PHILADELPHIA — The Eagles were in the rarest of positions on a football field yesterday. They served as the opening act of a New York-Philly twinbill instead of kicking off as the main event.

Donovan McNabb threw three touchdown passes and DeSean Jackson had 54-yard TD catch in the Eagles' 40-17 win. Later, the Yankees and Phillies started Game 4 of the World Series across the street only hours after the Eagles' rout ended.

The Eagles (5-2) remained undefeated in the division and host Dallas next week. Philly dominated without running back Brian Westbrook (concussion).

"When you play these NFC East teams, you prepare for a heavyweight fight," Eagles coach Andy Reid said.

New York (5-3) has lost three straight games. Eli Manning continuously threw high over his receivers or was the victim of bad route running and threw two interceptions.

"You don't expect it when you win five straight," Manning said. "You're feeling good, you're feeling great and then, to lose three in a row especially, you just don't feel like you're playing your best."

LeSean McCoy, Westbrook's backup, joined the rout on a 66-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter that made it 40-17.