Charlotte, NC (My Sportsbook) - Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb left Sunday's 38-10 season-opening win against the Panthers with a fractured rib. Deep in Carolina territory in the third quarter, McNabb couldn't find an open receiver and decided to tuck the ball and run. With the only thing between him and the end zone being Panthers cornerback Richard Marshall, McNabb lowered his shoulder and took a big hit before spinning across the goal line. There was no touchdown celebration, as McNabb grimaced on the ground and stayed there for several minutes before trainers came to his aid. The QB walked off the field under his own power but exited toward the locker room shortly thereafter, finishing with 79 yards through the air and two touchdowns on 10-of-18 completions. He added 27 yards on the ground. He came back to the sideline during the fourth quarter but was clearly in pain. "I'll know more as we go," Eagles head coach Andy Reid said of McNabb's status going forward. "I know he has a fractured rib. We'll see how he does." Third-year pro Kevin Kolb was under center for the rest of the game. He didn't lead the team to any points while throwing for just 23 yards on 7-of-11 throws and losing a fumble. "If it comes to [Kolb starting next week], I have trust in Kevin to do the job," Reid said. "With the No. 2 guy, they don't get a chance to get a lot of reps during the week. If he has a chance to get a little more reps, I think you'll see a little more production." |
