McNabb breaks ankle but leads Eagles to win

PHILADELPHIA -- Philadelphia quarterback Donovan McNabb played most of Sunday's 38-14 victory over Arizona with a broken right ankle that could sideline him for six-to-eight weeks.

McNabb, who was injured on the third play of the game, tied a career high with four touchdown passes. But his status for the rest of the season is in doubt.

Eagles coach Andy Reid said this type of injury typically keeps players out six-to-eight weeks. McNabb, who has never had a serious injury, insists he'll try to play against San Francisco next Monday night.

"In my mind, I'll be out there," McNabb said.

Unable to scramble because of his injury -- diagnosed as a sprain during the game -- McNabb stayed in the pocket and threw TD passes of 2 yards to James Thrash, 3 yards to Dorsey Levens, 27 to Todd Pinkston and 9 to Duce Staley in the first half.

Though he limped noticeably the entire game, McNabb didn't miss a play after he was hurt until resting with 4:49 left. He finished 20-of-25 for 255 yards and one interception.

The Eagles are 7-3 and the Cardinals 4-6.

Titans 31, Steelers 23

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Titans' best game in nearly two seasons was overshadowed by an injury to Pittsburgh quarterback Tommy Maddox that sent him to a hospital strapped to a stretcher with a bruised spinal cord and a concussion.

Steve McNair threw two touchdown passes to Kevin Dyson and Eddie George ran for two more as the Titans (6-4) won their fifth straight. The Steelers are 5-4-1.

Maddox was tripped up by safety Lance Schulters and tossed the ball to Antwaan Randle El as he fell forward. Linebacker Keith Bulluck hit Maddox's shoulder with his forearm, and Maddox rolled onto his head and did not move.

Maddox was motionless as he was strapped to a backboard. Trainers and doctors worked on him for at least 15 minutes, then Maddox was lifted onto a stretcher, loaded into an ambulance on the field and taken to Baptist Hospital's trauma unit.

Steelers spokesman Ron Wahl said they would not discuss the nature of Maddox's injury until today. Wahl said Maddox was awake and alert, had talked with his family and was able to move all of his extremities.

Vikings 31, Packers 21

MINNEAPOLIS -- Daunte Culpepper threw for two touchdowns and ran for another, and the Vikings (3-7) intercepted Brett Favre three times in beating the Packers (8-2).

Falcons 24, Saints 17

ATLANTA -- Michael Vick passed for two touchdowns and ran for another to lead the Falcons (6-3-1) past the Saints (7-3).

Chiefs 17, Bills 16

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Trent Green darted 9 yards up the middle for the go-ahead score with 4:53 to play as the Chiefs (5-5) rallied past the Bills (5-5).

Broncos 31, Seahawks 9

SEATTLE -- Steve Beuerlein threw two fourth-quarter touchdown passes after Brian Griese left with a sprained knee, leading the Broncos (7-3) past the Seahawks (3-7).

Chargers 20, 49ers 17, OT

SAN DIEGO -- Steve Christie kicked a 40-yard field goal with 4:11 left in overtime to lift the Chargers (7-3) past the 49ers (7-3).

Jets 31, Lions 14

DETROIT -- Chad Pennington threw a career-high four touchdowns, two to Wayne Chrebet, as the Jets (5-5) rolled past the Lions (3-7). New York has won three straight and four of five to turn around its season after a 1-4 start.

Colts 20, Cowboys 3

INDIANAPOLIS -- Peyton Manning threw two late touchdown passes to Marvin Harrison, Mike Vanderjagt made two field goals and the Colts (6-4) forced two late turnovers to beat the Cowboys (3-7).

Browns 27, Bengals 20

CINCINNATI -- Tim Couch matched his career high with three touchdown passes to lead the Browns (5-5) past the Bengals (1-9).

Jaguars 24, Texans 21

HOUSTON -- Mark Brunell passed for 224 yards and two touchdowns as the Jaguars (5-5) atoned for a loss to the first-year Texans (2-8) three weeks ago.

Giants 19, Redskins 17

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Giants rookie tight end Jeremy Shockey caught 11 passes for 111 yards and Matt Bryant kicked four field goals as the Giants (6-4) edged the Redskins (4-6).

Bucs 23, Panthers 10

TAMPA, Fla. -- Brad Johnson threw for 253 yards and two touchdowns, and the NFL's top-ranked defense forced four turnovers as the Bucs (8-2) beat the Panthers (3-7) to take sole possession of the NFC South lead.

Dolphins 26, Ravens 7

MIAMI -- Miami held Baltimore to a season-low 157 yards, and Ray Lucas finally notched his first win as a Dolphins quarterback, throwing for 221 yards to lead the Dolphins (6-4) past the Ravens (4-6).

Raiders 27, Patriots 20

OAKLAND, Calif. -- Rich Gannon threw for 297 yards as the Raiders (6-4) took control early on their way to beating the Patriots (5-5). Oakland held New England to just 195 total yards.

-- From wire reports