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Vick impressive in Eagles' win

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick, center, is tackled by Carolina Panthers defensive end Mario Addison, left, and safety Mike Mitchell during the first half of a preseason NFL football game, Thursday, Aug. 15, 2013, in Philadelphia.

PHILADELPHIA — Michael Vick was nearly flawless, Nick Foles looked sharp and the Philadelphia Eagles’ quarterback competition remains close.

Vick and Foles each led touchdown drives in a 14-9 exhibition victory over Cam Newton and the Carolina Panthers on Thursday night.

Vick completed his first nine passes before throwing an interception on a desperation heave at the end of the second quarter after the Eagles (1-1) got the ball with 24 seconds left in the half. He finished 9 of 10 for 105 yards and also ran for 20.

Foles was 6 of 8 for 53 yards. He had 13 yards rushing, including a 7-yard TD scamper. But Foles made a big mistake on his first series when he tried to throw the ball out of the end zone and had the pass picked off.

Newton had a so-so effort against a defense that was picked apart last week by New England’s Tom Brady. Newton was 8 of 17 for 112 yards.

Ravens 27, Falcons 23

BALTIMORE — Matt Ryan threw for 97 yards and a touchdown in four series, and Atlanta limited Baltimore’s starting offense to three first downs in the first half before the Ravens’ backups rallied.

It was 23-7 before Baltimore (2-0) scored 20 fourth-quarter points, including a 78-yard punt return by Asa Jackson with 6:18 remaining.

Ryan went 8 for 15 and threw an 8-yard touchdown pass to Julio Jones. Steven Jackson had 42 yards rushing against the defending Super Bowl champions.

Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco played the first half, completing 7 of 9 passes for 118 yards, including a 77-yard touchdown pass to Torrey Smith.

Bears 33, Chargers 28

CHICAGO — Jay Cutler looked shaky again and the defense made up for it, harassing Philip Rivers early on and setting the tone for Chicago’s victory over San Diego.

Matt Forte ran for 74 yards and a touchdown on eight attempts after carrying only once in a loss at Carolina in the opener. His 58-yard run around the left end set up the game’s first touchdown, a 5-yard strike from Cutler to Marshall.

Browns 24, Lions 6

CLEVELAND — Brandon Weeden threw two touchdown passes to Jordan Cameron and perhaps ended any more discussion about a quarterback competition in Cleveland.

Weeden connected on TD passes of 10 and 5 yards to Cameron in the first half as the Browns (2-0) opened a 17-0 lead. Weeden finished 8 of 12 for 117 yards. In two weeks, he’s 18 of 25 for 229 yards and three TDs.

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