Bears' Rob Housler: Set to start at tight end in Week 17

Housler will start at tight end for the Bears in Sunday's matchup against the Lions, ESPN Chicago's Jeff Dickerson reports.

With Zach Miller (toe) ruled out for the season finale, Housler will receive his first opportunity to see extended snaps. Still, given that he has just one catch in his previous three games with the Bears and rarely delivered strong production in previous season as a starter for the Cardinals, Housler isn't an attractive punt play option in daily formats.