The Facts: Running the no-huddle offense seemed to be when the Falcons shined in 2011. New OC Dirk Koetter plans to use more of it, and Ryan likes that idea. It puts more on his plate, calling plays at the line of scrimmage, but it also gives the Falcons a chance to dictate tempo. With Jones and White outside, why not let it fly? "I love it," Ryan said. "It's something we've had success here with the past four years."

Diehards Line:The Jaguars were known as a run-heavy team under Koetter, but that was because that's the way then-coach Jack Del Rio wanted it. The Falcons are expected to be more vertical with Ryan throwing to Julio Jones and Roddy White on the outside. With the new move to open things up some, and Ryan now in his fifth season, with Jones, White and Tony Gonzalez all on board, CBSSports.com's Pete Prisco believes Ryan will put up his best numbers yet. Remember: Only five quarterbacks threw more touchdown passes than Ryan in 2011 when he threw 29. He also threw for a career-best 4,177 yards.