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Boyle (thumb), who is making his first career NFL start Sunday in Cleveland, could remain under center for the Lions' Thanksgiving Day game against the Bears with top quarterback Jared Goff (oblique) uncertain to be available, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Goff is inactive after failing to practice in any capacity this week, allowing Boyle to take all the first-team reps in workouts Wednesday though Friday in preparation for the starting assignment. Not only will Boyle be making his first career start Sunday, but he'll also be making his Lions debut, as he had been on injured reserve since early September following thumb surgery before he was activated Friday. Though Boyle impressed enough in training camp to secure the No. 2 job behind Goff, he completed just 56.4 percent of his passes for a lowly 3.5 yards per attempt in the preseason. With that in mind, Boyle may need a respectable showing against the Browns to hold off backup David Blough for the starting nod next Thursday, in the event that Goff misses a second straight contest. According to Kyle Meinke of MLive.com, Goff was spotted Sunday doing some throwing during the Lions' warmups, so he'll still have a shot at playing Week 12 if he can demonstrate enough progress in his recovery from the oblique injury in the next few days.

Murray (ankle), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Seahawks, is believed to have a "30 percent" chance of playing, Jay Glazer said on the "Fox NFL Sunday" program.

Glazer's report aligns with one from Adam Schefter of ESPN that came out late Saturday and indicated Murray was likely trending toward a third straight absence. Meanwhile, Colt McCoy (pectoral) is also listed as questionable, but he's expected to be in the clear to make another start in place of Murray. Assuming that's the case, expect Murray to be included among the Cardinals' list of inactive players, which will be released 90 minutes prior to the game's 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff. No. 3 quarterback Chris Streveler looks on track to serve as McCoy's backup.

Book (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's contest against the Eagles, Mike Triplett of ESPN.com reports.

After Jameis Winston tore his ACL, Book was bumped up to the No. 3 quarterback on the depth chart behind Trevor Siemian and Taysom Hill. However, he continues to garner healthy scratches and is likely operating as simply an emergency option in case something happens to the aforementioned quarterbacks. Book boasts an intriguing skillset, but he will likely need more tutelage from Sean Payton before he is ready to lead an NFL offense.

The Ravens don't have any plans to dramatically alter their game plan for Sunday's contest against the Bears with Huntley starting in place of Lamar Jackson (illness), Jay Glazer said on the "Fox NFL Sunday" program.

Not only did Huntley take most of the reps in practice this week, but the Ravens believe that Huntley has a similar -- albeit lesser -- skill set to Jackson, so their formations and plays won't change much. Over three extended appearances in the preseason, Huntley completed 72.3 percent of his throws for 6.6 yards per attempt and a 4:1 TD:INT while carrying 20 times for 80 yards and two scores.

Wilson (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Randy Lange of the Jets' official site reports.

Head coach Robert Saleh announced Friday that Wilson wouldn't be active for the Jets' Week 11 matchup, but the team elected to list the rookie signal-caller as doubtful Friday rather than ruling him out for the contest. As expected, Wilson won't be available Sunday, but he could have a good chance at reclaiming starting duties and putting an end to a four-game absence in the Jets' next game Nov. 28 in Houston, assuming he upgrades to full participation in practice during the upcoming week. Joe Flacco will get the starting nod against Miami, while Mike White moves into the No. 2 role after starting the prior three contests.

Huntley is slated to start Sunday's game against the Bears with Lamar Jackson (illness) inactive for the contest.

A second-year player out of Utah, Huntley will be making his first career start after playing only 44 offensive snaps in total between his first one-plus seasons in the NFL. Huntley will be backed up by Trace McSorley, whom he beat out for the No. 2 job in training camp. Huntley is a speculative fantasy lineup option, but he's in consideration for those scrambling for a Week 11 plug-in signal-caller or in season-long leagues with a superflex spot. Huntley possesses some rushing ability, but not nearly to the extent of Jackson.

Goff (oblique) is listed as inactive Sunday at Cleveland.

It's no surprise Goff eventually required some time on the sideline after incurring 26 sacks (tied for fifth most with Baker Mayfield) through his first nine starts with the Lions. Goff didn't practice at all before being considered doubtful for Week 11 action and ultimately missing his first game of the season. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, there's a chance Goff logs another DNP on Thursday against the Bears due to the short week, but his practice reps still will be something to watch to make sure that comes to pass. Tim Boyle will be under center for the Lions on Sunday and potentially beyond, with David Blough serving in a backup capacity.

Jackson (illness) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Bears.

With Jackson unavailable Sunday due to a non-COVID related illness, Tyler Huntley is slated to draw the start at QB for the Ravens, while Trace McSorley is set to serve as his backup. Jackson will thus target a return to action in Week 12, when the Ravens face the Browns on Nov. 28.

Jackson (illness) remains listed as questionable for Sunday's contest against the Bears and is being viewed as a game-time decision leading up to the 1 p.m. ET kickoff, Stacey Dales of NFL Network reports.

Adam Schefter of ESPN released a report late Saturday citing a source familiar with Jackson's situation that the quarterback was "50/50" for the Week 11 contest, and the 24-year-old's outlook doesn't seem to have changed much overnight. On a fortunate note, multiple reports are continuing to describe Jackson's illness as a non-COVID-19-related ailment, with Dales specifically noting that the signal-caller has "a sickness he can't shake." After missing practices Wednesday and Thursday, Jackson returned to practice Friday as a full participant, but the Ravens may want to see how he checks out during a pregame warmup early Sunday before deciding whether he'll play. More clarity on Jackson's status should come when Baltimore releases its inactive list 90 minutes prior to kickoff, but if he's unable to go Sunday, Tyler Huntley would likely pick up his first career start.

Goff (oblique), who is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Browns, isn't expected to be active in a backup capacity this week and could face an uphill battle to gain clearance for the Lions' Thanksgiving Day matchup with the Bears next week, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Though the Lions have named Tim Boyle (thumb) their Week 11 starter following his return from injured reserve Friday, Detroit had some hope that Goff would be available as his understudy even while he manages the oblique injury. After sitting out a trio of practices this week, however, Goff apparently didn't demonstrate enough progress to dress against the Browns, so David Blough is set to back up Boyle while Goff will be included among the Lions' inactive list, which will be released 90 minutes prior to kickoff. Due to the quick turnaround for the Lions' Week 12 matchup, Goff looks to be at major risk of missing a second straight game, but the Lions will see what he's able to do over the next few days before deciding whether he's able to play Thanksgiving Day.