November 23rd, 2007 
Matt Loede 
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As if facing the best team in the recent history of the NFL on their home turf in a prime-time matchup is not bad enough, the Eagles look like they will be without their regular starting quarterback Sunday night. Donovan McNabb missed his third practice Friday due to a sprained ankle and hurt thumb, and he is doubtful to start against the undefeated New England Patriots. “He’s gotten a little better each day, so that’s a positive,” coach Andy Reid said.
The injury to McNabb took place during Sunday’s 17-7 win in Philly over the Dolphins last Sunday. The injury came on a tackle when Dolphins corner Michael Lehan pulled him down. McNabb has started every game this season after coming back from a torn knee ligament that took place last season during a loss to the Titans.
A.J. Feeley is expected to start the game vs the Pats when and if it becomes official that McNabb can’t go. He led the Eagles to a pair of TD’s in the win over the Fins last week. Reid said he would not put the future of McNabb at risk if it meant sitting him vs the Pats. “If I feel like he can get out there and function, I would go in that direction,” Reid said. “If I don’t, we’re not putting him at risk. I’m not going to do that.”
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