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NFL: Atlanta 30, Philadelphia 17

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
1 of 2 | 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 | License Photo

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.

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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.

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