Source: Rookie quarterback Matthew Stafford to start for Detroit Lions against Green Bay Packers
By Philip Zaroo | MLive.com
November 26, 2009, 11:03AM
Detroit Lions fans have one more thing to be thankful for during this Thanksgiving holiday: Matthew Stafford will play today.
Though nothing official has been announced, a source close to the team revealed that the rookie quarterback will be under center when the Lions take the field against the Green Bay Packers today.
Stafford, who hurt his left (non-throwing) shoulder while engineering the last-second game-winning drive against Cleveland last Sunday, was listed as doubtful.
By Philip Zaroo | MLive.com
November 26, 2009, 11:03AM
Detroit Lions fans have one more thing to be thankful for during this Thanksgiving holiday: Matthew Stafford will play today.
Though nothing official has been announced, a source close to the team revealed that the rookie quarterback will be under center when the Lions take the field against the Green Bay Packers today.
Stafford, who hurt his left (non-throwing) shoulder while engineering the last-second game-winning drive against Cleveland last Sunday, was listed as doubtful.
