New York Giants running back Larry Csonka (39) settles to earth atop Atlanta Falcons Ray Easterling after a 12-yard first quarter gain at Atlanta Fulton County Stadium for a first down, Sunday, Oct. 2, 1977 in Atlanta. Helping overcome Csonka are Falcon defenders Frank Reed (28), Fulton Kuykendall (54) and Ralph Ortega. (Associated Press)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Steve Bartkowski (10) is sacked by New York Giants end Dee Hardison, in Atlanta, Sept. 11, 1983. The four-yard loss came in the first quarter at Atlanta Fulton County Stadium. (AP Photo/Ric Feld)

Jerious Norwood #32 of the Atlanta Falcons runs for a touchdown against the New York Giants on October 15, 2007 in Atlanta, Ga. The Giants defeated the Falcons 31-10. (AP Photo/G. Newman Lowrance)

New York Giants' Jason Pierre-Paul, left, tackles Atlanta Falcons running back Michael Turner during the second half of an NFL wild card playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) throws a pass during the second half of an NFL wild card playoff football game against the New York Giants Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs, right, breaks away from Atlanta Falcons safety William Moore during the first half of an NFL wild card playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

Atlanta Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez #88 catching the football and being tackled by New York Giants safety Tyler Sash #39 during the NFL game, Atlanta Falcons against the New York Giants, NFC Wild Card Playoff, on Sunday, January 8, 2012 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (AP Photo/David Drapkin)

New York Giants defensive tackle Rocky Bernard #95 sacking Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan #2 during an NFL game, Atlanta Falcons against the New York Giants, NFC Wild Card Playoff, on Sunday, January 8, 2012 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (AP Photo/David Drapkin)

New York Giants tight end Jake Ballard #85 running with the football during an NFL game, Atlanta Falcons against the New York Giants, NFC Wild Card Playoff, on Sunday, January 8, 2012 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (AP Photo/David Drapkin)

New York Giants wide receiver Mario Manningham #82 catching a 27 yard pass in the end zone for a touchdown in the fourth quarter during an NFL game, Atlanta Falcons against the New York Giants, NFC Wild Card Playoff, on Sunday, January 8, 2012 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (AP Photo/David Drapkin)

New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz (80) makes a catch during an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday January 8, 2012 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)

New York Giants wide receiver Mario Manningham (82) pulls in a 27-yard touchdown pass against Atlanta Falcons strong safety James Sanders (36) and Dunta Robinson during the second half of an NFL wild card playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks (88) breaks away from Atlanta Falcons defenders to score on a 72-yard touchdown pass during the second half of an NFL wild card playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz (80) evades a tackle by Atlanta Falcons cornerback Dominique Franks (24) during the second half of an NFL wild card playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) runs over New York Giants defensive end Osi Umenyiora (72) during the first half of an NFL wild card playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

New York Giants wide receiver Jerrel Jernigan (12) flips in the air after getting hit during the first half of an NFL wild card playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. Right is Atlanta Falcons defensive back Chris Owens (21). (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

New York Giants wide receiver Domenik Hixon (87) runs the ball during the fourth quarter of the NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants beat the Falcons in overtime, 34-31. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

Atlanta Falcons running back Jerious Norwood (32) runs for a touchdown as New York Giants' James Butler defends in the first quarter of a football game Monday, Oct. 15, 2007 in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)

New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs (27) is stopped near the goal line in the second half by Atlanta Falcons cornerback DeAngelo Hall (21), safety Chris Crocker (25) and linebacker Keith Brooking (56) during the football game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Ga., Sunday, Oct. 15, 2006. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick (7) hands off in the first half to running back Jerious Norwood (32) against the New York Giants during the football game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Ga., Sunday, Oct. 15, 2006. (AP Photo/Ric Feld)

New York Giants running back Tiki Barber (21) takes it to a first-half first-and-ten under pressure from Atlanta Falcons linebacker Keith Brooking (56) during the football game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Ga., Sunday, Oct. 15, 2006. (AP Photo/Ric Feld)

Atlanta FalconsMichael Vick takes it to first-and-ten on the first-half keeper, under pressure from New York Giants linebacker Brandon Short (54) during the football game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Ga., Sunday, Oct. 15, 2006. (AP Photo/Ric Feld)

New York Giants cornerback Will Allen (25) tackles Atlanta Falcons running back Warrick Dunn (28) by the foot in the second quarter of the Falcons 27-7 win, Sunday, Nov. 9, 2003, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N. J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Atlanta Falcons fullback Bob Christian (44) is brought down by New York Giants defender Will Allen (25) after making a catch for short yardage during the first half of a preseason game in Atlanta Saturday, Aug. 17, 2002. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Atlanta Falcons running back Maurice Smith (43) is hit by New York Giants defender Dewayne Patmon as he rushes in the second half in Atlanta Saturday, Aug. 17, 2002. The Falcons won 36-24. (AP Photo/Alan Mothner)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Danny Kanell (13) is brought down by New York Giants Cornelius Griffin (97) in the 4th quarter at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta Sunday, Oct. 8, 2000. The Giants downed the Falcons 13-6. (AP Photo/Curtis Compton)

New York Giants' Ron Dayne (27) scores a first quarter touchdown with Atlanta Falcons Henri Crockett (94) in tow at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta Sunday, Oct. 8, 2000. (AP PhotoCurtis Compton)