Philadelphia Eagles
Falcons Vs. Eagles: 2004 NFC Championship Game
With the Eagles set to host the Atlanta Falcons in the Divisional Round of the playoffs, let's take a look back at the last time these two teams met in the postseason - the 2004 NFC Championship Game.
![Dawkins lifts the NFC Championship trophy for the first time.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/t9mxw1t1nymahfsjxgtz.jpg)
Dawkins lifts the NFC Championship trophy for the first time.
![Donovan McNabb lifts the NFC Championship trophy after the Eagles defeated the Falcons, 27-10, to punch their ticket to the Super Bowl.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/atvghzdawlrdp1vbsfiu.jpg)
Donovan McNabb lifts the NFC Championship trophy after the Eagles defeated the Falcons, 27-10, to punch their ticket to the Super Bowl.
![Eagles fans tailgate before the 2004 NFC Championship game.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/ylgfk1qjnvhxtwdstg9n.jpg)
Eagles fans tailgate before the 2004 NFC Championship game.
![A squadron of Eagles fans, ready to cheer on the Birds in the Championship game.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/yqvajvqicdv69vea3sxl.jpg)
A squadron of Eagles fans, ready to cheer on the Birds in the Championship game.
![Safety Michael Lewis runs out of the tunnel to a rabid crowd of Eagles fans.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/ageapk4uucyh8mwa1afy.jpg)
Safety Michael Lewis runs out of the tunnel to a rabid crowd of Eagles fans.
![The Eagles' captains call the Championship game coin toss.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/acba9ziknv60hngvh4j8.jpg)
The Eagles' captains call the Championship game coin toss.
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![Kicker David Akers launches the opening kickoff.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/md5q5lbnkhkragjix8uo.jpg)
Kicker David Akers launches the opening kickoff.
![Linebacker Jeremiah Trotter and the Eagles' defense got to Falcons quarterback Michael Vick early and often.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/dxe1usvfiy4ejygoooey.jpg)
Linebacker Jeremiah Trotter and the Eagles' defense got to Falcons quarterback Michael Vick early and often.
![Trotter celebrates one of his team-high eight tackles.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/klqshfs5whj8gqi7mofy.jpg)
Trotter celebrates one of his team-high eight tackles.
![Falcons running back T.J. Duckett managed just 14 yards on seven carries against a stout Eagles defense.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/dk7aqappvefmkbm086xh.jpg)
Falcons running back T.J. Duckett managed just 14 yards on seven carries against a stout Eagles defense.
![The Eagles' offense live takes the field against the Falcons' defense.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/oohukc2xxrm7wxxcwuay.jpg)
The Eagles' offense live takes the field against the Falcons' defense.
![Running back Dorsey Levens celebrates his first-quarter touchdown that gave the Eagles a 7-0 lead.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/knatcaphxok1leb8gl0f.jpg)
Running back Dorsey Levens celebrates his first-quarter touchdown that gave the Eagles a 7-0 lead.
![McNabb completed 17 passes against the Falcons' secondary, throwing a pair of touchdowns and no interceptions.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/g1vswlblar3krklsbfpt.jpg)
McNabb completed 17 passes against the Falcons' secondary, throwing a pair of touchdowns and no interceptions.
![Tight end Chad Lewis hauls in the first of his two touchdowns, a three-yard toss from McNabb.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/lmhqjmrzy0fqsc2gqen8.jpg)
Tight end Chad Lewis hauls in the first of his two touchdowns, a three-yard toss from McNabb.
![Lewis's second touchdown of the game, a two-yard reception, put the Eagles up by 17, their final margin of victory.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/abcdacvboybpowhj2m1c.jpg)
Lewis's second touchdown of the game, a two-yard reception, put the Eagles up by 17, their final margin of victory.
![Eagles fans knew it. Their team was rolling. This win was in the bag.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/gwrtu9dbbpxcelawt5t8.jpg)
Eagles fans knew it. Their team was rolling. This win was in the bag.
![Safety Brian Dawkins celebrates his interception of Vick.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/otffqsag8k0lxze2mwej.jpg)
Safety Brian Dawkins celebrates his interception of Vick.
![Dawkins, the heart and soul of the Eagles' defense, poses for the camera.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/xm7i97y3nekxjrf3dnkj.jpg)
Dawkins, the heart and soul of the Eagles' defense, poses for the camera.
![Defensive end Jevon Kearse sacks Vick.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/w1byq7ldjmru2ydzcxsq.jpg)
Defensive end Jevon Kearse sacks Vick.
![The Eagles sacked Vick four times on the afternoon.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/lyb4olijx9dfuhss1krf.jpg)
The Eagles sacked Vick four times on the afternoon.
![Running back Brian Westbrook finds running room against Atlanta's defense.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/uqtilil1bcgqqy7g8blb.jpg)
Running back Brian Westbrook finds running room against Atlanta's defense.
![Westbrook finished with 96 yards on the ground and 39 receiving yards, an all-purpose game from the all-purpose back.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/g9kcilwk9knu8c9d07rr.jpg)
Westbrook finished with 96 yards on the ground and 39 receiving yards, an all-purpose game from the all-purpose back.
![McNabb and wide receiver Todd Pinkston celebrate a job well done.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/ontgpflxyfk2yyaemc2j.jpg)
McNabb and wide receiver Todd Pinkston celebrate a job well done.
![The long wait was over. The Eagles were heading to Jacksonville, Fl., for the Super Bowl.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/do5ypwirdpspqcmwr4lg.jpg)
The long wait was over. The Eagles were heading to Jacksonville, Fl., for the Super Bowl.
![Eagles Insider Dave Spadaro and company celebrate with a special victory edition newspaper.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/ksqin1xn5esugvkufypf.jpg)
Eagles Insider Dave Spadaro and company celebrate with a special victory edition newspaper.
![Linebacker Nate Wayne basks in the Eagles' victory on a chilly winter evening.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/cwqd4wqgxqaj1vhtf93o.jpg)
Linebacker Nate Wayne basks in the Eagles' victory on a chilly winter evening.
![The victory celebration in full swing.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/ojtryomeag8gcpvzhh7e.jpg)
The victory celebration in full swing.
![Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie enjoys the trophy celebration.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/oczc768fmxa7rigdqsfy.jpg)
Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie enjoys the trophy celebration.
![Dawkins takes the trophy for a joy ride.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/xuxqzkcrptxi3iqsyakt.jpg)
Dawkins takes the trophy for a joy ride.
![Lurie, happy to be interviewed in a victorious locker room.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/gnanwgngndpeefrunv8w.jpg)
Lurie, happy to be interviewed in a victorious locker room.
![Wide receiver Freddie Mitchell enjoys the satisfaction of being NFC champions.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/toedgjxgtfmhlmlfsmn3.jpg)
Wide receiver Freddie Mitchell enjoys the satisfaction of being NFC champions.
![Head coach Andy Reid and Lurie address the team after the win.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/danjdmujbtbklrxwhdub.jpg)
Head coach Andy Reid and Lurie address the team after the win.
![The cover of Eagles Game Day magazine after the Birds' NFC Championship game victory.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/mavy0a6m61xqc40rtsvu.jpg)
The cover of Eagles Game Day magazine after the Birds' NFC Championship game victory.