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Can Philly Recover?

After Donovan McNabb suffered a season-ending knee injury last November, a backup quarterback led the struggling Philadelphia Eagles to an improbable resurgence, closing the season with five straight victories to win the NFC East.

If the Eagles can make a similar comeback this season, they will most likely do it with McNabb under center.

Despite rumors of McNabb's demotion, Eagles coach Andy Reid says he'll stick with the nine-year veteran for the rest of the season, including Sunday when the Eagles visit the division rival Washington Redskins.

Still Fighting

With a home win over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, the Carolina Panthers can move into a tie for first place in the NFC South - an amazing feat for a team that could be starting its fourth different quarterback of the season.

Marching Back

While it's been a tale of two seasons for the Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints, it's been one long nightmare for Steven Jackson the St. Louis Rams.

Following an 0-4 start, the Saints look to move above .500 and keep the Rams winless when the teams meet at the Superdome on Sunday.

Stampeding Ahead

Despite getting off to a horrible start to the season and being forced to rotate their quarterbacks because of injuries, the Buffalo Bills are back in the AFC playoff picture.

The Miami Dolphins have also been banged up, but their season has been horrendous.

Game of Injuries

The Kansas City Chiefs and the Denver Broncos each had a disappointing first half of the season. The beginning of the second half doesn't look much more promising for either of the AFC West rivals after both teams lost a key offensive player to an injury last weekend.

Kansas City running back Larry Johnson and Denver quarterback Jay Cutler are both uncertain for Sunday, when the Broncos and Chiefs meet at Arrowhead Stadium.