Culpepper gets start vs. Panthers
November 12, 2008 5:45 PM
The Detroit Lions are going to start Daunte Culpepper for the
second straight week. Coach Rod Marinelli confirmed his plans
Wednesday, saying Culpepper would be the No. 1 quarterback on
the road against the Carolina Panthers.
Culpepper was 5-of-10 for 104 yards in his Detroit debut against
the Jacksonville Jaguars.
He signed a two-year deal last week, ending his brief retirement
after making 11 lackluster appearances the previous two seasons for
Oakland and Miami. A knee injury stunted his stellar career three
years ago in Minnesota.
The Lions (0-9) are two-touchdown underdogs against the NFC
South-leading Panthers (7-2).
