Eagles...56 Lions...21
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PHILADELPHIA -- Donovan McNabb stood on the sideline and watched Kevin Kolb lead the offense for the first time.
No, the rookie wasn’t taking over as some were suggesting this week. McNabb earned a rest after one of the most prolific days of his career.
McNabb threw for 381 yards and four touchdowns, Kevin Curtis had 221 yards receiving and the Philadelphia Eagles beat the Detroit Lions, 56-21, on Sunday. Curtis tied an NFL record for yards receiving in a first half, with 205 on nine catches.
The Eagles (1-2) had a franchise-record 42 points in the first half. It was their most points scored since a 56-17 victory at the Chicago Cardinals in 1953.
Brian Westbrook had 110 yards rushing, 111 more receiving and scored three touchdowns before leaving in the third quarter with injured ribs.
Jon Kitna threw for 446 yards and two touchdowns and Roy Williams had nine catches for 204 for Detroit (2-1).
Quoteworthy: “We’re an explosive offense when things work out the way we want.” -- Brian Westbrook, Eagles running back
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