Falcons’ Matt Ryan had 283K Instagram followers and people started trolling him

The 28-3 jokes might never die.

On Tuesday, it was discovered Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan had 283,000 Instagram followers.

Instagram users immediately started mocking the Falcons 28-3 Super Bowl lead in the third quarter by commenting “28-3” on Ryan’s photos.

As of Wednesday morning, Ryan’s Instagram follower count increased to 284,000.

Credit: Matt Ryan/ Instagram

Credit: Matt Ryan/ Instagram

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