Ryan ties Montana on NFL’s all-time touchdown passing list
Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan tossed two touchdown passes in the first half of Sunday’s game against the Buccaneers to move into 15th place on the NFL’s all-time touchdown pass list. He is tied with Joe Montana at 273.
Ryan tossed a 35-yard pass to Mohamed Sanu in the first quarter and a 9-yard touchdown pass to tight end Austin Hooper in the second quarter to give the Falcons a 21-6 over Tampa Bay.
Vinny Testaverde is next ahead for Ryan with 275 touchdown and then Johnny Unitas with 290.
Montana, a Pro Football Hall of Famer, played from 1979-94 for the 49ers and Chiefs. He led the 49ers to four Super Bowl titles in the 1980s.
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