Falcon's QB Matt Ryan has agreed to a five-year contract extension worth a guaranteed $100 million with Atlanta. This makes him the NFL's highest-paid player.
They say between Drew Brees and Matt Ryan, who ever gets the ball last wins. That is what happen last night when the Falcons played the Saints to a 20-17 win.
The Seahawks fell short on time and distance in their loss to the Atlanta Falcons 34-31. Late fourth quarter rally led by Russell Wilson got Seattle close to scoring to push the game into OT.
(AP) — It will be the New England Patriots against the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl 51 at Houston's Reliant Stadium on Feb. 5. Both teams advanced with blowouts in the conference title games.
The Patriots have earned their NFL-record ninth berth in the Super Bowl by slamming the Pittsburgh Steelers, 36-17 in the AFC championship game...
(AP) — The New England Patriots are heading to the AFC championship game for the sixth straight year, while the Atlanta Falcons will make their first appearance in the NFC title game since 2012.
Dion Lewis used three different ways to score touchdowns as the Patriots ousted the Houston Texans, 34-16...
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Matt Ryan's poise under pressure has produced 25 fourth-quarter comebacks.
The quarterback of the Atlanta Falcons — who face the Seattle Seahawks Saturday — also is a leading MVP candidate.
The glaring void on Ryan's resume is his 1-4 postseason record.
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Three rookies among 17 first-time selections highlight The Associated Press 2016 NFL All-Pro Team, led by Dallas running back Ezekiel Elliott and Kansas City's Tyreek Hill, a unanimous choice as punt returner.
One star not on the team announced Friday: Tom Brady, who was stellar after a four-game suspension, but was edged by Atlanta quarterback Matt Ryan.
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