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Arizona Cardinals quarterback John Skelton grimaces after being injured against the Seattle Seahawks during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Glendale, Ariz. Skelton left the game. (AP Photo/Matt York)

In a strange twist of fate, the Arizona Cardinals needed embattled quarterback Kevin Kolb to lead them to victory Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks.

John Skelton, who had been tapped the starter before the season, injured his right ankle midway through the fourth quarter and had to be carted off the field. After the game it was reported Skelton suffered a high ankle sprain.

It was a tough day for Skelton in many respects. He started the game strong, completing 11-of-17 passes for 124 yards in the first half.

However, he looked like a totally different quarterback in the second half. He struggled mightily, going just 3-of-11 passing for a mere 24 yards and an interception.

The 24-year-old signal caller finished the game 14-for-28 for 149 yards and 1 INT.

Kolb took over when Skelton went down and marched the Cardinals 66 yards, connecting with wideout Andre Roberts on a 6 yard touchdown that gave the Cardinals the lead and eventual win.

With Kolb's late-game heroics and the uncertain health status of Skelton, the Cardinals quarterback situation again appears muddled.
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    hugUhbear wrote...
    Special teams was a total disgrace
    September 9, 2012 5:44 pm
    We saw in the last preseason game against Denver an 80+ yard kickoff return and their where two more in this first game. They suck and that needs to change fast. Spencer needs to coach better or put the right players on the field because their effort on special teams was not NFL quality. That line got Skelton killed in the 2nd half, they must have been guzzling chilli dogs in the locker room at the half. Thx4 nothing on the protection for Skelton guys. PP21 should have had that INT on the 2nd to last play; also had 2 PI calls.
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    DanTheTimid wrote...
    Overall, positive
    September 9, 2012 6:02 pm
    O-line actually started the game quite solid, kind of fell apart in the second half but honestly, that was how I was expecting them to play for the full game so first half was a very pleasant surprise. Run game was non-existant and proved to be a waste of plays, I'm sorry I know BW and RW have talent but we don't have a line to open holes for them. Defense wasn't quite as sharp as last year, but still overall was the clear strength of the team. Special teams had an off game to say the least. Only real ugly spot was the officiating, but again, expected that coming in.
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    DanTheTimid wrote...
    My opinion remains the same
    September 9, 2012 6:08 pm
    I stand firm to the opinion that it doesn't matter whose behind center for us, if we're going to be successful its going to be thanks largely to our D, and that's what occurred today. Further, I feel the key to our offense having any real success is going to be the hurry up offense and an emphasis on quick passes over runs in early down situations. We HAVE to establish the pass to set up the run, not the other way around, our O-Line just isn't good enough for a more traditional style.
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    AZSPORTFAN wrote...
    O-Line
    September 9, 2012 6:44 pm
    First, I wish Skelton the best. The O-line wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. The Cardinals need to realize what Kolb's strength is and that's the hurry up offense. I have been saying this all along ..... GO CARDINALS
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    mesa mad man wrote...
    Notes
    September 10, 2012 7:07 am
    Each quarterback showed one positive possession i though; the majority when Skelton was out there looked really muddled. Would it be the worst thing to do a "QB by committee" similar to what Warner and Leinart did until Leinart got hurt a few years back? Also, I didnt see anthony sherman out there a lot, and the running game struggled as a result. They went with an extra TE to help the line block, but Sherman is so good at opening holes for beanie and RW.
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    FitzIsMyHero wrote...
    Agree with you DanTheTimid
    September 10, 2012 7:57 am
    AZSPORTSFAN, I know your the main Kolb supporter, but, Im the main Skelton supporter. Your right, hurry up offense is Kolb's strenght. Play action is Skelton's strength. But the Cards cant run the ball (not even 3-4 yds, at the least, to deem the PA Pass effective) bcuz of the O line. My point is... No matter who starts, this line is going to keep them from being successful. You could put Brady or P.Manning behind them and get the same result as yesterday... HURT. Kolb did a nice job. But hold off on the "he's going to do good" talk until he actually does good and wins division.
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    AZSPORTFAN wrote...
    FitzIsMyHero
    September 10, 2012 9:38 am
    Never said Kolb was going to do good just said what he is best at. Yes, I am a Kolb fan and also agree with you on the o-line. I do think Kolb is the better QB but for some reason he seemed to have lost his confidence. Maybe it's back, but who knows. If they don't fix the o-line fast we will probably see Lindley sooner than later.
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    FitzIsMyHero wrote...
    AZSPORTSFAN,
    September 10, 2012 2:12 pm
    Yes, I agree, If we see Lindley, it wont be because of QB struggles, its going to be because of QB injuries... I didnt give Kolb any credit last year when he went down with injuries because I questioned his toughness. But, I see the light. Its clear is day.. That O Line is literally hurting our QB's. I cant believe the front office didnt do anything about it this off season. That is sad.
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