21.  Any place the pipe is near a board or goes through an opening, the movement can cause the pipe to strike, leading to a knocking sound.

22.  Defensive tackle Esera Tuaolo is 30.

23.  Defensive tackle Henry Thomas, who has a sprained ankle, did not practice all week, and is doubtful.

24.  Defensive tackle James Williams said: "James Allen is a grown man.

25.  Defensive tackle Marc Matock underwent X-rays Tuesday, which revealed that his broken ankle is healing as scheduled.

26.  Defensive tackle Matt Millen (1978) is a Fox television analyst.

27.  Defensive tackle Reggie White is one of the most effusive, gracious players in the league, and he will talk to anyone.

28.  Defensive tackle Ryan Nielsen of Simi Valley Royal High (back spasms) did not practice all week but is expected to play.

29.  Defensive tackle Travis Kirschke has a badly sprained ankle and is out several weeks.

30.  Defensively, Atlanta is very good on the line of scrimmage and has the pass rushers to give Drew Bledsoe a lot to think about.