It only took half a season for Detroit to find the "right" mix. They still have the NFL's No. 32 pass defense. The Lions targeted Buchanon to be their No. 1 corner in the offseason. He was benched early on and has regained his job, but hasn't picked off a pass all year. He has 25 tackles and a forced fumble.

This is Stafford's first full practice in over a month, which bodes well for his health and Calvin Johnson's fantasy owners. Stafford was struggling to consistently connect with Calvin while battling his bum knee earlier on.

By putting him on I.R. with seven games left, the Lions are essentially admitting that Peterman's ankle surgery was extensive. He probably could've came back from a "scope" in a few weeks. Peterman, 28 in January, signed a new five-year deal last offseason. He will likely return as a starter in 2010.

Fowler looked good on the practice field in training camp, but the Grand Valley State product will focus on special teams if he's active on game days.

Peterman may need surgery on his right ankle, which would probably cost him Detroit's final six games. He's already been ruled out for Week 11. "He's seeing a specialist and it doesn't look good," coach Jim Schwartz said Friday.

Delmas was active for the game, but his tooth infection flared up on him in warmups and he watched the entire game from the sideline. Delmas, who has been the Lions' best IDP bet in the secondary and a real bright spot, returned to a full practice Wednesday.

Stafford likely be limited throughout the week, then listed as probable on Friday. As usual, he's in no danger of missing Sunday's bout with Cleveland.