Detroit Lions - Team Notes

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http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ne...-of-2016/b21eeb02-4d11-4c1a-bd3d-9bb8640ff6af
Top 10 articles of 2016.
Lions.com

 

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http://www.detroitlions.com/news/we...the-line/d35fd46a-64a4-4f41-82b3-35c1b6bce2b6
WEEK IN REVIEW: Lions prepare for Packers with division on the line.
Lions.com

 

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http://detroitjockcity.com/2016/12/31/detroit-lions-season-failure-without-playoffs-yes-no/
Detroit Lions: Is Season a Failure Without Playoffs? Yes & No.
djc

 

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http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2016/12/win_or_lose_theres_a_lot_to_li.html#incart_river_index
Win or lose, there's a lot to like about the future of the Lions.
Mlive

 

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http://www.espn.com/blog/detroit-li...-jim-caldwell-matthew-staffords-lions-tenures
Mailbag: Is this biggest game of Jim Caldwell, Matthew Stafford's Lions tenures?
espn

 

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http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ar...-of-2016/a9733c2a-9999-45c4-9280-3849b24ca6a7
Top 10 videos of 2016.
See the top 10 most-viewed videos on DetroitLions.com in 2016.

http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ar...-of-2016/23b0aff0-2833-47b7-97e0-5f34d19ce082
Top 10 photo galleries of 2016.
See the top 10 most-viewed photo galleries on DetroitLions.com in 2016.

 

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http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2016/...sunday-night-football-staff-predictions-upset
Lions-Packers expert picks: Seven of 11 are picking the Lions this week.
The majority of our staff believes the Lions will win the division on Sunday.
PrideOfDetroit

http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2016/12...tions-experts-week-17-lions-packers-nfc-north
NFL picks 2016, Week 17: Experts ready to crown Lions NFC North champs, but just barely.
Not everyone is buying into the Packers? resurgence.
SBNation

 

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https://www.profootballfocus.com/pro-best-one-on-one-matchups-to-watch-in-nfl-week-17/
BEST ONE-ON-ONE MATCHUPS TO WATCH IN NFL WEEK 17.
Brandon Brooks versus David Irving, Amari Cooper against Chris Harris Jr. ? PFFF's brings you the top player matchups in Week 17.
Green Bay Packers at Detroit Lions.

 

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http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2016/12/report_lions_sign_wr_jace_bill.html#incart_river_index
Lions sign WR Jace Billingsley off practice squad.
Mlive

http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2016/...oted-from-practice-squad-andre-roberts-injury
Jace Billingsley promoted from practice squad
The pride of Winnemucca could see his very first NFL action against the Packers.
PrideOfDetroit

http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sp...iver-jace-billingsley-season-finale/96038304/
Lions promote receiver Jace Billingsley for season finale.
Detnews

No corresponding move has been announced. But, Roberts is dealing with a shoulder injury that he sustained last week against Dallas. He missed a couple days of practice this week, and was in a red no-contact jersey Friday.

If he's limited or unable to go, Bilingsley offers some depth both as a receiver and return man. (TJ Jones is also currently on the roster, and could fill those jobs too.)

Billingsley could very well step in for Roberts as the team’s kick and punt returner. He has yet to play in a regular season game. During the preseason, the undrafted rookie undertook both returner roles.
His best performances include a 40-yard kick return against the Ravens and a 23-yard punt return against the Steelers. In Detroit’s preseason finale against the Bills, Billingsley was the exclusive punt and kick returner.

 

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http://www.freep.com/story/sports/2016/12/31/lions-packers-predictions/96036572/
Staff picks: Freep writers are packing a Lions win, NFC North title!

 

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http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2016/12...rm-to-concourse-for-lions-packers-game-photo/
Ford Field Adds Standing Room Only Platform To Concourse For Lions-Packers Game.
CBSDetroit

 

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http://www.theoaklandpress.com/spor...since-lions-topped-packers-for-division-title
It?s been a long 23 years since Lions topped Packers for division title.
OaklandPress

 

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http://sidelionreport.com/2016/12/31/final-exam-lions-vs-packers-week-17/
The Final Exam: Lions vs. Packers (Week 17).
SideLionReport

 

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http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2016/12/ask_kyle_on_the_future_of_jim.html#incart_river_index
Ask Kyle: On the future of Jim Caldwell and the Lions' running game.
Mlive

 

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http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ne...eInjured/7afa959c-8ea4-4554-aefb-166de4e1cf37
Lions sign WR Jace Billingsley to active roster and place RB Theo Riddick on Reserve/Injured.
Lions.com

In addition, Detroit signed TE Kennard Backman to the practice squad.
Backman comes to Detroit after most recently spending time as a member of the New England Patriots practice squad. A sixth-round draft selection (213th overall) by Green Bay in the 2015 NFL Draft out of UAB, Backman appeared in seven games for the Packers last season.

http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2016/12/lions_rb_theo_riddick_moved_to.html#incart_river_index
Lions RB Theo Riddick moved to IR, Riley Reiff questionable with hip.
Mlive

http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2016/...k-on-injured-reserve-riley-reiff-questionable
Detroit Lions place Theo Riddick on injured reserve; downgrade Riley Reiff to questionable.
The Detroit Lions second-string running back’s season is over.
PrideOfDetroit

If Riley Reiff can’t go, the Lions would likely rely on Corey Robinson to replace him. Against a solid Packers pass rush, that is less than ideal.

The Lions have placed RB Theo Riddick on injured reserve and signed WR Jace Billingsley from the team's practice squad. Billingsley is a slot receiver who can get into some of the same creases in a defense Riddick is able to. But he is a receiver, not a running back.
espn

http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sp...season-over-lions-riddick-placed-ir/96041182/
Season over for Lions' Riddick, placed on IR.
Detnews

http://www.freep.com/story/sports/n...lions-theo-riddick-jace-billingsley/96041270/
Lions place Theo Riddick on IR, sign WR Jace Billingsley to roster.
Freep

Wrist injury is likely more serious than a sprain. Concern for ligament tear. If so, possible need for surgery.
Selene G. Parekh, MD.

 

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http://www.freep.com/story/sports/n...oit-lions-green-bay-packers-preview/96001214/
Detroit Lions vs. Green Bay Packers: Scouting report, prediction.
Freep

 

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http://sidelionreport.com/2016/12/31/stafford-final-chance-put-sol-talk-rest/
Stafford Has Chance To Put ?Same Old Lions? Talk to Rest With a Win.
SideLionReport

 

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https://www.detroitathletic.com/blo...field-history-rekindles-lionspackers-rivalry/
Biggest game in Ford Field history rekindles Lions/Packers rivalry.
Detroit Athletic

 

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http://detroitjockcity.com/2017/01/01/detroit-lions-season-week-17-vs-packers/
Detroit Lions? Season Comes Down To Week 17 vs. Green Bay Packers.
djc

 

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http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2017/01/a_season_lived_on_the_brink_co.html#incart_river_index
A season lived on the brink comes down to Lions-Packers finale.
Mlive