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Lions HC Dan Campbell told reporters Friday that QB Jared Goff (knee) is doubtful for Week 17. Tim Boyle will start.

Happy Week 17!

Lions QB Jared Goff (knee) did not practice Wednesday.

Goff missed Week 16 due to COVID-19 protocols, so his knee injury is still causing problems ahead of Week 17.

The Denver Broncos have added WR Tim Patrick to the reserve/COVID-19 list.

Lions HC Dan Campbell told reporters Wednesday that RB D'Andre Swift (shoulder) will play Weeks 17 and 18. "We'll shut him down after Green Bay,” Campbell said.

Related Players: Jamaal Williams, Craig Reynolds

The Lions backfield situation is officially too murky to feel good about any of their options.

Josh Reynolds has tested positive for COVID.

Related players: Amon-Ra St. Brown, Kalif Raymond, Khadarel Hodge

Reynolds was running as the team's WR, and of course had a previous connection with QB Jared Goff dating back to the Rams. Raymond could move up to the WR2 with Reynolds out. St. Brown looks to have established itself as the team's WR1.

Lions QB Jared Goff was cleared from the COVID-19 reserve list.

Related players: Tim Boyle

Goff will get the start in Week 17, and while it's hard to believe it's being said, the passing offense gets a bump up with Goff's return. Goff had played well over the past several weeks before going on the COVID list.

Bears WR Allen Robinson, TE Jesse James, CB Jaylon Johnson, RB Ryan Nall and S Tashaun Gipson are all being activated from the NFL's reserve/COVID-19 list.

Robinson should be good for Week 17 fantasy finals but as an owner can you really trust him. Maybe QB Nick Foles makes a difference if he gets another start, but Robinson is probably best left on your bench for the finals.

Lions HC Dan Campbell told reporters Friday that QB Jared Goff (COVID-19) is "highly unlikely" to play Week 16 at Atlanta.

Related Player: Tim Boyle

The Falcons defense just became the Christmas gift you did not know you needed.

Quarterback Jared Goff might miss Detroit’s Week 16 matchup with Atlanta after testing positive for COVID-19 on Monday.

In an interview with 97.1 The Ticket on Tuesday, Goff said he’s feeling OK and trying to stay prepared on Sunday if he’s able to do so.

“I’m feeling good. It’s pretty much a mild cold,” Goff said, via Eric Woodyard of ESPN. “I’m feeling fine. I had some symptoms pop up really Sunday night after the game.”

Related players: Tim Boyle

Goff admitted he didn’t know the chances of being available for Sunday’s game, but he’s doing his best to stay hydrated and rested. Goff has been playing well as of late, but if he can't go, Boyle likely gets the start in Week 16.