Stafford has thrown 16 touchdown passes and four interceptions this season. His 103.4 passer rating so far is the best of his career.

Theo Riddick has the ability catch passes and run out of the backfield. He has compiled 227 rushing yards and 267 receiving yards in the five games he's played this season.

Tate has 300 receiving yards in the Lions past three games, after starting the first five weeks with 134 yards.

In his first season with the Lions, Jones leads the team in receiving yards through the first eight weeks. His 656 yards are good for second in the NFC.

Boldin is fourth on the NFL's active reception leaders list with 1,042 catches.

"Ziggy" Ansah was a first-round pick by the Lions in 2013. He has compiled 30 sacks in his career.

Whitehead leads the Lions in tackles (74), which is tied for second in the NFL.

Ngata is in his 11th season in the NFL, and his second with the Lions. He won a Super Bowl with the Baltimore Ravens along with Jim Caldwell.

Slay is back at practice this week after missing last week's loss against the Texans. He has 22 tackles, a forced fumble and an interception in seven games this season.

Jim Caldwell has won two Super Bowls as a head coach for the Indianapolis Colts and the offensive coordinator of the Baltimore Ravens.