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Ryan suffers ankle injury vs. Rams
Atlanta quarterback MATT RYAN will have an MRI today to determine the extent of an injury to his right ankle suffered in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s game against the Los… More Angeles Rams. Ryan was wearing a walking boot on his right foot after the game. Ryan has not missed a game since being sidelined for two games with turf toe back in 2009. If he misses any time, backup MATT SCHAUB will take over at quarterback for the Falcons. Less
Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Murray, Ryan combine for 7 touchdowns
After showing flashes early in the season, the Arizona offense finally put together the complete performance fantasy owners have been waiting for. Rookie quarterback KYLER MURRAY threw for 340 yards and three touchdowns, outdueling veteran MATT RYAN who topped 350 passing yards with four touchdowns of his own.
Source: ESPN.com
Julio Jones won’t play during preseason
Veteran Atlanta wide receiver JULIO JONES says that he will not play during the 2019 preseason. Jones intends to get his practice reps in, but he insists that he doesn’t need… More preseason games to get ready for the season. Jones added that he and quarterback MATT RYAN know each other well enough that timing will not be an issue between the two veterans. Less
Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Ryan not worried about Jones missing workouts
Atlanta wide receiver JULIO JONES has not participated in OTAs as he seeks a new contract, but quarterback MATT RYAN is not concerned about his star wideout. Ryan said recently that… More there is a rhythm that comes from practicing together, but he added that he has the most rapport with Jones. According to recent reports from minicamp, Jones is confident that a new deal will be reached in due time. Less
Source: NFL.com
Factoid: Falcons OL
The Falcons used two first-round picks on offensive linemen, and two of their three largest free agent purchases were on offensive linemen, and it’s easy to see why. They weren’t good enough in that area of the team last year. more »
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Ryan happy to be reunited with Koetter
The Atlanta Falcons replaced former offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian with Dirk Koetter, and quarterback MATT RYAN couldn’t be more excited. Koetter worked as Ryan’s offensive coordinator previously from 2012 to 2014,… More so there is a familiarity and comfort level between the two men. The 2019 season will be Ryan’s fifth time entering a season with a new offensive coordinator, but the transition is expected to be a smooth one this time around. Less
Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Around the NFL: Atlanta Falcons
The Falcons drafted two offensive linemen in the first round, and that got my attention. With better blocking, that looks like it could be one of the top-shelf offenses. They’ve finished just 15th and 13th in scoring the last two years, but looks like a top-5 group to me. more »
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TE Hooper planning to build on Pro Bowl season
Atlanta tight end AUSTIN HOOPER is hoping to build on a Pro Bowl year in 2018 as he heads into the upcoming 2019 season. Hooper had career-highs in receptions, yards, and… More touchdowns last year and he plans to work out with quarterback MATT RYAN throughout OTAs to continue to build the relationship with his signal-caller. Less
Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Ian Allan: When to draft a quarterback
In the just-completed season, it was a good year to wait on quarterbacks. Patrick Mahomes, Andrew Luck and Matt Ryan all threw 35-plus touchdowns, and none of them were among the first five quarterbacks chosen in the vast majority of fantasy drafts. Is that a sign we should all be waiting longer to select quarterbacks? more »
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Ryan leads Falcons in season-finale
Atlanta quarterback MATT RYAN concluded a nice season on Sunday with 378 passing yards and 2 touchdown passes against the Tampa Bay Bucs. Perhaps even more impressive was the fact that Ryan caught his first NFL pass, a five-yard touchdown from wide receiver MOHAMED SANU.
Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Ryan, Coleman lead Falcons
Atlanta quarterback MATT RYAN threw for 2 touchdowns and rushed for another in Sunday’s win over the Arizona Cardinals. As impressive as Ryan was for the Falcons, running back TEVIN COLEMAN was just as good. Coleman rushed for a career high 145 yards and a touchdown.
Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Julio Jones finally finds end zone
Atlanta wide receiver JULIO JONES finally scored a touchdown in Sunday’s game against Washington. Jones had somehow gone 12 regular season games without catching a touchdown pass before securing a 35-yard touchdown pass from quarterback MATT RYAN late in the fourth quarter.
Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Ryan sacked a lot, has X-Ray on foot
Atlanta quarterback MATT RYAN was sacked a season-high 6 times in Sunday’s loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Afterward, Ryan had an X-Ray on his foot that fortunately came back negative. Ryan is on pace to take a career-high number of sacks in 2018.
Source: Team Blog
QB Ryan runs over Panthers
Fantasy owners got a nice little treat from Atlanta quarterback MATT RYAN in Sunday’s win over the Carolina Panthers. Ryan, who last ran for a touchdown in 2012, rushed for two touchdowns against the Panthers. The touchdown runs were just the sixth and seventh of his 11-year career.
Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Factoid: Julio comes up short
The final end zone pass to Julio Jones in the first game of the season fell incomplete, and we should not be surprised. Great as he is, Jones hasn’t been an effective wide receiver in that part of the field. more »
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