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).