Cleveland — The Detroit Lions left the door open a crack for quarterback Jared Goff to play against the Browns on Sunday, listing him as doubtful for the contest. That door slammed shut when he was included among the team's inactives shortly ahead of kickoff.
Goff started the first nine games for the Lions this season, completing 66.1% of his passes for 2,109, eight touchdowns and six interceptions. He suffered an oblique injury early in last weekend's game against Pittsburgh, but despite finishing that contest, the injured muscle will sideline him this week.
Backup Tim Boyle, activated off injured reserve on Friday after missing the first nine games with a thumb injury, will make the first start of his career in place of Goff.