Detroit Lions - Team Notes

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https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2017...lay-leads-nfc-cornerbacks-votes-detroit-lions
2018 Pro Bowl results: Darius Slay leads all NFC cornerbacks in votes.
The preliminary results of Pro Bowl voting is in, and there are a few Lions in contention.
POD

 

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https://sidelionreport.com/2017/11/22/detroit-lions-minnesota-vikings-week-12/
Detroit Lions: How to beat the Minnesota Vikings in Week 12.
SLR

 

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https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/pro-nfl-thanksgiving-day-spread-picks
NFL Week 12, Thanksgiving Day spread picks.
PFF

 

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As posted in a separate thread;
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2017/11/dwight_freeney_claimed_off_wai.html#incart_river_index
Dwight Freeney claimed off waivers by Lions.
Mlive

http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2017/11/22/detroit-lions-dwight-freeney/890306001/
Detroit Lions add Dwight Freeney in hopes of boosting pass rush.
Freep

http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sp...ns-claim-de-dwight-freeney-waivers/107946980/
Lions claim DE Dwight Freeney off waivers.
Detnews

http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2017/11/22/lions-add-de-dwight-freeney-off-waivers-from-seahawks/
Lions Add DE Dwight Freeney Off Waivers From Seahawks.
CBSDetroit

https://detroitsportsnation.com/det...ing-lions-add-future-hall-famer-roster/98874/
Detroit Lions claim future Hall of Famer off waivers.
DSN

https://detroitsportsnation.com/det...e-after-being-claimed-by-detroit-lions/98877/
Dwight Freeney tweets ?confused? message after being claimed by Detroit Lions.
DSN

http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/21518453/detroit-lions-claim-dwight-freeney-waivers
Lions claim veteran DE Dwight Freeney off waivers.
espn

http://www.espn.com/blog/detroit-li...t-all-pro-dwight-freeney-whyd-it-take-so-long
Lions finally get All-Pro Dwight Freeney -- why did it take so long?
espn

http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ne...-Seattle/ccf429b5-4bd9-454f-a2e9-5a64d13e422b
Lions awarded DE Dwight Freeney via waivers from Seattle.
Lions.com

https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2017...ney-off-waivers-seattle-seahawks-thanksgiving
Lions claim Dwight Freeney off waivers.
Freeney played for the Colts while Caldwell was on the coaching staff.
POD

https://sidelionreport.com/2017/11/22/detroit-lions-claim-pro-bowl-pass-rusher/
Detroit Lions claim a seven-time Pro Bowl pass rusher.
SLR

https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/pro-lions-claim-edge-defender-dwight-freeney-off-waivers
Lions claim edge defender Dwight Freeney off waivers.
PFF

 

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Update 11/22/17: To make room for Freeney on the roster, the Lions have waived wide receiver Jace Billingsley.
In addition, the Lions have added cornerback Adairius Barnes to the practice squad.

 

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http://lionswire.usatoday.com/2017/...tafford-phenomenal-month-sneaky-great-season/
Matthew Stafford having phenomenal month, sneaky-great season.
LionsWire

 

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https://lionslowdown.com/2017/11/22...ns-face-vikings-in-huge-thanksgiving-matchup/
Five things to watch as Lions face Vikings in huge Thanksgiving matchup.
LionsLowdown

 

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http://www.detroitlionspodcast.com/brandon-knapp/2017/11/22/week-12-injuries-ansahs-return/
Week 12 Injuries: Ansah?s Return Could Reinforce Defensive Line.
DLP

 

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https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/PPY3090013530?selected=LKN7572710542
LOCKED ON DETROIT LIONS PODCAST VOLUME 302. 21 minutes.
#Lions in trouble tomorrow? We preview with #Vikings host @SamEkstrom.

 

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Nov. 22, 1951: Bobby Layne throws 4 TD passes vs Packers on Thanksgiving Day at Briggs (Tiger) Stadium.

Nov. 22, 1956: Lions lose to Packers 24-20 at Briggs (Tiger) Stadium in first nationally televised Thanksgiving Day game.

Nov. 22, 1962: Lions sack Bart Starr 11 times, once for a safety and once for a fumble recovered for a TD, & beat the undefeated Packers on Thanksgiving Day at #TigerStadium.

Nov. 22, 1968: Lions lose to Eagles 12-0 in controversial "Mud Bowl" on Thanksgiving Day at #TigerStadium.

 

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https://www.faketeams.com/2017/11/2...cks-and-pass-defense-rankings-through-week-11
NFL Passing Indexes: Quarterbacks and pass defense rankings through Week.
I use my ROPE & ROPED Indexes to rank quarterbacks and pass defenses through week 11.
RotoHardball

 

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http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2017/11/the_lions_have_been_unstoppabl.html#incart_river_index
The Lions have been unstoppable on Thanksgiving under Jim Caldwell.
Mlive

 

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http://www.mlive.com/sports/2017/11/week_12_nfl_picks_and_power_ra.html#incart_river_index
Week 12 NFL picks and power rankings, with MLive's Lions-Vikings predictions.
Mlive

 

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https://detroitsportsnation.com/det...p-5-late-game-matthew-stafford-heroics/98784/
Top 5 Matthew Stafford late-game heroics.
DSN

 

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https://detroitjockcity.com/2017/11/22/detroit-lions-injury-report-week-12-vikings/
Detroit Lions injury report: Week 12 vs. Minnesota Vikings.
DJC

 

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http://www.espn.com/blog/detroit-li...nce-1993-beating-minnesota-is-close-to-a-must
Lions fighting against must-win mindset, but they understand the reality.
espn

 

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http://www.detroitlions.com/news/li...-Vikings/00c10280-2234-4651-9d97-bb159b688b99
Five things to watch: Lions vs. Vikings.
Lions.com

 

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https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2017...-minnesota-vikings-detroit-lions-thanksgiving
Will the Lions play Dwight Freeney vs. Vikings?
Will the Lions hurry Freeney into the lineup or will Detroit fans have to wait a week?
POD

 

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https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2017...-detroit-lions-minnesota-vikings-thanksgiving
NFL Week 12 staff picks: Detroit Lions vs. Minnesota Vikings.
Our staff makes their picks for the Thanksgiving Day classic.
POD

 

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https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/pro-nfl-week-12-preview-vikings-at-lions
NFL Week 12 Preview: Vikings at Lions.
PFF