lions pass offense: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131124/SPORTS0101/311240066/1004/
Burleson - We're just not playing up to our potential: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131124/SPORTS0101/311240059/1004/sports/Lions--Nate-Burleson--We-re-just-not-playing-up-to-our-potential
By the numbers - Lions 5-0 turnover margin sums up brutal outing: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131124/SPORTS0101/311240060/1004/sports/By-the-numbers--Lions--5-0-turnover-margin-sums-up-brutal-outing
Lions talk about being a winner, but still can't back it up: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/11/column_detroit_lions_1.html
Ansah provides much needed boost for Lions pass rush: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/11/ezekiel_ansah_provides_much-ne.html
Schwartz comments on loss: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/11/24/5141438/lions-bucs-2013-quotes-jim-schwartz
Netrat's thoughts on the Lions-Bucs game: http://thenetrat.blogspot.com/2013/11/2013-game-11-tamba-bay-buccaneers-home.html
Lions make playoff push a tad harder: http://www.toledoblade.com/DaveHackenberg/2013/11/25/Lions-make-playoff-push-a-tad-harder.html
Ziggy Ansah returns to action, records two key sacks in Lions loss: http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865591274/BYU-football-Ziggy-Ansah-returns-to-action-records-two-key-sacks-in-Lions-loss.html
Lions blow glorious opportunity with loss to Bucs: http://www.torontosun.com/2013/11/24/lions-blow-glorious-opportunity-with-loss-to-bucs
With playoff destiny in hand, Lions have faltered: http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2013/11/24/with-playoff-destiny-in-hand-detroit-lions-have-faltered/
5 things to know after Bucs edge Lions 24-21: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/5-things-know-bucs-edge-083317443--nfl.html
Yahoo's winners and losers (The NFC North is picked as a loser): http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/nfl-week-12-winners-losers-indianapolis-colts-exposed-042330341--nfl.html
Lions Team Report: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/team-report-detroit-lions-211200693--nfl.html
Lions-esque: http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2013-11-24/bucs-lions-score-result-calvin-johnson-interception-banks-stafford-nfc-north-five-turnovers
The Lions are so dirty they're getting flagged for hitting a QB: http://ftw.usatoday.com/2013/11/lions-nick-fairly-thigh/
37 takeaways from week 12: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000287377/article/patriots-sitting-pretty-37-takeaways-from-week-12
Clayton's last call (He discusses the Lions and the NFC North in the top couple paragraphs): http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/page/lastcall1312/nfl-john-clayton-last-call-week-12
5 up, 5 down for Sunday (Schwartz was picked as one of the five losers): http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/5-up-5-down-for-Sunday-8012.html
Entire NFC North goes winless despite divisional game between Packers-Vikings: http://nfl.si.com/2013/11/24/nfc-north-packers-bears-lions-vikings/
$.10 for week 12 ($.04 is on the NFC North): http://football.realgm.com/src_article/2370/20131125/$10_for_week_12/
Articles from Opposing Team's Media:
Bucs team up to beat Lions: http://www.buccaneers.com/news/article-1/Bucs-Team-Up-to-Beat-Lions/7257ae03-f8f4-490b-87f8-0bcb99406527
Banks answers the call: http://www.buccaneers.com/news/article-smith/Banks-Answers-the-Call/da820a21-62a9-44b5-b40f-5e8b18cb40dd
TB Game Quotes: http://www.buccaneers.com/news/article-1/Game-Quotes/f58d5d26-53ea-4a90-8333-6a38b5003cb2
Bucs ride 4 interceptions for 24-21 win over Lions: http://www.tampabay.com/sports/football/bucs/tampa-bay-buccaneers-vs-detroit-lions-live-scoring-summary/2154045
Schiano's fortunes turn with the Bucs: http://www.tampabay.com/sports/football/bucs/schianos-fortunes-turn-with-bucs/2154108
Bucs - Lions - what they're saying: http://www.tampabay.com/sports/football/bucs/bucs-lions-what-theyre-saying/2154077
The 5 best stadiums (#5 is Ford Field): http://tampa.cbslocal.com/top-lists/the-5-best-stadiums-in-the-nfl/
Video:
Highlights, Interviews and Recaps from Lions-Bucs game: http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2013/11/video-highlights-and-interviews-game-11.html
Who's the favorite to win the NFC North: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000287473/Who-s-the-favorite-to-win-the-NFC-North
Evaluating the NFC North: http://www.bing.com/videos/watch/video/evaluating-the-nfc-north/12cv2mnh?from=gallery_en-us&sf=Relevancy#2
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Don't forget to read the Evening Lions Links. There are alot of articles from the Local Lions Beatwriters on yesterday's game in the Evening Lions Links: http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2013/11/evening-lions-links-for-sunday-11-24-13.html
Sunday, November 24, 2013
Video Highlights and Interviews Game 11 Lions Vs Bucs
Highlights:
Pettigrew 18-yard touchdown: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000286654/Pettigrew-18-yard-touchdown
Fauria 10-yard touchdown catch: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000286563/Fauria-10-yard-touchdown-catch
Burleson 5-yard touchdown catch: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000286592/Burleson-5-yard-touchdown-catch
Stafford to Burleson, 28 yd pass: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000287564/QB-Stafford-to-WR-Burleson-28-yd-pass
RB Bush, 39 yd run: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000287667/RB-Bush-39-yd-run
RB Bush, 15 yd run: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000287587/RB-Bush-15-yd-run
Lions, 42 yd punt return (Ross): http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000287511/D-Lions-42-yd-punt-return
Lions defense, sack, 13 yd loss (Quin): http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000287604/Lions-defense-sack-13-yd-loss
Lions defense, sack, 10 yd loss (Ansah): http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000287547/Lions-defense-sack-10-yd-loss
Lions defense, sack, 10 yd loss (Ansah): http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000287715/Lions-defense-sack-10-yd-loss
Lions defense, sack, 7 yd loss (Young): http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000287739/Lions-defense-sack-7-yd-loss
Week 12: Buccaneers vs. Lions highlights: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000286997/Week-12-Buccaneers-vs-Lions-highlights
Foxsports Highlights - Lions/Bucs: http://www.bing.com/videos/watch/video/highlights-tb-det/12wgmts3?from=gallery_en-us&sf=Relevancy#16
Buccaneers Win Third Straight: http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=10031186
Interviews:
Jim Schwartz postgame comments: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Jim-Schwartz-postgame-comments/96abb2b5-7f03-4689-893c-ca8a489efe52
Matthew Stafford postgame comments: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Matthew-Stafford-postgame-comments-/026904b9-6a32-4d47-aef6-489ac91fd12c
Postgame locker room: Calvin Johnson: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Postgame-locker-room-Calvin-Johnson-/4735ae4f-478e-4cde-b50c-58fd4cc4b6ff
Postgame locker-room: Kris Durham: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Postgame-locker-room-Kris-Durham-/9ed34265-5829-45ad-b96c-29bda6d99d50
Postgame locker room: Nate Burleson: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Postgame-locker-room-Nate-Burleson-/d358d08c-a978-451e-bfbf-91093eb37ca1
Postgame locker room: Reggie Bush: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Postgame-locker-room-Reggie-Bush-/eca75dee-ab5c-44c1-93e6-9aa93fdcdd73
Inside the huddle with Burleson: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/INSIDE-THE-HUDDLE-with-Nate-Burleson-/f618ee09-4e83-4b97-97bc-a718e504dbe8
Lions postgame press conference: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000286901/Lions-postgame-press-conference
Recaps:
TIM AND MIKE: Week 12 wrap up: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/TIM-AND-MIKE-Week-12-wrap-up/b51bb523-aaf1-48f1-9d85-60983515c8a4
Free Press Instant analysis: No excuse for Lions after losing to Bucs: http://freep.com/videonetwork/2863905180001
Free Press Talkin' Lions: At 6-5, we still can't trust this team: http://freep.com/videonetwork/2863992222001
MLive Video: No one should be using 'elite' when discussing Detroit Lions, Matthew Stafford: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/11/video_its_time_to_stop_using_e.html
Caputo's thoughts on the Lions' 24-21 loss to Tampa Bay Sunday: http://patcaputo.blogspot.com/2013/11/my-thoughts-on-lions-24-21-loss-to.html?
Fox 2 Lions Roundtable: http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/video?autoStart=true&topVideoCatNo=default&clipId=9566470
Sunday's with Stoney: http://www.wxyz.com/dpp/sports/sundays-with-stoney-11-24-13
NFL on Fox Recap - Det/TB: http://www.bing.com/videos/watch/video/nfl-on-fox-tb-det-recap/125mr6xz?from=gallery_en-us&sf=Relevancy#10
CBS Buccaneers at Lions recap: http://www.cbssports.com/video/player/play/videos/lKMQeImVqkNb/buccaneers-at-lions-recap
ESPN Sunday Blitz: Buccaneers-Lions Recap: http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=10031699
Pettigrew 18-yard touchdown: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000286654/Pettigrew-18-yard-touchdown
Fauria 10-yard touchdown catch: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000286563/Fauria-10-yard-touchdown-catch
Burleson 5-yard touchdown catch: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000286592/Burleson-5-yard-touchdown-catch
Stafford to Burleson, 28 yd pass: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000287564/QB-Stafford-to-WR-Burleson-28-yd-pass
RB Bush, 39 yd run: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000287667/RB-Bush-39-yd-run
RB Bush, 15 yd run: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000287587/RB-Bush-15-yd-run
Lions, 42 yd punt return (Ross): http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000287511/D-Lions-42-yd-punt-return
Lions defense, sack, 13 yd loss (Quin): http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000287604/Lions-defense-sack-13-yd-loss
Lions defense, sack, 10 yd loss (Ansah): http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000287547/Lions-defense-sack-10-yd-loss
Lions defense, sack, 10 yd loss (Ansah): http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000287715/Lions-defense-sack-10-yd-loss
Lions defense, sack, 7 yd loss (Young): http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000287739/Lions-defense-sack-7-yd-loss
Week 12: Buccaneers vs. Lions highlights: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000286997/Week-12-Buccaneers-vs-Lions-highlights
Foxsports Highlights - Lions/Bucs: http://www.bing.com/videos/watch/video/highlights-tb-det/12wgmts3?from=gallery_en-us&sf=Relevancy#16
Buccaneers Win Third Straight: http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=10031186
Interviews:
Jim Schwartz postgame comments: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Jim-Schwartz-postgame-comments/96abb2b5-7f03-4689-893c-ca8a489efe52
Matthew Stafford postgame comments: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Matthew-Stafford-postgame-comments-/026904b9-6a32-4d47-aef6-489ac91fd12c
Postgame locker room: Calvin Johnson: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Postgame-locker-room-Calvin-Johnson-/4735ae4f-478e-4cde-b50c-58fd4cc4b6ff
Postgame locker-room: Kris Durham: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Postgame-locker-room-Kris-Durham-/9ed34265-5829-45ad-b96c-29bda6d99d50
Postgame locker room: Nate Burleson: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Postgame-locker-room-Nate-Burleson-/d358d08c-a978-451e-bfbf-91093eb37ca1
Postgame locker room: Reggie Bush: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Postgame-locker-room-Reggie-Bush-/eca75dee-ab5c-44c1-93e6-9aa93fdcdd73
Inside the huddle with Burleson: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/INSIDE-THE-HUDDLE-with-Nate-Burleson-/f618ee09-4e83-4b97-97bc-a718e504dbe8
Lions postgame press conference: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000286901/Lions-postgame-press-conference
Recaps:
TIM AND MIKE: Week 12 wrap up: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/TIM-AND-MIKE-Week-12-wrap-up/b51bb523-aaf1-48f1-9d85-60983515c8a4
Free Press Instant analysis: No excuse for Lions after losing to Bucs: http://freep.com/videonetwork/2863905180001
Free Press Talkin' Lions: At 6-5, we still can't trust this team: http://freep.com/videonetwork/2863992222001
MLive Video: No one should be using 'elite' when discussing Detroit Lions, Matthew Stafford: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/11/video_its_time_to_stop_using_e.html
Caputo's thoughts on the Lions' 24-21 loss to Tampa Bay Sunday: http://patcaputo.blogspot.com/2013/11/my-thoughts-on-lions-24-21-loss-to.html?
Fox 2 Lions Roundtable: http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/video?autoStart=true&topVideoCatNo=default&clipId=9566470
Sunday's with Stoney: http://www.wxyz.com/dpp/sports/sundays-with-stoney-11-24-13
NFL on Fox Recap - Det/TB: http://www.bing.com/videos/watch/video/nfl-on-fox-tb-det-recap/125mr6xz?from=gallery_en-us&sf=Relevancy#10
CBS Buccaneers at Lions recap: http://www.cbssports.com/video/player/play/videos/lKMQeImVqkNb/buccaneers-at-lions-recap
ESPN Sunday Blitz: Buccaneers-Lions Recap: http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=10031699
Evening Lions Links for Sunday 11-24-13
Lions Articles:
TWENTYMAN: Lions gift wrap victory for the Buccaneers with five turnovers: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/TWENTYMAN-Lions-gift-wrap-victory-for-the-Buccaneers-with-five-turnovers/c1dfae50-63d0-4cbe-8a3e-1f1d13ef270d
NOTEBOOK: Stafford says he needs to be better; run defense and Ansah's performance: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/NOTEBOOK-Stafford-says-he-needs-to-be-better-run-defense-and-Ansahs-performance/19d7f6c1-360d-4862-bba1-8e122206c85e
POSTGAME CHAT: Schwartz, players react following 24-21 loss to Tampa Bay: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/POSTGAME-CHAT-Schwartz-players-react-following-24-21-loss-to-Tampa-Bay/6d4f04a9-84b1-49f0-b695-eb7f280a2dc4
O'HARA'S BURNING QUESTIONS: How surprising is the Lions' 24-21 loss to the Bucs?: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHARAS-BURNING-QUESTIONS-How-surprising-is-the-Lions-24-21-loss-to-the-Bucs/78235bd4-a127-4f98-9ff2-78340e8d4443
FOUR DOWNS: Tough loss, holding their own fate, game management and pressure on Stafford: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/FOUR-DOWNS-Tough-loss-holding-their-own-fate-game-management-and-pressure-on-Stafford/327acd35-f841-4c45-9719-048dd570dbcf
O'HARA: Lions couldn't get out of their own way in a 24-21 loss to Bucs: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHARA-Lions-couldnt-get-out-of-their-own-way-in-a-24-21-loss-to-Bucs/c67d56c6-300d-4a17-9f5a-1514e5090111
TWENTYMAN: Bell, Quin and Idonjie will play for Lions today: http://blogs.detroitlions.com/category/lions-insider-tim-twentyman/
Starting Lineups: Week 12, Buccaneers at Lions: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Starting-Lineups-Week-12-Buccaneers-at-Lions/177fa89d-f255-476d-a97d-7dec22506b96
Drew Sharp: Detroit Lions lose more than a game — they lose some trust: http://www.freep.com/article/20131124/COL08/311240145/drew-sharp-detroit-lions-tampa-bay-buccaneers-jim-schwartz-calvin-johnson-matthew-stafford-reggie-bush
Tampa Bay 24, Detroit 21: Ugly play leads to stunning loss; 'You can't explain it': http://www.freep.com/article/20131124/SPORTS01/311240126/detroit-lions-tampa-bay-buccaneers-recap
Lions' Reggie Bush: We 'definitely need' a players-only meeting: http://www.freep.com/article/20131124/SPORTS01/311240139/detroit-lions-reggie-bush-tampa-bay-buccaneers
Lions bumble way to loss against Buccaneers: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131124/SPORTS0101/311240042/1126/Lions-bumble-way-loss-against-Buccaneers
Chris McCosky's Four Downs: Lions' players-only meeting in the cards: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131124/SPORTS0101/311240051/1126/Chris-McCosky-s-Four-Downs-Lions-players-only-meeting-cards
Lions DE Ziggy Ansah makes presence felt in return from injury: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131124/SPORTS0101/311240054/1126/Lions-DE-Ziggy-Ansah-makes-presence-felt-return-from-injury
Buccaneers' Darrelle Revis exits Lions game with groin injury: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131124/SPORTS0101/311240039/1126/Buccaneers-Darrelle-Revis-exits-Lions-game-groin-injury
Detroit Lions' secondary shredded once again, this time by a rookie QB recognizing their scheme: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/11/detroit_lions_secondary_shredd.html
Detroit Lions QB Matthew Stafford, not Brandon Pettigrew, at fault for pick-six against Bucs: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/11/detroit_lions_qb_matthew_staff_57.html
Detroit Lions calling for players-only meeting after second straight loss: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/11/detroit_lions_calling_for_play.html
Detroit Lions fumble their way to 24-21 loss against lowly Buccaneers: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/11/detroit_lions_fumble_their_way.html
Nate Burleson activated by Detroit Lions for first time since pizza accident: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/11/nate_burleson_back_in_detroit.html
Detroit Lions give away game against Buccaneers: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20131124/detroit-lions-give-away-game-against-buccaneers
DETROIT LIONS: Matthew Stafford struggles in loss: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20131124/detroit-lions-matthew-stafford-struggles-in-loss
DETROIT LIONS NOTES: Burleson's return a boost for offense: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20131124/detroit-lions-notes-burlesons-return-a-boost-for-offense
CAPUTO: Lack of faith in Lions understandable: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20131124/caputo-lack-of-faith-in-lions-understandable
Caputo's Thoughts after 3rd quarter Tampa Bay, Lions: http://patcaputo.blogspot.com/2013/11/thoughts-after-3rd-quarter-tampa-bay.html?
Caputo's Thoughts halftime Tampa Bay, Lions: http://patcaputo.blogspot.com/2013/11/thoughts-halftime-tampa-bay-lions.html?
Caputo's first quarter thoughts: http://patcaputo.blogspot.com/2013/11/thoughts-after-1st-quarter-tampa-bay.html?
Lions notes: Burleson solid in return: http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/story/lions-notes-burleson-solid-in-return?blockID=965705&feedID=3701
Turnovers doom Lions in loss to Buccaneers: http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/mobile/story/turnovers-doom-lions-in-loss-to-buccanee?blockID=965651&feedID=3701
Reggie Bush Says Players-Only Meeting Needed After Turnover-Filled Loss: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/11/24/reggie-bush-says-players-only-meeting-needed-after-turnover-filled-loss/
Jim Schwartz On Lions' Second Straight Loss: 'This Does Not Eliminate Us': http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/11/24/jim-schwartz-on-lions-second-straight-loss-this-does-not-eliminate-us/
Nate Burleson Returns With Catches, Touchdown And Pizza Delivery Dance: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/11/24/nate-burleson-returns-with-catches-touchdown-and-pizza-delivery-dance/
Burleson Back And Does Pizza TD Dance: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/11/24/burleson-back-in-lions-lineup-against-buccaneers/
Garbage team suffers garbage loss in garbage game: http://www.examiner.com/article/garbage-team-suffers-garbage-loss-garbage-game
Turnovers leave questions for Lions: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/3277/turnovers-leave-questions-for-lions
Rapid Reaction: Detroit Lions: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/3271/rapid-reaction-detroit-lions-7
Three halftime thoughts from Lions-Bucs: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/3264/three-halftime-thoughts-from-lions-bucs
Darrelle Revis injured in Buccaneers' win over Lions and 7 things we learned: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000286898/article/darrelle-revis-injured-in-buccaneers-win-over-lions
Stafford, Lions throw game away to Buccaneers: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/11/24/stafford-lions-throw-game-away-to-buccaneers/
The NFC North is a mess: http://q.usatoday.com/2013/11/24/nfc-north-terrible-green-bay-packers/
Lions throw away control of NFC North to set up critical Thanksgiving showdown with Pack: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nfl--lions-throw-away-control-of-nfc-north-to-set-up-critical-thanksgiving-showdown-with-packers-002901405.html
Detroit Lions seemingly afraid of success after 24-21 loss against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/did-lions-receiver-nate-burelson-deliver-pizza-celebration-223845455--nfl.html
Did Lions receiver Nate Burleson deliver a pizza celebration against the Bucs?: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/did-lions-receiver-nate-burelson-deliver-pizza-celebration-223845455--nfl.html
Stafford has 4 INTs, Bucs win in Detroit: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/bucs-beat-lions-24-21-212406432--nfl.html
Lions Stunned by Buccaneers, 24-21: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/detroit-lions-6-4-play-032151545--nfl.html
Buccaneers 24, Lions 21: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/buccaneers-24-lions-21-212615161--nfl.html
Resurgent Bucs top turnover-prone Lions: http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/news/news.aspx?id=4642927
Grades:
MLive Grades for the Detroit Lions: Matthew Stafford's poor decisions doom team in loss to Buccaneers: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/11/grading_the_detroit_lions_tamp.html
CBS Grades (Lions get a D-): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/24276099/nfl-grades-week-12-nfc-north-has-a-bad-sunday
Articles from Opposing Team's Media:
Buccaneers 24, Lions 21: Takeaways & observations: http://www.foxsportsflorida.com/story/buccaneers-24-lions-21-takeaways--observ?blockID=965675&feedID=3720
Mike Glennon making his coach look wise: http://espn.go.com/blog/tampa-bay-buccaneers/post/_/id/1836/mike-glennon-making-his-coach-look-wise
With help from Revis, Banks steps up: http://espn.go.com/blog/tampa-bay-buccaneers/post/_/id/1833/with-help-from-revis-banks-steps-up
Rapid Reaction: Tampa Bay Buccaneers: http://espn.go.com/blog/tampa-bay-buccaneers/post/_/id/1824/rapid-reaction-buccaneers-2
Buccaneers have lead at halftime: http://espn.go.com/blog/tampa-bay-buccaneers/post/_/id/1819/buccaneers-have-lead-at-halftime
Videos:
Lions-Bucs Highlights, Interviews and Recaps: http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2013/11/video-highlights-and-interviews-game-11.html
TWENTYMAN: Lions gift wrap victory for the Buccaneers with five turnovers: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/TWENTYMAN-Lions-gift-wrap-victory-for-the-Buccaneers-with-five-turnovers/c1dfae50-63d0-4cbe-8a3e-1f1d13ef270d
NOTEBOOK: Stafford says he needs to be better; run defense and Ansah's performance: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/NOTEBOOK-Stafford-says-he-needs-to-be-better-run-defense-and-Ansahs-performance/19d7f6c1-360d-4862-bba1-8e122206c85e
POSTGAME CHAT: Schwartz, players react following 24-21 loss to Tampa Bay: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/POSTGAME-CHAT-Schwartz-players-react-following-24-21-loss-to-Tampa-Bay/6d4f04a9-84b1-49f0-b695-eb7f280a2dc4
O'HARA'S BURNING QUESTIONS: How surprising is the Lions' 24-21 loss to the Bucs?: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHARAS-BURNING-QUESTIONS-How-surprising-is-the-Lions-24-21-loss-to-the-Bucs/78235bd4-a127-4f98-9ff2-78340e8d4443
FOUR DOWNS: Tough loss, holding their own fate, game management and pressure on Stafford: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/FOUR-DOWNS-Tough-loss-holding-their-own-fate-game-management-and-pressure-on-Stafford/327acd35-f841-4c45-9719-048dd570dbcf
O'HARA: Lions couldn't get out of their own way in a 24-21 loss to Bucs: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHARA-Lions-couldnt-get-out-of-their-own-way-in-a-24-21-loss-to-Bucs/c67d56c6-300d-4a17-9f5a-1514e5090111
TWENTYMAN: Bell, Quin and Idonjie will play for Lions today: http://blogs.detroitlions.com/category/lions-insider-tim-twentyman/
Starting Lineups: Week 12, Buccaneers at Lions: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Starting-Lineups-Week-12-Buccaneers-at-Lions/177fa89d-f255-476d-a97d-7dec22506b96
Drew Sharp: Detroit Lions lose more than a game — they lose some trust: http://www.freep.com/article/20131124/COL08/311240145/drew-sharp-detroit-lions-tampa-bay-buccaneers-jim-schwartz-calvin-johnson-matthew-stafford-reggie-bush
Tampa Bay 24, Detroit 21: Ugly play leads to stunning loss; 'You can't explain it': http://www.freep.com/article/20131124/SPORTS01/311240126/detroit-lions-tampa-bay-buccaneers-recap
Lions' Reggie Bush: We 'definitely need' a players-only meeting: http://www.freep.com/article/20131124/SPORTS01/311240139/detroit-lions-reggie-bush-tampa-bay-buccaneers
Lions bumble way to loss against Buccaneers: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131124/SPORTS0101/311240042/1126/Lions-bumble-way-loss-against-Buccaneers
Chris McCosky's Four Downs: Lions' players-only meeting in the cards: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131124/SPORTS0101/311240051/1126/Chris-McCosky-s-Four-Downs-Lions-players-only-meeting-cards
Lions DE Ziggy Ansah makes presence felt in return from injury: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131124/SPORTS0101/311240054/1126/Lions-DE-Ziggy-Ansah-makes-presence-felt-return-from-injury
Buccaneers' Darrelle Revis exits Lions game with groin injury: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131124/SPORTS0101/311240039/1126/Buccaneers-Darrelle-Revis-exits-Lions-game-groin-injury
Detroit Lions' secondary shredded once again, this time by a rookie QB recognizing their scheme: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/11/detroit_lions_secondary_shredd.html
Detroit Lions QB Matthew Stafford, not Brandon Pettigrew, at fault for pick-six against Bucs: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/11/detroit_lions_qb_matthew_staff_57.html
Detroit Lions calling for players-only meeting after second straight loss: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/11/detroit_lions_calling_for_play.html
Detroit Lions fumble their way to 24-21 loss against lowly Buccaneers: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/11/detroit_lions_fumble_their_way.html
Nate Burleson activated by Detroit Lions for first time since pizza accident: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/11/nate_burleson_back_in_detroit.html
Detroit Lions give away game against Buccaneers: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20131124/detroit-lions-give-away-game-against-buccaneers
DETROIT LIONS: Matthew Stafford struggles in loss: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20131124/detroit-lions-matthew-stafford-struggles-in-loss
DETROIT LIONS NOTES: Burleson's return a boost for offense: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20131124/detroit-lions-notes-burlesons-return-a-boost-for-offense
CAPUTO: Lack of faith in Lions understandable: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20131124/caputo-lack-of-faith-in-lions-understandable
Caputo's Thoughts after 3rd quarter Tampa Bay, Lions: http://patcaputo.blogspot.com/2013/11/thoughts-after-3rd-quarter-tampa-bay.html?
Caputo's Thoughts halftime Tampa Bay, Lions: http://patcaputo.blogspot.com/2013/11/thoughts-halftime-tampa-bay-lions.html?
Caputo's first quarter thoughts: http://patcaputo.blogspot.com/2013/11/thoughts-after-1st-quarter-tampa-bay.html?
Lions notes: Burleson solid in return: http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/story/lions-notes-burleson-solid-in-return?blockID=965705&feedID=3701
Turnovers doom Lions in loss to Buccaneers: http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/mobile/story/turnovers-doom-lions-in-loss-to-buccanee?blockID=965651&feedID=3701
Reggie Bush Says Players-Only Meeting Needed After Turnover-Filled Loss: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/11/24/reggie-bush-says-players-only-meeting-needed-after-turnover-filled-loss/
Jim Schwartz On Lions' Second Straight Loss: 'This Does Not Eliminate Us': http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/11/24/jim-schwartz-on-lions-second-straight-loss-this-does-not-eliminate-us/
Nate Burleson Returns With Catches, Touchdown And Pizza Delivery Dance: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/11/24/nate-burleson-returns-with-catches-touchdown-and-pizza-delivery-dance/
Burleson Back And Does Pizza TD Dance: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/11/24/burleson-back-in-lions-lineup-against-buccaneers/
Garbage team suffers garbage loss in garbage game: http://www.examiner.com/article/garbage-team-suffers-garbage-loss-garbage-game
Turnovers leave questions for Lions: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/3277/turnovers-leave-questions-for-lions
Rapid Reaction: Detroit Lions: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/3271/rapid-reaction-detroit-lions-7
Three halftime thoughts from Lions-Bucs: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/3264/three-halftime-thoughts-from-lions-bucs
Darrelle Revis injured in Buccaneers' win over Lions and 7 things we learned: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000286898/article/darrelle-revis-injured-in-buccaneers-win-over-lions
Stafford, Lions throw game away to Buccaneers: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/11/24/stafford-lions-throw-game-away-to-buccaneers/
The NFC North is a mess: http://q.usatoday.com/2013/11/24/nfc-north-terrible-green-bay-packers/
Lions throw away control of NFC North to set up critical Thanksgiving showdown with Pack: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nfl--lions-throw-away-control-of-nfc-north-to-set-up-critical-thanksgiving-showdown-with-packers-002901405.html
Detroit Lions seemingly afraid of success after 24-21 loss against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/did-lions-receiver-nate-burelson-deliver-pizza-celebration-223845455--nfl.html
Did Lions receiver Nate Burleson deliver a pizza celebration against the Bucs?: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/did-lions-receiver-nate-burelson-deliver-pizza-celebration-223845455--nfl.html
Stafford has 4 INTs, Bucs win in Detroit: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/bucs-beat-lions-24-21-212406432--nfl.html
Lions Stunned by Buccaneers, 24-21: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/detroit-lions-6-4-play-032151545--nfl.html
Buccaneers 24, Lions 21: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/buccaneers-24-lions-21-212615161--nfl.html
Resurgent Bucs top turnover-prone Lions: http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/news/news.aspx?id=4642927
Grades:
MLive Grades for the Detroit Lions: Matthew Stafford's poor decisions doom team in loss to Buccaneers: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/11/grading_the_detroit_lions_tamp.html
CBS Grades (Lions get a D-): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/24276099/nfl-grades-week-12-nfc-north-has-a-bad-sunday
Articles from Opposing Team's Media:
Buccaneers 24, Lions 21: Takeaways & observations: http://www.foxsportsflorida.com/story/buccaneers-24-lions-21-takeaways--observ?blockID=965675&feedID=3720
Mike Glennon making his coach look wise: http://espn.go.com/blog/tampa-bay-buccaneers/post/_/id/1836/mike-glennon-making-his-coach-look-wise
With help from Revis, Banks steps up: http://espn.go.com/blog/tampa-bay-buccaneers/post/_/id/1833/with-help-from-revis-banks-steps-up
Rapid Reaction: Tampa Bay Buccaneers: http://espn.go.com/blog/tampa-bay-buccaneers/post/_/id/1824/rapid-reaction-buccaneers-2
Buccaneers have lead at halftime: http://espn.go.com/blog/tampa-bay-buccaneers/post/_/id/1819/buccaneers-have-lead-at-halftime
Videos:
Lions-Bucs Highlights, Interviews and Recaps: http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2013/11/video-highlights-and-interviews-game-11.html
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