Donovan McNabb
RetiredMinnesota Vikings · QB
Donovan McNabb recorded 165 indexed regular-season NFL appearances across 13 rostered seasons with Minnesota Vikings, Washington Commanders, Philadelphia Eagles.
225.7
pass yds/gm
21.1
rush yds/gm
16
playoff games
165
career games
Five defining games
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A researched consensus introduction to Donovan McNabb's defining games.
Editorial methodology and sources
Cross-checked NFL career stats: Donovan McNabb, postseason and milestone context, and verified Sportsboxd box scores. This frozen editorial order balances the highest-leverage indexed appearances with statistical peaks that represent Donovan McNabb's career; no ranking formula runs in the application.
- #1. In the conference championship against Philadelphia Eagles and Arizona Cardinals, Donovan McNabb recorded 375 passing yards, 3 passing touchdowns, 31 rushing yards in the leading indexed performance of this editorial five. NFL career stats: Donovan McNabb
- #2. In the Super Bowl against New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles, Donovan McNabb recorded 357 passing yards, 3 passing touchdowns in a performance that preserves an essential part of the career record. NFL career stats: Donovan McNabb
- #3. In the Divisional Round against Green Bay Packers and Philadelphia Eagles, Donovan McNabb recorded 248 passing yards, 2 passing touchdowns, 107 rushing yards in a performance that preserves an essential part of the career record. NFL career stats: Donovan McNabb
- #4. Against Green Bay Packers and Philadelphia Eagles, Donovan McNabb recorded 464 passing yards, 5 passing touchdowns in a performance that preserves an essential part of the career record. NFL career stats: Donovan McNabb
- #5. Against Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles, Donovan McNabb recorded 287 passing yards, 3 passing touchdowns, 67 rushing yards in a performance that preserves an essential part of the career record. NFL career stats: Donovan McNabb
Reviewed through 2026-08-11
Conference Championship
2008PHILADELPHIAEAGLES
ARIZONACARDINALS
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JAN 18, 2009
Philadelphia Eagles vs Arizona Cardinals
Conference Championship · Jan 18, 2009
375 pass yds · 3 pass TD · 1 INT
Super Bowl
XXXIXNEW ENGLANDPATRIOTS
PHILADELPHIAEAGLES
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FEB 6, 2005
New England Patriots vs Philadelphia Eagles
Super Bowl XXXIX · Feb 6, 2005
357 pass yds · 3 pass TD · 3 INT
Divisional Round
2003GREEN BAYPACKERS
PHILADELPHIAEAGLES
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JAN 11, 2004
Green Bay Packers vs Philadelphia Eagles
Divisional Round · Jan 11, 2004
248 pass yds · 2 pass TD · 0 INT
Single-game peaks
Career highs
Position-relevant single-game records from Donovan McNabb's indexed NFL box scores.
Career high: 464 passing yards
Regular Season
2004GREEN BAYPACKERS
PHILADELPHIAEAGLES
Score hidden
DEC 5, 2004
Green Bay Packers vs Philadelphia Eagles
Regular Season · Dec 5, 2004
464 pass yds · 5 pass TD · 0 INT
Career high: 5 passing touchdowns
Regular Season
2005SAN FRANCISCO49ERS
PHILADELPHIAEAGLES
Score hidden
SEP 18, 2005
San Francisco 49ers vs Philadelphia Eagles
Regular Season · Sep 18, 2005
342 pass yds · 5 pass TD · 0 INT
Career high: 35 completions
Regular Season
2009PHILADELPHIAEAGLES
SAN DIEGOCHARGERS
Score hidden
NOV 15, 2009
Philadelphia Eagles vs San Diego Chargers
Regular Season · Nov 15, 2009
450 pass yds · 2 pass TD · 1 INT
Career high: 4 completions of 40+ yards
Regular Season
2007DETROITLIONS
PHILADELPHIAEAGLES
Score hidden
SEP 23, 2007
Detroit Lions vs Philadelphia Eagles
Regular Season · Sep 23, 2007