Good morning, folks. Today, our 49ers face their biggest test thus far: the 5-0 Detroit Lions. It still feels odd to say that ... I suppose a bad, losing season will linger for a little bit, but something like 0-16 continues to resonate with me and I still associate the Lions with that. It's not out of malice or some desire to make fun of them, it's just an automatic thing for me. Maybe if they beat the 49ers that won't be the association anymore, but for now, I remain confident. Onto the links, and as usual for gamedays, there's not a ton. What else is there to say, really? Go Niners!

Third CB key for 49ers against Lions (CSNBayArea.com)

Week 6: 49ers vs. Lions preview and prediction (Examiner.com)

Suh symbolizes Detroit's changing views of Lions (SacBee.com)

49ers mailbag: Do they trade for WR? (CSNBayArea.com)

49ers notebook: Team is careful to head praise, not taunts, on Detroit Lions record-setting receiver Calvin Johnson (MercuryNews.com)

COHN: This game will define 49ers (PressDemocrat.com)

49ers-Lions: How to counter the noise and Calvin Johnson (SFGate.com)

49ers notes: Coordinator hails wide receivers' blocking (SacBee.com)

Five keys to 49ers 'NFL Final preview' at Detroit (MercuryNews.com)

49ers, Lions have rediscovered winning (PressDemocrat.com)

Yesterday on Niners Nation

Golden Nuggets: Did You Hear The 49ers Are Playing Calvin Johnson? | Ninjames
49ers vs. Lions: Eastern Time Zone Issues Once Again | Fooch
If You Weren't Completely Sold On Joshua Morgan As A 49er... | Fooch
NCAA Football Game Thread: Week 7 | Drew Kerr
The 49ers' Litmus Test: The Detroit Lions | WesHanson
Week 6 NFL Picks: Derek vs. Dylan | DerekRE_3
49ers vs. Lions: Watch Out For Those 4 Oz. Bottles Of Liquid! | Fooch
Saturday Night Open Thread: Interviews, Stanford-WSU, Oregon-ASU | Fooch

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