The last time the Chicago Bears faced the Detroit Lions, they caught a break in the form of Matthew Stafford’s back injury, which forced backup Jeff Driskel to the starting lineup.
The Bears might catch an even bigger break on Thursday if Driskel’s hamstring injury lingers.
Stafford did not practice and Driskel was limited Monday with a hamstring injury, which might force third-string quarterback David Blough to the forefront on Thanksgiving Day against the Bears.
Jeff Driskel limited with a hamstring injury. David Blough would be next up at QB. https://t.co/vSG1PE9W6o
— Chris Burke (@ChrisBurkeNFL) November 25, 2019
Stafford is expected to miss Thursday’s game against the Bears as he continues to deal with tiny fractures in his back, which means Chicago will face a backup. The only question is which one?
The Bears will have to prepare for both Driskel and Blough come Thursday, and there’s a disadvantage when it comes to preparing for a quarterback you haven’t seen before in Blough.
Chicago faced Driskel three weeks ago in their first meeting this season, and Driskel was able to move the ball on the Bears’ defense at times. This time, if Chicago faces Driskel, they’ll know exactly what to expect, including how he utilizes his mobility to make plays on the field.
Given the short week ahead of this Thanksgiving Day matchup, it’s difficult to gauge whether it’ll be Driskel or Blough facing the Bears’ defense. Regardless, the Bears need to take advantage of a bad Lions team that’ll be going with a backup quarterback against them for the second time this season.
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