NFL: Eagles' Westbrook out against 49ers

PHILADELPHIA — All-Pro running back Brian Westbrook will miss his second game in three weeks when the Philadelphia Eagles visit San Francisco on Sunday.

Westbrook broke two ribs in the Eagles' 23-17 loss to Washington last Sunday, though he kept playing and finished the game. He sat out a 24-20 loss at Chicago on Sept. 28 because of an ankle injury.

Two-time Pro Bowl guard Shawn Andrews (back) and wide receiver Reggie Brown (groin) also won't play. Wideout Kevin Curtis, the former Utah State star, is expected to see his first action this season after having surgery for a sports hernia.

"Brian wants to go. He's in the mind-set that he wants to play, but it's a decision that I've got to make," coach Andy Reid said Friday. "He's a tough nut and I know that. I've got to do what I think is best for him and the football team down the road. It made the decision a little easier for me than it is for him. Obviously, he wants to contribute and compete."

Westbrook leads the Eagles (2-3) with 194 yards rushing and has six touchdowns, two receiving. He should return on Oct. 26 after a bye week.

"I think the bye week will help him," Reid said. "I think it will take some of the sting out of that thing. If he were to get hit on it this week, it would slow down the process of healing."

BROWNS' WINSLOW STILL IN HOSPITAL: Cleveland Browns tight end Kellen Winslow spent a second night in the hospital with an undisclosed illness that could keep him out of Monday night's game against the New York Giants.

Winslow was admitted to the Cleveland Clinic on Thursday. He practiced Monday but had been feeling ill for several days and the team sent him to the doctor for further tests and evaluation.

Browns coach Romeo Crennel had expected the 25-year-old player to be discharged on Friday, but team spokesman Bill Bonsiewicz said Winslow would remain hospitalized.

Citing patient privacy laws, Crennel did not provide specifics on Winslow's illness.

"His arms and legs aren't falling off or anything like that," said Crennel, adding the Pro Bowler was questionable — 50-50 — for Monday's game against the defending Super Bowl champions.

Crennel has spoken with Winslow, who has undergone four knee surgeries and has had to play through pain throughout most of his four-year NFL career.