The Chicago Bears will face an unfamiliar face at quarterback tomorrow against the Detroit Lions.
Third-string quarterback David Blough is expected to start for the Lions on Thanksgiving, according to NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport.
With Lions starter Matthew Stafford still out with tiny fractures in his back, backup Jeff Driskel has filled in for him over the last three games. But Driskel has been dealing with a hamstring injury in this shortened week. He’s been limited in practice this entire week.
The hamstring injury is enough to sideline Driskel as a starter, but he’ll be available as a backup on Thursday.
The Bears faced Driskel three weeks ago, where the surprise of facing a new quarterback allowed him to utilize his mobility to move the ball on Chicago’s defense.
Blough, an undrafted rookie free agent out of Purdue, was acquired by the Lions from Cleveland following the preseason finale. Blough has received first-team reps during practice this week in preparation.
