Larry Fitzgerald's 42-yard touchdown catch got things started for the Arizona Cardinals and they went on to beat the Falcons, 30-24, for their first home playoff win since 1947. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

GLENDALE, CA - JANUARY 03: Wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald #11 of the Arizona Cardinals makes a leaping 42 yard touchdown reception over Lawyer Milloy #36 and Chris Houston #23 of the Atlanta Falcons during the first quarter of the NFC Wild Card Game on January 3, 2009 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

GLENDALE, CA - JANUARY 03: Quarterback Kurt Warner #13 of the Arizona Cardinals throws a pass against the Atlanta Falcons during the first quarter of the NFC Wild Card Game on January 3, 2009 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

GLENDALE, CA - JANUARY 03: Runningback Edgerrin James #32 of the Arizona Cardinals rushes the ball past Jonathan Babineaux #95 of the Atlanta Falcons during the NFC Wild Card Game on January 3, 2009 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

GLENDALE, CA - JANUARY 03: Quarterback Kurt Warner #13 of the Arizona Cardinals throws a pass under pressure from Keith Brooking #56 of the Atlanta Falcons during the first quarter of the NFC Wild Card Game on January 3, 2009 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

GLENDALE, CA - JANUARY 03: Wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald #11 of the Arizona Cardinals warms up before the NFC Wild Card Game against the Atlanta Falcons on January 3, 2009 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

GLENDALE, CA - JANUARY 03: Runningback Michael Turner #32 of the Atlanta Falcons rushes the ball against the Arizona Cardinals during the NFC Wild Card Game on January 3, 2009 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

GLENDALE, CA - JANUARY 03: Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie #29 of the Arizona Cardinals is introduced before the NFC Wild Card Game against the Atlanta Falcons on January 3, 2009 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

GLENDALE, CA - JANUARY 03: Fans of the Arizona Cardinals hold up a sign reading "Dirty Birds" during the NFC Wild Card Game against the Atlanta Falcons on January 3, 2009 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

GLENDALE, CA - JANUARY 03: The National Anthem is performed before the NFC Wild Card Game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Arizona Cardinals on January 3, 2009 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 03: The National Anthem is performed before the NFC Wild Card Game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Arizona Cardinals on January 3, 2009 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 03: The Atlanta Falcons kick off against the Arizona Cardinals during the NFC Wild Card Game on January 3, 2009 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 03: Kicker Jason Elam #1 of the Atlanta Falcons kicks a 30 yard field goal against the Arizona Cardinals during the second quarter of the NFC Wild Card Game on January 3, 2009 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 03: Runningback Michael Turner #32 of the Atlanta Falcons rushes the ball past Gabe Watson #98 and Darnell Dockett #90 of the Arizona Cardinals during the NFC Wild Card Game on January 3, 2009 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 03: Head coach Ken Whisenhunt of the Arizona Cardinals reacts during the NFC Wild Card Game against the Atlanta Falcons on January 3, 2009 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 03: Runningback Michael Turner #33 of the Atlanta Falcons rushes the ball against the Arizona Cardinals during the NFC Wild Card Game on January 3, 2009 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 03: Quarterback Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons celebrates after Michael Turner (not pictured) scored a rushing touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals during the second quarter of the NFC Wild Card Game on January 3, 2009 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 03: Runningback Michael Turner #33 of the Atlanta Falcons scores a 7 yard rushing touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals during the second quarter of the NFC Wild Card Game on January 3, 2009 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 03: Quarterback Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons is sacked by Bertrand Berry #92 of the Arizona Cardinals during the second quarter of the NFC Wild Card Game on January 3, 2009 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 03: Head coach Mike Smith of the Atlanta Falcons reacts during the NFC Wild Card Game against the Arizona Cardinals on January 3, 2009 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 03: Cornerback Chevis Jackson #22 of the Atlanta Falcons is tackled by Steve Breaston #15 of the Arizona Cardinals after Jackson intercepted a pass during the NFC Wild Card Game on January 3, 2009 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 03: Runningback J.J. Arrington #28 of the Arizona Cardinals rushes the ball against the Atlanta Falcons during the NFC Wild Card Game on January 3, 2009 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 03: Wide receiver Roddy White #84 of the Atlanta Falcons catches the ball for a first down against Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie #29 of the Arizona Cardinals during the NFC Wild Card Game on January 3, 2009 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 03: Runningback Tim Hightower #34 of the Arizona Cardinals celebrates after scoring a 4 yard rushing touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons during the third quarter of the NFC Wild Card Game on January 3, 2009 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 03: Runningback Tim Hightower #34 of the Arizona Cardinals carries the ball for a 4 yard rushing touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons during the third quarter of the NFC Wild Card Game on January 3, 2009 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 03: Runningback Tim Hightower #34 of the Arizona Cardinals celebrates after scoring a 4 yard rushing touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons during the third quarter of the NFC Wild Card Game on January 3, 2009 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 03: Wide receiver Steve Breaston #15 of the Arizona Cardinals celebrates after a first down reception against the Atlanta Falcons during the third quarter of the NFC Wild Card Game on January 3, 2009 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 03: Cornerback Antrel Rolle #21 of the Arizona Cardinals celebrates after scoring a 27 yard touchdown after a fumble from the Atlanta Falcons during the third quarter of the NFC Wild Card Game on January 3, 2009 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 03: Quarterback Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons drops back to pass against the Arizona Cardinals during the NFC Wild Card Game on January 3, 2009 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 03: Quarterback Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons throws a pass under pressure from Bertrand Berry #92 of the Arizona Cardinals during the NFC Wild Card Game on January 3, 2009 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 03: Cornerback Antrel Rolle #21 of the Arizona Cardinals carries the ball in route to a 27 yard touchdown after a fumble from the Atlanta Falcons during the third quarter of the NFC Wild Card Game on January 3, 2009 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 03: Defensive end Bertrand Berry #92 of the Arizona Cardinals celebrates after defeating the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Wild Card Game on January 3, 2009 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. The Cardinals defeated the Falcons 30-24. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 03: Quarterback Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons reacts on the sidelines during the NFC Wild Card Game against the Arizona Cardinals on January 3, 2009 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. The Cardinals defeated the Falcons 30-24. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 03: Quarterback Kurt Warner #13 of the Arizona Cardinals throws a pass against the Atlanta Falcons during the NFC Wild Card Game on January 3, 2009 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. The Cardinals defeated the Falcons 30-24. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 03: Fans of the Arizona Cardinals hold up a sign during the NFC Wild Card Game against the Atlanta Falcons on January 3, 2009 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. The Cardinals defeated the Falcons 30-24. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 03: Wide receiver Roddy White #84 of the Atlanta Falcons scores a 5 yard touchdown reception past Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie #29 of the Arizona Cardinals during the NFC Wild Card Game on January 3, 2009 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. The Cardinals defeated the Falcons 30-24. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 03: Runningback Michael Turner #33 of the Atlanta Falcons rushes the ball past Bertrand Berry #92 of the Arizona Cardinals during the NFC Wild Card Game on January 3, 2009 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. The Cardinals defeated the Falcons 30-24. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 03: Wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald #11 of the Arizona Cardinals runs with the ball after a reception past Stephen Nicholas #54 of the Atlanta Falcons during the NFC Wild Card Game on January 3, 2009 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. The Cardinals defeated the Falcons 30-24. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 03: Quarterback Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons is sacked for a safety by Antonio Smith #94 of the Arizona Cardinals during the fourth quarter of the NFC Wild Card Game on January 3, 2009 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. The Cardinals defeated the Falcons 30-24. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 03: Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank reacts in the final moments of the NFC Wild Card Game against the Arizona Cardinals on January 3, 2009 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. The Cardinals defeated the Falcons 30-24. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 03: Defensive end Bertrand Berry #92 of the Arizona Cardinals celebrates after defeating the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Wild Card Game on January 3, 2009 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. The Cardinals defeated the Falcons 30-24. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 03: Head coach Ken Whisenhunt of the Arizona Cardinals celebrates with fans after defeating the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Wild Card Game on January 3, 2009 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. The Cardinals defeated the Falcons 30-24. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 03: Quarterback Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons walks off the field after beind defeated in the NFC Wild Card Game against the Arizona Cardinals on January 3, 2009 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. The Cardinals defeated the Falcons 30-24. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 03: Quarterbacks Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons and Kurt Warner #13 of the Arizona Cardinals greet after the NFC Wild Card Game on January 3, 2009 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. The Cardinals defeated the Falcons 30-24. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 03: Wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald #11 of the Arizona Cardinals makes a reception against the Atlanta Falcons during the NFC Wild Card Game on January 3, 2009 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. The Cardinals defeated the Falcons 30-24. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 03: Runningback Edgerrin James #32 of the Arizona Cardinals fights off a tackle from Keith Brooking #56 of the Atlanta Falcons as he rushes the ball during the NFC Wild Card Game on January 3, 2009 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. The Cardinals defeated the Falcons 30-24. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 03: Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie #29 of the Arizona Cardinals makes a leaping interception over Roddy White #84 of the Atlanta Falcons during the NFC Wild Card Game on January 3, 2009 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. The Cardinals defeated the Falcons 30-24. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 03: Antonio Smith #94 of the Arizona Cardinals is congratulated by teammates after a sack resulting in a safety against the Atlanta Falcons during the NFC Wild Card Game on January 3, 2009 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. The Cardinals defeated the Falcons 30-24. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 03: Quarterback Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons reacts on the sidelines during the NFC Wild Card Game against the Arizona Cardinals on January 3, 2009 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. The Cardinals defeated the Falcons 30-24. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 03: Quarterback Kurt Warner #13 of the Arizona Cardinals celebrates a first down against the Atlanta Falcons during the NFC Wild Card Game on January 3, 2009 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. The Cardinals defeated the Falcons 30-24. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 03: Cornerback Antrel Rolle #21 of the Arizona Cardinals carries the ball in route to a 27 yard touchdown after a fumble recovery from the Atlanta Falcons during the third quarter of the NFC Wild Card Game on January 3, 2009 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. The Cardinals defeated the Falcons 30-24. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 03: Ralph Brown #20 of the Arizona Cardinals celebrates with teammates after a first quarter interception against the Atlanta Falcons during the NFC Wild Card Game on January 3, 2009 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. The Cardinals defeated the Falcons 30-24. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 03: Quarterback Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons reacts after fumbling the ball for a touchdown to Antrel Rolle #21 of the Arizona Cardinals during the third quarter of the NFC Wild Card Game on January 3, 2009 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

GLENDALE, CA - JANUARY 03: Runningback Edgerrin James #32 of the Arizona Cardinals rushes the ball past Jonathan Babineaux #95 of the Atlanta Falcons during the NFC Wild Card Game on January 3, 2009 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

GLENDALE, CA - JANUARY 03: Wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald #11 of the Arizona Cardinals warms up before the NFC Wild Card Game against the Atlanta Falcons on January 3, 2009 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)