PHILADELPHIA — Donovan McNabb is getting used to watching the end of games on the sideline.

McNabb threw for 290 yards and two touchdowns, Asante Samuel scored on an interception return and the Eagles beat the struggling Cleveland Browns 30-10 Monday night for their third straight victory.

Philadelphia (8-5-1) remained a half-game behind three teams in the race for the two NFC wild-card spots. The Eagles have to win their final two games — at Washington and at home against Dallas — and need Atlanta or Tampa Bay to lose once to secure a playoff berth.

Benched for the first time in his career at halftime of a loss at Baltimore Nov. 23, McNabb is playing like a guy who never wants to sit again — unless the outcome is already decided. He came out early against Arizona during a 48-20 win on Thanksgiving and gave way to Kevin Kolb with 10 minutes left in this one.

"I don't go back to the benching because I personally don't agree with the benching," McNabb said. "I tried not to let it affect me. I don't have to prove anything. In my 10-year career, my body of work speaks for itself."

The Browns (4-10) have lost four in a row. At least they finally scored a touchdown on Brandon McDonald's 24-yard interception return in the fourth quarter. The Browns, who didn't reach the end zone in their previous three games, could be looking for a new coach to replace Romeo Crennel after the season.

"Our guys tried but I don't think we have enough ammunition to match up with them," Crennel said. "We fought in there defensively. We gave up some yards and got some turnovers. We were ineffective running the ball."

Jason Avant had five receptions for 101 yards — his first career 100-yard game. McNabb finished 26-of-35.