Mora did say Hasselbeck “seems to be doing a lot better today.’’
Backup Seneca Wallace, who started eight games last season when Hasselbeck was out because of a bulging disk in his back, would make his 13th career start if Hasselbeck can’t go. Wallace completed 15 of 23 passes for 127 yards with a touchdown and interception while finishing Sunday’s loss.
Hasselbeck, who turns 34 Friday, said the fracture is on the back of a top rib and the pain is near the shoulder. He said he broke a rib once before while with the Seahawks and played the next game. He didn’t specify when.
“I have definitely felt worse,’’ Hasselbeck said. “I’m absolutely hoping to play.’’
Favre’s finger fine
Brett Favre’s
streak of 271 straight regular-season starts is not in danger: He has a bent fingernail. Favre’s throwing hand was clearly hurting after his last throw for Minnesota in Sunday’s win over Detroit. Coach Brad Childress said, however, that Favre is fine . . . Kevin Kolb will make his second straight start for the Eagles if Donovan McNabb can’t play against Kansas City. Coach Andy Reid isn’t sure whether Jeff Garcia or Michael Vick would be the backup quarterback in that scenario. Vick is eligible to play for the first time after serving a two-game suspension as the final league penalty for his role in running a dogfighting ring. McNabb missed Sunday’s 48-22 loss to New Orleans because of a cracked rib. Kolb made his first NFL start, throwing for 391 yards, two touchdowns, and three interceptions . . . The Cowboys said running back Marion Barber has a quadriceps injury and his return isn’t yet known. Barber was hurt on a 35-yard run in the fourth quarter of the Cowboys’ 33-31 loss to the Giants . . . Punter Craig Hentrich isn’t likely to punt when the Titans visit the Jets after straining his left calf. Coach Jeff Fisher isn’t saying if the season is over for the 38-year-old veteran . . . Panthers defensive tackle Louis Leonard broke his left ankle on the final defensive play at Atlanta and is out for several weeks, if not the season.
Jets deny tampering
