Atlanta Falcons
Ryan named NFC Offensive Player of the Week
Quarterback Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons throws a 32-yard touchdown pass to tight end Levine Toilolo during the first quarter of an NFL game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on November 3, 2016 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Brian Blanco/Getty Images)
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.
