The Eagles Roll over the Falcons 34-7

In one of their most complete games since their 38-10 win over Carolina on opening day, the Eagles jumped out to a great start and never looked back in a 34-7 win over Atlanta. They put forth a complete effort in all phases of the game as the only flaws were a missed field goal by David Akers and a meaningless TD given up by the defense in the closing seconds spoiling the shutout.

Donovan McNabb had a great day completing 14 of 25 attempts for 238 yards and 1 TD. In the absence of his number one target, DeSean Jackson he completed passes to six different receivers with Jeremy Maclin leading the way with four receptions for 83 yards including a 56 yarder that set up a David Akers field goal that gave them a 13-0 lead in the second quarter. In his first game in the Georgia Dome in over three years, Michael Vick had his best day as an Eagle with a five yard run for a score early in the third quarter and a five yard TD's pass to Brent Celek in the fourth to put the game away for good.

The defense held the Falcons to less than 300 yards of total offense and only 61 yards on the ground. The final numbers for Atlanta QB Chris Redman, who was starting for the injured Matt Ryan were 22/44 for 235 yards including 1 TD and 2 interceptions. CB Sheldon Brown returned one of those pics 83 yards for a score that put the Eagles up 27-0 late in the 3rd quarter.

The Eagles have now won three straight and at 8-4 are firmly in position for a wildcard spot in the playoffs. Depending on what happens later today in the Dallas game they could find themselves tied for the lead in the NFC East. Once again they are saving their best for the month of December and will have a chance to sweep their division rival, the Giants with a win in the Meadowlands next Sunday night. After that they are at home for games against San Francisco and Denver before closing out the season in Dallas against the Cowboys in a game that could very well decide which team wins the division.