Harper to start, Jason Jones inactive for Titans vs. Lions

DETROIT _ Cornerback Nick Harper will start the Tennessee Titans' Thanksgiving Day game against the Detroit Lions after missing two games with a foot injury.

Rookie defensive tackle Jason Jones is still out with a foot injury and will miss his third straight game.

Other Titans inactives include third quarterback Chris Simms, receivers Paul Williams and Chris Davis, cornerback Tyrone Poole, running back Chris Henry, tackle Mike Otto and defensive end William Hayes.

Lions inactives are quarterbacks Drew Stanton and Dan Orlovsky, cornerback Keith Smith, center Dominic Raiola, linebacker Alex Lewis, guard Edwin Mulittalo, receiver Mike Furrey and defensive end Dewayne White.