Vick’s Two TDs Lead Eagles Past Falcons, 34-7
In Michael Vick’s first return to the Georgia Dome since being convicted on federal dogfighting charges, Vick picked up right where he left off.
Vick ran for a score and threw for another – his first rushing and passing touchdowns since the 2006 season – as the Eagles took advantage of a depleted Falcons squad in a 34-7 victory.
Vick was the story in this game, as the Eagles selected him as a team captain before the game, and he lead the team out onto the field. The crowd showered him with boos the first time he stepped into the game, but by the fourth quarter, the remaining fans were chanting, “We want Vick!”
“It was as loud as it gets in the Dome,” said Vick. “I heard the chants all through the stadium and it sent chills down my spine. They were just letting me know that people still appreciate what I’ve done.”
“You knew when Vick came back to Atlanta,” running back Jerious Norwood said, “he was going to be on fire.”
The injured Falcons couldn’t keep up with the Eagles, with QB Matt Ryan, RB Michael Turner, and WR Michael Jenkins all sidelined by injuries on Sunday.
Chris Redman, who filled in for Ryan last week and engineered a last-minute win, couldn’t repeat the magic as the Eagles’ defense harassed him into a miserable day. Redman completed only 23 of 44 passes for 234 yards, with one touchdown and two interceptions.
The Falcons dropped to 6-6 on the year, two games behind the Eagles and the Packers for one of the two Wild Card spots available in the NFC.
“It’s not over yet,” said tight end Tony Gonzalez. “We’ve still got four games left.”
