Wednesday, March 14, 2012

George shows no rust as Falcons top Raiders

Playing after only four practices, Jeff George completed 17 of 24passes for 233 yards and two touchdowns in the first half Thursdaynight, sparking the Atlanta Falcons to a 27-6 preseason victory overthe visiting Oakland Raiders.

George signed a one-year, $3.6 million contract last week. Hebecomes an unrestricted free agent at the end of this season.

George connected with Eric Metcalf on an 11-yard scoring passjust over five minutes into the game and hit Tyrone Brown on a48-yard scoring play less than three minutes into the second quarterto give the Falcons (1-2) a 17-0 lead.

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