Atlanta Falcons vs. San Francisco 49ers

Atlanta Falcons

Atlanta Falcons vs. San Francisco 49ers

Atlanta Falcons play the final regular season NFL game at San Francisco's Candlestick Park against the 49ers on "Monday Night Football" on Dec. 23, 2013.

Dec 23, 2013; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers running back LaMichael James (23) catches the punt against Atlanta Falcons cornerback Robert McClain (27) during the second quarter of the final regular season game at Candlestick Park. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, left, talks with Atlanta Falcons running back Steven Jackson after an NFL football game in San Francisco, Monday, Dec. 23, 2013. The 49ers won 34-24. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan walks on the sideline during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in San Francisco, Monday, Dec. 23, 2013. The 49ers won 34-24. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

Dec 23, 2013; San Francisco, CA, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Harry Douglas (83) carries the ball against the San Francisco 49ers during the second quarter of the final regular season game at Candlestick Park. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 23, 2013; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers inside linebacker Patrick Willis (52) prevents the pass intended for Atlanta Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez (88) during the second quarter of the final regular season game at Candlestick Park. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 23, 2013; San Francisco, CA, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) passes the ball against the San Francisco 49ers during the second quarter of the final regular season game at Candlestick Park. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 23, 2013; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers defensive end Justin Smith (94) sacks Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) during the second quarter of the final regular season game at Candlestick Park. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 23, 2013; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers strong safety Donte Whitner (31) and inside linebacker Patrick Willis (52) combine against Atlanta Falcons running back Steven Jackson (39) during the second quarter of the final regular season game at Candlestick Park. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 23, 2013; San Francisco, CA, USA; Atlanta Falcons running back Steven Jackson (39) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers during the second quarter of the final regular season game at Candlestick Park. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 23, 2013; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers strong safety Donte Whitner (31) is called for a penalty on the play against Atlanta Falcons running back Steven Jackson (39) during the second quarter of the final regular season game at Candlestick Park. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 23, 2013; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers strong safety Donte Whitner (31) is called for unnecessary roughness on the play against Atlanta Falcons running back Steven Jackson (39) during the second quarter of the final regular season game at Candlestick Park. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

San Francisco 49ers running back Kendall Hunter (32) runs past Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Stephen Nicholas, on ground, for a long gain as Anthony Dixon (24) celebrates during the second half of an NFL football game in San Francisco, Monday, Dec. 23, 2013. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Dec 23, 2013; San Francisco, CA, USA; Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Stephen Nicholas (54) extends for San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) during the second quarter of the final regular season game at Candlestick Park. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 23, 2013; San Francisco, CA, USA; Atlanta Falcons head coach Mike Smith on the sideline against the San Francisco 49ers during the second quarter of the final regular season game at Candlestick Park. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 23, 2013; San Francisco, CA, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) in a huddle against the San Francisco 49ers during the second quarter of the final regular season game at Candlestick Park. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 23, 2013; San Francisco, CA, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) looks to the sideline as a timeout is called against the San Francisco 49ers during the second quarter of the final regular season game at Candlestick Park. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 23, 2013; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers strong safety Donte Whitner (31) is called for unnecessary roughness on the play against Atlanta Falcons running back Steven Jackson (39) during the second quarter of the final regular season game at Candlestick Park. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

San Francisco 49ers running back Frank Gore (21) is stopped by Atlanta Falcons' William Moore (25) and Stephen Nicholas during the second half of an NFL football game in San Francisco, Monday, Dec. 23, 2013.

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Roddy White (84) carries the ball as San Francisco 49ers linebacker Patrick Willis (52) attempts to tackle during the second half of an NFL football game in San Francisco, Monday, Dec. 23, 2013.

Atlanta Falcons coach Mike Smith points toward the field during the second half of the Falcons' NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in San Francisco, Monday, Dec. 23, 2013.

Dec 23, 2013; San Francisco, CA, USA; The San Francisco 49ers bring down Atlanta Falcons running back Jacquizz Rodgers (32) on a kickoff return during the first quarter of the final regular season game at Candlestick Park.

Falcons defensive tackle Corey Peters (91) celebrates with defensive tackle Jonathan Babineaux (95) and outside linebacker Joplo Bartu (59) after a sack against San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick.

Atlanta Falcons running back Jacquizz Rodgers (32) carries the ball in the first half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in San Francisco, Monday, Dec. 23, 2013.

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) is tripped up by Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Stephen Nicholas (54) during the first half of an NFL football game in San Francisco, Monday, Dec. 23, 2013. Also pictured is Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Peria Jerry (94).

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) prepares to throw a pass in the first half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in San Francisco, Monday, Dec. 23, 2013.

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Dec 23, 2013; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers running back LaMichael James (23) catches the punt against Atlanta Falcons cornerback Robert McClain (27) during the second quarter of the final regular season game at Candlestick Park. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

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