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Found October 11, 2009 on The Scores Report: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Daunte Culpepper
TEAMS: Detroit Lions

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Okay, who played quarterback for the Detroit Lions on Sunday? Because it sure as hell wasn’t Daunte Culpepper. In the Steelers’ 28-20 win over the Lions on Sunday, somebody resembling Culpepper (wearing Culpepper’s jersey) totaled 282 yards and one touchdown on 23-of-37 passing. Imposter Culpepper also rushed for 44 yards in the loss and actually kept [...]
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