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ARLINGTON, Texas -- Detroit Lions defensive tackle Nick Fairley is officially inactive for Sunday's playoff game against the Dallas Cowboys.
Fairley, who returned to practice last week on a limited basis, will miss his ninth consecutive game because of a knee injury.
The Lions also officially confirmed that rookie Travis Swanson will start at right guard in place of Larry Warford, who is out with a knee injury.
The Cowboys, meanwhile, will be without right tackle Doug Free (ankle).
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If the Lions win, they will advance to the divisional round to play the Super Bowl champion Seahawks on Saturday in Seattle.
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