Philadelphia Eagles 24, Carolina Panthers 13
The final score is mis-leading in last night’s game as the backups outscored the Panthers 24-3 in the fourth quarter to win. Donovan McNabb did not look sharp last night as he completed 11 of 24 passes for 98 yards. 2nd year QB Kevin Kolb completed 14 of 27 passes for 155 yards with 1 TD pass (33-yarder to Greg Lewis) and 1 interception. He also carried the ball 1 time for 11 yards last night. Holder/Punter Sav Rocco attempted a pass on a fake field goal and it was intercepted and returned 78 yards for a TD by cornerback Richard Marshall of the Panthers. 2nd year RB Tony Hunt was outstanding for the Eagles last night as he carried the football 5 times for 79 yards (15.8 ypc) with a 51-yard TD scamper. Lorenzo Booker pitched in with 25 yards rushing on 6 carries (4.2 ypc) against the Panthers. Brian Westbrook rushed for 14 yards on 5 carries (2.8 ypc) last night and he also caught 2 passes for 17 yards (8.5 avg). Rookie WR Desean Jackson had a nice game leading the Eagles last night with 7 catches for 71 yards (10.1 avg). Greg Lewis also had a solid game with 3 catches for 44 yards (14.7 avg) with a 33-yard TD grab from Kevin Kolb. Kevin Curtis pitched in with 4 grabs for 35 yards (8.8 avg) last night. The Eagles finished up with 139 yards rushing on 22 carries (6.3 ypc) last night. The Eagles also completed 25 of 52 passes for 247 yards last night.
Linebacker Justin Roland was the leader on a outstanding effort by the Eagles’ defense last night as he had 3 tackles, recovered a fumble and he intercepted a pass that he returned 74 yards for a TD. The Panthers finished up with 78 yards rushing on 27 carries (2.9 ypc) and they also completed 20 of 33 passes for 134 yards last night.