TIM BOYLE NEWS

The Latest: Washington brings benches, just as Cowboys did

Washington is using benches adorned with its logo for the game at the Cowboys after Dallas did the same thing when visiting its NFC East rival two weeks ago

DECEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On track for Week 16 start Boyle is in line to start Sunday's game against the Falcons after Lions head coach Dan Campbell said Friday that Jared Goff (illness) is "highly unlikely" to be activated from the...

Impact Goff has continued to test positive for COVID-19 since initially contracting the virus Monday, and the Lions aren't confident that he'll either test negative on two consecutive occasions 24 hours apart or show diminished symptoms, which he'll need to do in order to clear the NFL's return-to-play protocol. Boyle has taken first-team reps in practice all week sans Goff and is primed to make his second start in six weeks, after the latter was previously sidelined with an oblique injury Week 11. Boyle oversaw a listless Detroit offense in his team debut and first career NFL start, completing 15 of 23 attempts for only 77 yards, no touchdowns and two interceptions in the Lions' 13-10 loss to Cleveland. The Falcons defense presents a less imposing matchup than the Browns, but fantasy managers' expectations for both Boyle and the Lions' skill-position players should still be tempered.

DECEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons want first true home win as Lions eye first road W

Arthur Smith is running out of time to collect his first true home win in his debut season as the Atlanta Falcons coach

DECEMBER 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

May not start even if Goff's out Coach Dan Campbell wouldn't commit to Boyle as his starting quarterback if Jared Goff (reserve/COVID-19) is unavailable this Sunday in Atlanta, perhaps suggesting David Blough coul...

Impact Goff was placed on the COVID list Monday and thus stands a chance to return in time for Sunday's game. If not, the Lions will turn to Boyle or Blough, likely waiting until later in the week to name a starter. Boyle was brutal in his one start this year, throwing for 77 yards with two interceptions in a 13-10 loss to the Browns in Week 11.

DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

NFL odds: How to bet Lions-Falcons, point spread, more

Check out the NFL odds on Lions vs. Falcons, from the point spread to the over/under and expert picks.

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Headed for No. 2 role Week 12 Boyle is active as the backup quarterback for Thursday's contest against the Bears behind starter Jared Goff (oblique), who is set to start in his return from a one-game absence, K...

Impact Though Goff was one of the NFL's least productive starting quarterbacks through the first 10 weeks of the season, he still performed far better than Boyle, who returned from injured reserve last week and picked up his first NFL start while Goff was sidelined with the oblique injury. In Detroit's 13-10 loss to the Browns, Boyle completed 15 of 23 attempts for 77 yards (3.3 YPA), no touchdowns and two interceptions, with most of the Lions' offensive production on the day coming via the ground game from D'Andre Swift (14 carries for 136 yards and a touchdown). Boyle's rough outing wasn't enough for him to lose out on the No. 2 job behind Goff, who is slated to start despite likely being less than 100 percent. Instead, David Blough -- who backed up Boyle last week -- will be on the inactive list Thanksgiving Day as the Lions' No. 3 signal-caller.

NOVEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lions QB Goff is in and Chicago WR Robinson is out of lineup

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff is active against the Chicago Bears

NOVEMBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

NFL odds: How to bet Bears vs. Lions, point spread, more

Check out the NFL odds on Bears vs. Lions, from the point spread to the over/under.

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

'Get punched in the face and keep working': Tim Boyle carves out a chance with the Lions, for however long it lasts Boyle's first NFL start didn't go as hoped, but as Jared Goff battles an injury, another shot may come Thursday against the Bears.

NOVEMBER 23, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Campbell hoping to get first Lions win on Thanksgiving Day

Dan Campbell knows he can’t afford to be picky

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Struggles against Browns Boyle completed 15 of 23 passes for 77 yards, no touchdowns and two interceptions in Sunday's 13-10 loss to the Browns.

Impact Boyle made his first career NFL start after entering the league as an undrafted free agent in 2018. He had attempted only four passes prior to Sunday's game, but he was called upon with Jared Goff (oblique) sidelined. Boyle wasn't asked to do much, as he took to the air only 23 times. He threw two interceptions, one of which came deep in Browns territory. The positive news is that he peppered T.J. Hockenson with eight targets and D'Andre Swift with four, so the stars of the team still saw plenty of opportunity. Boyle is likely to get another start in Week 12 against the Bears, though his performance shouldn't be projected to markedly improve.

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lions come up short, lose 13-10 to Browns and stay winless

The Detroit Lions came up short again

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Browns had no idea who Tim Boyle was, fortunate not to find out the hard way vs. Lions Remember Eastern Kentucky vs. St. Francis, Tim Boyle vs. Bear Fenimore? The Browns see to it that an obscure Lions QB doesn't steal a more r...

NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • BEACONJOURNAL.COM

Could get two-game run as starter Boyle (thumb), who is making his first career NFL start Sunday in Cleveland, could remain under center for the Lions' Thanksgiving Day game against the Bears with top quarterback J...

Impact Goff is inactive after failing to practice in any capacity this week, allowing Boyle to take all the first-team reps in workouts Wednesday though Friday in preparation for the starting assignment. Not only will Boyle be making his first career start Sunday, but he'll also be making his Lions debut, as he had been on injured reserve since early September following thumb surgery before he was activated Friday. Though Boyle impressed enough in training camp to secure the No. 2 job behind Goff, he completed just 56.4 percent of his passes for a lowly 3.5 yards per attempt in the preseason. With that in mind, Boyle may need a respectable showing against the Browns to hold off backup David Blough for the starting nod next Thursday, in the event that Goff misses a second straight contest. According to Kyle Meinke of MLive.com, Goff was spotted Sunday doing some throwing during the Lions' warmups, so he'll still have a shot at playing Week 12 if he can demonstrate enough progress in his recovery from the oblique injury in the next few days.

NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

The Latest: Cardinals win again, own NFL's best record

The Arizona Cardinals now have sole possession of the league’s best record

NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cleveland Browns News and Rumors: Tim Boyle, Predictions, and Rage Against the Tweetmachine Good morning Cleveland Browns fans! I doubt anyone wonders or thinks that the daily intro to the infamous OBR Daily Newswire is pre-written....

NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Set for first career start Boyle is on track to start Sunday's game against the Browns, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact Schefter's report confirms something that's become increasingly apparent throughout the week, as top quarterback Jared Goff didn't wind up practicing Wednesday through Friday after hurting his oblique last week against the Steelers and is listed as doubtful for Sunday's contest. Boyle was reinstated from injured reserve just one day ago after being sidelined all season following August thumb surgery, but he took all the first-team reps in practice this week and should be healthy heading into his first career NFL start. Before signing with the Lions this offseason, Boyle joined the Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2018 and attempted just four passes over his first three NFL seasons. Expectations should be low for Boyle this week, and expect the Lions to lean heavily on the D'Andre Swift-led ground attack for as long as the contest is competitive.

NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lions QB Tim Boyle ready to be Detroit's own 'TB12' Boyle wears No. 12 in honor of legendary QB Tom Brady

NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Activated ahead of likely start The Lions reinstated Boyle (thumb) from injured reserve Friday.

Impact The transaction officially restores Boyle to the active roster, while clearing the way for him to make his first career NFL start Sunday against the Browns with Jared Goff (oblique) listed as doubtful for the contest and not expected to be available. Through four pro seasons, Boyle has just four regular-season pass attempts to his name, and his inexperience, poor pass-catching personnel and matchup with a fearsome Cleveland pass rush all conspire to make him an untrustworthy fantasy option. Even against watered-down competition in the preseason, Boyle completed just 22 of 39 passes (56.4 percent) for 3.5 yards per attempt, one touchdown and no interceptions. He doesn't present any threat as a runner either.

NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lions QB Goff misses practices, doubtful to play Browns

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff missed a third straight practice with an oblique injury and is listed as doubtful to play against the Cleveland Browns

NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On track for first NFL start The Lions are expected to activate Boyle (thumb) from injured reserve and have him start at quarterback in place of Jared Goff (oblique) in Sunday's game against the Browns, Adam S...

Impact Detroit has yet to officially rule Goff out for the game, but he looks to be trending toward his first absence of the season after he was listed as a non-participant in each of the team's three practices this week. Boyle, meanwhile, is working his way back from Aug. 30 thumb surgery, but he's been practicing for the past week and a half and took all the first-team reps Wednesday through Friday. Though he's in his fourth year in the professional ranks, Boyle has yet to make a regular-season start and has attempted only four passes for his career, all of which came with the Packers in 2019. Expectations should be extremely low for Boyle, who will be working with one of the league's worst group of pass catchers and could be without left tackle Taylor Decker (elbow) protecting his blind side against NFL sack leader Myles Garrett and the Cleveland defense. In more extensive action during the Lions' preseason slate, Boyle struggled mightily with 22 completions on 39 attempts (56.4 percent) for 135 yards (3.5 YPA), one touchdown and no interceptions.

NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

If he starts Sunday, what can Tim Boyle bring to the Lions' offense? With Jared Goff hurting and the Lions' offense scuffling, Tim Boyle could make his first regular-season start.

NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Coaches Reid, McCarthy have teams priming for stretch run

Andy Reid has won a Super Bowl

NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lions, Browns both desperate for wins entering Sunday's game

The Lions and Browns both enter Sunday's game desperate for different reasons

NOVEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Detroit Lions confident quarterback Tim Boyle can handle the whole playbook The Detroit Lions are confident backup quarterback Tim Boyle can handle the full playbook if he fills in for Jared Goff against the Clevelan...

NOVEMBER 18, 2021 • FREEP.COM