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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick (7) is sacked by Dallas Cowboys outside linebacker DeMarcus Ware (94) during the first half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011, in Arlington, Texas. Sharon Ellman, Associated Press
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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick (7) eludes Dallas Cowboys nose tackle Jay Ratliff (90) during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011, in Arlington, Texas. Sharon Ellman, Associated Press
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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick (7) is face-masked by Dallas Cowboys outside linebacker Anthony Spencer (93) during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011, in Arlington, Texas. Brandon Wade, Associated Press
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Dallas Cowboys quarterback Stephen McGee hits the turf as Philadelphia Eagles outside linebacker Brian Rolle closes in during the second half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011, in Arlington, Texas. Brandon Wade, Associated Press
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Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo stands on the sideline after leaving the game with an injury to his hand during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011, in Arlington, Texas. Sharon Ellman, Associated Press
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Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Jeremy Maclin (18) celebrates his touchdown with wide receiver DeSean Jackson (10) during the first half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011, in Arlington, Texas. Sharon Ellman, Associated Press
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Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Jason Avant misses the touchdown as Dallas Cowboys cornerback Orlando Scandrick defends during the first half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011, in Arlington, Texas. A touchback was ruled on the play. Brandon Wade, Associated Press
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Philadelphia Eagles tight end Brent Celek (87) celebrates his touchdown with wide receiver DeSean Jackson (10) during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011, in Arlington, Texas. Sharon Ellman, Associated Press
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Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo stands on the sideline after leaving the game with an injury to his hand during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011, in Arlington, Texas. Sharon Ellman, Associated Press
By Associated Press

ARLINGTON, Texas — Michael Vick threw two touchdown passes to lead the Philadelphia Eagles to a 20-7 victory over the Dallas Cowboys on Saturday in a game that had all the intensity of a preseason dress rehearsal.

This game became somewhat meaningless midway through the first quarter. A victory by the Giants eliminated the Eagles from the playoffs and turned the Dallas-New York game next weekend into a showdown to decide the NFC East title.

The Cowboys (8-7) sat quarterback Tony Romo after one series and running back Felix Jones after two.

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Vick threw a touchdown pass on the opening series and again just before halftime. Alex Henery kicked field goals of 43 and 51 yards for the Eagles (7-8), who came within 7 seconds of a shutout. Dallas scored on a 4-yard TD pass from Stephen McGee to Miles Austin.

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