Quick Take: Eagles/Falcons

Published: Dec 06, 2009 at 07:31 AM

It was over when ...

Eagles rookie WR Jeremy Maclin caught four passes for 83 yards.

(Tony Gutierrez / Associated Press)

Sheldon Brown picked off a Chris Redman pass and returned it 83 yards for a touchdown late in the third quarter to give Philadelphia a 27-0 lead.

Game ball

In his first game at the Georgia Dome since departing from the Falcons, Michael Vick put on a show. He scored his first touchdown of the season on a 5-yard run in the third quarter, and then threw his first TD pass of the year in the fourth quarter, connecting with Brent Celek on a 5-yarder.

Key Stat

The Eagles are at their best when they make big plays offensively, and that is exactly what they were able to do against the Falcons, averaging an impressive 6.9 yards per offensive play. The Falcons, on the other hand, averaged just 4.3 yards.

Noteworthy

In his first start since 2007, Falcons QB Chris Redman threw for 235 yards, but had two interceptions. ... The Falcons lost their first home game this season. ... Seldom-used Eagles FB Leonard Weaver had 100 yards from scrimmage and a touchdown. ... Philadelphia's David Akers added to his league-leading field goal total with two more.

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