Photos: Matt Ryan returns to lead Falcons over Saints

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Photos: Matt Ryan returns to lead Falcons over Saints

Atlanta Falcons and quarterback Matt Ryan face the NFC South rivals Saints Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in New Orleans.

Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan walks off the field celebrating the 26-9 win over the division rival Saints Nov. 10, 2019, at the Mercedes Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan celebrates after a touchdown pass to Austin Hooper (81) against the Saints Nov. 10, 2019, at Mercedes Benz Superdome in New Orleans.

Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan, who missed a game with an ankle injury, throws a pass against the New Orleans Saints Nov. 10, 2019, at Mercedes Benz Superdome in New Orleans.

Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan, who missed one game with an ankle injury, reacts after throwing a touchdown pass against the Saints Nov. 10, 2019, at Mercedes Benz Superdome in New Orleans.

Saints quarterback Drew Brees is sacked by Falcons defensive end Vic Beasley Nov. 10, 2019, at Mercedes Benz Superdome in New Orleans.

Falcons head coach Dan Quinn talks over a play with officials during the first half against the New Orleans Saints Nov. 10, 2019, at the Mercedes Benz Superdome in New Orleans.

Falcons owner Arthur Blank surveys his team as they prepare to face the Saints Nov. 10, 2019, at Mercedes Benz Superdome in New Orleans.

The Saints' Jared Cook avoids a tackle by Falcons safety Kemal Ishmael Nov. 10, 2019, at Mercedes Benz Superdome in New Orleans.

Kicker Younghoe Koo, who the Falcons recently signed, nails his first field goal attempt against the New Orleans Saints Nov. 10, 2019, at Mercedes Benz Superdome in New Orleans.

Falcons running back Devonta Freeman is tackled by the Saints' Marshon Lattimore (right) and Vonn Bell during the first half Nov. 10, 2019, at the Mercedes Benz Superdome in New Orleans.

Saints head coach Sean Payton protests a call Nov. 10, 2019, against the Falcons at the Mercedes Benz Superdome in New Orleans.

Falcons running back Kenjon Barner runs with the ball as the Saints' Demario Davis and A.J. Klein defend during the first half of a game Nov. 10, 2019, at the Mercedes Benz Superdome in New Orleans.

The Saints' Taysom Hill is tackled by the Falcons' Kendall Sheffield Nov. 10, 2019, at the Mercedes Benz Superdome in New Orleans.

Saints' Chauncey Gardner-Johnson breaks up a pass to Falcons wide receiver Russell Gage Nov. 10, 2019, at Mercedes Benz Superdome in New Orleans.

Saints' Ted Ginn loses his helmet as he is tackled by the Falcons' Damontae Kazee Nov. 10, 2019, at the Mercedes Benz Superdome in New Orleans.

The Falcons defense catches up to Saints running back Alvin Kamara Nov. 10, 2019, at the Mercedes Benz Superdome in New Orleans.

Saints quarterback Drew Brees is sacked by Falcons linebacker De'Vondre Campbell during the first half Nov. 10, 2019, at the Mercedes Benz Superdome in New Orleans.

Falcons defensive end Takk McKinley (98) closes in on Saints quarterback Drew Brees Nov. 10, 2019, at Mercedes Benz Superdome in New Orleans.

Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan hands the ball to Brian Hill during the second half Nov. 10, 2019, at the Mercedes Benz Superdome in New Orleans.

Falcons running back Brian Hill scores a touchdown as the Saints' Eli Apple and A.J. Klein trail during the second half Nov. 10, 2019, at the Mercedes Benz Superdome in New Orleans.

Falcons' Grady Jarrett takes down Saints quarterback Drew Brees during the second half of a game Nov. 10, 2019, at the Mercedes Benz Superdome in New Orleans. The Falcons sacked Brees six times.

Marshon Lattimore breaks up a pass intended for Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones Nov. 10, 2019, at the Mercedes Benz Superdome in New Orleans.

Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo is congratulated by teammates after knocking through a field goal during the second half against the New Orleans Saints Nov. 10, 2019, at the Mercedes Benz Superdome in New Orleans.

Falcons defensive end Vic Beasley walks off the field in celebration after defeating the New Orleans Saints Nov. 10, 2019, at Mercedes Benz Superdome in New Orleans.

Falcons' Grady Jarrett (97) celebrates one of the team's six sacks of Saints quarterback Drew Brees Nov. 10, 2019, at the Mercedes Benz Superdome in New Orleans.

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Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan walks off the field celebrating the 26-9 win over the division rival Saints Nov. 10, 2019, at the Mercedes Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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