Eagles Dismantle Falcons

Guess what? The Eagles still know how to blow out opponents, and Michael Vick still knows how to score touchdowns. It was a nice change of pace from the last two weeks when the Birds had to narrowly escaped with victories. This one took a while to get ugly, but when the final gun fired it was 34-7. You know it’s bad when Kevin Kolb gets mop-up duty.

Yeah, the red zone struggles, dumb penalties, inaccurate throws and dropped passes were still in full effect, but so was a stifling defense that had a significant advantage over an undermanned Falcons offense missing Matt Ryan, Michael Turner, Michael Jenkins and two starting lineman. Two sacks, two interceptions and a forced fumble was more than enough to shutdown Chris Redman and company.

I’m not going to pick apart the Eagles after this one. I’d rather enjoy the crushing victory. Here are a few players who stood out:

• Vick: 5-yard TD run, a 5-yard TD pass and a hand contusion. All in all, a very successful return to the dirty south for Michael. He’s been on his best behavior since coming to Philly, so I say good for him.

• How about big Leonard Weaver? Ran hard all game and made an incredible one-handed grab of a McNabb bullet. 100 total yards and a touchdown is easily his best day in midnight green.

• Jeremy Maclin represented himself nicely in the absence of DeSean. He’s being asked to grow up fast and his answering the bell. 4 grabs for 83 yards.

• The entire defense. Almost had their first shutout since 1991. They all came to play and overcame some lousy calls by an awful referee crew.

Great win moves them to 8-4. Up next are the hated Giants. Should make for an interesting week.

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