ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 7: Quarterback Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons sets to pass against the Detroit Lions at the Georgia Dome on September 7, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 7: Quarterback Jon Kitna #8 of the Detroit Lions yells after calling a timeout against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome on September 7, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 7: Quarterback Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons releases a pass for the first touchdown of his NFL career against the Detroit Lions at the Georgia Dome on September 7, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 7: Wide receiver Roy Williams #11 of the Detroit Lions celebrates a midfield catch against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome on September 7, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 7: Running back Kevin Smith #34 of the Detroit Lions rushes upfield against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome on September 7, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 7: Running back Marcus Thomas #33 of the Detroit Lions rushes upfield against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome on September 7, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 7: Running back Michael Turner #33 of the Atlanta Falcons rushes for a touchdown against the Detroit Lions at the Georgia Dome on September 7, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 7: Quarterback Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons celebrates his first NFL touchdown pass against the Detroit Lions at the Georgia Dome on September 7, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 7: Wide receiver Michael Jenkins #12 of the Atlanta Falcons outruns defenders of the Detroit Lions for a touchdown at the Georgia Dome on September 7, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 7: Coach Ron Marinelli of the Detroit Lions (right) greets coach Mike Smith of the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome on September 7, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 7: Quarterback Jon Kitna #8 of the Detroit Lions stretches for a fumble against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome on September 7, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 7: Running back Michael Turner #33 of the Atlanta Falcons rushes upfield against the Detroit Lions at the Georgia Dome on September 7, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 7: Quarterback Jon Kitna #8 of the Detroit Lions fumbles against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome on September 7, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 7: Wide receiver Harry Douglas #83 of the Atlanta Falcons rushes upfield on an end around play against the Detroit Lions at the Georgia Dome on September 7, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 7: Wide receiver Harry Douglas #83 of the Atlanta Falcons rushes upfield on an end around play against the Detroit Lions at the Georgia Dome on September 7, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 7: Quarterback Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons celebrates a touchdown against the Detroit Lions at the Georgia Dome on September 7, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 7: Running back Michael Turner #33 of the Atlanta Falcons rushes upfield against the Detroit Lions at the Georgia Dome on September 7, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 7: Safety Gerald Alexander #42 of the Detroit Lions stops tight end Justin Peelle #87 of the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome on September 7, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 7: A fan of the Atlanta Falcons watches play against the Detroit Lions at the Georgia Dome on September 7, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 7: Quarterback Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons sets to pass against the Detroit Lions at the Georgia Dome on September 7, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 7: Running back Michael Turner #33 of the Atlanta Falcons rushes upfield against the Detroit Lions at the Georgia Dome on September 7, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 7: Defensive end Chauncey Davis #92 of the Atlanta Falcons sacks quarterback Jon Kitna #8 of the Detroit Lions at the Georgia Dome on September 7, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 7: Wide receiver Calvin Johnson #81 of the Detroit Lions grabs a pass against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome on September 7, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 7: Quarterback Jon Kitna #8 of the Detroit Lions celebrates a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome on September 7, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 7: Quarterback Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons sets to pass against the Detroit Lions at the Georgia Dome on September 7, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 7: Running back Michael Turner #33 of the Atlanta Falcons rushes upfield against the Detroit Lions at the Georgia Dome on September 7, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 7: Coach Mike Smih of the Atlanta Falcons watches play against the Detroit Lions at the Georgia Dome on September 7, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 7: A mid-field sign honors Hall of Fame lineman Gene Upshaw #63 as the Atlanta Falcons host the Detroit Lions at the Georgia Dome on September 7, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 7: Jesse Milner, a fan of the Atlanta Falcons, prepares BBQ before play against the Detroit Lions at the Georgia Dome on September 7, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 7: A fan of the Atlanta Falcons is patined in team colors before play against the Detroit Lions at the Georgia Dome on September 7, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)