Ravens, Redskins turn to their backup quarterbacks

By John Onan | Tuesday, September 13, 2005 | ( 0 )

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Baltimore Ravens starting quarterback Kyle Boller, who was injured Sunday night in the team's opener versus the Indianapolis Colts, will be forced to miss this week's game against the Tennessee Titans due to a hyper extended right big toe.

Boller was injured in the third quarter after he was sacked by Colts defensive lineman Larry Tripplett and had to be helped off the field. He was unable to continue and was replaced by backup Anthony Wright for the remainder of the game. Wright, who will get the start Sunday against the Titans, went 19-of-31 for 214 and two interceptions mopping up for Boller.

The Washington Redskins are replacing their starting quarterback after just one week. Patrick Ramsey, who was knocked out of their opening day 9-7 win over the Chicago Bears with a concussion, has been benched in favor of former starter Mark Brunell.

Brunell came into the game after Ramsey was unable to return, and helped lead the Redskins on three scoring drives. Although he was unable to get his offense into the end zone, John Hall's three field goals were enough to get Washington past the Chicago Bears.

Mark Brunell came to the Redskins before the 2004 season, signing a $43 million contract, but was ineffective and replaced by Ramsey for the second half of last year. After replacing Ramsey on Sunday, Brunell went 8-of-14 passing for 70 yards.

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