Donovan McNabb was looking to clear the air yesterday.

He believes his comments made after Sunday's demoralizing loss at Dallas were misconstrued. McNabb seemed to be indicating that some of the team's young players - namely his two young wide receivers - did not step up and make plays at cunch time.

Not so, Donovan stresses.

Simply put, McNabb said that would be throwing teammates under the bus, something he does not do.

McNabb went on to take responsibility for the loss, saying he needs to elevate his game, as does everybody on the team.

All of which will do nothing to alleviate Saturday's night's looming rematch in Dallas as a crucial cog in Donovan's legacy here in town.

Lead the team to a huge win and move on in the playoffs puts another sterling notch in his belt. Not play well and be booted out of the playoffs?

Don't even think about it.