Herman Moore: Detroit Lions should shut down Matthew Stafford's season The former Detroit Lions receiver stopped by Port Huron as part of the Football Week in Michigan Bus Tour.

Brandon Folsom | Times Herald

PORT HURON — You can add Herman Moore to the list of people who think the Detroit Lions should place Matthew Stafford on injured reserve and end the quarterback's season.

"I would look at it and say, 'What is there to gain?' " said the former Lions receiver, who was in Port Huron on Tuesday for Fox Sports Detroit's Football Week in Michigan Bus Tour.

"If this team was postseason bound, which it looks very bleak right now, I would try to bring Stafford back. But I don't know if it's worth the risk."

Stafford fractured bones in his back in a Week 9 loss to the Oakland Raiders. He missed the past two weeks against the Chicago Bears and Dallas Cowboys while recovering from the injury.

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There's no timeline for when the franchise QB will return to the field. But former players, such as Moore and others in the media, are saying the Lions should pull the plug on his season and let him get ready for a potential playoff run next year.

Detroit is 3-6-1 and in last place of the NFC North. Making a playoff push in the final six games seems unlikely.

"I do believe at this point it may not be a bad idea to consider it," Moore said. "That's ultimately not my decision or the fans' — that's the team's."

Ending Stafford's season might be an easier decision for the Lions now that they've seen how well backup Jeff Driskel can play with a full week of No. 1 reps in practice.

Driskel struggled in the loss to the Chicago Bears, though he said he didn't learn until the night before that he was getting the start. But he bounced back in his second start last Sunday vs. the Cowboys. Driskel was 15 of 26 passing for 209 yards and two touchdowns, plus he led the Lions on a second-half comeback that fell just short.

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What's more, Driskel was dangerous with his feet. His eight rushes for 51 yards kept the chains moving. His rushing TD at the goal line not only faked out the Cowboys' defense but the Fox camera crew as well.

"I thought he did a really good job," Moore said. "He has some really good wheels, he can run really well. I think his escapability in the pocket is great.

"I think it's just a matter of time. If he can get more time under center and get the experience, he can turn out to be a fairly good guy. He's hard to bring down when he gets outside the pocket and becomes a threat."

Moore disappointed in Ford Field turnout

Moore is no stranger to Lions game days, so he was shocked to hear how loud the Cowboys fans were Sunday at Ford Field.

"Let's go Cowboys!" chants were heard throughout the game. Anytime receiver Armari Cooper made a play, a "Coop!" roar swirled around the stadium, among other cheers.

"That's the first time I've ever seen that happen in my entire years," said Moore, who also hosts a game day show at Ford Field. "Not only during the time I played but in my post-career, I've never heard of another team bringing their fan base in and being louder than ours. So that's a little disappointing.

"At the end of the day, they traveled well, and they're back there supporting their team. I know we have Lion-loyal fans, so that's not a concern. You just wish the team was a little better."

Brandon Folsom is the sports reporter at the Times Herald. Do you have a story idea? Email him at bfolsom@gannett.com. Click here to follow him on Twitter.