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NFL: Atlanta 14, Tampa Bay 3

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Published: Sept. 17, 2006 at 6:25 PM

ATLANTA, Sept. 17 (UPI) -- Michael Vick ran for 127 yards and a touchdown and threw for another TD Sunday as the Atlanta Falcons posted a 14-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Warrick Dunn rushed 21 times for 134 yards and Jerious Norwood ran for 45 yards for the Falcons (2-0), who dominated Carolina last week in a 20-6 victory.

Vick, Dunn and Norwood combined for 306 rushing yards, setting a franchise record.

Tampa quarterback Chris Simms completed 28-of-53 passes for 313 yards with three interceptions for the Buccaneers (0-2), who have yet to score a touchdown this season.

Carnell Williams was limited to 37 yards on 15 carries, while Joey Galloway caught nine passes for 161 yards.

Topics: Carnell Williams, Chris Simms, Jerious Norwood, Michael Vick, Warrick Dunn
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