Matthew Stafford

ew on! (6-9) Chicago Bears at(2-13) Detroit Lions The Lions won't have first overall pick Matthew Stafford on the field after his recent knee surgery, so Daunte Culpepper will start u

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le of two halves at Soldier Field, as the Bears and Lions engaged in a shoot-out in the first half. Matthew Stafford routinely found Calvin Johnson all over the field, including a 54-yarder on the first play of the game. A 61-yard Matt Forte run set up an Elway-like helicopter dive from Jay Cuter into the endzone. Despite that inspirational score, Detroit struck right back with a 72-yard drive for their second TD. 

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how they fare with a week’s preparation under their belt. 

Against rookie quarterback Matthew Stafford, Chicago must do a better job of disguising their coverages. Lovie Smith loves to blitz, and Sunday will naturally be no exception. But Stafford must not be allowed to make easy reads against Smith’s cover-two scheme. His fellow rookie, tight end Brandon Pettigrew, could have a monster day finding soft areas in the middle of the field if the pressure doesn’t get to Stafford quickly.  

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s, but it was a great first game for the Saints.

So good.

Sorry Lions, your rookie savior Matthew Stafford got picked off three times. I still think you should have started Daunte Culpepper. Now there’s no going back.

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With three picks on day one, the Lions took QB Matthew Stafford at number one overall, tight end Brandon Pettigrew at 20 (acquired in the Roy Williams to Dallas deal), and safety Louis Delmas at 33. It seems like a great first day for the winless Lions. Though in fairness, they might find a way to screw it up. It is the Lions, after all.

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