Photos: MVP-like performance from Matt Ryan

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Photos: MVP-like performance from Matt Ryan

Falcons QB leads team to big playoff win over the Seahawks on Jan. 14, 2017.

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 14: Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks at the Georgia Dome on January 14, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 14: Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons reacts after beatting the Seattle Seahawks at the Georgia Dome on January 14, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

January 14, 2017 Atlanta - Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) gets off a pass in the first half during the NFC divisional playoffs at the Georgia Dome on Saturday, January 14, 2017. The winner advances to the NFC championship game, which is set for 3:05 p.m. Sunday, January. 22. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

January 14, 2017 Atlanta - Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) celebrates after Atlanta Falcons won 36-20 during the NFC divisional playoffs at the Georgia Dome on Saturday, January 14, 2017. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

January 14, 2017, Atlanta: Matt Ryan completes a pass against the Seahawks during the first half in a NFL football NFC divisional playoff game on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 14: Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons reacts after beating the Seattle Seahawks at the Georgia Dome on January 14, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

January 14, 2017, Atlanta: Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan plays the crowd urging them to cheering after tossing a touchdown pass to wide receiver Mohamed Sanu for a 36-13 lead over the Seahawks during the fourth quarter in a NFL football NFC divisional playoff game on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Atlanta. The Falcons beat the Seahawks 36-20. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

January 14, 2017, Atlanta: Matt Ryan completes a pass against the Seahawks during the first half in a NFL football NFC divisional playoff game on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

January 14, 2017, Atlanta: Matt Ryan completes a pass against the Seahawks during the first half in a NFL football NFC divisional playoff game on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

January 14, 2017, Atlanta: Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan calls an audible at the line of scrimmage against the Seahawks during the first half in a NFL football NFC divisional playoff game on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) calls an audible during the second half of an NFL football divisional football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Seattle Seahawks, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Atlanta. The Falcons won 36-20. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 14: Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons passes the ball against the Seattle Seahawks at the Georgia Dome on January 14, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)

January 14, 2017, Atlanta: Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan quiets the fans just before throwing a touchdown pass to Mohamed Sanu to take a 36-13 lead over the Seahawks during the fourth quarter in a NFL football NFC divisional playoff game on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

January 14, 2017 Atlanta - Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) gets off a pass in the second half during the NFC divisional playoffs at the Georgia Dome on Saturday, January 14, 2017. Atlanta Falcons won 36-20 over the Seattle Seahawks. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 14: Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons and Julio Jones #11 of the Atlanta Falcons react after scoring a touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks at the Georgia Dome on January 14, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

January 14, 2017 Atlanta - Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) gets off a pass in the first half during the NFC divisional playoffs at the Georgia Dome on Saturday, January 14, 2017. The winner advances to the NFC championship game, which is set for 3:05 p.m. Sunday, January. 22. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

January 14, 2017 Atlanta - Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) shakes hands with Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Devin Hester (17) after Atlanta Falcons won 36-20 during the NFC divisional playoffs at the Georgia Dome on Saturday, January 14, 2017. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

January 14, 2017 Atlanta - Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) greets Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tanner McEvoy (19) after Atlanta Falcons won 36-20 during the NFC divisional playoffs at the Georgia Dome on Saturday, January 14, 2017. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 14: Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons with Richard Sherman #25 of the Seattle Seahawks after beating the Seattle Seahawks at the Georgia Dome on January 14, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 14: Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons talking to Devin Hester #17 of the Seattle Seahawks after the game at the Georgia Dome on January 14, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

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ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 14: Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks at the Georgia Dome on January 14, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

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