So much for Ryan vs. Vick
Pat Yasinskas, NFC SouthThe much-anticipated showdown between Matt Ryan and Michael Vick isn't going to happen. As I reported a bit ago over on...
Blog | November 30, 2009Getting creative doesn't work for Morris
Pat Yasinskas, NFC South...pass rush and they were pressuring Atlanta quarterback Chris Redman, who took over for an injured Matt Ryan, all day. They looked like they were about to eliminate Atlanta's hopes for the playoffs...
Blog | November 29, 2009Wrap-up: Falcons 20, Buccaneers 17
Pat Yasinskas, NFC South...and those playoff hopes are alive. The Bucs handed Atlanta a win on a day when Matt Ryan, Michael Turner, Sam Baker, Harvey Dahl and numerous other Falcons got banged up. The Falcons played...
Blog | November 29, 2009Injuries piling up for Falcons
Pat Yasinskas, NFC South...re trailing Tampa Bay 17-10. They're taking a physical beating. We all know quarterback Matt Ryan is out with a toe injury. But running back Michael Turner just left with some sort...
Blog | November 29, 2009With Ryan out, Atlanta defense has to step up
Pat Yasinskas, NFC South...this, but the Atlanta defense might have to win a game for the Falcons. With quarterback Matt Ryan out with a toe injury, the Falcons are going with Chris Redman. He's a decent...
Blog | November 29, 2009Freeman tumbles in shotgun passer rating
Pat Yasinskas, NFC South...is tops among NFC South quarterback and third in the NFL at 103.6. Atlanta's Matt Ryan (84.8) is No. 19. Carolina's Jake Delhomme (69.5) is No. 30
Blog | November 25, 2009Despite RBs, Panthers struggle with play action
Pat Yasinskas, NFC South...86 passes for 728 yards off play-action with nine touchdowns and three interceptions. Atlanta's Matt Ryan has an 86.3 rating, which ranks him No. 26 and he's thrown off play...
Blog | November 25, 2009How I See It: NFC South Stock Watch
Pat Yasinskas, NFC South...slowly early in the year, but he has shown he can handle some playing time. 3. Matt Ryan, quarterback, Falcons. After struggling for several games, Ryan rallied in the second half of Sunday's...
Blog | November 24, 2009Around the NFC South with the columnists
Pat Yasinskas, NFC South...the local columnists. Mark Bradley writes that, although the Falcons lost a game, they got quarterback Matt Ryan back. After struggling for the last month or so, Ryan bounced back and played the way...
Blog | November 23, 2009Freeman among best out of shotgun
Pat Yasinskas, NFC South...of the shotgun. New Orleans' Drew Brees (98.9) ranks sixth in the NFL. Atlanta's Matt Ryan is No. 22 with an 81.3 rating and Carolina's Jake Delhomme is 25th with...
Blog | November 18, 2009How I See It: NFC South Stock Watch
Pat Yasinskas, NFC SouthFalling Matt Ryan, quarterback, Falcons. After an almost flawless rookie season, Ryan has been only ordinary. At times, he...
Blog | November 17, 2009Has the (Matty) Ice Age ended?
Pat Yasinskas, NFC South...thought would last another decade or so, suddenly seems to be in jeopardy. Did you see Matt Ryan at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, looking nervous every time a pass-rusher got near...
Blog | November 15, 2009Checking in on the injuries that matter most
Pat Yasinskas, NFC SouthAtlanta left tackle Sam Baker missed a second straight day of practice. Julius Peppers, meet Matt Ryan. Carolina running backs DeAngelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart returned to practice Thursday after sitting out Wednesday...
Blog | November 12, 2009Midseason Report: Falcons
Pat Yasinskas, NFC South...weeks and that's a big stride if the Falcons can continue on that path. Quarterback Matt Ryan has had a tough time when the running game hasn't been there, and the defense...
Blog | November 11, 2009Bucs' Freeman needs to be savior first
Pat Yasinskas, NFC South...on what Freeman does in the next nine games. He doesn't have to instantly be Matt Ryan or Joe Flacco, but the kid from Kansas State must show something. Anything -- and I mean...
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