National Football League

4 Lions starters out vs Bengals

Published Dec. 12, 2009 8:29 p.m. ET

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Defensive linemen Jason Hunter and Dewayne White were inactive for Detroit's game against Cincinnati on Sunday, a setback to their chances of stopping the Bengals' highly ranked running game. The Lions also were missing linebacker Ernie Sims and right guard Daniel Loper. Loper (back), Sims (hamstring) and White (toe) had been listed as questionable. The Bengals were missing defensive tackle Domata Peko, out with a knee injury. Pat Sims started in his place.