September 23, 2002
 

VICK LEADS FALCONS PAST BENGALS

The Atlanta Falcons defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 30-3 on Sunday night behind an impressive effort from second-year QB MICHAEL VICK.

Vick completed 16 of 26 passes for 174 yards and added 56 yards on the ground to help the Falcons to their first win of the season.  WR BRIAN FINNERAN  caught two touchdown passes from Vick in the first half to open up a 20-3 halftime lead for the Falcons.

Led by Vick and rookie RB T.J. DUCKETT, Atlanta accumulated 143 yards on the ground, including a four-yard touchdown run by RB WARRICK DUNN.