PHILADELPHIA -- Official Falcons-Eagles game notes from the Lincoln Financial Field press box during the 27-14 loss to host Philadelphia.
- Quarterback Matt Ryan completed his sixth and seventh career touchdown passes, both to wide receiver Roddy White in a Falcons loss. The first score came on a 55-yard touchdown pass White who out-ran the Eagles secondary into the end zone. The 55-yard strike is the third longest pass for the rookie quarterback this season. The second score came on an eight-yard pass in the fourth quarter. Ryan returned to the sight of first collegiate touchdown pass at Lincoln Financial Field against the Temple Owls on November 20, 2004.
- White tallied his third consecutive 100-yard game after catching eight passes for 113 yards and two touchdowns. White has now posted four 100-yard games this season and 11 for his career.
- White caught his fourth and fifth touchdowns of the season on a 55-yard reception in the second quarter and an eight-yard catch in the fourth quarter. The touchdowns are the 10th and 11th of his career. White is now only one TD shy of tying his season-high of six which he set last season.
- Wide receiver Brian Finneran tied his season-high in receptions (three) and contributed with two catches on third down to convert a new set a downs for the Falcons on both occasions in the first half.
- Running back Jerious Norwood posted his second-highest receiving total when he caught five passes for 55 yards. He set his career-high of 57 yards against the Saints last season.
- Defensive end Jamaal Anderson posted his second sack of the season when he dropped Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb for a six-yard loss in the first quarter. The sack stalled an Eagles drive, forcing a punt. Anderson has now totaled one sack in two consecutive games.
- Linebacker Curtis Lofton earned his first career sack when he droppedMcNabb for an eight-yard loss in the second quarter while forcing a fumble. The ball was recovered by defensive end Chauncey Davis.
MORE FROM THE FALCONS-EAGLES GAME:
- GAMEDAY LIVE: Complete game coverage from AtlantaFalcons.com
- GAMEDAY RT: AF.com crew gives you a behind-the-scenes look at the road
- GAME RECAP: First-quarter flashes fade in road loss
- GAME NOTES: Official game notes from the Lincoln Financial Field press box
- TRANSCRIPTS: Head Coach Mike Smith | Falcons | Eagles
- GAME BLOG: Live updates from the press box in the FalconsLIFE blog
- J. MIKE'S MISSIVES: Blog and comment from the AF.com Managing Editor
- FORUMS: Talk about the game with other fans on FalconsLIFE
- VIDEO: Head Coach Mike Smith | Matt Ryan
- NFL NETWORK: Highlights | Short | Roddy White | Matt Ryan
- INACTIVES: Inactive players and probable starters from the game
- REVIEW AND RESPOND: Track the game and ask questions
