Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan, who is 2-3 in starts against New Orleans, hopes to pull to .500 and help the Falcons overtake the Saints for first place in the NFC South on Sunday.
Here’s a brief Q&A involving Ryan and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s D. Orlando Ledbetter.
Q: Have you been indoctrinated in the Falcons-Saints rivalry?
A: Every time we play them, whether it be here at the Georgia Dome or down there in New Orleans, it's a battle. It's a 60-minute battle, and that's where our mindset is at right now, trying to get ready for that.
Q: What’s your take on Saints safety Roman Harper?
A: Roman's doing a very good job. He's a big part of their blitz package. We've got to understand where he's at. He's a very physical player and good in coverage, too. So he's somebody that we'll have to identify.
Q: How’s Saints defensive back Malcolm Jenkins coming along?
A: He's got good ball skills in the secondary, really good speed, really good transition. He can fly from sideline to sideline from the middle of the field. I think he's doing a really good job.
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