Lions Articles:
National Media:
Gunther Cunningham revisits his early life in Europe: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/12259/gunther-cunningham-returns-to-europe-for-the-second-time
Know the Enemy: Atlanta WR Julio Jones: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/12250/know-the-enemy-atlanta-wr-julio-jones
What to watch for in Lions-Falcons London game: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000416715/article/what-to-watch-for-in-lionsfalcons-london-game
Lions shorthanded at tight end, but it may not change offense much: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/10/25/lions-shorthanded-at-tight-end-but-it-may-not-change-offense-much/
Rise and shine: Early-morning NFL may be here to stay: http://mmqb.si.com/2014/10/24/nfl-week-8-preview-london-morning-game/
Early Lions-Falcons kickoff interesting international experiment for NFL: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/morning-kickoff-for-lions-falcons-interesting-international-experiment-for-nfl-194152580.html
Packers, Lions will stay hot against NFC South teams: http://www.citizen-times.com/story/sports/nfl/2014/10/24/packers-lions-will-stay-hot-nfc-south-teams/17843213/
Local Media:
Johnson questionable, Bush doubtful for Lions: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/10/24/detroit-lions-injury-report/17829391/
Waddle returns to practice, doesn't blame Lions: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/10/24/detroit-lions-laadrian-waddle-concussion/17826901/
Lions will be thin at TE vs. Falcons: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/10/24/detroit-lions-tight-ends/17821897/
Lions wary of Hester after all these years: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/10/24/devin-hester-atlanta-falcons/17828663/
Mayhew: No guarantee Megatron finishes a Lion: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/10/24/calvin-johnson-salary-cap/17821603/
Quin gaining recognition on Lions' No. 1 defense: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/10/24/glover-quin-detroit-lions/17841117/
Feedback: Take it from a Saints fan, Detroit Lions fans are great: http://www.freep.com/story/opinion/2014/10/25/detroit-lions-fans-saints-nfl/17834659/
Mayhew not worried about Calvin Johnson’s health: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/10/24/detroit-lions-mayhew-worried-calvin-johnsons-health/17822083/
Caldwell doubts Fauria, Ebron will play Sunday: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/10/24/detroit-lions-caldwell-doubts-fauria-ebron-will-play-sunday/17822055/
Tate just what the Lions ordered: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/10/24/golden-tate-proving-just-lions-ordered/17861443/
Falcons' Julio Jones contender to Calvin Johnson throne: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/10/24/julio-jones-calvin-johnson-detroit-lions-atlanta-falcons/17842299/
Rapidly developing Detroit Lions WR Corey Fuller just scratching the surface, says coach Jim Caldwell: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/10/detroit_lions_corey_fuller.html
Detroit Lions — Matthew Stafford loves nail-biting finishes: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20141024/detroit-lions-x2014-matthew-stafford-loves-nail-biting-finishes
Three storylines to follow in Lions-Falcons: http://www.foxsports.com/detroit/story/three-storylines-to-follow-in-lions-falcons-102414
Jim Caldwell's quotes from Friday: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/10/24/7023385/jim-caldwell-quotes-lions-friday
Previews and Predictions:
Week 8: http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2014/10/game-8-lions-vs-falcons-previews-and.html
Power Rankings:
Week 8: http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2014/10/power-rankings-week-8.html
Miscellaneous:
National Media:
UW Marching Band receives “significant donation” from Lions' Raiola: http://badgerherald.com/news/2014/10/24/uw-marching-band-receives-significant-donation-from-lions-raiola/
Local Media:
Detroit Lions NFL draft watch: How many future pros in Michigan-Michigan State game?: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/10/detroit_lions_nfl_draft_watch_7.html
Video:
National Media:
'Sound FX': Lions' comeback win: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000000416731/Sound-FX-Lions-comeback-win
Lions Facing Uncertainty At Tight End: http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=11755136
Casserly: Lions' injuries give Falcons a shot: http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-network-around-the-nfl/0ap3000000416744/Casserly-Lions-injuries-give-Falcons-a-shot
Local Media:
Caldwell on last day at Penny Hill: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Caldwell-on-last-day-at-Penny-Hill/459cf0f8-e52e-4fb5-a10f-61e6ed0f8762
Lombardi on tight end situation: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Lombardi-on-tight-end-situation/1984dcdf-eef0-4a8e-bd65-a2a6def83d17
Austin on Falcons personnel: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Austin-on-Falcons-personnel/0ad3d6c1-ef9d-4f91-8410-24200d3a85a7
Meet the 'Allen Park of England': Pennyhill Park: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Meet-the-Allen-Park-of-England-Pennyhill-Park/512ee4d1-149b-48dc-8370-da7fc082b0df
Day 3 of Detroit Lions practice in England: http://www.freep.com/videos/sports/nfl/lions/2014/10/24/17841633/
Friday, October 24, 2014
Afternoon Lions Links for Friday 10-24-14
Lions Articles:
National Media:
Lions could be without top three tight ends: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/12235/lions-could-be-without-top-three-tight-ends-sunday
Skill position players hurting for the Lions: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/12247/skill-position-players-hurting-for-detroit-lions
Jim Caldwell praises Devin Hester: http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/11753839/detroit-lions-jim-caldwell-calls-devin-hester-return-skills-art-form
In England, Matt Prater and Sam Martin might get more attention: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/12232/in-england-matt-prater-and-sam-martin-might-get-more-attention
Darius Slay has experience in London: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/12241/darius-slay-has-an-experience-in-london
Mayhew mum on Megatron's future: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000416467/article/lions-gm-martin-mayhew-mum-on-megatrons-future
Detroit Lions are loving life in England so far: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/detroit-lions-loving-life-england-132442481--nfl.html
Banged-up Falcons face tough Lions test in London: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/banged-falcons-face-tough-lions-154132433--nfl.html
Local Media:
O’HARA’S FRIDAY FOCUS: Risks and rewards of playing Megatron: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/O%E2%80%99HARA%E2%80%99S-FRIDAY-FOCUS-Risks-and-rewards-of-playing-Megatron/fb19e2e1-6463-4901-ab88-b8ee59ef942d
COORDINATOR CUT-UP: Filling the void at tight end: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/COORDINATOR-CUT-UP-Filling-the-void-at-tight-end/a5d1cb2a-287e-4139-baf1-c3b58e7a51d7
COORDINATOR CUT-UP: Austin focusing on Falcons’ players, not record: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/COORDINATOR-CUT-UP-Austin-focusing-on-Falcons%E2%80%99-players-not-record-/b71a4c4a-7284-4b93-bf4e-66d931698f0b
Only label Matthew Stafford wants is 'winner': http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Only-label-Matthew-Stafford-wants-is-winner/476ac466-4edf-495d-a064-b24c883848e3
Detroit Lions' top 3 tight ends, Reggie Bush unlikely to play vs. Atlanta; Calvin Johnson questionable: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/10/detroit_lions_top_three_tes_re.html
Detroit Lions' LaAdrian Waddle back from concussion; Calvin Johnson practices for third straight day: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/10/detroit_lions_laadrian_waddle_5.html
Eric Ebron, Joseph Fauria have 'very slim' chance of playing for Detroit Lions: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/10/eric_ebron_joseph_fauria_have.html
LaAdrian Waddle doesn't blame Detroit Lions for leaving him on field after concussion: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/10/laadrian_waddle_doesnt_blame_d.html
Joe Lombardi: Fullback Jed Collins could play some tight end for Detroit Lions: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/10/joe_lombardi_fullback_jed_coll.html
Nick Fairley wants to sign long-term deal with Detroit Lions, not thinking about free agency: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/10/nick_fairley_wants_to_sign_lon.html
Kickalicious shows up at Detroit Lions practice, and wishes he were in uniform: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/10/kickalicious_shows_up_at_detro.html
Notes: Ziggy Ansah makes most of trip to London: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/10/24/7052589/lions-notes-ziggy-ansah-london
Falcons Articles:
Harry Douglas' status up in the air, Jonathan Babineaux questionable: http://espn.go.com/blog/atlanta-falcons/post/_/id/9313/harry-douglas-foot-statusin-the-air-jonathan-babineaux-questionable
Bryan Cox not totally down on Falcons' run defense: http://espn.go.com/blog/atlanta-falcons/post/_/id/9309/bryan-cox-not-totally-down-on-falcons-run-defense
Attacking Lions DL poses toughest task yet for Falcons' pass protection: http://www.foxsports.com/south/story/attacking-lions-dl-poses-toghest-task-yet-for-falcons-pass-protection-102414
Q&A: Mike Smith upbeat before facing Lions: http://atlantafalcons.blog.ajc.com/2014/10/24/qa-mike-smith-upbeat-before-facing-lions/
INJURY REPORT: Douglas, Babineaux questionable: http://atlantafalcons.blog.ajc.com/2014/10/24/injury-report-douglas-babineaux-questionable/
Q&A: Roddy White believes Stone is ready to play: http://atlantafalcons.blog.ajc.com/2014/10/24/qa-roddy-white-believes-stone-is-ready-to-play/
Previews and Predictions:
Week 8: http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2014/10/game-8-lions-vs-falcons-previews-and.html
Miscellaneous:
National Media:
Calvin Pryor off to quiet start: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Jets-firstrounder-Calvin-Pryor-off-to-quiet-start.html
Video:
National Media:
Johnson Practices For Second Straight Day: http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=11752069
Local Media:
Inside the Huddle with Matthew Stafford: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Inside-the-Huddle-with-Matthew-Stafford/75c0fd84-234c-41d8-b428-55c577236c7c
1 on 1 with Lions GM Martin Mayhew: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/1-on-1-with-Lions-GM-Martin-Mayhew/cfeb229d-fce7-4d34-8606-96c7ccf7e6a2
National Media:
Lions could be without top three tight ends: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/12235/lions-could-be-without-top-three-tight-ends-sunday
Skill position players hurting for the Lions: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/12247/skill-position-players-hurting-for-detroit-lions
Jim Caldwell praises Devin Hester: http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/11753839/detroit-lions-jim-caldwell-calls-devin-hester-return-skills-art-form
In England, Matt Prater and Sam Martin might get more attention: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/12232/in-england-matt-prater-and-sam-martin-might-get-more-attention
Darius Slay has experience in London: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/12241/darius-slay-has-an-experience-in-london
Mayhew mum on Megatron's future: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000416467/article/lions-gm-martin-mayhew-mum-on-megatrons-future
Detroit Lions are loving life in England so far: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/detroit-lions-loving-life-england-132442481--nfl.html
Banged-up Falcons face tough Lions test in London: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/banged-falcons-face-tough-lions-154132433--nfl.html
Local Media:
O’HARA’S FRIDAY FOCUS: Risks and rewards of playing Megatron: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/O%E2%80%99HARA%E2%80%99S-FRIDAY-FOCUS-Risks-and-rewards-of-playing-Megatron/fb19e2e1-6463-4901-ab88-b8ee59ef942d
COORDINATOR CUT-UP: Filling the void at tight end: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/COORDINATOR-CUT-UP-Filling-the-void-at-tight-end/a5d1cb2a-287e-4139-baf1-c3b58e7a51d7
COORDINATOR CUT-UP: Austin focusing on Falcons’ players, not record: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/COORDINATOR-CUT-UP-Austin-focusing-on-Falcons%E2%80%99-players-not-record-/b71a4c4a-7284-4b93-bf4e-66d931698f0b
Only label Matthew Stafford wants is 'winner': http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Only-label-Matthew-Stafford-wants-is-winner/476ac466-4edf-495d-a064-b24c883848e3
Detroit Lions' top 3 tight ends, Reggie Bush unlikely to play vs. Atlanta; Calvin Johnson questionable: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/10/detroit_lions_top_three_tes_re.html
Detroit Lions' LaAdrian Waddle back from concussion; Calvin Johnson practices for third straight day: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/10/detroit_lions_laadrian_waddle_5.html
Eric Ebron, Joseph Fauria have 'very slim' chance of playing for Detroit Lions: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/10/eric_ebron_joseph_fauria_have.html
LaAdrian Waddle doesn't blame Detroit Lions for leaving him on field after concussion: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/10/laadrian_waddle_doesnt_blame_d.html
Joe Lombardi: Fullback Jed Collins could play some tight end for Detroit Lions: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/10/joe_lombardi_fullback_jed_coll.html
Nick Fairley wants to sign long-term deal with Detroit Lions, not thinking about free agency: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/10/nick_fairley_wants_to_sign_lon.html
Kickalicious shows up at Detroit Lions practice, and wishes he were in uniform: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/10/kickalicious_shows_up_at_detro.html
Notes: Ziggy Ansah makes most of trip to London: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/10/24/7052589/lions-notes-ziggy-ansah-london
Falcons Articles:
Harry Douglas' status up in the air, Jonathan Babineaux questionable: http://espn.go.com/blog/atlanta-falcons/post/_/id/9313/harry-douglas-foot-statusin-the-air-jonathan-babineaux-questionable
Bryan Cox not totally down on Falcons' run defense: http://espn.go.com/blog/atlanta-falcons/post/_/id/9309/bryan-cox-not-totally-down-on-falcons-run-defense
Attacking Lions DL poses toughest task yet for Falcons' pass protection: http://www.foxsports.com/south/story/attacking-lions-dl-poses-toghest-task-yet-for-falcons-pass-protection-102414
Q&A: Mike Smith upbeat before facing Lions: http://atlantafalcons.blog.ajc.com/2014/10/24/qa-mike-smith-upbeat-before-facing-lions/
INJURY REPORT: Douglas, Babineaux questionable: http://atlantafalcons.blog.ajc.com/2014/10/24/injury-report-douglas-babineaux-questionable/
Q&A: Roddy White believes Stone is ready to play: http://atlantafalcons.blog.ajc.com/2014/10/24/qa-roddy-white-believes-stone-is-ready-to-play/
Previews and Predictions:
Week 8: http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2014/10/game-8-lions-vs-falcons-previews-and.html
Miscellaneous:
National Media:
Calvin Pryor off to quiet start: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Jets-firstrounder-Calvin-Pryor-off-to-quiet-start.html
Video:
National Media:
Johnson Practices For Second Straight Day: http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=11752069
Local Media:
Inside the Huddle with Matthew Stafford: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Inside-the-Huddle-with-Matthew-Stafford/75c0fd84-234c-41d8-b428-55c577236c7c
1 on 1 with Lions GM Martin Mayhew: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/1-on-1-with-Lions-GM-Martin-Mayhew/cfeb229d-fce7-4d34-8606-96c7ccf7e6a2
Thursday, October 23, 2014
Morning Lions Links for 10-24-14
Lions Articles:
National Media:
TJ Jones will come off PUP list soon: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/12215/tj-jones-will-come-off-pup-list-soon
Nick Fairley sometimes wonders what could have been with Lions: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/12221/nick-fairley-sometimes-wonders-what-could-have-been-with-lions
Midseason momentum: Who needs it most? (the Lions offense is picked as no. 2): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000415783/article/jay-cutler-brian-hoyer-in-need-of-midseason-momentum-boost
The Time Is Now for the Detroit Lions: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dan-karpuc/the-time-is-now-for-the-d_b_6036884.html
Thu Oct. 23, 2014 Manning’s TD Record: Who Could Break It? Unbreakable? Maybe not. (Stafford has the 3rd best chance of breaking it at 8.0 percent): http://mmqb.si.com/2014/10/23/peyton-manning-nfl-touchdown-record-contenders/
Local Media:
Notebook: Lions Benefiting From Smart, Veteran Safeties: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/NOTEBOOK-Lions-benefiting-from-smart-veteran-safeties/440b6712-0850-4df6-9a4a-43356cbc0cdf
Lions: Protocol followed with LaAdrian Waddle concussion: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/10/23/laadrian-waddle-concussion/17765845/
Martin Mayhew impressed by Lions' 'team football': http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/10/23/martin-mayhew-detroit-lions/17778709/
Stafford taking better care of the ball this season: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/10/23/detroit-lions-matthew-stafford/17810055/
Ndamukong Suh: No bad blood left from last Lions-Falcons game: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/10/22/ndamukong-suh-matt-ryan/17732093/
Lord Stafford? Not a bad ring to it: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/10/23/matthew-stafford-london/17789353/
London trip gives Ziggy Ansah chance to see sister again: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/10/23/ziggy-ansah-sister-london/17786017/
Lions GM Mayhew: No trades expected by deadline: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/10/23/lions-gm-mayhew-trades-expected-deadline/17776165/
Stafford shedding gunslinger label: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/10/23/lions-qb-mathew-stafford-shedding-gunslinger-label/17785063/
Bond tight for Caldwell, Lions: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/10/23/lions-coach-jim-caldwell-helps-strengthen-teams-bond/17806067/
Analysis: Detroit Lions QB Matthew Stafford not morphing into game manager: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/10/analysis_detroit_lions_qb_matt.html
Detroit Lions notes: Calvin Johnson could be game-time decision: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20141023/detroit-lions-notes-calvin-johnson-could-be-game-time-decision
Detroit Lions -- Corey Fuller listens when Calvin Johnson talks: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20141023/detroit-lions-x2014-corey-fuller-listens-when-calvin-johnson-talks
Jim Caldwell's quotes from Thursday: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/10/23/7023401/jim-caldwell-quotes-lions-thursday
Atlanta Falcons Articles:
Bryan Cox on Falcons' D-line: 'We have a job to do': http://espn.go.com/blog/atlanta-falcons/post/_/id/9302/bryan-cox-on-falcons-defensive-line-we-have-a-job-to-do
Falcons: A rough start for Jake Matthews: https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2014/10/18/falcons-jake-matthews-hurt-and-struggling/
Veterans consulted about trip to : http://www.ajc.com/news/sports/football/veterans-consulted-about-trip-to-london/nhqhf/
Previews and Predictions:
Week 8: http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2014/10/game-8-lions-vs-falcons-previews-and.html
Miscellaneous:
National Media:
Local Media:
Ex-Lions target Whisenhunt struggling with Titans: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/10/23/ken-whisenhunt-tennessee-titans/17779561/
Lewan expected to avoid assault trial: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/college/university-michigan/2014/10/23/former-um-star-lewan-expected-avoid-assault-trial/17781059/
Video:
National Media:
Do the Lions even need Calvin Johnson on Sunday?: http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-am/0ap3000000415717/Do-the-Lions-even-need-Calvin-Johnson-on-Sunday
Local Media:
Calvin Johnson updates ankle status: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Calvin-Johnson-updates-ankle-status/bc18d7d4-bc2c-488a-9480-e3c259b26bf5
Caldwell on practice, team chemistry: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Caldwell-on-practice-team-chemistry/a4b315ba-4d1c-49c6-a401-fa398173cccc
Stafford on London experience: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Stafford-on-London-experience/d26b5c08-9084-4dde-bc4d-61e2eaeb7660
Sims on improving offense, run game: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Sims-on-improving-offense-run-game/2ed4eca3-64d5-46b7-99e4-2e854cce2cf3
Levy on safety play, Falcons offense: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Levy-on-safety-play-Falcons-offense/8fc16341-1545-486a-b215-346e556d7e0a
Ihedigbo on experience, Quin: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Ihedigbo-on-experience-Quin/d0e9693d-74e1-4094-8db0-631a4c2e322e
Prater on kicking in the UK: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Prater-on-kicking-in-the-UK/28e63f16-2698-4527-a054-e815726e0a61
Martin on punting popularity: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Martin-on-punting-popularity/363d053d-0f0b-44f0-bd7a-5b6f248d6680
Ziggy on surprising sister in London: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Ziggy-on-surprising-sister-in-London/f46462b6-2e14-49c1-8e30-84dee1757e72
Answer the Bell: Lions in London Edition: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Answer-the-Bell-LionsInLondon-Edition/8f46eee6-5fbe-4414-a10c-77d1eed965bb
Megatron practices again, team chemistry growing: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Megatron-practices-again-team-chemistry-growing/798ceba4-3eda-4a45-9590-cf4dcff3e041
Martin Mayhew One-On-One: http://www.wxyz.com/sports/football/lions/martin-mayhew-one-on-one
Lions in London - James Ihedigbo Interview: http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/clip/10765611/lions-in-london-james-ihedigbo-interview
Lions in London - The Accommodations: http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/clip/10765609/lions-in-london-the-accommodations
National Media:
TJ Jones will come off PUP list soon: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/12215/tj-jones-will-come-off-pup-list-soon
Nick Fairley sometimes wonders what could have been with Lions: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/12221/nick-fairley-sometimes-wonders-what-could-have-been-with-lions
Midseason momentum: Who needs it most? (the Lions offense is picked as no. 2): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000415783/article/jay-cutler-brian-hoyer-in-need-of-midseason-momentum-boost
The Time Is Now for the Detroit Lions: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dan-karpuc/the-time-is-now-for-the-d_b_6036884.html
Thu Oct. 23, 2014 Manning’s TD Record: Who Could Break It? Unbreakable? Maybe not. (Stafford has the 3rd best chance of breaking it at 8.0 percent): http://mmqb.si.com/2014/10/23/peyton-manning-nfl-touchdown-record-contenders/
Local Media:
Notebook: Lions Benefiting From Smart, Veteran Safeties: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/NOTEBOOK-Lions-benefiting-from-smart-veteran-safeties/440b6712-0850-4df6-9a4a-43356cbc0cdf
Lions: Protocol followed with LaAdrian Waddle concussion: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/10/23/laadrian-waddle-concussion/17765845/
Martin Mayhew impressed by Lions' 'team football': http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/10/23/martin-mayhew-detroit-lions/17778709/
Stafford taking better care of the ball this season: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/10/23/detroit-lions-matthew-stafford/17810055/
Ndamukong Suh: No bad blood left from last Lions-Falcons game: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/10/22/ndamukong-suh-matt-ryan/17732093/
Lord Stafford? Not a bad ring to it: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/10/23/matthew-stafford-london/17789353/
London trip gives Ziggy Ansah chance to see sister again: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/10/23/ziggy-ansah-sister-london/17786017/
Lions GM Mayhew: No trades expected by deadline: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/10/23/lions-gm-mayhew-trades-expected-deadline/17776165/
Stafford shedding gunslinger label: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/10/23/lions-qb-mathew-stafford-shedding-gunslinger-label/17785063/
Bond tight for Caldwell, Lions: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/10/23/lions-coach-jim-caldwell-helps-strengthen-teams-bond/17806067/
Analysis: Detroit Lions QB Matthew Stafford not morphing into game manager: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/10/analysis_detroit_lions_qb_matt.html
Detroit Lions notes: Calvin Johnson could be game-time decision: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20141023/detroit-lions-notes-calvin-johnson-could-be-game-time-decision
Detroit Lions -- Corey Fuller listens when Calvin Johnson talks: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20141023/detroit-lions-x2014-corey-fuller-listens-when-calvin-johnson-talks
Jim Caldwell's quotes from Thursday: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/10/23/7023401/jim-caldwell-quotes-lions-thursday
Atlanta Falcons Articles:
Bryan Cox on Falcons' D-line: 'We have a job to do': http://espn.go.com/blog/atlanta-falcons/post/_/id/9302/bryan-cox-on-falcons-defensive-line-we-have-a-job-to-do
Falcons: A rough start for Jake Matthews: https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2014/10/18/falcons-jake-matthews-hurt-and-struggling/
Veterans consulted about trip to : http://www.ajc.com/news/sports/football/veterans-consulted-about-trip-to-london/nhqhf/
Previews and Predictions:
Week 8: http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2014/10/game-8-lions-vs-falcons-previews-and.html
Miscellaneous:
National Media:
Local Media:
Ex-Lions target Whisenhunt struggling with Titans: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/10/23/ken-whisenhunt-tennessee-titans/17779561/
Lewan expected to avoid assault trial: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/college/university-michigan/2014/10/23/former-um-star-lewan-expected-avoid-assault-trial/17781059/
Video:
National Media:
Do the Lions even need Calvin Johnson on Sunday?: http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-am/0ap3000000415717/Do-the-Lions-even-need-Calvin-Johnson-on-Sunday
Local Media:
Calvin Johnson updates ankle status: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Calvin-Johnson-updates-ankle-status/bc18d7d4-bc2c-488a-9480-e3c259b26bf5
Caldwell on practice, team chemistry: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Caldwell-on-practice-team-chemistry/a4b315ba-4d1c-49c6-a401-fa398173cccc
Stafford on London experience: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Stafford-on-London-experience/d26b5c08-9084-4dde-bc4d-61e2eaeb7660
Sims on improving offense, run game: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Sims-on-improving-offense-run-game/2ed4eca3-64d5-46b7-99e4-2e854cce2cf3
Levy on safety play, Falcons offense: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Levy-on-safety-play-Falcons-offense/8fc16341-1545-486a-b215-346e556d7e0a
Ihedigbo on experience, Quin: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Ihedigbo-on-experience-Quin/d0e9693d-74e1-4094-8db0-631a4c2e322e
Prater on kicking in the UK: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Prater-on-kicking-in-the-UK/28e63f16-2698-4527-a054-e815726e0a61
Martin on punting popularity: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Martin-on-punting-popularity/363d053d-0f0b-44f0-bd7a-5b6f248d6680
Ziggy on surprising sister in London: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Ziggy-on-surprising-sister-in-London/f46462b6-2e14-49c1-8e30-84dee1757e72
Answer the Bell: Lions in London Edition: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Answer-the-Bell-LionsInLondon-Edition/8f46eee6-5fbe-4414-a10c-77d1eed965bb
Megatron practices again, team chemistry growing: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Megatron-practices-again-team-chemistry-growing/798ceba4-3eda-4a45-9590-cf4dcff3e041
Martin Mayhew One-On-One: http://www.wxyz.com/sports/football/lions/martin-mayhew-one-on-one
Lions in London - James Ihedigbo Interview: http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/clip/10765611/lions-in-london-james-ihedigbo-interview
Lions in London - The Accommodations: http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/clip/10765609/lions-in-london-the-accommodations
Afternoon Lions Links for 10-23-14
Lions Articles:
National Media:
Calvin Johnson: Ankle progressing: http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/11748798/calvin-johnson-detroit-lions-says-ankle-progressing-positive-way
Morning Roar: Ndamukong Suh facing a friend: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/12197/morning-roar-ndamukong-suh-facing-a-friend
Detroit Lions and Atlanta Falcons trending in different directions ahead of Wembley matchup: http://metro.co.uk/2014/10/23/detroit-lions-atlanta-falcons-nfl-wembley-international-series-4917667/
Local Media:
KEY QUESTIONS: Martin Mayhew media sit-down: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/KEY-QUESTIONS-Martin-Mayhew-media-sit-down/3ffbf2c0-adfb-410e-ab76-1e1b44ba4263
O’HARA: Don’t expect any trade action from Lions: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/O%E2%80%99HARA-Don%E2%80%99t-expect-any-trade-action-from-Lions/89a8709c-bb2e-43fa-9b25-ec30eb3f107d
Golden Tate Blog: We are a disciplined team that plays with passion: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/golden-tate/article-1/Golden-Tate-Blog-We-are-a-disciplined-team-that-plays-with-passion/a5312d83-46bc-4099-9d6e-210e246565e3
Lions Rave About Training Facility In Bagshot: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Lions-rave-about-training-facility-in-Bagshot/ae4b1ccc-b20b-415c-84db-56635a2a9d20
Jamie Samuelsen's blog: Jury is still out on Lions: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/10/22/detroit-lions-jamie-samuelsen-blog/17754953/
Detroit Lions' Calvin Johnson runs, cuts while practicing for second straight day: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/10/detroit_lions_calvin_johnson_r_2.html
Detroit Lions rookie TJ Jones to be activated of PUP, will compete for receiver job: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/10/detroit_lions_rookie_tj_jones.html
Detroit Lions don't plan to make trade before deadline, including Ndamukong Suh: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/10/detroit_lions_dont_plan_to_tra.html
Jim Caldwell, Martin Mayhew defend Detroit Lions' medical staff after LaAdrian Waddle finished Saints game with concussion: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/10/jim_caldwell_martin_mayhew_def.html
Detroit Lions hit the city, go relatively unnoticed except for Devin Taylor's blue hair: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/10/detroit_lions_hit_the_city_go.html
From sleep specialists to printing paper, Detroit Lions trying to get back to normal in London: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/10/from_sleep_specialists_to_prin.html
Detroit Lions' Ezekiel Ansah reunites in London with sister he hadn't seen in 6 years: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/10/ezekiel_ansah_reunites_in_lond.html
Lions hit free-agent gold in Tate and Quin: http://www.foxsports.com/detroit/story/lions-hit-free-agent-gold-in-tate-and-quin-102314
Megatron on playing: 'Trying to be smart about it': http://www.foxsports.com/detroit/story/megatron-on-playing-trying-to-be-smart-about-it-102314
Falcons Articles:
Falcons Know Lions' Levy Worth Watching: http://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/article-1/Falcons-Know-Lions-Levy-Worth-Watching/7e28a67e-9343-40e3-951a-41529881185e
Transcript: Smith Press Conference: http://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/article-1/Transcript-Smith-Press-Conference/8753b359-5984-4f45-9d77-6bc4af589486
Julio Jones back to full participation in practice: http://espn.go.com/blog/atlanta-falcons/post/_/id/9295/julio-jones-back-to-full-participation-in-practice
Dwight Lowery not caught up in rift with Lions' Golden Tate: http://espn.go.com/blog/atlanta-falcons/post/_/id/9272/dwight-lowery-not-caught-up-in-rift-with-golden-tate
Falcons receiver Harry Douglas set to return to practice: http://espn.go.com/blog/atlanta-falcons/post/_/id/9290/falcons-receiver-harry-douglas-set-to-return-to-practice
Previews and Predictions:
Week 8: http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2014/10/game-8-lions-vs-falcons-previews-and.html
Power Rankings:
Week 8: http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2014/10/power-rankings-week-8.html
Video:
Local Media:
Wired for Sound: Lions vs. Saints: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Wired-for-Sound-Lions-vs-Saints/5ccead3e-9649-4141-96e2-c85afc64ac57
Calvin Johnson 'moving well' at practice: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Calvin-Johnson-moving-well-at-practice/dd372cf2-f1b7-438f-90ec-a2b6f5c527b1
National Media:
Calvin Johnson: Ankle progressing: http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/11748798/calvin-johnson-detroit-lions-says-ankle-progressing-positive-way
Morning Roar: Ndamukong Suh facing a friend: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/12197/morning-roar-ndamukong-suh-facing-a-friend
Detroit Lions and Atlanta Falcons trending in different directions ahead of Wembley matchup: http://metro.co.uk/2014/10/23/detroit-lions-atlanta-falcons-nfl-wembley-international-series-4917667/
Local Media:
KEY QUESTIONS: Martin Mayhew media sit-down: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/KEY-QUESTIONS-Martin-Mayhew-media-sit-down/3ffbf2c0-adfb-410e-ab76-1e1b44ba4263
O’HARA: Don’t expect any trade action from Lions: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/O%E2%80%99HARA-Don%E2%80%99t-expect-any-trade-action-from-Lions/89a8709c-bb2e-43fa-9b25-ec30eb3f107d
Golden Tate Blog: We are a disciplined team that plays with passion: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/golden-tate/article-1/Golden-Tate-Blog-We-are-a-disciplined-team-that-plays-with-passion/a5312d83-46bc-4099-9d6e-210e246565e3
Lions Rave About Training Facility In Bagshot: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Lions-rave-about-training-facility-in-Bagshot/ae4b1ccc-b20b-415c-84db-56635a2a9d20
Jamie Samuelsen's blog: Jury is still out on Lions: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/10/22/detroit-lions-jamie-samuelsen-blog/17754953/
Detroit Lions' Calvin Johnson runs, cuts while practicing for second straight day: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/10/detroit_lions_calvin_johnson_r_2.html
Detroit Lions rookie TJ Jones to be activated of PUP, will compete for receiver job: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/10/detroit_lions_rookie_tj_jones.html
Detroit Lions don't plan to make trade before deadline, including Ndamukong Suh: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/10/detroit_lions_dont_plan_to_tra.html
Jim Caldwell, Martin Mayhew defend Detroit Lions' medical staff after LaAdrian Waddle finished Saints game with concussion: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/10/jim_caldwell_martin_mayhew_def.html
Detroit Lions hit the city, go relatively unnoticed except for Devin Taylor's blue hair: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/10/detroit_lions_hit_the_city_go.html
From sleep specialists to printing paper, Detroit Lions trying to get back to normal in London: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/10/from_sleep_specialists_to_prin.html
Detroit Lions' Ezekiel Ansah reunites in London with sister he hadn't seen in 6 years: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/10/ezekiel_ansah_reunites_in_lond.html
Lions hit free-agent gold in Tate and Quin: http://www.foxsports.com/detroit/story/lions-hit-free-agent-gold-in-tate-and-quin-102314
Megatron on playing: 'Trying to be smart about it': http://www.foxsports.com/detroit/story/megatron-on-playing-trying-to-be-smart-about-it-102314
Falcons Articles:
Falcons Know Lions' Levy Worth Watching: http://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/article-1/Falcons-Know-Lions-Levy-Worth-Watching/7e28a67e-9343-40e3-951a-41529881185e
Transcript: Smith Press Conference: http://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/article-1/Transcript-Smith-Press-Conference/8753b359-5984-4f45-9d77-6bc4af589486
Julio Jones back to full participation in practice: http://espn.go.com/blog/atlanta-falcons/post/_/id/9295/julio-jones-back-to-full-participation-in-practice
Dwight Lowery not caught up in rift with Lions' Golden Tate: http://espn.go.com/blog/atlanta-falcons/post/_/id/9272/dwight-lowery-not-caught-up-in-rift-with-golden-tate
Falcons receiver Harry Douglas set to return to practice: http://espn.go.com/blog/atlanta-falcons/post/_/id/9290/falcons-receiver-harry-douglas-set-to-return-to-practice
Previews and Predictions:
Week 8: http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2014/10/game-8-lions-vs-falcons-previews-and.html
Power Rankings:
Week 8: http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2014/10/power-rankings-week-8.html
Video:
Local Media:
Wired for Sound: Lions vs. Saints: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Wired-for-Sound-Lions-vs-Saints/5ccead3e-9649-4141-96e2-c85afc64ac57
Calvin Johnson 'moving well' at practice: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Calvin-Johnson-moving-well-at-practice/dd372cf2-f1b7-438f-90ec-a2b6f5c527b1
Wednesday, October 22, 2014
Morning Lions Links for Thursday 10-23-14
Lions Articles:
National Media:
These Lions have teeth: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000415399/article/detroit-lions-surge-fueled-by-defense-touch-football-gods
Golden Tate: Game-changing touchdown 'like a dream': http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000414219/article/golden-tate-gamechanging-touchdown-like-a-dream
Ten players deserving of Pro Bowl consideration (Levy and Tate are picked): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000415455/article/jordy-nelson-deandre-levy-deserving-of-pro-bowl-nods
Reality check: Fast-starting receivers (Tate is in the might fade group): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000415377/article/ty-hilton-dez-bryant-among-hot-receivers-who-will-stay-hot
Lions still trying to fix their struggling run game: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/12172/detroit-lions-still-trying-to-fix-their-struggling-run-game
A look at the Lions' preparation and accomodations for London: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/12184/a-look-at-the-lions-prep-and-accomodations-for-london
Lions appear to be enjoying first days in London: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/12175/the-lions-appear-to-be-enjoying-their-first-days-in-london
QOTW: What do Lions players want to see in London?: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/12189/qotw-what-do-lions-players-want-to-see-in-london
On Calvin Johnson’s practice participation, Lions dispute Lions’ website: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/10/22/on-calvin-johnsons-practice-participation-lions-dispute-lions-website/
First-Rounders in Review: https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2014/10/22/first-rounders-in-review/
PFF's 32 Observations, Week 7 ( When rushing to the left end or right end, Reggie Bush has 84 yards on 17 carries for a 4.9 yards per carry average. When going anywhere in between, he has 79 yards on 31 carries for a 2.5 yards per carry average.): https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2014/10/21/32-observations-week-7-3/
Jim Caldwell moulds new Lions breed with Detroit ready to change culture of calamity: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/nfl/article-2804069/Jim-Caldwell-moulds-new-Lions-breed-Detroit-ready-change-calamity-culture.html
Local Media:
NOTEBOOK: Suh and Fairley could be best DT tandem: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/NOTEBOOK-Suh-and-Fairley-could-be-best-DT-tandem/49d27fbc-11f8-4062-8afc-2c89bbd63822
Tough break: Lions send William Powell home from London: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/10/22/detroit-lions-london-william-powell/17708501/
Lions started game prep for Falcons: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/10/22/detroit-lions-london/17754337/
Lions' Calvin Johnson practices in London after all: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/10/22/detroit-lions-injury-report-london/17712143/
Trip also anniversary gift for Lions' Tahir Whitehead: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/10/22/detroit-lions-tahir-whitehead-wife/17712711/
Detroit Lions set up training base at posh estate in English countryside: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/10/detroit_lions_pennyhill_london.html
NFL already exploring a London franchise, per Detroit Lions president Tom Lewand: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/10/nfl_already_exploring_london_f.html
Detroit Lions notes: Three tight ends don’t practice; Calvin Johnson limited: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20141022/detroit-lions-notes-three-tight-ends-dont-practice-calvin-johnson-limited
Pat Caputo - Detroit Lions’ Matthew Stafford or Atlanta Falcons’ Matt Ryan? Why the jury is still out: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20141022/pat-caputo-detroit-lions-matthew-stafford-or-atlanta-falcons-matt-ryan-why-the-jury-is-still-out
Detroit Lions — Bill Sheridan a good fit with teaching background: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20141022/detroit-lions-x2014-bill-sheridan-a-good-fit-with-teaching-background
Jim Caldwell's quotes from Wednesday: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/10/22/7023411/jim-caldwell-quotes-lions-wednesday
Falcons Articles and Videos:
Articles:
Julio Jones (ankle) limited as practice begins in London: http://espn.go.com/blog/atlanta-falcons/post/_/id/9264/julio-jones-ankle-limited-as-practice-in-london
Transcripts: Smith, Ryan Press Interviews: http://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/article-1/Transcripts-Smith-Ryan-Press-Interviews/bec85aac-203b-49c6-8d98-5da933b86c7b
O’HARA’S SCOUTING REPORT: Atlanta Falcons: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/O%E2%80%99HARA%E2%80%99S-SCOUTING-REPORT-Atlanta-Falcons/7ca8d907-ce3f-410c-b349-6dcdbc4e0bb2
Q: How NFC South became NFL’s worst division: http://q.usatoday.com/2014/10/22/how-the-nfc-south-became-the-nfl-worst-division-atlanta-falcons-new-orleans-saints-carolina-panthers-tampa-bay-buccaneers/
Videos:
Devin Hester: 'We just got to go out and attack': http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-network-around-the-nfl/0ap3000000415562/Devin-Hester-We-just-got-to-go-out-and-attack
Jones looking forward to man-to-man coverage: http://www.ajc.com/news/sports/football/jones-looking-forward-to-man-to-man-coverage/nhp3N/
Gunn gives Falcons a veteran option at center: http://www.ajc.com/news/sports/gunn-gives-falcons-a-veteran-option-at-center/nhpzg/
Previews and Predictions:
Week 8: http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2014/10/game-8-lions-vs-falcons-previews-and.html
Power Rankings:
Week 8: http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2014/10/power-rankings-week-8.html
Video:
National Media:
'Inside the NFL': Matthew Stafford highlights: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000000415675/Inside-the-NFL-Matthew-Stafford-highlights
Bush Playing Through Injury: http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=11746202
Local Media:
Caldwell on warm welcome, team focus: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Caldwell-on-warm-welcome-team-focus/11dd3d02-a2f3-40c9-b8b0-8585bb97bfc7
Lewand on benefits of London trip: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Lewand-on-benefits-of-London-trip/8312a580-e640-40da-8919-a5848af20404
Bush on run game rhythm: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Bush-on-run-game-rhythm/f55eaed2-a43a-4a40-b529-76ef962e81c0
Raiola on team routine, improving offense: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Raiola-on-team-routine-improving-offense/36a59118-ced6-42c3-aa26-1975f57855d6
Suh on taking advantage of opportunity: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Suh-on-taking-advantage-of-opportunity/aed75f83-2eeb-4e90-9cf2-918f85ef3460
London trip a chance for Lions to bond: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/London-trip-a-chance-for-Lions-to-bond/555819f2-0707-4e83-b767-f06fefd4ebd8
Detroit Lions open practice in England: http://www.freep.com/videos/sports/nfl/lions/2014/10/22/17714279/
Lions practice in England as preparations continue for Sunday's game: http://www.wxyz.com/sports/football/lions/lions-practice-in-england-as-preparations-continue-for-sundays-game
Lions in London - Rashean Mathis Interview: http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/clip/10748715/lions-in-london-rashean-mathis-interview
Lions in London - Lions Fans in England: http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/clip/10748701/lions-in-london-lions-fans-in-england
National Media:
These Lions have teeth: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000415399/article/detroit-lions-surge-fueled-by-defense-touch-football-gods
Golden Tate: Game-changing touchdown 'like a dream': http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000414219/article/golden-tate-gamechanging-touchdown-like-a-dream
Ten players deserving of Pro Bowl consideration (Levy and Tate are picked): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000415455/article/jordy-nelson-deandre-levy-deserving-of-pro-bowl-nods
Reality check: Fast-starting receivers (Tate is in the might fade group): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000415377/article/ty-hilton-dez-bryant-among-hot-receivers-who-will-stay-hot
Lions still trying to fix their struggling run game: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/12172/detroit-lions-still-trying-to-fix-their-struggling-run-game
A look at the Lions' preparation and accomodations for London: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/12184/a-look-at-the-lions-prep-and-accomodations-for-london
Lions appear to be enjoying first days in London: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/12175/the-lions-appear-to-be-enjoying-their-first-days-in-london
QOTW: What do Lions players want to see in London?: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/12189/qotw-what-do-lions-players-want-to-see-in-london
On Calvin Johnson’s practice participation, Lions dispute Lions’ website: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/10/22/on-calvin-johnsons-practice-participation-lions-dispute-lions-website/
First-Rounders in Review: https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2014/10/22/first-rounders-in-review/
PFF's 32 Observations, Week 7 ( When rushing to the left end or right end, Reggie Bush has 84 yards on 17 carries for a 4.9 yards per carry average. When going anywhere in between, he has 79 yards on 31 carries for a 2.5 yards per carry average.): https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2014/10/21/32-observations-week-7-3/
Jim Caldwell moulds new Lions breed with Detroit ready to change culture of calamity: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/nfl/article-2804069/Jim-Caldwell-moulds-new-Lions-breed-Detroit-ready-change-calamity-culture.html
Local Media:
NOTEBOOK: Suh and Fairley could be best DT tandem: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/NOTEBOOK-Suh-and-Fairley-could-be-best-DT-tandem/49d27fbc-11f8-4062-8afc-2c89bbd63822
Tough break: Lions send William Powell home from London: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/10/22/detroit-lions-london-william-powell/17708501/
Lions started game prep for Falcons: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/10/22/detroit-lions-london/17754337/
Lions' Calvin Johnson practices in London after all: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/10/22/detroit-lions-injury-report-london/17712143/
Trip also anniversary gift for Lions' Tahir Whitehead: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/10/22/detroit-lions-tahir-whitehead-wife/17712711/
Detroit Lions set up training base at posh estate in English countryside: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/10/detroit_lions_pennyhill_london.html
NFL already exploring a London franchise, per Detroit Lions president Tom Lewand: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/10/nfl_already_exploring_london_f.html
Detroit Lions notes: Three tight ends don’t practice; Calvin Johnson limited: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20141022/detroit-lions-notes-three-tight-ends-dont-practice-calvin-johnson-limited
Pat Caputo - Detroit Lions’ Matthew Stafford or Atlanta Falcons’ Matt Ryan? Why the jury is still out: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20141022/pat-caputo-detroit-lions-matthew-stafford-or-atlanta-falcons-matt-ryan-why-the-jury-is-still-out
Detroit Lions — Bill Sheridan a good fit with teaching background: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20141022/detroit-lions-x2014-bill-sheridan-a-good-fit-with-teaching-background
Jim Caldwell's quotes from Wednesday: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/10/22/7023411/jim-caldwell-quotes-lions-wednesday
Falcons Articles and Videos:
Articles:
Julio Jones (ankle) limited as practice begins in London: http://espn.go.com/blog/atlanta-falcons/post/_/id/9264/julio-jones-ankle-limited-as-practice-in-london
Transcripts: Smith, Ryan Press Interviews: http://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/article-1/Transcripts-Smith-Ryan-Press-Interviews/bec85aac-203b-49c6-8d98-5da933b86c7b
O’HARA’S SCOUTING REPORT: Atlanta Falcons: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/O%E2%80%99HARA%E2%80%99S-SCOUTING-REPORT-Atlanta-Falcons/7ca8d907-ce3f-410c-b349-6dcdbc4e0bb2
Q: How NFC South became NFL’s worst division: http://q.usatoday.com/2014/10/22/how-the-nfc-south-became-the-nfl-worst-division-atlanta-falcons-new-orleans-saints-carolina-panthers-tampa-bay-buccaneers/
Videos:
Devin Hester: 'We just got to go out and attack': http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-network-around-the-nfl/0ap3000000415562/Devin-Hester-We-just-got-to-go-out-and-attack
Jones looking forward to man-to-man coverage: http://www.ajc.com/news/sports/football/jones-looking-forward-to-man-to-man-coverage/nhp3N/
Gunn gives Falcons a veteran option at center: http://www.ajc.com/news/sports/gunn-gives-falcons-a-veteran-option-at-center/nhpzg/
Previews and Predictions:
Week 8: http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2014/10/game-8-lions-vs-falcons-previews-and.html
Power Rankings:
Week 8: http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2014/10/power-rankings-week-8.html
Video:
National Media:
'Inside the NFL': Matthew Stafford highlights: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000000415675/Inside-the-NFL-Matthew-Stafford-highlights
Bush Playing Through Injury: http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=11746202
Local Media:
Caldwell on warm welcome, team focus: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Caldwell-on-warm-welcome-team-focus/11dd3d02-a2f3-40c9-b8b0-8585bb97bfc7
Lewand on benefits of London trip: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Lewand-on-benefits-of-London-trip/8312a580-e640-40da-8919-a5848af20404
Bush on run game rhythm: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Bush-on-run-game-rhythm/f55eaed2-a43a-4a40-b529-76ef962e81c0
Raiola on team routine, improving offense: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Raiola-on-team-routine-improving-offense/36a59118-ced6-42c3-aa26-1975f57855d6
Suh on taking advantage of opportunity: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Suh-on-taking-advantage-of-opportunity/aed75f83-2eeb-4e90-9cf2-918f85ef3460
London trip a chance for Lions to bond: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/London-trip-a-chance-for-Lions-to-bond/555819f2-0707-4e83-b767-f06fefd4ebd8
Detroit Lions open practice in England: http://www.freep.com/videos/sports/nfl/lions/2014/10/22/17714279/
Lions practice in England as preparations continue for Sunday's game: http://www.wxyz.com/sports/football/lions/lions-practice-in-england-as-preparations-continue-for-sundays-game
Lions in London - Rashean Mathis Interview: http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/clip/10748715/lions-in-london-rashean-mathis-interview
Lions in London - Lions Fans in England: http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/clip/10748701/lions-in-london-lions-fans-in-england
Afternoon Lions Links for 10-22-14
Lions Articles:
National Media:
Rising/Falling: Detroit Lions Week 8: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/12145/risingfalling-detroit-lions-week-8-2
Reggie Bush says Saints win was extra: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/12142/morning-roar-reggie-bush-says-saints-win-was-extra
Detroit Lions' Tahir Whitehead getting an anniversary trip overseas: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/12158/tahir-whitehead-getting-an-anniversary-trip-overseas
NFL trade proposal - Suh to the Bengals: http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/page/hotread141022NS/nfl-trade-proposal-detroit-lions-defensive-tackle-ndamukong-suh-cincinnati-bengals
Ranking the NFL's backup quarterback situations 1-32 (Dan O. is ranked 22): http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2014/10/22/backup-quarterback-rankings-matt-hasselbeck-michael-vick-mark-sanchez/17696131/
Lions bring their top ranked defense to London: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/lions-bring-top-ranked-defense-london-161757262--nfl.html
Lions cut running back ... and send him home from London: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/lions-cut-running-back-----and-send-him-home-from-london-152944265.html
Local Media:
Bush, Bell think run game is close: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Bush-Bell-think-run-game-is-close/c7a6c30b-58cd-4f10-94fa-0984e422e480
10 things UK fans should know about the Detroit Lions: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/10-things-UK-fans-should-know-about-the-Detroit-Lions/ba2c0122-b020-46d8-b0c1-f7edb5e28ee0
Detroit Lions' LaAdrian Waddle misses practice with a concussion; Calvin Johnson returns: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/10/detroit_lions_laadrian_waddle_4.html
Detroit Lions practice with crooked uprights, without half-dozen players: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/10/detroit_lions_practice_with_cr.html
Detroit Lions' Eric Ebron, Joseph Fauria upgraded to day to day, could practice this week: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/10/detroit_lions_eric_ebron_josep.html
Jerome Couplin signs with Detroit Lions' practice squad, will arrive in England on Wednesday: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/10/jerome_couplin_signs_with_detr.html
Reggie Bush remains Detroit Lions' starting tailback despite running game's struggles: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/10/reggie_bush_remains_detroit_li.html
Detroit Lions Twitter Talk: On Matthew Stafford's accuracy, RB depth chart and 2015 needs: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/10/detroit_lions_twitter_talk_1.html
Depth key to Lions' success on D-line: http://www.foxsports.com/detroit/story/depth-key-to-lions-success-on-d-line-102214
Lions notes: Calvin Johnson, Reggie Bush, more: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/10/22/7031665/lions-notes-calvin-johnson-reggie-bush
Falcons Articles:
Opponent Profile: Lions Defense Is Scary Good: http://atlanta.cbslocal.com/2014/10/21/opponent-profile-lions-defense-is-scary-good/
2014 Falcons: A Bad Sequel: http://atlanta.cbslocal.com/2014/10/21/2014-falcons-a-bad-sequel/
Belief Strong Among Falcons for Turnaround: http://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/article-1/Belief-Strong-Among-Falcons-for-Turnaround/6bdc2bbf-bef4-4e58-ac52-e99245e97842
10 Things UK Fans Should Know About Us: http://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/article-1/10-Things-UK-Fans-Should-Know-About-Us/39068363-d7cc-4a51-85e4-0025f334a020
Falcons Adjusting to London at Different Rates: http://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/article-1/Falcons-Adjusting-to-London-at-Different-Rates/735c2484-ed02-4293-a252-e642f0d1f12e
Harry Douglas (foot) still sidelined for Falcons: http://espn.go.com/blog/atlanta-falcons/post/_/id/9249/harry-douglas-foot-still-sidelined-for-falcons
Matt Ryan remains optimistic but knows offense must get back on track: http://espn.go.com/blog/atlanta-falcons/post/_/id/9254/matt-ryan-remains-optimistics-but-knows-offense-needs-to-improve
Sacks are overrated, but Falcons need more: http://www.foxsports.com/south/story/sacks-are-overrated-but-the-falcons-need-more-102214
Julio Jones: Falcons' struggles 'starts with me': http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000415301/article/julio-jones-on-falcons-offensive-struggles-it-starts-with-me
Power Rankings:
Week 8: http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2014/10/power-rankings-week-8.html
Video:
National Media:
Lions trying to keep momentum in London: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/12113/lions-trying-to-keep-momentum-in-london?ex_cid=espnapi_public
Local Media:
Tate on adjusting to London: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Tate-on-adjusting-to-London/38f0b904-ba5f-48ba-afd1-33a19513ba42
Whitehead on UK trip, team bonding: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Whitehead-on-UK-trip-team-bonding/999dc54e-cd28-44ff-98ba-4a7758e457c9
National Media:
Rising/Falling: Detroit Lions Week 8: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/12145/risingfalling-detroit-lions-week-8-2
Reggie Bush says Saints win was extra: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/12142/morning-roar-reggie-bush-says-saints-win-was-extra
Detroit Lions' Tahir Whitehead getting an anniversary trip overseas: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/12158/tahir-whitehead-getting-an-anniversary-trip-overseas
NFL trade proposal - Suh to the Bengals: http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/page/hotread141022NS/nfl-trade-proposal-detroit-lions-defensive-tackle-ndamukong-suh-cincinnati-bengals
Ranking the NFL's backup quarterback situations 1-32 (Dan O. is ranked 22): http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2014/10/22/backup-quarterback-rankings-matt-hasselbeck-michael-vick-mark-sanchez/17696131/
Lions bring their top ranked defense to London: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/lions-bring-top-ranked-defense-london-161757262--nfl.html
Lions cut running back ... and send him home from London: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/lions-cut-running-back-----and-send-him-home-from-london-152944265.html
Local Media:
Bush, Bell think run game is close: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Bush-Bell-think-run-game-is-close/c7a6c30b-58cd-4f10-94fa-0984e422e480
10 things UK fans should know about the Detroit Lions: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/10-things-UK-fans-should-know-about-the-Detroit-Lions/ba2c0122-b020-46d8-b0c1-f7edb5e28ee0
Detroit Lions' LaAdrian Waddle misses practice with a concussion; Calvin Johnson returns: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/10/detroit_lions_laadrian_waddle_4.html
Detroit Lions practice with crooked uprights, without half-dozen players: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/10/detroit_lions_practice_with_cr.html
Detroit Lions' Eric Ebron, Joseph Fauria upgraded to day to day, could practice this week: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/10/detroit_lions_eric_ebron_josep.html
Jerome Couplin signs with Detroit Lions' practice squad, will arrive in England on Wednesday: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/10/jerome_couplin_signs_with_detr.html
Reggie Bush remains Detroit Lions' starting tailback despite running game's struggles: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/10/reggie_bush_remains_detroit_li.html
Detroit Lions Twitter Talk: On Matthew Stafford's accuracy, RB depth chart and 2015 needs: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/10/detroit_lions_twitter_talk_1.html
Depth key to Lions' success on D-line: http://www.foxsports.com/detroit/story/depth-key-to-lions-success-on-d-line-102214
Lions notes: Calvin Johnson, Reggie Bush, more: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/10/22/7031665/lions-notes-calvin-johnson-reggie-bush
Falcons Articles:
Opponent Profile: Lions Defense Is Scary Good: http://atlanta.cbslocal.com/2014/10/21/opponent-profile-lions-defense-is-scary-good/
2014 Falcons: A Bad Sequel: http://atlanta.cbslocal.com/2014/10/21/2014-falcons-a-bad-sequel/
Belief Strong Among Falcons for Turnaround: http://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/article-1/Belief-Strong-Among-Falcons-for-Turnaround/6bdc2bbf-bef4-4e58-ac52-e99245e97842
10 Things UK Fans Should Know About Us: http://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/article-1/10-Things-UK-Fans-Should-Know-About-Us/39068363-d7cc-4a51-85e4-0025f334a020
Falcons Adjusting to London at Different Rates: http://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/article-1/Falcons-Adjusting-to-London-at-Different-Rates/735c2484-ed02-4293-a252-e642f0d1f12e
Harry Douglas (foot) still sidelined for Falcons: http://espn.go.com/blog/atlanta-falcons/post/_/id/9249/harry-douglas-foot-still-sidelined-for-falcons
Matt Ryan remains optimistic but knows offense must get back on track: http://espn.go.com/blog/atlanta-falcons/post/_/id/9254/matt-ryan-remains-optimistics-but-knows-offense-needs-to-improve
Sacks are overrated, but Falcons need more: http://www.foxsports.com/south/story/sacks-are-overrated-but-the-falcons-need-more-102214
Julio Jones: Falcons' struggles 'starts with me': http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000415301/article/julio-jones-on-falcons-offensive-struggles-it-starts-with-me
Power Rankings:
Week 8: http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2014/10/power-rankings-week-8.html
Video:
National Media:
Lions trying to keep momentum in London: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/12113/lions-trying-to-keep-momentum-in-london?ex_cid=espnapi_public
Local Media:
Tate on adjusting to London: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Tate-on-adjusting-to-London/38f0b904-ba5f-48ba-afd1-33a19513ba42
Whitehead on UK trip, team bonding: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Whitehead-on-UK-trip-team-bonding/999dc54e-cd28-44ff-98ba-4a7758e457c9
Tuesday, October 21, 2014
Game 8 Lions Vs Falcons Previews and Predictions
Previews:
Lions at Falcons preview: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Lions-at-Falcons-preview/3d48cfd5-b013-4e20-923f-e5dc130d4f3a
Lions-Falcons Preview: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/lions-falcons-preview-144221893--nfl.html
ESPN's Falcons vs. Lions preview: http://espn.go.com/blog/atlanta-falcons/post/_/id/9239/falcons-vs-lions-preview
PFF's Detroit at Atlanta Preview: https://www.profootballfocus.com/?p=128310
Lions-Falcons Capsule: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/lions-falcons-capsule-150103463--nfl.html
Detroit News Lions Preview: Lions vs. Falcons: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/10/24/detroit-news-preview-lions-vs-falcons/17836945/
Five keys to game vs. Atlanta Falcons (she picks the Lions to win 24-10): http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20141025/detroit-lions-x2014-five-keys-to-game-vs-atlanta-falcons
TSN's Preview (he picks the Lions to win 24-20): http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/scores/live/preview.aspx?id=4675
Lions Gab NFL Week Eight Preview – Lions at Falcons In London (he picks the Lions to win 27-14): http://www.lionsgab.com/2014/10/24/nfl-week-eight-preview-lions-at-falcons-in-london/
Lions Examiner's Week 8 NFL preview: Detroit Lions v. Atlanta Falcons (he picks the Lions to win 20-10): http://www.examiner.com/article/week-8-nfl-preview-detroit-lions-v-atlanta-falcons
Predictions:
Tale Of The Tape: Detroit Lions Vs. Atlanta Falcons In London: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/tale-of-the-tape/tale-of-the-tape-detroit-lions-vs-atlanta-falcons-in-london/
Detroit News Predictions: Lions Vs. Falcons (All 4 pick the Lions to win by scores of 27-17, 27-14, 23-20 and 27-14): http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/10/24/detroit-news-predictions-lions-vs-falcons/17836989/
Freep Staff predictions: Lions leave London with win (All 3 pick the Lions to win 30-10, 27-14, 24-7): http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/10/25/detroit-lions-albom-seidel-sharp/17906913/
CBS Expert Picks (8 pick the Lions to win. 1 picks the Falcons to win. Prisco's score pick is the Lions win 28-20. Breech's score pick is the Lions win 24-13.): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/features/writers/expert/picks/straight-up/8
PFT’s week eight picks (Both pick the Lions to win by scores of 24-13 and 27-17): http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/10/23/pfts-week-eight-picks-4/
ESPN's Rothstein's Prediction (Lions will beat the Falcons 31-17): http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/12195/lions-will-beat-the-falcons
ESPN's McClure's Prediction (Lions will beat Falcons 28-24): http://espn.go.com/blog/atlanta-falcons/post/_/id/9319/prediction-lions-will-be-falcons
NFL Week 8 Game Picks (he picks the Lions to win 28-13): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000415775/article/nfl-week-8-game-picks-seahawks-bengals-bounce-back
Schrager's Week 8 Cheat Sheet (he picks the Lions to win 27-16): http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/colts-steelers-saints-packers-broncos-chargers-patriots-bears-schrager-week-8-cheat-sheet-102314
Man Vs. Machine: Nfl Week 8 Picks (Both pick the Lions to win by scores of 27-14 and 24-20): http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/99299038/nfl-week-8-picks-cowboys-are-a-bit-overrated
TSN's Score Pick (he picks the Lions to win 28-17): http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/writers/extrapoints/archive/extrapoints_102214.htm
SN's Steele's picks (he picks the Lions to win 28-10): http://beta.sportingnews.com/article/4619116-nfl-picks-week-8-schedule-games-tv-matchups-fantasy-preview-broncos-chargers-eagles-bears-jets-packers-saints-cowboys
SN's Iyer's Picks (he picks the Lions to win 27-17): http://beta.sportingnews.com/article/4619105-nfl-picks-week-8-schedule-predictions-tv-fantasy-preview-packers-saints-colts-steelers-bears-patriots-seahawks-panthers
On Paper: Lions vs. Falcons (he picks the Lions to win 24-23): http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/10/24/7056091/detroit-lions-atlanta-falcons-london-preview-on-paper
NFL RealGM's Picks (he picks the Lions to win 21-20): http://football.realgm.com/src_article/2535/20141023/football_meteorology_for_nfl_week_8/
Lions vs. Falcons: Scouting report, prediction (Birkett picks the Falcons to win 21-20): http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/10/25/detroit-lions-live-blog/17924225/
USA TODAY Sports’ Week 8 NFL picks (All 7 pick the Lions to win): http://q.usatoday.com/2014/10/23/week-8-nfl-picks/
Around The NFL's power picks: Week 8 (All 5 pick the Lions to win): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000415690/article/around-the-nfls-power-picks-week-8
Yahoo's Staff Picks (All 3 pick the Lions to win): http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/picks
ESPN NFL Picks (13 pick the Lions to win. 1 picks the Falcons to win): espn.go.com/nfl/picks
PFF's picks (6 pick the Lions to win, 2 pick the Falcons to win): https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2014/10/23/pff-pickem-week-8-3/
CBS Local Detroit NFL Picks – Week 8 (3 pick the Lions to win, 1 picks the Falcons to win): http://detroit.cbslocal.com/cbs-local-picks/nfl-picks-week-8/
Video:
CBS Lions at Falcons Preview: http://www.cbssports.com/video/player/nfl/346387523833/0/lions-at-falcons-preview
ESPN NFL Live Prediction: Lions-Falcons: http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=11746571
Preview: Detroit Lions vs. Atlanta Falcons: http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-game-previews/0ap3000000416088/Preview-Detroit-Lions-vs-Atlanta-Falcons
'Playbook': Lions vs. Falcons: http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-network-playbook/0ap3000000416681/Playbook-Lions-vs-Falcons
FalconCast: Falcons-Lions Preview: http://www.atlantafalcons.com/media-lounge/videos/FalconCast-Falcons-Lions-Preview/1e518a1c-90a6-4521-8663-f873289d4df2
Average Predictions: 67 pick the Lions to win, 6 picks the Falcons to win. The average score prediction is (696-425/27): Lions win 26-16
Lions at Falcons preview: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Lions-at-Falcons-preview/3d48cfd5-b013-4e20-923f-e5dc130d4f3a
Lions-Falcons Preview: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/lions-falcons-preview-144221893--nfl.html
ESPN's Falcons vs. Lions preview: http://espn.go.com/blog/atlanta-falcons/post/_/id/9239/falcons-vs-lions-preview
PFF's Detroit at Atlanta Preview: https://www.profootballfocus.com/?p=128310
Lions-Falcons Capsule: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/lions-falcons-capsule-150103463--nfl.html
Detroit News Lions Preview: Lions vs. Falcons: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/10/24/detroit-news-preview-lions-vs-falcons/17836945/
Five keys to game vs. Atlanta Falcons (she picks the Lions to win 24-10): http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20141025/detroit-lions-x2014-five-keys-to-game-vs-atlanta-falcons
TSN's Preview (he picks the Lions to win 24-20): http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/scores/live/preview.aspx?id=4675
Lions Gab NFL Week Eight Preview – Lions at Falcons In London (he picks the Lions to win 27-14): http://www.lionsgab.com/2014/10/24/nfl-week-eight-preview-lions-at-falcons-in-london/
Lions Examiner's Week 8 NFL preview: Detroit Lions v. Atlanta Falcons (he picks the Lions to win 20-10): http://www.examiner.com/article/week-8-nfl-preview-detroit-lions-v-atlanta-falcons
Predictions:
Tale Of The Tape: Detroit Lions Vs. Atlanta Falcons In London: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/tale-of-the-tape/tale-of-the-tape-detroit-lions-vs-atlanta-falcons-in-london/
Detroit News Predictions: Lions Vs. Falcons (All 4 pick the Lions to win by scores of 27-17, 27-14, 23-20 and 27-14): http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/10/24/detroit-news-predictions-lions-vs-falcons/17836989/
Freep Staff predictions: Lions leave London with win (All 3 pick the Lions to win 30-10, 27-14, 24-7): http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/10/25/detroit-lions-albom-seidel-sharp/17906913/
CBS Expert Picks (8 pick the Lions to win. 1 picks the Falcons to win. Prisco's score pick is the Lions win 28-20. Breech's score pick is the Lions win 24-13.): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/features/writers/expert/picks/straight-up/8
PFT’s week eight picks (Both pick the Lions to win by scores of 24-13 and 27-17): http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/10/23/pfts-week-eight-picks-4/
ESPN's Rothstein's Prediction (Lions will beat the Falcons 31-17): http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/12195/lions-will-beat-the-falcons
ESPN's McClure's Prediction (Lions will beat Falcons 28-24): http://espn.go.com/blog/atlanta-falcons/post/_/id/9319/prediction-lions-will-be-falcons
NFL Week 8 Game Picks (he picks the Lions to win 28-13): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000415775/article/nfl-week-8-game-picks-seahawks-bengals-bounce-back
Schrager's Week 8 Cheat Sheet (he picks the Lions to win 27-16): http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/colts-steelers-saints-packers-broncos-chargers-patriots-bears-schrager-week-8-cheat-sheet-102314
Man Vs. Machine: Nfl Week 8 Picks (Both pick the Lions to win by scores of 27-14 and 24-20): http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/99299038/nfl-week-8-picks-cowboys-are-a-bit-overrated
TSN's Score Pick (he picks the Lions to win 28-17): http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/writers/extrapoints/archive/extrapoints_102214.htm
SN's Steele's picks (he picks the Lions to win 28-10): http://beta.sportingnews.com/article/4619116-nfl-picks-week-8-schedule-games-tv-matchups-fantasy-preview-broncos-chargers-eagles-bears-jets-packers-saints-cowboys
SN's Iyer's Picks (he picks the Lions to win 27-17): http://beta.sportingnews.com/article/4619105-nfl-picks-week-8-schedule-predictions-tv-fantasy-preview-packers-saints-colts-steelers-bears-patriots-seahawks-panthers
On Paper: Lions vs. Falcons (he picks the Lions to win 24-23): http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/10/24/7056091/detroit-lions-atlanta-falcons-london-preview-on-paper
NFL RealGM's Picks (he picks the Lions to win 21-20): http://football.realgm.com/src_article/2535/20141023/football_meteorology_for_nfl_week_8/
Lions vs. Falcons: Scouting report, prediction (Birkett picks the Falcons to win 21-20): http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/10/25/detroit-lions-live-blog/17924225/
USA TODAY Sports’ Week 8 NFL picks (All 7 pick the Lions to win): http://q.usatoday.com/2014/10/23/week-8-nfl-picks/
Around The NFL's power picks: Week 8 (All 5 pick the Lions to win): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000415690/article/around-the-nfls-power-picks-week-8
Yahoo's Staff Picks (All 3 pick the Lions to win): http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/picks
ESPN NFL Picks (13 pick the Lions to win. 1 picks the Falcons to win): espn.go.com/nfl/picks
PFF's picks (6 pick the Lions to win, 2 pick the Falcons to win): https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2014/10/23/pff-pickem-week-8-3/
CBS Local Detroit NFL Picks – Week 8 (3 pick the Lions to win, 1 picks the Falcons to win): http://detroit.cbslocal.com/cbs-local-picks/nfl-picks-week-8/
Video:
CBS Lions at Falcons Preview: http://www.cbssports.com/video/player/nfl/346387523833/0/lions-at-falcons-preview
ESPN NFL Live Prediction: Lions-Falcons: http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=11746571
Preview: Detroit Lions vs. Atlanta Falcons: http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-game-previews/0ap3000000416088/Preview-Detroit-Lions-vs-Atlanta-Falcons
'Playbook': Lions vs. Falcons: http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-network-playbook/0ap3000000416681/Playbook-Lions-vs-Falcons
FalconCast: Falcons-Lions Preview: http://www.atlantafalcons.com/media-lounge/videos/FalconCast-Falcons-Lions-Preview/1e518a1c-90a6-4521-8663-f873289d4df2
Average Predictions: 67 pick the Lions to win, 6 picks the Falcons to win. The average score prediction is (696-425/27): Lions win 26-16
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