As time goes on, Matt Ryan's nickname, Matty Ice, looks more ironic. Already the quarterback of record on the losing side of the greatest comeback in Super Bowl history, Ryan now owns the same designation for a regular-season game. Instead of being cool and collected, Ryan's teams fell apart when all they had to do was hold on. While you can't necessarily blame those results on him directly, is it a total coincidence that he was at the helm both times? History probably won't see it that way.

Ryan will likely retire with those records intact and no Super Bowl ring. And he still shows more class in interviews than many fantasy football managers would. You might not want his infamous records, but you should try to take a little of his grace if you lose in the playoffs.

Look, nobody likes to lose. You didn't maneuver your way through the season just to see your team lay an egg or watch your playoff opponent deliver an avalanche of points. And you definitely didn't want to agonize over a lineup decision that ended up costing you a victory. But you know what? These things happen. They'll work in your favor, and they'll work against you. At least it didn't happen on national television, and you won't have reporters writing about it. But it still stings.

Now, you have three options when you lose. You could complain and pout and make life miserable for your spouse and family, which will cause them to resent your hobby even more than they already do (it's hard to support a pastime when it causes someone to act like a grouch). It would be like a coach refusing to shake hands after a game and complaining in post-game interviews. I think you know that's the wrong way to go.

You can also spit out a quick "Grats" on a message board, close up your laptop and forget about fantasy football until the NFL draft. It's better than the first option, but it's still petty. It's like when an angry coach gives the quickest, least-friendly handshake at the end of the game and trots off toward the locker room. Yeah, they shook hands, but just barely.

Third, you can offer up genuine congratulations to your opponent, and try to appreciate the fun you had during the season. I'm not asking you to celebrate losing, but you did have success during the season, and it doesn't cost anything to be a good sport at the end of it. In a 12-team league, 11 teams end their season disappointed, but they're not all ugly about it. Using our coaches analogy, it's just a few kind words after the game, a hand on a shoulder, and quick moment of congratulations. It's classy, and it's the right thing to do.

The day after that heart-breaking Super Bowl loss, Ryan posted a positive message to fans on his Instagram. He didn't wallow in self-pity, or point the finger at anyone. He answered questions after the game, a few weeks later, six months later, and years later. And he'll probably do the same after losing to the Vikings. He's disappointed, obviously. But he remains level-headed, calm and collected.

I've also seen fantasy managers act graciously in defeat. I've seen them shrug off a loss and take some good-natured ribbing with no malice afterward. On the other hand, I've also seen adults melt down after losing a fantasy game. I've seen them snap at family members. I've even seen them drop all their players in protest and quit a league because some quirk in the league's rules "cost them" a game. And these aren't millionaires lamenting how the loss affects their career. They manage teams that have exactly one fan, and the prize is a few bucks and a trophy.

Now that I think about it, maybe Ryan deserves the Matty Ice moniker after all. He stays cool when others would have fallen apart. If you don't win it all, try to be more like him. And if you're still playing, good luck this week.

How do you handle a tough loss? How long does it stick with you? What's the worst overreaction you've seen in your league? Share your thoughts below.