1.  Defensive leadership and an emotional approach for the whole team have been the keys to the San Francisco 49ers' resurgence since the devastating loss to Philadelphia.

2.  DEFENSIVE LINE _ Marc Matock's broken ankle will be a big loss since the Trojans are weakest at tackle.

3.  Defensive line coach John Blake said stopping Heyward and the running game is as important as slowing down the Falcons' passing game.

4.  Defensive line coach Tom Ramage has been there 23 years, offensive line coach Roger French 16.

5.  Defensive lineman Aaron Williams (sore Achilles') and safety DeShaun Hill (foot) are possible.

6.  Defensive lineman Erik Howard said: "It's been a long week.

7.  Defensive lineman Leon Lett will be back next month from his drug suspension.

8.  Defensive lineman Mike Reid (1969) is a Grammy Award-winning songwriter.

9.  Defensive linemen are pretty good.

10.  Defensive linemen Charles Haley (right calf strain), Leon Lett (right ankle) and Russell Maryland (right ankle sprain) are doubtful.