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Sun Oct 11 201518:44Ryan completed 24-of-42 passes for 254 yards and rushed three ti...
Ryan completed 24-of-42 passes for 254 yards and rushed three times for 20 yards in Sunday's overtime win over Washington. He also threw two interceptions and lost a fumble while failing to record a touchdown.
Matty Ice was far from his best Sunday, and his inability to take care of the football almost led to his team's first loss of the season. The continued emergence of Devonta Freeman as a force to be reckoned with on the ground should open up more space for Ryan, and he still has star wide receiver Julio Jones to rely on in the clutch. That being said, he'll have to put this clunker behind him quickly as the Falcons travel to New Orleans for Thursday Night Football in Week 6.
Sun Oct 4 201518:00Ryan completed 19-of-27 passes for 256 yards and touchdown in Su...
Ryan completed 19-of-27 passes for 256 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 48-21 shellacking of the Texans.
Ryan took a back seat to Devonta Freeman and the Falcons running game, but delivered a mistake-free performance in the win. His usual chemistry with receiver Julio Jones wasn't on display in this one due to a lack of volume, but Ryan has shown that he has the ability to deliver massive performances with his arm when called upon to do so. The emergence of Leonard Hankerson as a viable option alongside Jones should help offset Roddy White's demise moving forward as far as Ryan's receiving options are concerned.
Sun Sep 27 201519:00Ryan completed 24-of-36 passes for 285 yards and two touchdowns ...
Ryan completed 24-of-36 passes for 285 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's win over Dallas.
Ryan entered Week 3 ranked third in the league in passing yards and continued humming on Sunday. Ryan has the benefit of throwing to the monstrous Julio Jones and could make himself a top-notch fantasy option just by tossing the ball up and letting Jones do his thing. Another factor working in Ryan's favor is the inside-outside zone running game offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan has installed. With many of Ryan's 2014 struggles attributable to a weak offensive line and running game, expect Ryan to see cleaner pockets with opposing defenses unable to tee off.
Sun Sep 20 201521:43Ryan connected on 30-of-46 passes for 363 yards and touchdown in...
Ryan connected on 30-of-46 passes for 363 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's game against the Giants.
With running back Tevin Coleman going down due to a rib injury, the Falcons placed more emphasis on the passing game and Matty Ice proved to be up to the task. Just four Falcons caught more than one pass, as Roddy White was held without a catch, but the 363 yards represent Ryan's third-highest total since the start of 2014. It remains to be seen how long Coleman will be sidelined, but the Falcons could continue this trend until he returns as they seem uncomfortable to give Devonta Freeman a full complement of carries. Ryan and company will travel to take on the Cowboys in Week 3.
Mon Sep 14 201522:24Ryan completed 23-of-34 passes for 298 yards, two touchdowns and...
Ryan completed 23-of-34 passes for 298 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions in Monday night's win over the Eagles.
Ryan opened the season with a solid performance, hooking up with top wideout Julio Jones for a pair of first half touchdowns. While he also threw an improbable interception in the end zone during the first half, as well as a pick on the opening drive of the second half, Ryan can be pleased with his yardage and distribution Monday, as he completed passes to seven different teammates. With a win to begin the campaign, Ryan will aim to take better care of the ball while maintaining his production elsewhere in Week 2 against the Giants.
Sat Aug 29 201521:07Ryan completed three of seven passes for 49 yards in Saturday's ...
Ryan completed three of seven passes for 49 yards in Saturday's preseason game against the Dolphins.
Julio Jones was held out of the game after agreeing to a five-year extension, and fellow wide receiver Roddy White (knee) remains sidelined. Fortunately for Ryan, the 33-year-old White is expected back for Week 1, though his age and recent injury history remain major causes of concern. Between White, the running back situation, the No. 3 WR job and the offensive line, Atlanta's offense has no shortage of question marks. Of course, the prolific Ryan-Jones combo can hide a lot of weaknesses.
Fri Aug 21 201520:40Ryan completed 4-of-5 passes for 75 yards and touchdown in Frida...
Ryan completed 4-of-5 passes for 75 yards and a touchdown in Friday's preseason game against the Jets.
Ryan played just two series for the Falcons, but looked to be ready for the regular season. He has completed 10-of-11 passes for 161 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions in limited action through two preseason games. It would not come as a surprise if Ryan skips Saturday's game against Miami.
Mon Jun 29 201515:03Ryan will likely move out of pocket more often under new offensi...
Ryan will likely move out of the pocket more often under new offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan, USA Today reports.
Ryan put up consistently strong numbers while working with former offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter the past three years, throwing for 4,500+ yards and 26+ touchdowns each season. The Falcons hope to have a more balanced attack under new OC Kyle Shanahan, whose offenses have typically been quite successful running the ball. Of course, the run-pass ratio is largely a product of game situations, and the Falcons' personnel still points toward a pass-first offense. The team returns the potent wide receiver duo of Julio Jones and Roddy White, but there are no shortage of questions along the offensive line and throughout the defense.
Sun Dec 28 201420:56Ryan completed 29-of-47 passes for 260 yards and two interceptio...
Ryan completed 29-of-47 passes for 260 yards and two interceptions in Sunday's 34-3 loss to the Panthers. Both of his picks were returned for a touchdown.
Ryan was sacked six times, and really struggled to get much going against what has been an average defense this season. He had entered Sunday's game on a roll, and considering the contest was for the NFC South title, his performance is somewhat surprising. Despite ending the season on a down note, he finished with strong numbers, passing for 4,694 yards and 28 touchdowns.
Sun Dec 21 201420:35Ryan completed 30-of-40 passes for 322 yards and one touchdown d...
Ryan completed 30-of-40 passes for 322 yards and one touchdown during Sunday's win over the Saints.
Ryan connected with 10 different receivers, focusing on wideout Julio Jones (hip), who had seven catches on eight targets for 107 yards after missing last Sunday's game due to the injury. Ryan has now eclipsed the 300-yard mark in four consecutive games, with a 9:3 TD:INT ratio over that span. Up next is a Week 17 matchup against the Panthers, against whom he had 268 yards and a touchdown against back in Week 11.
Sun Dec 14 201416:38Ryan completed 26-of-37 passes for 310 yards, with two touchdown...
Ryan completed 26-of-37 passes for 310 yards, with two touchdowns and one interception in Sunday's loss to the Steelers. He also added 27 rushing yards on three carries.
Ryan took a huge hit from Steelers linebacker Jason Worilds in the second quarter and appeared to be woozy after getting up, but he remained in the game and completed the drive with a 17-yard touchdown to Devin Hester. Playing without top wideout Julio Jones, Ryan still hit the 300-yard mark for the third consecutive game, and he's got an 8:3 TD:INT ratio over that span. Up next is a Week 16 matchup against the Saints, who are allowing the fourth-most passing yards per game this season.
Tue Dec 9 201400:18Ryan completed 24-of-39 passes for 374 yards, with four touchdow...
Ryan completed 24-of-39 passes for 374 yards, with four touchdowns and an interception, in Monday's 43-37 loss to the Packers.
Ryan and Julio Jones led an impressive comeback that included 30 points after halftime, yet the Falcons never drew any closer than six points. Jones missed Atlanta's final drive with a hip injury, but only after he caught 11 balls for 257 yards and a touchdown on 17 targets. The rest of the team accounted for just 116 receiving yards on 22 targets (5.3 YPT), and while Jones did the heavy lifting, Ryan deserves credit for his accuracy in the second half. Ryan draws a favorable Week 15 home matchup with the Steelers, but his stock will still take a significant hit if Jones can't play.
Sun Nov 30 201420:34Ryan completed 30-of-41 passes for 361 yards and two touchdowns ...
Ryan completed 30-of-41 passes for 361 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 29-18 win over the Cardinals. He was sacked just one time and also threw an interception in the red zone.
Other than a bad throw to Juilo Jones that was picked off in the first half, Ryan had a great game against a strong defense. Even though Roddy White (ankle) was inactive, Ryan posted strong numbers, connecting with Jones 10 times for 189 yards and a touchdown. Partially due to offensive line trouble, Ryan entered Sunday's game with just a 9:4 TD:INT ratio in his previous seven games, despite having White and Jones at his disposal for all those contests. In any event, the schedule is positive in terms of opposing pass defenses over the next four weeks, so perhaps Ryan can close the season on a high note. In Week 14, he'll play at Green Bay on Monday Night Football.
Sun Nov 23 201418:39Ryan completed 27 of 43 passes for 273 yards, with two touchdown...
Ryan completed 27 of 43 passes for 273 yards, with two touchdowns and one interception Sunday against the Browns. He also had two carries for six rushing yards and lost a fumble.
Ryan's two-turnover day could have easily been three, but a sure pick-six was dropped. While he hasn't been particularly great this season, Ryan had not had a multi-turnover game since Week 4, which also happened to be the last time he had more than two touchdowns in a game. Despite having one of the better wide receiver duos in the league, Ryan has scored just one touchdown in six games this season, including five of his last seven. On the plus side, he'll get to face a Cardinals defense in Week 13 that is allowing the fourth-most passing yards per game this season.
Sun Nov 16 201420:32Ryan completed 31-of-45 passes for 268 yards and touchdown in Su...
Ryan completed 31-of-45 passes for 268 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 19-17 win at Carolina.
Ryan didn't play his best game, dinking and dunking his way to a mediocre 6.0 YPA, but he was able to lead the Falcons on a clutch drive late in the fourth quarter, to set up Matt Bryant's game-winning, 44-yard field goal. After playing on the road in the last two games, Ryan will get the next two at home, with a matchup against the Browns next up on the schedule.
Sun Nov 9 201420:00Ryan completed 20 of 31 passes for 219 yards and touchdown Sunda...
Ryan completed 20 of 31 passes for 219 yards and a touchdown Sunday against the Buccaneers.
Ryan connected with just six receivers on the day, with wideouts Julio Jones and Roddy White the only ones to catch more than two passes. Ryan has now gone three straight games with less than 230 passing yards with a 4:2 TD:TO ratio over that span. He'll look to break out of his slump in Week 11 against the Panthers, who are ranked 18th in passing yards allowed per game, but are tied for fifth in most passing touchdowns allowed.
Sun Oct 26 201413:00Ryan completed 20-of-27 passes for 228 yards, two touchdowns and...
Ryan completed 20-of-27 passes for 228 yards, two touchdowns and one interception in Sunday's loss to the Lions.
Ryan's 27 pass attempts Sunday were below his season average and with 228 yards, the Falcons' signal-caller tied his season-low from last weekend. While his judgement was quite suspect on his lone interception, Ryan was otherwise pretty efficient Sunday, averaging over 11 yards on nearly 75 percent completions. Additionally, Ryan secured his first multi-touchdown performance since Week 4. Overall, it was a solid showing for Ryan, who is now entering his bye week in advance of a favorable Nov. 9 matchup versus the Buccaneers.
Sun Oct 19 201420:58Ryan completed 29-of-44 passes for 228 yards and one touchdown i...
Ryan completed 29-of-44 passes for 228 yards and one touchdown in Sunday's 29-7 loss at Baltimore. He lost a fumble and was sacked five times.
Ryan and the entire offense had trouble moving the ball, although he wrecked one drive deep in Ravens' territory by fumbling. The Falcons lost another offensive lineman Sunday, and the sacks are starting to become a major issue. It was a tough matchup for Ryan on Sunday, however, but he's thrown just one touchdown in each of the last three games. He'll have another challenge next week, facing a stellar Lions' defense, although the game will be in the friendly confines of the Georgia Dome.
Sun Oct 12 201420:44Ryan completed 19-of-37 passes for 271 yards with one touchdown ...
Ryan completed 19-of-37 passes for 271 yards with one touchdown and an interception in Sunday's 27-13 loss to Chicago.
Ryan surprisingly struggled at home, although Atlanta's defense didn't help out either, as the Bears possessed the ball for 36 minutes, while racking up nearly 500 yards of total offense. Chicago did a good job containing Julio Jones, who had four receptions on 12 targets for 68 yards, and no other pass catcher really stepped up. The offensive line has been an issue lately, as was the case Sunday, when Ryan was sacked four times. It might not get much easier for Ryan next week, as he'll have to deal with Baltimore on the road.
Sun Oct 5 201420:03Ryan completed 29-of-45 passes for 316 yards with one touchdown ...
Ryan completed 29-of-45 passes for 316 yards with one touchdown and one interception Sunday against the Giants.
Ryan connected with seven different receivers, focusing on wideout Julio Jones, who had 11 catches on 16 targets for 105 yards. It was his second game with more than 300 yards, though it was also his second with only a single touchdown. He was actually lucky to get that score, as it came on a quick pass to running back Antone Smith, who took it 74 yards for a touchdown. Without that play, Ryan was looking at a 242-yard, zero-touchdown performance. He still has plenty of weapons around him, and he'll get a home game in Week 6 against a Bears defense that is slightly better against the run than the pass this season.
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