Lions quarterback Drew Stanton took initial snaps with the first-team offense Thursday, one day after Shaun Hill opened with the first-stringers, according to the *Detroit Free Press*.
Lions coach Jim Schwartz has yet to clarify who will start Sunday against the Miami Dolphins, with both quarterbacks receiving practice time with the team's starting wideouts.
Stanton turned heads with his quick return to practice after injuring his left shoulder during last Sunday's 23-20 overtime victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. With victories over the Bucs and Green Bay Packers, Stanton led the Lions to consecutive wins for the first time since the 2007 season.
Hill broke his right index finger Nov. 25 against the New England Patriots and missed the next three games. He's trying to throw passes while protecting his injury with a taped-on splint.
Regular starter Matthew Stafford will miss a seventh consecutive game since aggravating his separated right shoulder.
The Lions (4-10) already have doubled last season's win total. They close the season at Miami and at home against the Minnesota Vikings.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
