Storylines: Falcons at 49ers

The Digital Media staff for the Atlanta Falcons meets every Monday morning to discuss potential storylines for the upcoming game. Here are the items the staff is looking to cover this week.

After becoming the 5th player in NFL history to amass over 15,000 receiving yards, tight end Tony Gonzalez will add another memory to his legacy as this game against the San Francisco 49ers will be his final Monday Night Football appearance.

This upcoming Monday Night Football game between the Falcons and 49ers will be the final regular season home game ever played at Candlestick Park. Will the Falcons be the final team to record a victory at the stadium?

49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick continues to be one of the most dynamic players in the NFL and will be a major focus for the Falcons this week.

It is unknown whether or not Thomas DeCoud will be healthy enough to play against the 49ers on Monday night. If he is unable to go, look for rookie safety Zeke Motta to continue to make plays in the secondary.

The Falcons pass rush has improved immensely over the past few weeks and a lot of the success can be attributed to defensive tackle Corey Peters.

The Atlanta Falcons rookies have been a bright spot all season long, including Paul Worrilow who is leading the team in tackles this year.

Vernon Davis is widely regarded as one of the top tight ends in the NFL and will require attention throughout the entirety of Monday night's game against the San Francisco 49ers.

Monday night's game between the Falcons and 49ers will feature two of the leagues most dynamic running backs in Steven Jackson and Frank Gore. Jackson has recorded 4 touchdowns in the past 3 weeks and will look to put on a similar performance against the 49ers.

Joe Hawley leads a Falcons offensive line that has improved exponentially since he took over at center.

Sean Weatherspoon left Sunday's game against Washington with a knee injury and his status for Monday night is to be determined.

The 49ers bring a very stout defense in all facets of the game and will present a challenge this Monday.

Wide receiver Roddy White has continued to see his production improve in this last portion of the season and will look to record his second touchdown of the season this Monday night against the San Francisco 49ers.