Falcons vs. Panthers - 2012
Atlanta Falcons look to defend a 3-0 start to the 2012 season against the 1-2 Carolina Panthers at the Georgia Dome.
Falcons are wearing red throwback helments for todays game
The Georgia Dome pregame
A few Falcons fans tailgating before the game
Falcons fans tailgating pre-game
Falcons fans tailgating pre-game
Falcons fans tailgating pre-game
Falcons fans tailgating pre-game
Falcons cheerleaders take the field in their throwback uniforms
Falcons take the field wearing their classic red throwback helments
Runningback Michael Turner warming up pre-game
Safety Thomas Decoud takes the field
Defensive back Asante "Deuce Deuce" Samuel emerges from the tunnel
Center Todd McClure leads the team out of the tunnel
Defensive back Dunta Robinson takes the field
QB Matt Ryan looks downfield for his receivers
WR Roddy White hauls in a touchdown pass from Matt Ryan
WR Julio Jones jumps on fellow receiver Roddy White in celebration of his touchdown pass
TE Tony Gonzalez shakes off a couple Carolina defenders
WR Roddy White catches a touchdown pass from Matt Ryan
QB Matt Ryan relays the play call
WR Kevin Cone stiff arms a Carolina defender
Falcons defense signaling for the ball
RB Jacquizz Rodgers breaks free
Falcons line up on offense
Matt Ryan audibles at the line of scrimmage
Matt Ryan audibles at the line of scrimmage
WR Julio Jones lines up at the line of scrimmage
WR Roddy White and Harry Douglas celebrate after a touchdown
CB Dunta Robinson matches a Carolina receiver
Falcons wore their classic red helmets for the throwback
Head Coach Mike Smith on the sideline
QB Matt Ryan looks to pass to one of his receivers
DE John Abraham getting pressure on the quarterback
RB Michael Turner finds the whole between his offensive lineman
RB Michael Turner pushes off a Carolina defender
Fans celebrate on the sidelines
Falcons defense swarms to make the tackle
WR Roddy White's acrobatic catch to extend the game winning drive
DE John Abraham celebrates
LB Sean Weatherspoon on the field
WR Julio Jones lines up at the line of scrimmage
DE John Abraham lines up at the line of scrimmage
S William Moore after making a tackle for loss
Atlanta Falcons kicker Matt Bryant (3) reacts after kicking the game winning field goal during the second half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers 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)
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 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)
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)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Roddy White (84) carries his daughter Milon around the field following a 30-28 win over the Carolina Panthers in an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012 in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
