TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) John Skelton won a long, tight competition to become starting quarterback for the Arizona Cardinals, only to go down with a sprained ankle …

… protection was partially responsible for the loss of their starting quarterback last week. The injury to Kevin Kolb gives John Skelton another shot at QB. Skelton takes over for the struggling Cardinals on Sunday when they visit the Minnesota Vikings …

… will be sidelined, in the team's words, ``an unspecified period of time.'' Kolb, who took over when starter John Skelton went down in the opener and directed the game-winning drive, had the team at 4-2 despite weak play by his offensive …

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) Embattled Arizona quarterback Kevin Kolb took one hit too many, and it's uncertain whether he will be able to return to lead the Cardinals against the Vikings at Minnesota next Sunday, or will turn the job over to John Skelton . Kolb injured his ribs while being sacked for the ...

… was waved off. Kolb lost a tight battle to be Arizona's starter to open the season, but started four games after John Skelton sprained his right ankle in the opener against Seattle.

… the Cardinals on Sunday. The loss ended Arizona's eight-game home winning streak. Byrd picked off a pass from John Skelton , who had replaced the injured Kevin Kolb, and returned it 29 yards to the Arizona 6 to set up the winning kick.

… was waved off. Kolb lost a tight battle to be Arizona's starter to open the season, but started four games after John Skelton sprained his right ankle in the opener against Seattle.