Here’s what Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan had to say about the Seahawks, his team’s opponent in the season opener, which is set for 1 p.m. Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium:
Q: How do you assess Seattle’s defense?
A: I know that we are playing a really good defense and a team that prides themselves on being physical and disciplined. It’s going to take us to execute on a high level to be successful.
Q: What will a fast start look like for the offense against Seattle?
A: It comes down to taking care of the football. Making sure that the first time we’re really getting into live contact and full-speed contact that we are protecting the football.
Q: How will the Falcons keep their energy up with no fans at the game?
A: It certainly will be different. We talked a lot about it. I do think when there is another opponent, having done (joint) practices against different teams in the past, when there wasn’t a huge fan base, those things got pretty intense, too. I think the intensity level is going to be there.
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