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Michael Who? Rookie quarterback Nick Foles leads Vick-less Eagles to 27-10 win over Browns

Rookie quarterback Nick Foles, filling in for injured starter Michael Vick, threw two touchdown passes in the first quarter to lead the Philadelphia Eagles to a 27-10 victory over the mistake-prone Cleveland Browns on Friday night.With Vick sidelined with bruised ribs, Foles stepped in and played impressively for the Eagles (3-0), who open the regular season in Cleveland on Sept. 9. Foles finished 12 of 19 for 146 yards with one interception.The Browns (2-1) had two costly turnovers in the first quarter, when they also had a punt blocked. It was not a good showing for their new owner, Jimmy Haslam III, who sat in the stands in the first quarter watching his $1 billion purchase.Browns rookie QB Brandon Weeden went 9 of 20 for 117 yards.The Eagles hardly missed Vick, who bruised his ribs on Monday night against New England. Vick didn't accompany the team to Cleveland, but the oft-injured superstar is expected to be fully recovered and should be ready for the season opener.In case Vick's ...

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