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PHILADELPHIA Michael Vick got some cheers, created excitement and drew support from the crowd.
All that for just six plays that didn't produce much offense.
Playing his first NFL game since his release from prison, Vick showcased his impressive skills. He played quarterback, ran the wildcat formation, even lined up at receiver and completed a pass right-handed.
Oh, by the way, the Philadelphia Eagles beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 33-32 on David Akers' 34-yard field goal in the final minute of Thursday night's exhibition.
Philadelphia coach Andy Reid didn't wait long to use Vick. The three-time Pro Bowl quarterback jogged onto the field for the second play from scrimmage.
Vick entered to a standing ovation from the crowd in a half-empty stadium. Later, some chanted “We want Vick!” after he left the game.
Vick completed all four of his passes for 19 yards, ran for 1 yard and lined up in the slot for one play.
Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb completed 21 of 36 passes for 244 yards and one touchdown. He also threw one interception and his fumble on a backward pass was returned 92 yards for a score by Brian Iwuh.
Exhibition
RAMS 24, BENGALS 21: Rams quarterback Kyle Boller, in his second game filling in for Marc Bulger (broken finger), got his helmet knocked off on a hit by linebacker Keith Rivers at the end of an 8-yard scramble.
Unfazed, Boller got to his feet, found his helmet and completed his next two passes, including a 3-yard shovel pass to running back Samkon Gado for a touchdown in the road victory.
Elsewhere
BUFFALO: Coach Dick Jauron was encouraged by receiver Terrell Owens' recovery from a sprained toe. Jauron said it's possible the receiver will be cleared to start practicing fully next week. Owens has been ruled out from playing at Pittsburgh on Saturday.
DALLAS: Receiver Roy Williams injured his left shoulder on a goal-line collision with cornerback Orlando Scandrick. After the workout, coach Wade Phillips said he had no information about Williams' status.
DENVER: Receiver Brandon Marshall appears unlikely to make his preseason debut in Sunday night's exhibition against the Chicago Bears after missing practice again. Marshall, who had offseason hip surgery, has missed most of the team's training camp with a hamstring problem. He also has requested a trade. Coach Josh McDaniels refused to specify the reasons for Marshall's absence from practice.
MINNESOTA: An ESPN report that quarterback Brett Favre's presence had caused a “schism” in the Vikings' locker room over who should start at quarterback caused mixed reactions among players. “I've got no reaction,” Favre said when asked about an ESPN report Wednesday that cited anonymous sources as saying some Vikings supported Tarvaris Jackson and others felt Sage Rosenfels should start.
PITTSBURGH: Kicker Jeff Reed, who played at East Mecklenburg High and North Carolina, has a slightly sprained ankle and might not play in Saturday against Buffalo.
SAN FRANCISCO: Quarterback Shaun Hill returned to practice and deemed himself healthy to play Saturday night at Dallas. He left Wednesday's training camp because of a strained lower back.
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