Inner Circle
Week 9 of the 2009 Regular Season
| Sun 11/8 | |
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| Redskins | - |
| Falcons | - |
| 1 p.m. ET | |
| Sun 11/8 | |
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| Packers | - |
| Buccaneers | - |
| 1 p.m. ET | |
| Sun 11/8 | |
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| Dolphins | - |
| Patriots | - |
| 1 p.m. ET | |
| Sun 11/8 | |
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| Chiefs | - |
| Jaguars | - |
| 1 p.m. ET | |
| Sun 11/8 | |
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| Texans | - |
| Colts | - |
| 1 p.m. ET | |
| Sun 11/8 | |
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| Ravens | - |
| Bengals | - |
| 1 p.m. ET | |
| Sun 11/8 | |
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| Cardinals | - |
| Bears | - |
| 1 p.m. ET | |
| Sun 11/8 | |
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| Panthers | - |
| Saints | - |
| 4:05 p.m. ET | |
| Sun 11/8 | |
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| Lions | - |
| Seahawks | - |
| 4:05 p.m. ET | |
| Sun 11/8 | |
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| Chargers | - |
| Giants | - |
| 4:15 p.m. ET | |
| Sun 11/8 | |
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| Titans | - |
| 49ers | - |
| 4:15 p.m. ET | |
| Sun 11/8 | |
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| Cowboys | - |
| Eagles | - |
| 8:20 p.m. ET | |
| Mon 11/9 | |
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| Steelers | - |
| Broncos | - |
| 8:30 p.m. ET | |
Detroit Lions (1-6-0)
Lions still not close to complete package offensively
Not having WR Calvin Johnson hurt QB Matthew Stafford and the rest of the Lions' offense in their 17-10 loss Sunday to the previously winless Rams, but they must find other offensive outlets.
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PLAYER NEWS
Smith, Kevin (RB)
Smith missed practice Wednesdayafter aggravating a shoulder injury in the Lions' loss to St. Louis.
Smith has rushed 125 times for 393 yards and three touchdowns, so continue to monitor his progress this week.
Smith has rushed 125 times for 393 yards and three touchdowns, so continue to monitor his progress this week.
Stafford, Matthew (QB)
Stafford played Sunday in Detroit's 17-10 loss to St. Louis after missing two games with an injured right knee and getting an extra week to rest during Detroit's bye.
The No. 1 pick in the draft didn't have much to work with, missing standout receiver Calvin Johnson (right knee) and having teammates drop several passes. Stafford was 14 of 33 for 168 yards with an interception.
The No. 1 pick in the draft didn't have much to work with, missing standout receiver Calvin Johnson (right knee) and having teammates drop several passes. Stafford was 14 of 33 for 168 yards with an interception.
Bryan, Copeland (DE)
The Lions placed Bryan on injured reserve Thursday with a sprained MCL in his right knee, ending his season.
He suffered the injury against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday. Bryan had three tackles and one sack in five games this season.
He suffered the injury against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday. Bryan had three tackles and one sack in five games this season.
Smith, Kevin (RB)
Smith was held to 61 yards in Detroit's 26-0 loss to Green Bay on Sunday.
With the Lions down early and their third-string QB playing, Smith's opportunities decreased. He's averaging 2.7 yards per carry in his last three games.
With the Lions down early and their third-string QB playing, Smith's opportunities decreased. He's averaging 2.7 yards per carry in his last three games.
Culpepper, Daunte (QB)
Culpepper left with a right hamstring injury Sunday during Detroit's first possession of the third quarter against the Green Bay Packers after coming up limping on a 5-yard scramble.
Culpepper avoided pressure and ran toward the sideline, but began to limp just before he went out of bounds. He was not hit on the play. Culpepper took one more snap, handing off to Kevin Smith for a 1-yard gain before leaving in favor of Drew Stanton. The team said Culpepper's return was questionable.
Culpepper avoided pressure and ran toward the sideline, but began to limp just before he went out of bounds. He was not hit on the play. Culpepper took one more snap, handing off to Kevin Smith for a 1-yard gain before leaving in favor of Drew Stanton. The team said Culpepper's return was questionable.
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STANDINGS
SCHEDULE
| Wk | Opp | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | @ Green Bay | 10/18/09 @ 1 p.m. | L 0-26 |
| 7 | Bye Week | ||
| 8 | St. Louis | 11/01/09 @ 1 p.m. | L 10-17 |
| 9 | @ Seattle | 11/08/09 @ 4:05 p.m. | Game Preview |
| 10 | @ Minnesota | 11/15/09 @ 1 p.m. | Game Preview |
TEAM LEADERS
| Passing | Stafford, Matthew |
| Rushing | Smith, Kevin |
| Receiving | Johnson, Calvin |
| Defense | Foote, Larry |
PRACTICE REPORTS
| Day | Player | Pos | Info | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri | Harris, Nick | P | not injury related | Did Not Participate in Practice |
| Fri | Dizon, Jordon | LB | foot | Full Participation in Practice |
| Fri | Felton, Jerome | RB | ankle | Limited Participation in Practice |
| Fri | Hill, Sammie | DT | ankle | Full Participation in Practice |
| Fri | Hunter, Jason | DE | ankle | Limited Participation in Practice |
INJURIES
| Player | Date | Info | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter, Jason | 11/08/09 | ankle | Probable |
| Smith, Kevin | 11/08/09 | shoulder | questionable |
| Hill, Sammie | 11/08/09 | ankle | Probable |
| Jackson, Grady | 11/08/09 | knee | Probable |
| White, Dewayne | 11/08/09 | elbow | Probable |
| Johnson, Calvin | 11/08/09 | knee | questionable |
| Stafford, Matthew | 11/08/09 | knee | Probable |
| Felton, Jerome | 11/08/09 | ankle | questionable |
| Dizon, Jordon | 11/08/09 | foot | Probable |
| Faggins, Demarcus | 11/03/09 | upper body injury | IR |
TRANSACTIONS
| Player | Date | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Barton, Kirk | 11/04/09 | From Lions to 49ers practice squad addition |
| Fowler, Eric | 11/03/09 | practice squad addition |
| Smith, Keith | 11/03/09 | From Lions to 49ers signed |
| David, Jason | 11/03/09 | From Saints to Lions signed |
| Faggins, Demarcus | 11/03/09 | Placed on IR - upper body injury |
| Johnson, Taurus | 11/03/09 | practice squad deletion |
| Peerman, Cedric | 10/30/09 | From Browns to Lions practice squad addition |
| Davis, Tristan | 10/30/09 | practice squad deletion |
| Butler, Carson | 10/28/09 | From Lions to 49ers practice squad addition |
| Bryan, Copeland | 10/22/09 | Placed on IR - right knee |
