ATLANTA, Dec. 13 (UPI) -- Michael Vick threw for a touchdown and ran for two scores, as the Atlanta Falcons defeated the visiting New Orleans Saints, 36-17, at the Georgia Dome.
Vick left in the fourth quarter with bruised ribs. He finished 12-of-23 for 231 yards and an interception through the air, and added 38 yards rushing.
Roddy White hauled in a 54-yard touchdown pass for Atlanta (8-5), which snapped a two-game home losing streak.
Aaron Brooks went 27-of-46 for 219 yards with a TD for the Saints (3-10), who have lost eight of nine. Antowain Smith rushed for 60 yards and a score on 11 carries, and Joe Horn caught five balls for 54 yards in the loss.
Meanwhile, X-rays of Vick's ribs were negative, and he is expected to suit up against the Bears next Sunday night in Chicago.
