The 27-year-old core special teamer draws a start at middle linebacker, and gets a chance to prove he belongs there.
Paul Worrilow has been such a durable fixture at middle linebacker over the last three seasons, despite being one of the most divisive players on the roster, that it's a genuine surprise when he doesn't suit up. Someone has to step up in his absence, and that someone is going to get a long look from the coaching staff.
This is a rare opportunity for Nate Stupar, who enters tomorrow with 27 tackles, one sack, and a huge fumble recovery for a touchdown earlier in the year.