Cincinnati, OH. After fumbling and throwing three interceptions, Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb has brought a long overdue tie home to Philadelphia. The NFL itself has not seen a tied game in six years. Surprisingly, McNabb did not seem elated.

“I’ve never been part of a tie” said McNabb with feigned humility. “I never even knew it was in the rulebook. I was looking forward to getting the opportunity to get out there and try to drive to win the game. But unfortunately with the rules, we settled with a tie.”

Such modesty is rare in today’s game, but that speaks volumes for both McNabb as a player, and the team as a whole. Rarely does a team so well equipped to win seize the opportunity to loose, or with sheer determination, tie. But this has been just that year for the birds.

This glorious tie, however inspiring, was not achieved on McNabb’s shoulders alone. His ability to put the ball in Brian Westbrook’s hands, only 17 times out of 58 total throws is a feat no quarterback could accomplish alone. As the team’s best player, Westbrook’s fourteen rushes and three receptions were as much good football as this game could handle without spilling over into an unsightly victory. To tie a team this inferior, the players needed strategic guidance. When touting the laurels of the Eagles, one must not forget the coaching staff. While Andy Reid is not directly responsible for McNabb’s daring throws 10 feet above the receiver’s heads, he does deserve a great deal of credit for this unprecedented tie.

With a final score of 13-13, Philadelphia has yet another rare achievement to covet. Now all eyes are on the upcoming Baltimore game, and the hemophilic Philadelphia fan base is ready to bleed green all over M&T Bank stadium.