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Will the Browns get their act together against the Lions?
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According to league sources, the Detroit Lions quarterback will make his first career start on Sunday in Cleveland against the Browns, as the injured Jared Goff continues to recover.
It is unlikely that Goff will be recovered in time for Detroit's Thanksgiving Day game against the Chicago Bears, leaving the opportunity for another start for Boyle.
There is a belief that the quarterback situation for Detroit is very much in doubt, even though the Lions haven't addressed it.
Detroit gave a one-year, $2.5 million contract that included a $1 million signing bonus, with the idea of auditioning him for a starting job.
During training camp, he broke his thumb and missed the rest of the season. He only recently returned to practice and is not as sharp as he could be, but the Lions are impressed with his smarts and attitude.
Lions head coach Dan Campbell said this about Tim Boyle, "He lacks zero confidence, I can tell you that."
When asked how he would approach the game, he said: "I'll meditate, I'll breathe, I'll study and go to bed easy." It's a sport. I've been playing football since I was 6.
The quarterback options for the Lions go beyond Boyle. David Blough is popular among his teammates and is well-liked within the organization, so the Lions could turn to him if he struggles on Sunday.
The Lions will have two first-round draft picks next year, so they could potentially address the quarterback position at that time. With Goff out, the starting job is now in the hands of Boyle.
He spent the past three seasons with the Packers. He did not attempt a pass in eight games last season.
