Michael Vick

Michael Vick didn't practice for the second straight day Thursday because of broken ribs, and it remains uncertain whether the Pro Bowl quarterback will play when the Philadelphia Eagles visit the New York Giants on Sunday night. Vick broke his two lower ribs on the second play of the Eagles' 21-17 loss to Arizona on Sunday. He didn't tell anyone he was hurt and played through the pain. Vince Young likely would start if Vick can't go. Cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie (ankle)

For all those super expectations, all the preseason hype, all the big-name additions, the Philadelphia Eagles are left to ponder all that went wrong. Despite their late-season surge — a three-game winning streak — the Eagles (7-8) aren't going to the playoffs. That's the reality for this Dream Team. So before they begin looking ahead to next season, they're thinking about the 'what ifs?' One play could be the difference in several of the losses, especially because the Eagles blew five fourth-quarter leads.

Michael Vick will miss his third straight game because of broken ribs when the Eagles play at Seattle (4-7) on Thursday night. Vince Young will start for the Eagles (4-7). The two-time Pro Bowl quarterback is 1-1 in his first two starts. Wide receiver (hamstring) Jeremy Maclin and cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie (ankle) also won't play. Running back LeSean McCoy (toe) and cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha (knee) are questionable. Vick broke his two lower ribs in a loss to Arizona on Nov. 13.

The Patriots are trying not to get wrapped up in the vortex that is Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow. By Julian Benbow, Globe staff> FOXBOROUGH -- The Patriots braced themselves for all the noise that inevitably comes with this weekend's faceoff with Tim Tebow. Here are some assorted quotes from the locker room. Bill Belichick: "I don't know if there's another quarterback in the league that has Tim Tebow's skill. It's like Michael Vick.

Michael Vick is active, as expected, for the Eagles and playing against the New York Giants after recovering from a concussion last Sunday against Atlanta. The Philadelphia quarterback practiced for a second consecutive day Friday and pronounced himself ready to go. The Eagles didn't have defensive ends Darryl Tapp and Juqua Parker. Quarterback Vince Young was in uniform for the first time this season. He had missed the first two games with a hamstring injury. Giants Pro Bowl defensive end Osi Umenyiora and wide receiver Mario Manningham were among New York's inactives.

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick has thrown for a second straight day, has not taken part in any practice drills on Friday, and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game with the New England Patriots. Vick, bothered by broken ribs, is one of four Eagles players and one of three key starters who could miss the interconference matchup against the AFC East front-runners at Lincoln Financial Field. The Eagles (4-6) are in must-win mode to stay in contention for a playoff spot.

NFL rushing leader LeSean McCoy is active for the Philadelphia Eagles despite a toe injury that slowed him in practice this week. McCoy went through pregame warmups and was deemed ready to go Thursday night against Seattle. Along with McCoy, cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha also was active despite a nagging left knee injury. Both McCoy and Asomugha were listed as questionable. The Eagles had already ruled out quarterback Michael Vick, wide receiver Jeremy Maclin and cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie.

Michael Vick was in the Philadelphia Eagles' starting lineup after missing a portion of last week's loss to the Giants with a bruised right hand. Vick originally was thought to have a broken hand, but the left-handed passer later was diagnosed with the bruise, and he practiced late in the week. He wore a padded glove on his right hand for the game. During warmups, he greeted several 49ers players with a hand slap — using his right hand. San Francisco running back Frank Gore is active despite a sprained right ankle, but rookie Kendall Hunter will start.

Who: Philadelphia at Seattle Time: 8:20 p.m. (NFL Network) Line: Eagles by 3 Records: Eagles 4-7 (4-7 vs. spread), Seahawks 4-7 (6-4-1 vs. spread). Comments: Dream team Eagles fresh off embarrassing home beating at the hands of the Patriots … Coach Pete Carroll's Seahawks come off an embarrassing home loss to Redskins … Philadelphia QB Vince Young threw for a career-high 400 yards vs. Patriots, and will get the start again in place of the injured Michael Vick (ribs)

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Vince Young hurt his right hamstring late in the first half against the New York Jets on Thursday night. Young rolled out on a fourth-down play and was about to run for the first down when his right leg stuck in the turf. He wound up throwing an incomplete pass as he went down, then immediately limped to the sideline. Eagles trainers looked at the back of his right knee and Young gimped along the sideline before heading to the locker room with 18 seconds remaining in the half.

SEATTLE - Marshawn Lynch loves the prime-time stage, even if he's rarely given such a spotlight. Seattle's hard-charging running back bulled through Philadelphia for 148 yards and a pair of first-half touchdowns, David Hawthorne returned the third of Vince Young's four interceptions 77 yards for a score, and the Seahawks rolled to a 31-14 victory last night that only added to the Eagles' miserable season. Lynch ran into and escaped from a massive pileup for a 15-yard TD run in the first quarter, then made a quick cut and went back against the flow for a 40-yard scoring dash on the first play of the...

NFL rushing leader LeSean McCoy is active for the Philadelphia Eagles despite a toe injury that slowed him in practice this week. McCoy went through pregame warmups and was deemed ready to go Thursday night against Seattle. Along with McCoy, cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha also was active despite a nagging left knee injury. Both McCoy and Asomugha were listed as questionable. The Eagles had already ruled out quarterback Michael Vick, wide receiver Jeremy Maclin and cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie.

Who: Philadelphia at Seattle Time: 8:20 p.m. (NFL Network) Line: Eagles by 3 Records: Eagles 4-7 (4-7 vs. spread), Seahawks 4-7 (6-4-1 vs. spread). Comments: Dream team Eagles fresh off embarrassing home beating at the hands of the Patriots … Coach Pete Carroll's Seahawks come off an embarrassing home loss to Redskins … Philadelphia QB Vince Young threw for a career-high 400 yards vs. Patriots, and will get the start again in place of the injured Michael Vick (ribs)

Michael Vick will miss his third straight game because of broken ribs when the Eagles play at Seattle (4-7) on Thursday night. Vince Young will start for the Eagles (4-7). The two-time Pro Bowl quarterback is 1-1 in his first two starts. Wide receiver (hamstring) Jeremy Maclin and cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie (ankle) also won't play. Running back LeSean McCoy (toe) and cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha (knee) are questionable. Vick broke his two lower ribs in a loss to Arizona on Nov. 13.

By Tony Massarotti, Globe Columnist With all due respect to Bill Belichick and Tom Brady and the laudable Patriots Way, some of us simply cannot buy in yet. Not now. Not after yesterday. Not as the Patriots have resumed their march through the regular season against a collection of tackling dummies and blocking sleds, the latest coming in the form of a Philadelphia Eagles outfit that is the NFL equivalent of the 2011 Red Sox. All of that talent. So little heart. And positively no clue.

"Fly, Eagles, Fly!" That's the team song of the local NFL entry, and those in attendance at Lincoln Financial Field today may be hearing it a few times during what promises to be a long, stressful afternoon for the New England Patriots. Am I predicting outright defeat for the lads from Foxborough? I won't go that far. But I will say that if Bill's Boys plan on having a happy flight home, they had better plan on bringing their proverbial A game, and nothing less. May we now take a seat, inhale and exhale fully, and offer an honest appraisal of the 2011...

An NAACP leader believes Michael Vick should be allowed to return to the NFL, preferably the Atlanta Falcons, after serving his prison sentence for his role in a dogfighting operation. "As a society, we should aid in his rehabilitation and welcome a new Michael Vick back into the community without a permanent loss of his career in football," said R.L. White , president of the NAACP's Atlanta chapter, yesterday. "We further ask the NFL, Falcons, and the sponsors not to permanently ban Mr. Vick from his ability to bring hours of enjoyment to fans all over this country.

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick has thrown for a second straight day, has not taken part in any practice drills on Friday, and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game with the New England Patriots. Vick, bothered by broken ribs, is one of four Eagles players and one of three key starters who could miss the interconference matchup against the AFC East front-runners at Lincoln Financial Field. The Eagles (4-6) are in must-win mode to stay in contention for a playoff spot.