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NFL: Atlanta 30, Philadelphia 17

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Atlanta Falcons' quarterback Matt Ryan in NFL action against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Oct. 28, 2012. The Falcons defeated the Eagles 30-17. UPI/Laurence Kesterson
Atlanta Falcons' quarterback Matt Ryan in NFL action against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Oct. 28, 2012. The Falcons defeated the Eagles 30-17. UPI/Laurence Kesterson 
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Published: Oct. 28, 2012 at 5:40 PM

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 28 (UPI) -- Matt Ryan fired three scoring passes Sunday and the unbeaten Atlanta Falcons improved on the best start in team history with a 30-17 win over Philadelphia.

Ryan connected on all three of his TD tosses in the first half, going 17-of-20 through the air for 197 yards during the span. He finished with 262 yards as the Falcons (7-0) remained the NFL's only remaining unbeaten squad.

Julio Jones led the Atlanta receiving corps with five receptions for 123 yards and a touchdown.

Michael Vick was held to 21-of-35 passing efficiency for 191 yards and a score for Philadelphia (3-4).

LeSean McCoy provided a rushing and receiving touchdown for the Eagles, who were coming off a bye week.

Topics: Michael Vick, LeSean McCoy
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