Compare that with No. 9 Louisville, which has the best chance to go undefeated because it does not face any teams ranked in the preseason. The toughest game for the Cardinals, who play in the meek American Athletic Conference (formerly the Big East), may be their opener against Ohio, a MidAmerican Conference squad..4. Allow teams to challenge pass interference calls. Because pass interference is the most importance penalty in pro football, it needs to be open to challenge.

Falcons' win over Seattle was team's first playoff win in five seasons with coach Mike Smith and QB Matt Ryan. Ryan's 56 regularseason wins are most by starting quarterback in first five seasons. Including playoffs, Ryan 346 at Georgia Dome.The 38yearold Akers opened the season with a recordtying 63yarder against the Green Bay Packers but has since nearly shanked his way out of a job. But he is a sixtime Pro Bowler and has been to the Super Bowl before, after the 2004 season when his Philadelphia Eagles