With Michael Turner dealing with a groin injury, the Falcons may limit his carries. Backup Jason Snelling rushed for three touchdowns last week and may receive the majority of the handoffs. "His versatility is impressive," Matt Ryan said of Snelling. "He can go in at fullback for us. He can go in at tailback for us."

Brian Finneran caught a 12-yard touchdown pass to begin the third quarter, giving the Falcons a 31-7 lead. But the 6-foot-5 Finneran was unsuccessful when tried to dunk the ball over the goal posts.

Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez caught the 1,000th pass of his career on Sunday in the team's overtime loss to the Steelers. He became the first tight end to accomplish the feat in the NFL on a 20-yard reception in the third quarter. Gonzalez is the seventh player to reach the 1,000-catch mark in league history.