McNabb set to start after practicing again

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb has his mobility back, and along with it, his starting spot.

About the reception he’ll receive Sunday from fickle Eagles fans, McNabb is unsure and even somewhat indifferent. He had his first full workout Wednesday since spraining his right ankle and jamming his thumb against Miami two weeks ago.

Asked whether he thought he would be more appreciated Sunday against the New York Giants with the Eagles (5-7) coming off a pair of disappointing losses with A.J. Feeley directing the offense, McNabb jokingly replied, “Probably not.”

Later, his tone got more serious, saying his past success speaks for itself.

“I don’t have anything to prove. I’ve proven a lot through my career. . . . There is nothing I can possibly do, at this particular point, besides win ball games, for me to make people feel some type of way or to feel better about me being in there,” he said.

Minnesota Vikings defensive end Ray Edwards was suspended four games for violating the NFL’s policy on steroid use.

Edwards, a second-year pro, has been a starter for most of the season but was replaced by Erasmus James on Sunday against Detroit. Coach Brad Childress said that decision had nothing to do with Edwards’ violation, which the coach said he learned of Wednesday.

Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle Marcus Stroud practiced for the first time in more than a month after serving a four-game suspension following a positive test for a banned supplement.

Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre was back at practice, but he wasn’t quite ready to put his bruised elbow and shoulder to the test.

Favre, injured last Thursday against Dallas, mostly handed off and threw a few short passes but was expected to throw more today.

Meanwhile, the team said that backup quarterback Aaron Rodgers could be unavailable Sunday against Oakland after hurting his hamstring Tuesday in practice. Craig Nall is the other backup.

Arizona Cardinals wide receivers Anquan Boldin (dislocated toe) and Larry Fitzgerald (strained groin) are uncertain for Sunday at Seattle. Fitzgerald took part in limited drills.

St. Louis Rams quarterback Marc Bulger practiced and is expected to start Sunday at Cincinnati after sitting out last week because of a concussion.

The New England Patriots’ dramatic comeback victory over the Baltimore Ravens on Monday night attracted the largest audience in history for a cable program. The game on ESPN averaged more than 12.5 million homes and 17.5 million viewers.

The previous highs were 11.8 million households for last year’s New York Giants-Dallas Cowboys “Monday Night Football” game and 17.2 million viewers for Disney Channel’s “High School Musical 2” movie in August.