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Aug. 28, 2007 / 1:57 AM

NFL: AtLanta 24, Cincinnati 19

ATLANTA, Aug. 28 (UPI) -- Joey Harrington, replacing Michael Vick as Atlanta's quarterback, threw for 164 yards and two touchdowns Monday as the Falcons beat Cincinnati 24-19.

The Falcons, 2-1 in preseason play, completed 22-of-32 passes for 223 yards. Harrington hit 13 of 21.

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Carson Palmer threw for 136 yards and two touchdowns.

Atlanta led 14-13 at halftime, then scored 10 unanswered points in the third quarter.

Neither team had much of a running game as the Bengals outgained the Falcons in rushing, 86 yards to 74 yards.

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