GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Eric Ebron hasn't played football in a month. Now he'll be in the starting lineup.

The Detroit Lions are starting the rookie tight end on Sunday against Arizona after usual tight end Brandon Pettigrew was listed as an inactive as he continues to deal with a foot injury. Ebron had missed the Lions' last three games with a hamstring injury of his own.

Both he and Joseph Fauria will be active, along with Kellen Davis, who has played for Detroit in the past two games.

Ebron has 10 catches for 103 yards and a touchdown this season, the most of any Detroit tight end.

The Lions are also officially without running back Reggie Bush. Joique Bell will start in his place.

It is the second straight year the Lions have had a surprise inactive at Arizona. Last season, defensive tackle Nick Fairley was surprisingly inactive for Detroit against the Cardinals. He won't be active again this season as he continues to deal with a knee injury.

Lions inactives: QB Kellen Moore, RB Reggie Bush, RG Larry Warford, DE Larry Webster, WR Ryan Broyles, TE Brandon Pettigrew, DT Nick Fairley.