ATLANTA - NOVEMBER 23: Quarterback Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons sets to pass against the Carolina Panthers at the Georgia Dome on November 23, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

ATLANTA - NOVEMBER 23: Quarterback Jake Delhomme #17 of the the Carolina Panthers sets to pass against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome on November 23, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

ATLANTA - NOVEMBER 23: Running back DeAngelo Williams #34 of the Carolina Panthers rushes upfield against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome on November 23, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

ATLANTA - NOVEMBER 23: Owner Arthur Blank of the Atlanta Falcons watches warmups before play against the Carolina Panthers at the Georgia Dome on November 23, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

ATLANTA - NOVEMBER 23: Quarterback Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons sets to pass against the Carolina Panthers at the Georgia Dome on November 23, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

ATLANTA - NOVEMBER 23: Wide receiver Steve Smith #89 of the Carolina Panthers grabs a pass against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome on November 23, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

ATLANTA - NOVEMBER 23: Running back DeAngelo Williams #34 of the Carolina Panthers rushes upfield against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome on November 23, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

ATLANTA - NOVEMBER 23: Running back DeAngelo Williams #34 of the Carolina Panthers rushes upfield against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome on November 23, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

ATLANTA - NOVEMBER 23: Wide receiver Steve Smith #89 of the Carolina Panthers catches a pass against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome on November 23, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

ATLANTA - NOVEMBER 23: Quarterback Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons warms up for play against the Carolina Panthers at the Georgia Dome on November 23, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

ATLANTA - NOVEMBER 23: Quarterback Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons warms up for play against the Carolina Panthers at the Georgia Dome on November 23, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

ATLANTA - NOVEMBER 23: Quarterback Jake Delhomme #17 of the the Carolina Panthers falls to a sack against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome on November 23, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

ATLANTA - NOVEMBER 23: Quarterback Jake Delhomme #17 of the the Carolina Panthers sets to pass against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome on November 23, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

ATLANTA - NOVEMBER 23: Wide receiver Harry Douglas #83 of the Atlanta Falcons celebrates a punt return for a touchdown with wide receiver Roddy White #84 against the Carolina Panthers at the Georgia Dome on November 23, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

ATLANTA - NOVEMBER 23: Wide receiver Harry Douglas #83 of the Atlanta Falcons returns a punt for a touchdown against the Carolina Panthers at the Georgia Dome on November 23, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

ATLANTA - NOVEMBER 23: Coach Mike Smith of the Atlanta Falcons directs play against the Carolina Panthers at the Georgia Dome on November 23, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

ATLANTA - NOVEMBER 23: Running back Michael Turner #33 of the Atlanta Falcons rushes upfield against the Carolina Panthers at the Georgia Dome on November 23, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

ATLANTA - NOVEMBER 23: Running back Jonathan Stewart #28 of the Carolina Panthers rushes upfield against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome on November 23, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

ATLANTA - NOVEMBER 23: Running back DeAngelo Williams #34 of the Carolina Panthers loses ground after a tackle by defensive end Kroy Biermann #71 of the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome on November 23, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

ATLANTA - NOVEMBER 23: Quarterback Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons falls short of the goal line on a second-half run against the Carolina Panthers at the Georgia Dome on November 23, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

ATLANTA - NOVEMBER 23: Quarterback Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons releases a pass against the Carolina Panthers at the Georgia Dome on November 23, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

ATLANTA - NOVEMBER 23: Running back Michael Turner #33 of the Atlanta Falcons rushes upfield against the Carolina Panthers at the Georgia Dome on November 23, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

ATLANTA - NOVEMBER 23: Running back Michael Turner #33 of the Atlanta Falcons rushes upfield against the Carolina Panthers at the Georgia Dome on November 23, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

ATLANTA - NOVEMBER 23: Safety Eric Coleman #26 of the Atlanta Falcons tackles tight end Dante Rosario #88 of the Carolina Panthers at the Georgia Dome on November 23, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

ATLANTA - NOVEMBER 23: Wide receiver Harry Douglas #83 of the Atlanta Falcons celebrates a touchdown return against the Carolina Panthers with fans at the Georgia Dome on November 23, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

ATLANTA - NOVEMBER 23: Running back DeAngelo Williams #34 of the Carolina Panthers rushes upfield against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome on November 23, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

ATLANTA - NOVEMBER 23: Fullback Ovie Mughelli #34 of the Atlanta Falcons sets to break the wedge on a kick return against the Carolina Panthers at the Georgia Dome on November 23, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

ATLANTA - NOVEMBER 23: Running back Jerious Norwood #32 of the Atlanta Falcons rushes upfield against the Carolina Panthers at the Georgia Dome on November 23, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

ATLANTA - NOVEMBER 23: Wide receiver Michael Jenkins #12 of the Atlanta Falcons grabs a pass against the Carolina Panthers at the Georgia Dome on November 23, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

ATLANTA - NOVEMBER 23: Wide receiver Harry Douglas #83 of the Atlanta Falcons celebrates a touchdown return against the Carolina Panthers with fans at the Georgia Dome on November 23, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

ATLANTA - NOVEMBER 23: Running back Jerious Norwood #32 of the Atlanta Falcons rushes upfield with a kick against the Carolina Panthers at the Georgia Dome on November 23, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)