Atlanta Falcons' Matt Ryan (2) looks to throw against the Carolina Panthers during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 12, 2010. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Atlanta Falcons' Tony Gonzalez, right, catches a touchdown pass as Carolina Panthers' James Anderson, left, defends during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 12, 2010. (AP Photo/Rick Havner)

Atlanta Falcons' Harry Douglas, right, catches a pass as Carolina Panthers' Robert McClain, left, defends during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 12, 2010. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Carolina Panthers' Jimmy Clausen, right, is grabbed by Atlanta Falcons' John Abraham, left, during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 12, 2010. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Carolina Panthers' Jimmy Clausen (2) throws a pass against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 12, 2010. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Atlanta Falcons' Michael Turner (33) breaks the tackle of Carolina Panthers' Sherrod Martin (23) during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 12, 2010. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

Atlanta Falcons' Matt Ryan (2) looks to pass as Carolina Panthers' Nick Hayden (98) defends during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 12, 2010. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Atlanta Falcons' Matt Ryan (2) fakes a handoff against the Carolina Panthers during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 12, 2010. (AP Photo/Rick Havner)

Carolina Panthers' Jimmy Clausen (2) is hit by Atlanta Falcons' John Abraham, left, during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 12, 2010. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Atlanta Falcons' Michael Turner (33) dives in for a touchdown as Carolina Panthers' Jon Beason (52) looks on during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 12, 2010. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Atlanta Falcons' Matt Ryan (2) rolls out against the Carolina Panthers during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 12, 2010. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Atlanta Falcons' Michael Turner (33) is tackled by Carolina Panthers' Sherrod Martin (23) during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 12, 2010. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Carolina Panthers' Jimmy Clausen (2) is sacked by Atlanta Falcons' Kroy Biermann during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 12, 2010. (AP Photo/Rick Havner)

Atlanta Falcons' Matt Ryan (2) throws a pass against the Carolina Panthers during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 12, 2010. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

Carolina Panthers' Jimmy Clausen (2) is sacked by Atlanta Falcons' Kroy Biermann (71) as Carolina Panthers' Mike Goodson (33) falls during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 12, 2010. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

Atlanta Falcons' Matt Ryan (2) looks to pass as Carolina Panthers' Nick Hayden (98) defends during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 12, 2010. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Atlanta Falcons' Roddy White (84) reacts after a catch during the second half of the Falcons' 31-10 win in an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 12, 2010. (AP Photo/Rick Havner)

Carolina Panthers' Steve Smith (89) runs after a catch as Atlanta Falcons' Dunta Robinson (23) defends during the second half of the Falcons' 31-10 win in an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 12, 2010. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

Atlanta Falcons' Roddy White, front, misses a catch as Carolina Panthers' Captain Munnerlyn, back, defends during the second half of the Falcons' 31-10 win in an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 12, 2010. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

A Carolina Panthers fan holds up a sign during the second half of the Panthers' 31-10 loss to the Atlanta Falcons in an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 12, 2010. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

Carolina Panthers' Jimmy Clausen, right, congratulates Mike Goodson, left, after Goodson's touchdown run against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of the Falcons' 31-10 win in an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 12, 2010. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

Atlanta Falcons' Michael Turner (33) breaks away for a long run against the Carolina Panthers during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 12, 2010. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Carolina Panthers' Mike Goodson (33) runs against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 12, 2010. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Atlanta Falcons head coach Mike Smith looks on during the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 12, 2010. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart (28) is tackled by Atlanta Falcons linebacker Stephen Nicholas (54) during an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 12, 2010. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Carolina Panthers fans show their displeasure during the second half of the Panthers' 31-10 loss to the Atlanta Falcons in an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 12, 2010. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Jimmy Clausen (2) passes the ball in the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 12, 2010. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Atlanta Falcons' Matt Ryan (2) prepares to throw a pass against the Carolina Panthers during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 12, 2010. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Jimmy Clausen (2) is sacked during an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 12, 2010. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Jimmy Clausen (2) is shown during an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 12, 2010. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Atlanta Falcons' Michael Turner (33) runs past the Carolina Panthers during the second half of the Falcons' 31-10 win in an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 12, 2010. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

Atlanta Falcons cornerback Dunta Robinson (23) catches a pass during an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 12, 2010. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Atlanta Falcons' Michael Turner (33) dives in for a touchdown against the Carolina Panthers during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 12, 2010. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

Atlanta Falcons' Michael Turner (33) dives in for a touchdown as Carolina Panthers' Sherrod Martin (23) defends during the second half of the Falcons' 31-10 win in an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 12, 2010. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Carolina Panthers head coach John Fox reacts after a play late during the second half of their 31-10 loss to the Atlanta Falcons in an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 12, 2010. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Atlanta Falcons' Matt Ryan (2) scrambles against the Carolina Panthers during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 12, 2010. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Atlanta Falcons' Harry Douglas, right, catches a pass as Carolina Panthers' Robert McClain, left, defends during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 12, 2010. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Atlanta Falcons' Eric Weems (14) runs after a catch during the second half against the Carolina Panthers in an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 12, 2010. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Carolina Panthers' Mike Goodson (33) runs against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 12, 2010. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)