Nothing Stands in Way of Eagles

Donovan McNabb thinks the Philadelphia offense can make stars out of a lot of receivers. It made one out of James Thrash on Sunday.

McNabb threw for 283 yards and two touchdowns, both to Thrash, as the Eagles spoiled the Seattle Seahawks’ home opener, 27-3.

“I’ve always said that in this offense, you never know who’s going to be the leading receiver,” McNabb said. “James did an excellent job.”

Signed as a free agent from the Washington Redskins in the off-season, Thrash caught 10 passes for 165 yards, both career highs. In four seasons with the Redskins, Thrash was never the No. 1 receiver, but had 50 catches last season.

McNabb completed 24 of 37 passes with no interceptions. He also scored a touchdown on a three-yard run in the final five minutes.

The Eagles (1-1) won convincingly without running back Duce Staley, who injured his right shoulder--a partial dislocation of a joint--in the first quarter.

Staley played in Philadelphia’s first two series before being replaced by rookie Correll Buckhalter, a fourth-round draft choice from Nebraska.

For the second straight week, the Seahawks (1-1) failed to score a touchdown.

Matt Hasselbeck, Seattle’s new quarterback, was booed loudly at times.

He was nine for 24 for 62 yards with no interceptions. He was sacked seven times for 41 yards in losses.

Coach Mike Holmgren was upset at the booing directed at Hasselbeck.

“It was the first home game,” he said. “It’s a little early to make that rash judgment. Our quarterback had a poor day today. He’ll have a better one next week.”