NEW ORLEANS -- The Detroit Lions will be without wide receiver Marvin Jones against the New Orleans Saints.

Jones, who had been battling a thigh injury all week and was limited in practice, was officially deemed inactive Sunday. Jones is the Lions' primary deep threat and their leading receiver with 730 yards.

With Jones out, expect Andre Roberts to slide into the starting lineup on the outside with Anquan Boldin continuing to be used in the slot. The Lions also called up TJ Jones from the practice squad, and he'll serve as the team's No. 4 receiver.

Detroit will also rely heavily on running back Theo Riddick and tight end Eric Ebron to make plays as the Lions try to keep pace with the top offense in the NFL.