Eagles Likely to Face Cunningham

Aikman did not rule himself out, labelling his chances as "doubtful" But Aikman sounded more optimistic of playing the following week because he`s scheduled to undergo a second series of pain-relieving injections on Monday.

Aikman says the hard turf at Veterans Stadium and the fact Philadelphia gave him a concussion in the opener are not factors in his decision.

When asked if it would take a miracle for him to start, he laughed and said -- quote -- "That`s what they`re telling me."

That leaves Randall Cunningham as the likely quarterback in his third start of the year.

Cunningham has not played at the Vet since his 11-year career with the Eagles ended in 1995.

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