For Atlanta, the path is simple: Don't mess up. For the 49ers, it's a little trickier.
The Atlanta Falcons are trying to bounce back. The San Francisco 49ers are looking to salvage their entire season. When the two teams meet up in California Sunday afternoon, there will be plenty at stake for both, and I'm not just saying that to add gravitas to this piece.
Let's map out the roads to victor for both teams.
Falcons
Don't screw up.
That's the essential message for the Falcons, who are a clearly superior football team in 2015 when you compare them to the 49ers.