"The Falcons are fine with being 4 1/2-point underdogs at home and not getting much respect from the national media despite a 14-3 record.

"We have the 53 (players) in this locker room, that's all that we need," running back Michael Turner said on Wednesday. "To get respect, we have to earn it. We are not expecting any handouts. We know that San Fran isn't going to lay down. They are going to come in here and fight hard. We are going to fight hard back."