The Atlanta Falcons improved to 3-0 with a 27-3 win at the San Diego Chargers.

The Falcons had a +12.9 advantage in The Trench Counter, recording 10 additional first downs and having +3 turnover differential. Atlanta also had a +18 edge in Total Rushes/Completions.

Matt Ryan went 30-for-40 for three touchdowns and an interception with 275 yards. 

Tony Gonzalez caught nine balls for 91 yards and a touchdown, while Julio Jones caught five balls for 67 yards and a touchdown.

Michael Turner rushed 14 times for 80 yards and a touchdown.

The Falcons frustrated Philip Rivers throughout the game with their pass rush. Rivers went 21-for-38 for 173 yards and two interceptions.

Ryan Mathews made his 2012 debut, rushing 10 times for 44 yards with an addition 32 yards coming on five catches.