Coach Matt Patricia said he doesn't anticipate Stafford (back) will play Sunday against the Cowboys, Tori Petry of the Lions' official site reports.
Reports emerged last weekend suggesting Stafford would likely miss several games, but the quarterback's history of playing through significant injuries created some hope he might avoid a multi-game absence. Patricia's comments suggest that Stafford won't be able to rally in time for Sunday, putting Jeff Driskel on track for a second straight start. The Lions will reveal Stafford's official designation later Friday following their final practice of Week 11.