Lions quarterback Jared Goff (reserve/COVID-19 list) and Falcons wide receiver Tajae Sharpe (foot) are the big inactives for today’s Falcons-Lions matchup at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
In addition to Sharpe, defensive lineman John Cominsky, guard Josh Andrews and quarterback Josh Rosen were declared inactive for the Falcons.
Defensive tackle Tyeler Davison had a non-COVID-19 related illness and was back at practice Friday, but was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list on Sunday.
Defensive tackle Marlon Davidson, who was inactive for the game against the 49ers with a stomach illness, was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday.
The Falcons activated special teams player Darren Bates from injured reserve and promoted wide receiver Marvin Hall from the practice squad for the game.
Tim Boyle, who played at Eastern Kentucky, will make his second career start at quarterback for the Lions. Wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus will takeover for Sharpe in the Falcons’ starting lineup.
Boyle, 27, who’s 6-foot-4 and 233 pounds, played at Connecticut before finishing his college career at Eastern Kentucky. He was with Green Bay in 2019 and 2020. He has played in 13 games overall.
Safety Jalen Elliott, running back Jermar Jefferson, outside linebacker Julian Okwara, running back D’Andre Swith and linebacker Josh Woods are the Lions other inactives.
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