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Eagles vs. Falcons score: Atlanta up 24-7 at halftime

The Atlanta Falcons lead the Philadelphia Eagles, 24-7, at halftime of Sunday's game.

The Falcons led 14-0 after the first quarter, but the Eagles began to cut into the deficit in the second quarter. Eagles running back LeSean McCoy rushed for a 2-yard touchdown to give Philly its first score with 8:18 left in the second quarter.

The Falcons answered back, though, when Matt Ryan found Julio Jones down the left side for a 63-yard touchdown. The score put Atlanta up, 21-7, with 6:33 left in the first half.

Matt Bryant kicked a 43-yard field goal with 2 seconds left to give the Falcons the 24-7 lead at halftime.

After a tough first quarter, Michael Vick bounced back with a solid second quarter. Vick is 8-for-11 for 56 yards at halftime.

McCoy has 24 yards and a touchdown on nine carries. Vick has chipped in 11 yards on two rushes.

Jeremy Maclin is Philadelphia's leading receiver at halftime. He has three catches for 25 yards. DeSean Jackson and Jason Avant each have two catches.

Matt Ryan has picked apart Philly's defense in the first half. He is 17-for-20 for 197 yards and three touchdowns.