Stephen Peterman News Archives

It was enough to make a grown man cry. Even a 320-pound man who makes his living punching other men his size.

After the Detroit Lions won for the first time in 20 tries, beating the Washington Redskins 19-14 on Sunday at Ford Field, television cameras caught teary-eyed right guard Stephen Peterman leaving the field.

And the Oscar for best actor in Sunday's game at Ford Field goes to ... Lions offensive tackle Gosder Cherilus, according to Vikings Pro Bowl defensive tackle Kevin Williams.

They're all saying the same thing: Playing well doesn't matter if you don't win.

DT, INDIANAPOLIS COLTS LAST WK: W vs. JAX, 14-12 Dawson did not start, but chipped in two tackles for Indianapolis as the Colts kicked off their 2009 campaign with a gutty, two-point victory over division foe, Jacksonville.

He didn't, of course. "Last year, I watched film because we had to, but I didn't pay attention to details like I should have," said Smith, who will be one of the key players for the Lions as they open their regular season 1 p.m. Sunday against the New Orleans Saints.

The Lions already had their hands full facing the Saints and Pro Bowl quarterback Drew Brees.

The odds makers give the Saints a 13-point edge over the Lions. Whether it's my money or your money...the best bet here is to spot the thirteen to the Lions and take the Black & Gold.

KICKOFF: Sunday, 1 p.m. ET SURFACE: Sportexe Momentum TV: FOX SERIES: 20th regular-season meeting.

Allen Park -- Gunther Cunningham watched the Lions' 2008 horror flick on video. The Lions' defensive coordinator has no interest in sitting through a sequel.

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Detroit Lions cornerback Phillip Buchanon and guard Stephen Peterman are both listed as questionable for Sunday's season-opener at New Orleans.

Lions right guard Stephen Peterman missed practice with an undisclosed injury, punt return specialist Yamon Figurs left practice with a finger injury and kicker Jason Hanson's status for Sunday's game has not been resolved.

Lions backup quarterback Daunte Culpepper, who declined interview requests Monday to discuss Matthew Stafford's being named the starter, issued a written statement through the team Tuesday in support of Stafford and coach Jim Schwartz's decision.

Matthew Stafford continued to throw downfield with accuracy as the Lions beat the Colts in Week 3 of NFL preseason action.