ATLANTA - DECEMBER 28: Quarterback Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons throws a pass against the St. Louis Rams at Georgia Dome on December 28, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Doug Benc/Getty Images)

Atlanta Falcons running back Michael Turner, top, gets past St. Louis rams defender Chris Massey during the first quarter of an NFL football game in Atlanta, Sunday Dec. 28, 2008, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

ATLANTA - DECEMBER 28: Quarterback Marc Bulger #10 of the St. Louis Rams is sacked by linebacker Stephen Nicholas #54 of the Atlanta Falcons at Georgia Dome on December 28, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Doug Benc/Getty Images)

ATLANTA - DECEMBER 28: Quarterback Marc Bulger #10 of the St. Louis Rams rolls out to pass against the Atlanta Falcons at Georgia Dome on December 28, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Doug Benc/Getty Images)

ATLANTA - DECEMBER 28: Cornerback Jonathan Wade #20 and defensive end Chris Long #72 of the St. Louis Rams brings down wide receiver Michael Jenkins #12 of the Atlanta Falcons at Georgia Dome on December 28, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Doug Benc/Getty Images)

ATLANTA - DECEMBER 28: Quarterback Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons celebrates with running back Michael Turner #33 after Turner scored a touchdown against the St. Louis Rams at Georgia Dome on December 28, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Doug Benc/Getty Images)

ATLANTA - DECEMBER 28: Running back Jerious Norwood #32 of the Atlanta Falcons returns a kick against the St. Louis Rams at Georgia Dome on December 28, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Doug Benc/Getty Images)

ATLANTA - DECEMBER 28: Running back Steven Jackson #39 of the St. Louis Rams is congratulated by tackle Adam Goldberg #73, wide receivers Donnie Avery #17 and Dane Looker #89 after Jackson scored against the Atlanta Falcons at Georgia Dome on December 28, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Doug Benc/Getty Images)

ATLANTA - DECEMBER 28: Quarterback Marc Bulger #10 of the St. Louis Rams is sacked by linebacker Stephen Nicholas #54 of the Atlanta Falcons at Georgia Dome on December 28, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Doug Benc/Getty Images)

ATLANTA - DECEMBER 28: Head coach Mike Smith of the Atlanta Falcons watches his team take on the St. Louis Rams at Georgia Dome on December 28, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Falcons defeated the Rams 31-27. (Photo by Doug Benc/Getty Images)

ATLANTA - DECEMBER 28: Quarterback Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons is interviewed by Chris Meyers of Fox Sports after defeating the St. Louis Rams at Georgia Dome on December 28, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Falcons defeated the Rams 31-27. (Photo by Doug Benc/Getty Images)

ATLANTA - DECEMBER 28: Quarterback Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons calls a play in the huddle while taking on the St. Louis Rams at Georgia Dome on December 28, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Falcons defeated the Rams 31-27. (Photo by Doug Benc/Getty Images)

ATLANTA - DECEMBER 28: Defensive end Leonard Little #91 of the St. Louis Rams celebrates after the Rams recovered a fumble by running back Michael Turner #33 of the Atlanta Falcons at Georgia Dome on December 28, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Falcons defeated the Rams 31-27. (Photo by Doug Benc/Getty Images)

ATLANTA - DECEMBER 28: Falcon fans show their support as the St. Louis Rams take on the Atlanta Falcons at Georgia Dome on December 28, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Falcons defeated the Rams 31-27. (Photo by Doug Benc/Getty Images)

ATLANTA - DECEMBER 28: Quarterback Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons drops back to throw a pass against the St. Louis Rams at Georgia Dome on December 28, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Falcons defeated the Rams 31-27. (Photo by Doug Benc/Getty Images)

ATLANTA - DECEMBER 28: Running back Jerious Norwood #32 of the Atlanta Falcons celebrates after defeating the St. Louis Rams at Georgia Dome on December 28, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Falcons defeated the Rams 31-27. (Photo by Doug Benc/Getty Images)

ATLANTA - DECEMBER 28: Defensive tackle Clifton Ryan #95 of the St. Louis Rams looks on as his team takes on the Atlanta Falcons at Georgia Dome on December 28, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Falcons defeated the Rams 31-27. (Photo by Doug Benc/Getty Images)

ATLANTA - DECEMBER 28: Safety Todd Johnson #35 of the St. Louis Rams appeals to the official after a flag is thrown for interference against a teammate while the Atlanta Falcons during a stoppage in play at Georgia Dome on December 28, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Falcons defeated the Rams 31-27. (Photo by Doug Benc/Getty Images)

ATLANTA - DECEMBER 28: Torry Holt #81 of the St. Louis Rams greets wide receiver Roddy White #84 of the Atlanta Falcons during a stoppage in play at Georgia Dome on December 28, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Falcons defeated the Rams 31-27. (Photo by Doug Benc/Getty Images)

ATLANTA - DECEMBER 28: Torry Holt #81 of the St. Louis Rams talks with side judge Laird Hayes #125 while taking on the Atlanta Falcons at Georgia Dome on December 28, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Falcons defeated the Rams 31-27. (Photo by Doug Benc/Getty Images)

ATLANTA - DECEMBER 28: Torry Holt #81 of the St. Louis Rams reacts as he is pulled from the game near the goal line in the fourth quarter while taking on the Atlanta Falcons at Georgia Dome on December 28, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Falcons defeated the Rams 31-27. (Photo by Doug Benc/Getty Images)

ATLANTA - DECEMBER 28: Running backs Jerious Norwood #32 and Jason Snelling #44 of the Atlanta Falcons celebrate after Norwood's long touchdown run in the fourth quarter against the St. Louis Rams at Georgia Dome on December 28, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Falcons defeated the Rams 31-27. (Photo by Doug Benc/Getty Images)

ATLANTA - DECEMBER 28: Running back Michael Turner #33 of the Atlanta Falcons looks for room to run while taking on the St. Louis Rams at Georgia Dome on December 28, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Falcons defeated the Rams 31-27. (Photo by Doug Benc/Getty Images)

ATLANTA - DECEMBER 28: Running back Michael Turner #33 of the Atlanta Falcons looks for room to run while taking on the St. Louis Rams at Georgia Dome on December 28, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Falcons defeated the Rams 31-27. (Photo by Doug Benc/Getty Images)

ATLANTA - DECEMBER 28: Running back Michael Turner #33 of the Atlanta Falcons looks for room to run while taking on the St. Louis Rams at Georgia Dome on December 28, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Falcons defeated the Rams 31-27. (Photo by Doug Benc/Getty Images)

ATLANTA - DECEMBER 28: Place kicker Josh Brown #3 of the St. Louis Rams follows through on a field goal while taking on f the Atlanta Falcons at Georgia Dome on December 28, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Falcons defeated the Rams 31-27. (Photo by Doug Benc/Getty Images)

ATLANTA - DECEMBER 28: Wide receiver Roddy White #84 of the Atlanta Falcons is pushed toward the sidelines by linebacker Chris Draft #52 and cornerback Ron Bartell #24 of the St. Louis Rams at Georgia Dome on December 28, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Falcons defeated the Rams 31-27. (Photo by Doug Benc/Getty Images)

ATLANTA - DECEMBER 28: Wide receiver Roddy White #84 of the Atlanta Falcons celebrates on the sidelines after defeating the St. Louis Rams at Georgia Dome on December 28, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Falcons defeated the Rams 31-27. (Photo by Doug Benc/Getty Images)