Detroit Lions - Team Notes

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http://www.fanragsports.com/nfl/anquan-boldin-one-unsung-stars-lions-nfc-north-title-bid/
Anquan Boldin is one of the unsung stars of Lions? NFC North title bid.
FRS

 

[kalinecountry]

https://www.profootballfocus.com/pro-32-pff-stats-to-know-for-nfl-week-15/
32 PFF STATS TO KNOW FOR NFL WEEK 15. Hyder here.
Ready for Week 15? Director of Analytics Nathan Jahnke has you covered with the must-know stats for every NFL game.
PFFF

Detroit Lions at New York Giants.

 

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http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2016/12/how_are_matthew_staffords_thro.html#incart_river_index
Webvideo How are Matthew Stafford's throws looking? You decide.
Mlive

 

[kalinecountry]

http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2016/...claim-former-browns-linebacker-corey-lemonier
Lions claim former Browns linebacker Corey Lemonier.
The Lions added an edge-rushing linebacker on Thursday.
PrideOfDetroit

http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ne...-waivers/1f0d316b-6727-4a32-a125-7d4ba8afcdad
Lions awarded DE Corey Lemonier via waivers.
Lions.com

With Detroit, it’ll be interesting to see where he fits. The Lions need some serious help with their pass rush, as Ezekiel Ansah continues to struggle with injury and Armonty Bryant is out for the rest of the year.
However, Detroit has also had plenty of problems with their linebacking corps this year. Either way, I wouldn’t expect Lemonier to have any sort of impact this week.
In fact, with only three career starts, I wouldn’t expect much of anything other than a special teams contributor at this point.

http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2016/12/detroit_lions_claim_olb_corey.html#incart_river_index
Detroit Lions claim OLB Corey Lemonier, release CB Adairius Barnes.
Mlive

 

[kalinecountry]

http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2016/12/nfl_week_15_point_spreads_pick.html#3
NFL Week 15: Point spreads, picks and storylines.
Mlive

 

[kalinecountry]

The Lions are heading to New York on Friday night instead of Saturday, multiple players told me today.
Typically, the team travels to their road destination on Saturday.
There was a winter weather advisory for New York this weekend put out by Delta on Thursday afternoon so potential weather could play a role.

 

[elrod817]

http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/12/15/wake-forest-announcer/95470594/
Detroit Lions' Jim Caldwell knows rogue Wake Forest announcer well.
Freep

http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sp...-caldwell-coached-beleaguered-elrod/95472480/
Lions' Caldwell coached beleaguered Elrod.
Detnews

http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2016/12/15/jim-caldwell-coached-tommy-elrod-remembers-a-different-man/
Jim Caldwell Coached Tommy Elrod, Remembers A Different Man.
CBSDetroit

Crazy cousin Tommy acting up again...

 

[kalinecountry]

http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2016/...claim-former-browns-linebacker-corey-lemonier
Lions claim former Browns linebacker Corey Lemonier.
The Lions added an edge-rushing linebacker on Thursday.
PrideOfDetroit

http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ne...-waivers/1f0d316b-6727-4a32-a125-7d4ba8afcdad
Lions awarded DE Corey Lemonier via waivers.
Lions.com

With Detroit, it’ll be interesting to see where he fits. The Lions need some serious help with their pass rush, as Ezekiel Ansah continues to struggle with injury and Armonty Bryant is out for the rest of the year.
However, Detroit has also had plenty of problems with their linebacking corps this year. Either way, I wouldn’t expect Lemonier to have any sort of impact this week.
In fact, with only three career starts, I wouldn’t expect much of anything other than a special teams contributor at this point.

http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2016/12/detroit_lions_claim_olb_corey.html#incart_river_index
Detroit Lions claim OLB Corey Lemonier, release CB Adairius Barnes.
Mlive

http://www.freep.com/story/sports/n...ions-corey-lemonier-adairius-barnes/95495874/
Lions claim DE Corey Lemonier off waivers, release CB Barnes.
Freep

http://detroitjockcity.com/2016/12/15/detroit-lions-corey-lemonier-adairius-barnes/
Detroit Lions Sign DE Corey Lemonier, Release CB Adairius Barnes.
djc

http://www.espn.com/blog/detroit-li...er-after-browns-waive-him-cut-adairius-barnes
Lions claim Corey Lemonier after Browns waive him, cut Adairius Barnes.
espn

http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ne...-waivers/1f0d316b-6727-4a32-a125-7d4ba8afcdad
Lions awarded DE Corey Lemonier via waivers.
Lions.com

http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2016/12/15/13976126/detroit-lions-waive-cornerback-adairius-barnes
Detroit Lions waive CB Adairius Barnes.
In a bit of a surprising move, the Lions have parted ways with their replacement slot corner.
PrideOfDetroit

 

[kalinecountry]

http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sp.../lions-wary-jenkins-revamped-giants/95502970/
Lions wary of Jenkins, revamped Giants.
Detnews

 

[kalinecountry]

https://audioboom.com/posts/5401999...t-short-sun-ryanfieldabc-is-my-guest-from-nyc
LOCKED ON LIONS BLOG PODCAST VOLUME 95. December 15. 26 minutes.
I see #Lions falling a bit short Sunday. @ryanfieldabc is my guest from NYC.

 

[kalinecountry]

http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2016/12/dwayne_washington_lions.html#incart_river_index
Lions turning to rookie RB Dwayne Washington in homestretch.
Mlive

 

[kalinecountry]

http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sp...overlooked-defense-gives-lions-life/95505504/
Overlooked defense gives Lions life. with 18 minute webvideo.
Detnews

 

[kalinecountry]

http://www.espn.com/blog/detroit-li...-challenge-of-facing-old-foe-odell-beckham-jr
Darius Slay eager for challenge of facing old foe Odell Beckham Jr.
espn

 

[kalinecountry]

http://www.detroitlions.com/news/oh...-matchup/fe28d77d-be3a-42a9-8eb5-bce1899b584c
O'HARA'S FRIDAY FOCUS: Lions-Giants a marquee matchup.
Lions.com

 

[kalinecountry]

http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2016/...l-playoffs-ideal-opponent-matchup-open-thread
Which team would you like the Lions to face in the postseason?
Which teams provides the best matchup for Detroit in the postseason?
PrideOfDetroit

 

[kalinecountry]

http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2016/...s-new-york-giants-series-history-random-stats
Lions vs. Giants: Random Stats.
Taking a look back at the history between the Lions and Giants.
PrideOfDetroit

 

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Lions have allowed fewest rushing TDs to RBs this season of all teams.

Lions hold NFL record for most rush yards and least rush yards in a game in NFL history, 432 rush yards in 1934 and -53 rush yards in 1943.

 

[kalinecountry]

http://sidelionreport.com/2016/12/16/can-detroit-lions-win-nfc-north/
Can The Detroit Lions Win The NFC North?
SideLionReport

 

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Theo Riddick (wrist) remained sidelined at Thursday's practice.
It's not a good sign for his Week 15 availability.
Riddick will have almost no chance of playing if he doesn't return to at least a limited practice on Friday.
Dwayne Washington and Zach Zenner will split carries against the Giants if Riddick can't get the green light. That's, of course, if Zenner (concussion) plays.

Zach Zenner (concussion) remained "limited" in Thursday's practice.
He'll need a "full" session on Friday to be truly on track to play.
With Theo Riddick (wrist) trending in the wrong direction, Zenner would likely be Dwayne Washington's changeup if he can suit up against the Giants.

Matthew Stafford (finger) does not expect the Lions' gameplan to change because of his injury.
Stafford dislocated the middle finger on his throwing hand against the Bears, but he says the injury did not affect how OC Jim Bob Cooter called the game. "I said 'Just call the game. Don't worry about me. I'll figure it out," Stafford said. "So plan on being the same way, you know, this week."
Stafford is still exploring whether he will need a glove and how the injury affects his accuracy and velocity, but there is no question about his availability.
Stafford will suit up against the Giants, but he will be no better than a QB2 in a tough matchup on the road.

Rotoworld

 

[kalinecountry]

https://theringer.com/nfl-picks-wee...von-miller-eric-berry-ff5789dd3cf9#.idax46p9g
Week 15 NFL Picks: Embrace the Unconventional MVP.
Forget the quarterbacks. Defenders, receivers, and even a kicker can make a case for glory this week.
TheRinger