What we're talking about following the Eagles' 38-10 victory over the Carolna Panthers:
-- The State of 5.
Quarterback Donovan McNabb suffered a fractured rib on a 3-yard touchdown run in the third quarter and had to leave the game. Coach Andy Reid isn't ready to rule McNabb out of the New Orleans game yet, but considering the pain he was in after the game, it's hard to believe he would be able to play Sunday. Kevin Kolb, come on down.
-- Sean's Impressive Debut.
The defense notched seven takeaways and five sacks and held the Panthers to 169 net yards in their first game under new defensive coordinator Sean McDermott. They blitzed quarterback Jake Delhomme and his two replacements early and often. But don't look for them to be nearly that aggressive next week against Saints quarterback Drew Brees.
-- The New Kid At Free Safety.
The stat sheet showed rookie Macho Harris with just one tackle and one pass defensed. But he didn't do anything to make you think he's going to be a liability out there.
-- Brown's Big Afternoon.
Sheldon Brown might not like his contract, but unlike Lito Sheppard, he's not going to let it affect the way he plays. He notched just the second two-interception game of his career in Sunday's win. Both of his picks led to scores.
-- The Right Tackle Situation.
Winston Justice made just his second career start Sunday, replacing injured Shawn Andrews at right tackle, and seemed to hold up pretty well. Unlike his first start, when he was left out on an island against the Giants' Osi Umenyiora, he got plenty of help Sunday as the Eagles usually lined up a tight end next to him. We'll find out soon enough whether he played well enough to convince Andy Reid he doesn't need to re-sign Jon Runyan.
