Quarterback Donovan McNabb fractured a rib in the second half of Sunday's game, according to Andy Reid. However, the head coach would not rule out the possibility of his franchise quarterback playing next Sunday in the home opener against the Saints. If McNabb is unable to go, Kevin Kolb would get the start.
McNabb exited the game with 6:59 remaining in the third quarter. He scored a touchdown on a 3-yard scramble where he was hit by cornerback Richard Marshall at the goal line and piled on by another Panthers player. After spending several minutes down on the field being attended to by trainers, McNabb walked off the field under his own power.
During the next Panthers drive, McNabb was treated by team doctors on the sideline before he walked into the locker room for further evaluation. McNabb returned to the sideline and even cracked a smile or two, but returned to the locker room after removing his equipment.
McNabb's touchdown put the Eagles ahead 38-10. McNabb was 10-of-18 for 79 yards with two touchdowns and an interception when he left, not including the touchdown run. Kolb came in at quarterback on the Eagles' next drive.
-- Posted by Bob Kent, 4:44 p.m., September 13
