Ryan named NFC Offensive Player of the Week

Khadrice Rollins

krollins@ajc.com

Quarterback Matt Ryan was named the NFC Offensive Player of the Week for Week 9.

In the Atlanta Falcons’ (6-3) 43-28 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3-5), Ryan threw for 344 yards and four touchdowns. He completed 25-of-34 passes and had a season-high passer rating of 144.7.

This marks the seventh time Ryan earned the honor, which is a team record. Earlier this season he was also named the NFC Player of the Month after totaling 970 passing yards and seven touchdowns in September.

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