Falcons make Forbes’ top 50 of most valuable sports teams

Matt Ryan is the NFL's MVP, and the Falcons just made a most valuable teams list.

Forbes released its ranking of the top 50 most valuable sports teams in 2017, and the Falcons are the 33rd most valuable team. Based on the top 50 list, the Falcons are worth $2.13 billion. That is a 27 percent increase in just a year.

Twenty eight other NFL teams made the list. To see the entire top 50, visit the Forbes website.

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