ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) -Lions’ quarterback Daunte Culpepper has been ruled out of playing in Detroit’s preseason finale against Buffalo because of a foot injury.
Rookie No. 1 draft pick Matthew Stafford had already been slated to start the game Thursday night. Culpepper would have been the backup. He cut the top of his foot at home on Saturday.
Stafford is to get about 25 snaps before being replaced by Brooks Bollinger. He was signed Tuesday after third-stringer Drew Stafford required knee surgery.
The Lions (2-1) also rested starting running back Kevin Smith, cornerback Phillip Buchanon and linebacker Ernie Sims.
The Bills (1-3) rested starting quarterback Trent Edwards, receivers Terrell Owens and Lee Evans, and their entire starting defense.
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