THESE ARE heady days for the Eagles' defense, third in the league all of a sudden, after dominating the Giants and the Browns.

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Since his infamous benching four weeks ago, Donovan McNabb has been one of the hottest quarterbacks in the National Football League.

--The Eagles converted 11 of 17 third-down opportunities in Monday night's win over the Browns.

During the games, he stands among the others waiting for the call that doesn't come.

The Eagles' defensive players aren't impressed.

It's not how you begin the season, but how you end it.

We depart from the dismal happenings of a 4-10 Browns season to reflect on some positive news.

Since his infamous benching four weeks ago, Donovan McNabb has been one of the hottest quarterbacks in the National Football League.

--The Eagles converted 11 of 17 third-down opportunities in Monday night's win over the Browns.

Defensive coordinator Jim Johnson has started integrating rookie safety Quintin Demps into his base package.

It's not a surprise that the Philadelphia Eagles are putting things together down the stretch, and especially not the way Donovan McNabb is playing.

PLAYER NOTES --WR Reggie Brown was inactive for the second consecutive game.

The Eagles need help to make the playoffs.