NFL Photos: Falcons vs. Eagles

Atlanta Falcons

NFL Photos: Falcons vs. Eagles

Atlanta Falcons host the Philadelphia Eagles and former quarterback Michael Vick on Dec. 6, 2009, at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta.

Eagles quarterback Michael Vick (7) is stopped by the Falcons' Kroy Biermann, and Jamaal Anderson after rushing for a short gain in his first possession at the Georgia Dome in more than two seasons.

Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (right) talks with Chris Redman (8), who started for the injured Ryan, on the sidelines after a series.

Falcons wide receiver Roddy White (84) makes a wide open catch for a 45-yard gain in the first half.

Falcons running back Jason Snelling -- starting in place of the injured Michael Turner -- gets stuffed by Philadelphia Eagles safety Quintin Mikell on 4th-and-goal at the end of the half.

Taking advantage of a tipped ball, Falcons' wide receiver Roddy White makes the catch in the end zone to avoid a Falcons shutout.

Charles Jenkins of Riverdale calls for some defense.

Falcons head coach Mike Smith strolls the sidelines trying to find a spark in the Falcons' offense.

Subbing in for injured starter Matt Ryan, backup Chris Redman went 23-for-44 for 235 yards, a touchdown and two interceptions.

Eagles quarterback entered the fourth quarter to lead the offense and went 2-for-2 for 48 yards and a touchdown.

Rush of Eagles defenders stop Falcons running back Jason Snelling for a loss late in the first half.

Michael Vick also had four carries for 17 yards and a touchdown. His first score of the season.

Falcons punt returner Eric Weems looks for room to run.

Falcons quarterback Chris Redman (8) fumbles as he is hit by Eagles defensive end Juqua Parker. The Falcons' Jerious Norwood recovered.

New Falcons placekicker Matt Bryant kick his first extra point with Atlanta.

Falcons running back Jason Snelling (44) stopped at the 1 yard line as the team attempted to reach the end zone in the second half. The Falcons fell short on 4-and-goal, but would get a touchdown on a reflection in the closing minutes of their 34-7 loss to Philadelphia.

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Eagles quarterback Michael Vick (7) is stopped by the Falcons' Kroy Biermann, and Jamaal Anderson after rushing for a short gain in his first possession at the Georgia Dome in more than two seasons.

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