NFL: Detroit Lions turn to Chase Daniel to replace Matt Stafford

Matt Stafford has been officially placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list. The Detroit Lions quarterback has been labeled as high-risk, close contact. The Lions quarterback came into contact with a non-team member that had the virus.

Lions QB Matthew Stafford has been placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list, the team announced. pic.twitter.com/WMgolxtiaM

— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) November 4, 2020

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The Detroit Lions will turn to back up QB Chase Daniel

Chase Daniel has been an NFL journeyman playing for five different NFL Franchises over a twelve year period. His most recent team was the Chicago Bears where he spent two years as the back up to Mitch Trubisky. The veteran back up quarterback will look to pick up where he left off against Minnesota.

In 2019, Chase Daniel played against the Minnesota Vikings as a member of the Chicago Bears. Daniel would lead the Bears to a win beating the Vikings 16-6. Chase Daniel would complete 22 of his 36 passing attempts and would throw one touchdown pass.

The key to Chase Daniel beating the Vikings is that he did not throw an interception. The Detroit Lions have to make the decision between David Blough and Chase Daniel. David Blough also has experience against the Vikings, but the Minnesota Vikings got the best of him.

Little known fact, but Chase Daniel (currently with Detroit) has had one of the best back up gigs in NFL history. Started 5 games in his career. 149/1,430/7/5To date career earnings: $37,809,164That is $5.4M per TD or $253,753 per career completion.Absolute baller. pic.twitter.com/bD3k7kU8qa

— Mark (@Hansenm463) October 15, 2020

Blough threw two interceptions against the Vikings defense. The Detroit Lions could be making an MLB decision by starting Chase Daniel. Daniel had more success against the Vikings than David Blough. We all know in baseball we see substitutions for players who bat better against certain pitchers. This could be the same for the Detroit Lions in this case.

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What game plan could we see from the Detroit Lions

Chase Daniel brings experience and toughness to the Detroit Lions offense. In his twelve year career Chase Daniel has passed for over 1,400 yards and has thrown 7 touchdowns and just 5 interceptions. One thing that we know for sure is that Chase Daniels is not Matthew Stafford.

The Detroit Lions will most likely put together a game plan to run the football. One thing that is in the Lions benefit is that Daniel is experienced. He has been a back up for a while and has been successful. This gives the Detroit Lions some confidence knowing that they have a tough veteran behind center that will compete.

One thing that is for sure is that the Detroit Lions are in good hands with Daniel as their back up quarterback. The Detroit Lions have a lot to play for still. If Chase Daniel can lead the Lions to a victory on Sunday they will keep their playoff hopes alive. The Lions are the more stable football team and will most likely pull out a victory against the Vikings with back up QB Chase Daniel.