Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Roddy White (84) catches a touchdown pass as Carolina Panthers free safety Haruki Nakamura (43) defends during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen (88) celebrates with teammate Louis Murphy (83) after scoring during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen (88) scores a touchdown as Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Sean Weatherspoon (56) defends during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) looks for a receiver as Carolina Panthers middle linebacker Jon Beason (52) pursues during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Carolina Panthers cornerback Captain Munnerlyn (41) pulls away from the tackle of Atlanta Falcons middle linebacker Akeem Dent (52) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) grins after outrunning the Atlanta Falcons defense for a first down during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, in Atlanta. At left is Atlanta Falcons strong safety William Moore (25) and defensive end John Abraham (55). (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Former President Jimmy Carter watches from the sidelines prior to the start of the Atlanta Falcons-Carolina Panthers NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Carolina Panthers running back DeAngelo Williams (34) is stopped by Atlanta Falcons cornerback Dunta Robinson (23) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Carolina Panthers cornerback Josh Norman (24) breaks up a pass intended for Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Roddy White (84)during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) looks for a receiver during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Roddy White (84) celebrates with Julio Jones (11) after catching a touchdown pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart (28) looks for running room as Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Jonathan Babineaux (95) pursues during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Atlanta Falcons running back Michael Turner (33) runs out of the tackle of Carolina Panthers cornerback Captain Munnerlyn (41)during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) reacts with wide receiver Roddy White (84) after throwing him a touchdown pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) is stopped by Atlanta Falcons strong safety William Moore (25) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Atlanta Falcons running back Michael Turner (33) runs away from Carolina Panthers cornerback Captain Munnerlyn (41) and free safety Haruki Nakamura (43) on a second half touchdown run in an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Atlanta Falcons cornerback Dunta Robinson (23) stops Carolina Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith (89) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Rich Addicks)

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Kealoha Pilares (81) scores a touchdown as he is pursued by Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Jonathan Babineaux (95) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Rich Addicks)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton runs for a score during the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Kealoha Pilares (81) reacts after a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, in Atlanta. At left is Atlanta Falcons defensive back Robert McClain. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) reacts following a win over the Carolina Panthers during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, in Atlanta. The Falcons beat the Panthers 30-28. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Sean Weatherspoon (56) reacts after a win over the Carolina Panthers during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, in Atlanta. The Falcons beat the Panthers 30-28. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) is hit by Atlanta Falcons defensive end John Abraham (55) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, in Atlanta. Atlanta won 30-28. (AP Photo/Rich Addicks)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) reacts after losing a fumble during the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, in Atlanta. The Falcons won 30-28. (AP Photo/Rich Addicks)

Atlanta Falcons kicker Matt Bryant (3) makes the winning field goal as Matt Bosher (5) holds during the second half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, in Atlanta. Atlanta won 30-28. (AP Photo/Rich Addicks)

Carolina Panthers free safety Haruki Nakamura (43) reacts following a 30-28 loss to the Atlanta Falcons in an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012 in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) talks with Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) following a 30-28 win by the Falcons over the Panthers in their NFL football game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) is stopped by Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Sean Weatherspoon (56) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Rich Addicks)