Detroit Lions - Team Notes

[kalinecountry]

https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2018...-start-detroit-lions-optimistic-matt-patricia
Despite 0-2 start, I?m buying in on Matt Patricia and the Detroit Lions.
Why the Lions are right there and we should all just calm down.
POD

 

[kalinecountry]

https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2018...hnson-legarrette-blount-statistical-breakdown
Breaking down the Detroit Lions? running back usage through 2 games.
How is the new Lions running game looking so far and what can expect going forward.
POD

 

[kalinecountry]

https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2018...detroit-lions-run-defense-san-francisco-49ers
Film breakdown: What?s wrong with the Detroit Lions? run defense?
A look at what?s ailing the Lions? run defense through two weeks.
POD

 

[kalinecountry]

https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2018/9/18/17873510/nfl-power-rankings-week-3-los-angeles-rams
NFL Power Rankings Week 3: A new No. 1 rises on a day of upsets.
We get a new team at the top after a wild weekend of NFL action.
POD

 

[kalinecountry]

https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2018...ions-third-down-offense-statistical-breakdown
The Detroit Lions? third-down offense is killing them.
The Lions are better on first and second down, but somehow worse on third down.
POD

 

[kalinecountry]

https://sidelionreport.com/2018/09/18/detroit-lions-rock-bottom-not-time-quit/
Detroit Lions hit rock bottom, but it?s not time to quit.
SLR

https://sidelionreport.com/2018/09/18/detroit-lions-brutal-schedule-improvement/
Detroit Lions: Brutal schedule could mask improvement.
SLR

 

[kalinecountry]

https://sidelionreport.com/2018/09/18/detroit-lions-winning-fix-everything/
Detroit Lions: Would winning actually fix everything?
SLR

 

[kalinecountry]

The Lions have waived OL Jamil Demby and cut S Marcus Cromartie from injured reserve.

https://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2018/09/lions_release_offensive_linema.html#incart_river_index
Lions release offensive lineman ahead of Patriots game.
Mlive

https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2018...demby-release-cromartie-from-reserve-injured/
Lions waive OL Demby, release Cromartie from reserve-injured.
LionsWire

 

[kalinecountry]

https://www.footballoutsiders.com/stats/playoffodds
DVOA PLAYOFF ODDS REPORT.
Football Outsiders

 

[kalinecountry]

https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2018/09/18/lions-work-out-te-fb-donnie-ernsberger/
Lions work out TE/FB Donnie Ernsberger.
LionsWire

 

[kalinecountry]

https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2018/09/18/tracy-walker-ashawn-robinson-pff-lions-49ers/
Tracy Walker, A'Shawn Robinson earn high marks from PFF vs. 49ers.
LionsWire

 

[kalinecountry]

https://www.detroitlionspodcast.com/kurt-carriveau/2018/09/18/detroit-lions-podcast-power-rankings/
The Detroit Lions Podcast Power Rankings ? Week 2.
DLP

 

[kalinecountry]

https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/lockedonlions?selected=LKN9946237586
LOCKED ON DETROIT LIONS PODCAST VOLUME 454. SEPTEMBER 18. 20 minutes.
Is Brian Callahan the biggest #Lions loss this offseason? Stafford discussion today.

 

[kalinecountry]

Lions worked out DE/OLB David Bass, FBs Alan Ripkowski, Jay Prosch, Jalston Fowler, and DE/OLB John Simon.

 

[kalinecountry]

Top Pro Football Focus grades from Lions vs. 49ers.
PFF gives the top Lions performers from Sunday?s game.
The Detroit Lions looked better on Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers. It obviously wasn?t good enough, but it provided some optimism heading into Week 3?s game against the New England Patriots.

Pro Football Focus released the top performers for the Lions this week, and there?s a good mix of surprising names and not-so-surprising names. First, the offense:
The Week 2 Grades have now been finalized...
Here are the Top Graded Lions Offensive Players from Week 2 (min 10 snaps)

1. WR - Kenny Golladay, 77.2
2. T- Ricky Wagner, 74.9
3. RB - LeGarrette Blount, 73.8
4. QB - Matthew Stafford, 69.4
5. G - Kenny Wiggins, 67.1

No surprise seeing Kenny Golladay atop their list. According to PFF, Golladay has the fourth highest grade among all wide receivers between 10-19 yards downfield (minimum five targets).

It?s a pleasant surprise to see Kenny Wiggins with a solid grade, seeing as he had such a poor preseason and was up against a solid 49ers defensive line. It gives some hope that the Lions offensive line could be okay if T.J. Lang continues to miss time.

On the other end of the spectrum, rookie guard Frank Ragnow continues to struggle. According to PFF, he allowed seven pressures and a sack, resulting in an awful 17.2 pass blocking grade.

 

[kalinecountry]

Top Graded Week 2 Lions Defensive Players (min 10 snaps):

1. S - Tracy Walker, 96.4
2. DI - A'Shawn Robinson, 86.0
3. DI - Da'Shawn Hand, 78.7
4. CB - Jamal Agnew, 70.4
5. ED - Devon Kennard, 70.3

Seeing third-round pick Tracy Walker atop the list has got to feel good for Lions fans, who were overwhelmingly skeptical of that draft pick. However, he only played 10 snaps on Sunday, so let?s not jump to conclusions quite yet.

A?Shawn Robinson seems to have adjusted nicely to his Week 1 benching, earning the top grade of any defensive lineman on the team. Meanwhile, Da?Shawn Hand continues to impress in his rookie year. Both former Alabama products combined for six run stops and three quarterback pressures on Sunday, per PFF.

 

[kalinecountry]

-No other QB has more dropped passes from receivers than Stafford.

-Ragnow has the most pressures allowed for all #NFL linemen.

-Decker is the worst ranked run blocking OT per PFF.

-Tabor has a perfect passer rating against him when targeted.

 

[kalinecountry]

http://detroitlionsbreakdown.com/episode-76-week-3-patriots-preview/
Detroit Lions Breakdown Podcast Episode 76: Week 3, Patriots preview. 55 minutes.

The Lions have returned home after a tough loss in Santa Clara to the 49ers. This week Erik and Joe discuss the Lions returning to primetime with a guest appearance on ?Sunday Night Football? as the opponent of the New England Patriots.

The Lions have not yet released their injury report, but the current wounded are Ezekiel Ansah, T.J. Lang and Darius Slay.

The team has released OL Jamil Demby and S Marcus Cromartie.

Joe and Erik discuss Erik?s 6 takeaways from the 49ers game article.

Devon Kennard was the player of the game.

Coach Patricia gave an uninspired explanation of clock management at end of the first half.

Quandre Diggs and his late game penalty.

10 Observations from Week 2 snap counts.

Erik and Joe talk about Lions Wire?s Jeff Risdon suggesting of 4 things the Lions must change.

Breaking the New England Patriots.

WR Josh Gordon is the newest Patriot.

A myriad of mailbag topics are picked through? Matthew Stafford struggling with the deep ball, Staffords health, decisions while throwing.

Are we going to see more Kerryon?

How was Wiggins performance, should he keep playing?

Can Golladay be a top 10 receiver, is this Golden Tate?s last year, why don?t the Lions use TEs?

How can Jarrad Davis improve, could Davis and Christian Jones switch linebacker roles?

Can Jamal Agnew expand his corner duties from the slot to the outside?

If the Lions keep losing, is blowing up the team and starting over an option (Spoiler: No).

 

[kalinecountry]

https://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2018/09/5_things_to_watch_lions_could.html#incart_river_index
5 things to watch: Lions could face Tom Brady and Josh Gordon without Darius Slay.
Mlive

 

[kalinecountry]

https://www.detroitlions.com/news/stats-pack-lions-run-defense-off-to-a-rocky-start
STATS PACK: Lions' run defense off to a rocky start.
Lions.com