Culpepper starts for Lions Charlotte, NC (Sports Network) - The Detroit Lions started Daunte Culpepper
under center for the second straight week in Sunday's 31-22 loss against
Carolina.
Culpepper, who officially signed with the Lions on November 4, went 20-for-35
with 207 yards, one touchdown, two interceptions, one rushing touchdown and
one fumble as the Lions fell to 0-10 and are the only team in the NFL this
season without a win.
He started last Sunday's 38-14 loss to the Jaguars but was pulled late in the
third quarter after going just 5-for-10 with 104 yards and an interception.
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Dan Orlovsky is not practicing with the Lions on Wednesday, so in all likelihood, Daunte Culpepper will once again get the chance to lead Detroit to the promised land of a victory, according to MLive.com.
Our View:Culpepper and the Lions will go up against a depleted Minnesota defensive front, so you have to think that if they have a chance to win a game this season, this would be a good opportunity.
Dewayne White is questionable for Week 14 due to his calf injury, according to MLive.com.
Our View:White has been the Lions' best pass rusher with 5.5 sacks and three forced fumbles, and Gus Frerotte and the Vikings' aerial attack would benefit from his absence if unable to go Sunday.
Kevin Smith sat out Monday's practice while nursing an ankle ailment, but coach Rod Marinelli expects him to play Sunday against the Vikings, according to MLive.com.
Our View:This is encouraging news, but the banged-up rookie rusher will not be a favorable fantasy option against the Vikings' second ranked run defense.
