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Report: Injured Matthew Stafford out for Lions vs. Bears; 136-Start Streak Ends

Matthew Stafford reportedly will miss Sunday's game vs. the Chicago Bears with a back injury, according to multiple reports:

Ian Rapoport

Sources: #Lions QB Matthew Stafford (hip/back) is not expected to play against the #Bears. A surprise. He’s listed as questionable. His streak of 136 straight starts is suddenly set to end.

Adam Schefter

Lions’ QB Matthew Stafford has fractured bones in his back and doctors will not let him play today vs. Bears, per source. Jeff Driskell starts for Detroit.

Stafford gave the Lions an injury scare in Week 13 last season against the Baltimore Ravens when he bruised his throwing hand.