 Atlanta would answer in the second quarter with running back Michael Turner getting a 9-yard touchdown run, yet St. Louis would strike right back as quarterback Marc Bulger completed a 16-yard touchdown pass to rookie wide receiver Donnie Avery.However, it would be the Falcons who took the halftime lead as running back Jerious Norwood got an 8-yard touchdown run.Atlanta would increase their lead in the third quarter as quarterback Matt Ryan completed an 18-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Roddy White.