Falcons Move to 7-0

The Atlanta Falcons beat the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, 30-17. The win helped the Falcons remain the only undefeated team in the NFL at 7-0. It gave coach Mike Smith his 50th win with the Falcons, that made him the coach with the most wins in Falcons' history.
The Eagles never could seem to get anything going against the Falcons. Eagles' quarterback Michael Vick failed to beat his former team for the first time ever. The Eagles fell to 3-4 on the year, Vick and Eagles' coach Andy Reid are on the brink of losing their jobs.
On the other side of the field, the Falcons had a great day. This was their first win in Philadelphia since October 30th 1988. One thing that helped the Falcons get this win, they scored on their first six possessions of the game, the first time they punted was in the fourth quarter. Also, the offense didn't turn the ball over once, and even though the defense wasn't able to intercept Vick or recover any fumbles, they played strong holding the Eagles' offense to only 256 yards.
Matt Ryan threw touchdown passes on the first three drives of the game. One to Drew Davis, one to Jason Snelling and the last one, a 63-yard pass to Julio Jones. Ryan finished the day completing 22 of 29 passes for 262 yards and 3 touchdowns. Matt Bryant also kicked three field goals to complete all of the Falcons' scoring. Jones had a huge day receiving with five catches for 123 yards.
The rushing attack still wasn't great, but they looked better. Jacquizz Rodgers finished with 60 yards rushing, Michael Turner added 58 yards. The defense looked a lot better for the Falcons too. Corner back Robert McClain led the team with seven tackles. Defensive end Kroy Biermann had six tackles and a sack. John Abraham and safety Thomas DeCoud also recorded a sack each.
Coach Smiths' 50th win moved him ahead of Dan Reeves for the most wins all-time in Falcons' history. He has accomplished this feat in a little over four years. His fame could increase if he can lead the Falcons to the playoffs again for the fourth time in his five years as coach. The only thing he needs to do different is help the Falcons win a playoff game, which they have failed to do in their last three trips under Smith.
The Falcons will play at home next week against the Dallas Cowboys. The Cowboys lost a heart breaker to the New York Giants on Sunday and they are 3-4 on the year, but still a tough opponent. The game will be at 8:20 p.m. and aired on NBC for Sunday Night Football. The Falcons will look to go 8-0 for the first time in their 47 year history.

Matt Ryan had a great day, which included throwing three touchdowns on the first three possessions of the game.
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