Falcons QB Matt Ryan helps Team Irvin to Pro Bowl victory
Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan tossed two second-half touchdown passes to help rally Team Irvin to a 32-28 win over Team Carter on Sunday in the Pro Bowl at the University of Phoenix stadium.
With Team Carter ahead 28-19, Ryan tossed a 1-yard touchdown pass to Emmanuel Sanders the kick failed.
With the score 28-25, Ryan threw another 1-yard touchdown pass, this one to Saints tight end Jimmy Graham.
Ryan completed 11 of 16 passes for 104 yards and finished with a 126 pass rating.
Wide receiver Julio Jones was selected for the game but didn’t play because of a hip injury. Sanders, of Denver, replaced Jones in the game.
Also, returner Devin Hester played in the game for Team Carter.
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