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Jeff Risdon

Matthew Stafford clears final COVID-19 test, will play vs. Vikings

Lions fans are waking up to great news on Sunday morning. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that Detroit starting QB Matthew Stafford cleared his final COVID-19 test required to get back into the lineup.

Stafford will start against the Minnesota Vikings in Sunday’s NFC North matchup, barring any unforeseen last-second complications. The Lions activated Stafford from the reserve/COVID-19 list on Saturday, but his availability for the Vikings game was dependent upon No. 9 passing one more test.

Stafford never tested positive, but he was exposed in a high-risk situation on Monday. NFL protocols required Stafford to self-isolate and pass five days of testing before being allowed back with his teammates.

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