Did Culpepper get injured??

phillyfan36 · September 21, 2003 4:55AM

I just got home and was checking stats and they had the Vikes had another QB in, did he get injured??

TrFstPtch · September 21, 2003 5:22AM

Oh lord, I hope not! I'll check right now.

-Mike

TrFstPtch · September 21, 2003 5:24AM

SHOOOOOOT! Yup he did, so did Harrington. Here is what I got from nfl.com:

DETROIT (Sept. 21, 2003) -- Daunte Culpepper left the field with a bruised lower back in the first half of the Minnesota-Detroit game and did not return.

Culpepper was injured when he was hit by linebacker Wali Rainer just after scoring his second rushing touchdown of the game. He was replaced by Gus Frerotte for the final drive of the second quarter.

Joey Harrington of the Lions injured his right index finger when he hit center Dominic Raiola 's helmet after throwing a pass late in the second quarter. Mike McMahon replaced him for Detroit's final offensive play before halftime, but Harrington was back in to start the second half.

.When Culpepper left the field, a pack of ice was put on his lower back while he sat on the bench. Later, trainers put him on his back for stretches and asked him to jog on the sideline. He left the field for further evaluation in the locker room before the half ended.

Harrington came running off the field when he was injured, and tape was put on his finger.

Dang.
-Mike

phillyfan36 · September 21, 2003 5:29AM

dang, hopefully he'll be ok

TrFstPtch · September 21, 2003 5:30AM

I know...I hope so.

-Mike

phillyfan36 · September 21, 2003 8:33AM

culpepper is fine, he said he will play next week just needs some rest, wat a relief

Did Culpepper get injured??

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