Lions QB Stafford to start vs. Broncos (AP)

[ASFN Admin]

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford will start Sunday against the Denver Broncos even though he was hampered by a sore right ankle in practice all week. Stafford was listed as questionable coming into the game. The Lions will be without defensive tackle Nick Fairley (foot). Tailback Jahvid Best, who leads team in rushing, was ruled out Friday because of a concussion.

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