5 years agoDetroit Lions backup quarterback Jeff Driskel will get the start in Week 11 against the Dallas Cowboys with starting quarterback Matthew Stafford (back) ruled out. Driskel performed well in Week 10, throwing for 269 yards with one touchdown and one interception. He also showed some impressive mobility, adding five rushes for 37 yards. The Cowboys secondary is one of the best in the NFL, as they've allowed just nine passing touchdowns on the year and opposing quarterbacks have thrown for over 238 yards against them just twice, but the Bears team Driskel faced in Week 10 is a tough unit as well. Without a reliable running back, the Lions will likely focus on the ground game in this one, so 40-plus pass attempts could be in the books again. Driskel will slot in as a QB2 for this matchup.--Joseph Magazzinich
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