CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 28: Running back Jonathan Stewart #28 of the Carolina Panthers breaks the tackle of Erik Coleman #26 of the Atlanta Falcons and runs for an eight-yard touchdown in the first quarter of the game at Bank of America Stadium September 28, 2008 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 28: Running back Jonathan Stewart #28 of the Carolina Panthers scores on a in the first quarter of the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Bank of America Stadium September 28, 2008 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 28: Wide receiver Steve Smith #89 of the Carolina Panthers holds the ball in the air as he scores on a 56-yard touchdown in the second quarter of the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Bank of America Stadium September 28, 2008 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 28: Running back Michael Turner #33 of the Atlanta Falcons is tackled by Thomas Davis #58 of the Carolina Panthers in the second quarter of the game at Bank of America Stadium September 28, 2008 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 28: Defensive end John Abraham #55 of the Atlanta Falcons blocks the punt by Jason Baker #7 of the Carolina Panthers in the second quarter of the game at Bank of America Stadium September 28, 2008 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 28: Wide receiver Muhsin Muhammad #87 of the Carolina Panthers looks for some running room on Michael Boley #59 of the Atlanta Falcons after a catch in the third quarter of the game at Bank of America Stadium September 28, 2008 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Carolina Panthers won the game 24-9. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 28: Running back DeAngelo Williams #34 of the Carolina Panthers finds some running room in the fourth quarter of the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Bank of America Stadium September 28, 2008 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Carolina Panthers won the game 24-9. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 28: Head coach Mike Smith of the Atlanta Falcons reacts on the sidelines as he watches his team lose to the Carolina Panthers in the game at Bank of America Stadium September 28, 2008 in Charlotte, North Carolina.The Carolina Panthers won the game 24-9. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 28: Wide receiver Steve Smith #89 and Muhsin Muhammad #87 of the Carolina Panthers celebrate the 36-yard touchdown by Muhammad in the fourth quarter of the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Bank of America Stadium September 28, 2008 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Carolina won the game 24-9. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 28: Running back Jonathan Stewart #28 of the Carolina Panthers finds some running room in the third quarter of the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Bank of America Stadium September 28, 2008 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Carolina Panthers won the game 24-9. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 28: Quarterback Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons sets to pass in the fourth quarter of the game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium September 28, 2008 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Carolina Panthers won the game 24-9. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 28: Wide receiver Steve Smith #89 of the Carolina Panthers takes off on a 56-yard touchdown in the second quarter of the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Bank of America Stadium September 28, 2008 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Carolina Panthers won the game 24-9. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 28: Quarterback Jake Delhomme #17 of the Carolina Panthers gets off a pass under pressure from John Abraham #55 of the Atlanta Falcons sets to pass in the third quarter of the game at Bank of America Stadium September 28, 2008 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Carolina Panthers won the game 24-9. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 28: Defensive end Hilee Taylor #66 of the Carolina Panthers sacks quarterback Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons in the third quarter of the game at Bank of America Stadium September 28, 2008 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Carolina Panthers won the game 24-9. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images)