Eagles vs. Falcons LIVE UPDATES: Michael Vick Returns To Atlanta As Starter

Michael Vick returns to the Georgia Dome as a starter on Sunday night as the Philadelphia Eagles square off against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 2. The last time Vick played in Atlanta, it was 2009 and he was the third-stringer behind Donovan McNabb and Kevin Kolb. The Falcons fans cheered their former star on as he finished with a touchdown through the air and on the ground.

Vick said earlier this week that he doesn't think he'll get much of a warm reception this time around.

Atlanta, led by quarterback Matt Ryan, is hoping to avoid going 0-2 while the Eagles are looking to notch another win on the road to stay undefeated.

Can the Falcons take down the "Dream Team" at home? Or will the Eagles use their speed to light up the Georgia Dome and move to 2-0? Follow our Sunday Night Football blog for live updates!

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LeSean McCoy TD

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Maclin's 2nd TD

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Asante Samuel Interception

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Brutal Hit

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Crazy Fumble

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Tony G TD

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Maclin's 1st TD

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BAT IT DOWN

Falcons win on the final play. Defender bats it down. 35-31 Falcons!

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They Punted To Jackson

For some reason, Atlanta actually punted to DeSean Jackson (right down the middle). It looked like he had a lane but the Falcons stop him at Atlanta's 45.

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Here comes DeSean

The Falcons will have to punt with 15 seconds left. Here comes DeSean Jackson. The Eagles have done this before.....

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Kneeling Time

Atlanta takes a knee and Atlanta burns their last timeout.

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4th Down

Maclin reaches for the pass on the slant route, but drops it and the Eagles will likely go on to lose this game. They only have one timeout.

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STOPPED

Kafka throws another screen pass, this time to the right side, to Maclin again but Atlanta stops him behind the line of scrimmage. THEY'RE GOING FOR IT! (they kind of have to.)... after the timeout they just called. 1:45 left in the game.

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2-Minute Warning

Kafka rushes for two yards and then throws a screen pass to Maclin for five yards. Big third down coming up after the 2-minute warning. Ball on Atlanta's 21.

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McCoy Converts

McCoy rushes up the middle for the first down. Big conversion for the Eagles. Can Kafka really lead them to a comeback??

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3rd And 1

Kafka hits McCoy on a swing pass to McCoy. 3rd and 1 at Falcons 30-yard line.

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Kafka Is Heating Up

Kafka stars the drive with two big throws. Two big first downs. And now Philly is in Atlanta territory just like that. Ball on the 39. McCoy gets crushed as he rushes for two yards on first down.

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Big Return. Bigger Penalty.

Dion Lewis makes a great kick return and runs for 63 yards. But a holding call brings it allllll the way back. First down inside the Eagles 10.

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Falcons Take The Lead

Falcons take the lead with Turner's TD. 35-31 Atlanta. Vick is still out of the game. This isn't looking for the Eagles.

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Poor Tackling

Michael Turner gets the toss to the right side and pretty much walks into the end zone due to some poor tackling from the Eagles defenders.

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Another First Down

Rogers gets the carry this time and rushes for 10 more yards. First and goal.

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No Huddle

Falcons complete a short pass, go no-huddle and move the chains with another conversion from Tony G. 1st down on Philly's 13-yard line.

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TURNER

After a holding penalty, Michael Turner rushes for a huuuge 61-yard gain and puts Atlanta in Eagles territory. Ball on the 26.

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Maclin Comes Up Short

Kafka throws a screen pass to Maclin, but the defenders stop him before the first down. Eagles forced to punt.

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Maclin's 2nd TD

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3rd and long

Kafka dumps it to McCoy but he is immediately hit after two yards. Big 3rd and long for Kafka.

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Reverse

DeSean Jackson gets the reverse but can't do much and rushes for no gain.

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McCoy Taking Over

McCoy takes a handoff in shotgun (almost fumbled) and rushes for 19 yards and a first down.

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Kafka Time

@ EyeOnNFL : I guess we'll see what Mike Kafka is made of now.

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Comments

[xzwq]

08:52 AM on 09/19/2011

The Falcons look like garbage this year. They won the game only after Vick went out. Didn't think I'd say it, but Matt Ryan just isn't that good. He's a middle-of-the-road QB in the league.

[ruddie]

08:39 AM on 09/19/2011

Im a big fan of M Vick... about as fine an athlete as we are ever to see..
But until the Eagles get rid of Andy Reed they will never be winners
No matter how many great players he brings into the club.
All he wind up doing is using them up.

[dtmfman]

08:39 AM on 09/19/2011

should have been banned permanently from football for animal brutality and egregious behavior ...but hey...just my opinion....

[ruddie]

08:55 AM on 09/19/2011

Still amazes me.... 200,000 Guatemalians killed, so called terrorists tortured to death in tiny cells, 10's of thousands of children starving in Somalia.. And dogs are eaten in half the countries in the world.. he wasnt a child molester, or a murderer like some of our policy makers really are... but Ohh, those cute puppies... only in America were we wanting to hang this man from some tree branch. Get over it.. he paid his dues.

[detroitblkmale30]

09:40 AM on 09/19/2011

F&F

[jmoser1973]

10:41 AM on 09/19/2011

People make mistakes. Learn forgiveness because none of us are perfect.

[orbs]

08:29 AM on 09/19/2011

Where's that dream team secondary at Eagles?

Four touchdowns....lol.

[ProgressiveGuru]

03:51 AM on 09/19/2011

I watched the ending of the game when Ryan and the Falcons cam alive to win .
~ a shame that Vick was not there to respond ( hope he is ok )

Hard earned redemption should always be allowed the chance for success.

[chronic]

02:54 AM on 09/19/2011

Good for you Mr. Vick.

Much success to you.

[AnneTally]

02:12 AM on 09/19/2011

I work with a pit bull rescue and really loved one play of this game. As a Chargers fan, way to go Falcons! You guys rocked!

[Daw8it]

01:46 AM on 09/19/2011

No Vick and eagles still had a chance to win .... falcons suck

[AnneTally]

02:13 AM on 09/19/2011

What a whiner.

[CitizenIndie]

12:35 AM on 09/19/2011

How Macklin drops that easy pass.. I don't know.

[Mitch Johnesee]

01:20 AM on 09/19/2011

Painful, made me feel better for keeping him on my bench... though it was still a stupid move

[inreasonsimage]

12:29 AM on 09/19/2011

Did you guys see that tackle on Matt Ryan where he was forced to do the splits while his head was bent sideways? Ouch! I was surprised he didn't go out for a while.

[inreasonsimage]

12:21 AM on 09/19/2011

The Falcons shouldn't have waited so long to use their no-huddle offense. After they switched, the Eagles' defense had trouble stopping them.

[liberaldawg]

12:20 AM on 09/19/2011

Suck it eagles. Falcons Improved their team with Julio Jones on offense an Ray Edwards on defense.

[Morgantheaxe]

11:57 PM on 09/18/2011

Why Jerry why? You had Romo. Nobody would of shed a tear if you cut him. We could of had Vick so cheaply in Dallas but you let Philly pick him up for a song. What were you worried about? I mean geez were the team that went 11 and 3. Eleven arrests and three convictions......did you think we fans would of blinked at Vick joining the team? Ok so you blew a great opportunity...no go get us a REAL quarterback!!!

[BlueZoo]

11:50 PM on 09/18/2011

The outcome really screwed my fantasy football but it was one great game! I was particularly impressed with Matt Ryan and he has developed into quite a QB. He reminds me a lot of Peyton Manning in how he runs the team and his game. Great Sunday night viewing!

[08Voter]

11:41 PM on 09/18/2011

Go M. Vick!