Vick Returns to the Georgia Dome

The game Sunday in Atlanta was a sight to see.  I was lucky enough to have tickets to the game to witness Vick's first return to the Georgia Dome as the starting quarterback for a team other than the Atlanta Falcons.  The fans in the Dome was in full force ready to see their former star in person again.  The Dome was filled with Vick jerseys old and new.  The crowd was torn wanting to cheer for Vick but also wanting to be loyal to the home team.

With the game under way Matt Ryan set the momentum of the game throwing a touchdown pass to Roddy White in the 1st quarter with 2:44 remaining.  The Falcons defense also held the Eagles to a scoreless 1st quarter putting the Falcons on top going into the 2nd quarter.  Vick pulled the Eagles back into the game in the 2nd quarter with the Eagles scoring 10 points in the quarter but the Falcons still led going into halftime 14-10.

Before leaving the game in the 3rd quarter with a concussion from a hit from his own player, Vick was able to bring the Eagles back into the game.  Philadelphia scored 3 touchdowns in the 3rd quarter and held the Falcons to only 1 touchdown, putting the Eagles on top 31-21.  Going into the 4th quarter down by 10 points Atlanta had to get it together to not disappoint the fans on their own field.  The Falcons defense pumped it up holding the Eagles to another scoreless quarter as the offense, led by Matt Ryan, scored 2 touchdowns giving Atlanta a 35-31 victory over Philadelphia.

Vick ended the game with 242 passing yards leading to 2 touchdowns, 1 interception, 3 fumbles, and 6 carries for 25 rushing yards.  L. Mccoy led the Eagles in rushing with 18 carries for 95 yards and 2 touchdowns as J. Maclin led the Eagles and Falcons in receiving with 13 receptions for 171 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Ryan ended the game with 195 passing yards leading to 4 touchdowns and 2 interceptions.  M. Turner led the Falcons and Eagles in rushing with 21 carries for 114 yards and 1 touchdown as T. Gonzalez led the Falcons in receiving with 7 receptions for 83 yards and 2 touchdowns.  Gonzalez had an amazing 1-handed catch at the back of the endzone from Ryan in the 3rd quarter which at first glance looked like it could have been an incomplete pass.  To catch the pass and keep control of his body for the score took a lot of concentration and self control.

It was great seeing Vick playing in the Georgia Dome again even though it was for another team.  It's great to see someone change their life around for the better.  Michael Vick's story is truly a story of redemption and 2nd chances.