Week 9 QB projections • DET Stats
QB Daunte Culpepper, Detroit Lions
HT: 6-4, WT: 240, Born: 1-28-1977, College: Central Florida, Drafted: Round 1, Pick 11
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Stats and Week 9 Projection
| WK | OPP | RES | CMP | ATT | PYD | Y/A | PTD | INT | RSH | YD | Y/R | TD | FPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | at GB | L, 0-26 | 6 | 14 | 48 | 3.4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| SEASON TOTAL | 35 | 62 | 384 | 6.2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 44 | 14.7 | 0 | 25 | ||
Week 9 Injury Status and Other News
He was not listed on Friday's official injury report.Week 9 Matchup Info
at Seattle Seahawks (Neutral matchup) - "I think (his) accuracy was a little bit (off),' Lions coach Jim Schwartz said of Matthew Stafford (14/33 for 168 yards, zero TDs and one interception last week, vs. St. Louis) after his return to action last week. Stafford had been out since week four due to his dislocated knee cap. 'I think his timing was pretty good... There were some balls that I'm sure he'd like to have back.'Stafford commented: '(It was) a little bit of everything. Had some untimely penalties, some balls that I didn't throw them where they needed to be thrown, some dropped passes. ... I didn't play as sharp as I need to.' Unfortunately for Stafford, Calvin Johnson was unable to play last week due to his injured knee - #2 WR Bryant Johnson failed miserably in his chance as the team's #1 WR, with more drops than catches (8 targets for 2/43/0 receiving), leaving RBs Kevin Smith (5 targets for 4/49/0) and Maurice Morris (1 target for 1/19/0) to pick up the pieces. TE Brandon Pettigrew (4 for 2/17/0) and Casey FitzSimmons (3 for 2/17/0) were the other main targets for Stafford in his first week back. There still isn't much to get excited about on this unit beyond Calvin Johnson, as you can see.
The Seattle pass D is among the league's less-impressive units, with an average of 224.4 net yards allowed per game (18th in the NFL), with 10 passing TDS handed over to date vs. just three interceptions (tied for last in the NFL). Seattle does have 18 sacks to their credit (tied for seventh in the NFL), but overall this is a lack-luster unit. Tony Romo torched them for 21/36 for 249 net yards, three TDs and zero interceptions last week; Arizona hit them up for 34/43 for 282 net yards, two TDs and one interception in the game prior.
Stafford is trying to work himself back into shape, while the Seahawks struggle to contain opposing passers. On balance, this looks like a neutral matchup, although Detroit would have a slight edge if Calvin Johnson can come back to play at near 100%.
Game Summaries
Week 4 at CHI - Daunte Culpepper came in for the injured Matthew Stafford in Week 4. Stafford hurt his knee in the fourth quarter so Culpepper came in and played respectably, but the game was already decided by the point of the game where he entered. Culpepper's value is only if Stafford is held out next week against Pittsburgh.Week 5 vs PIT - Daunte Culpepper stepped in to start for Matthew Stafford against the Steelers in Week 5. He showed good speed when running out of the pocket, something he had to do quite often with LB James Harrison speeding in his direction on several occasions. Culpepper threw well and spread the ball to nine different receivers, a fact unfortunately helped some by the loss of Calvin Johnson to injury early in the contest. Culpepper still tends to hold the ball a little too long and also overthrew some open targets, but overall he did quite well against a tough opponent. Culpepper is likely to start again next week (at Green Bay) to buy Matthew Stafford two weeks off thanks to Detroit's Week 7 bye.
Week 6 at GB - Culpepper started for the injured Matt Stafford was completely ineffective, having a forgettable effort vs. the Packers in week 6. Daunte had a rough start (misreading a screen pass and throwing an INT on the teams first offensive drive) and was never able to get the Lions offense in gear. The list of reasons for the poor showing were plenty: lack of line support, injuries to key offensive players, and an ineffective running game. Culpepper pulled up lame after a 3rd quarter scramble and left thereafter with a hamstring injury. The Lions are off next week and it remains to be seen who will lead the them after the bye with the injuries piling up.
