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Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford has been named the NFC offensive player of the week for his performance in Sunday’s 38-37 victory over Cleveland.

Stafford not only returned from a left shoulder injury to throw the winning touchdown pass with no time left on the clock, he became the first rookie since 1937 — and the youngest quarterback ever — to throw five TDs in a game. He threw for 422 yards, the most by a Lions QB in a victory.

“It’s a huge honor,” Stafford said. “It’s awesome. Didn’t expect that one to happen. I’m just thankful.”

Now will Stafford play on Thanksgiving against Green Bay?

Stafford didn’t practice today and said he didn’t know whether he would play Thursday. But he said his left shoulder was improving, and he laughed when reporters said they were giving him the eyeball test as he took off his jersey in the locker room.