Here are five statistical plateaus within reach for Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan during the 2019 season:

50,000

Ryan needs 3,280 yards to become the 10th player in NFL history with 50,000 passing yards.

300

Ryan needs five touchdown passes to become the 11th player in NFL history with 300 TD passes.

3

With the 3,280 passing yards and five TD passes, Ryan would become the third player in NFL history with

50,000 yards, 300 TD and a completion percentage over 65% (Drew Brees and Peyton Manning are the other two).

10

If Ryan starts every game, it would be the 10th straight season he has started all 16 regular-season games.

9

Another 4,000-yard passing season for Ryan would be his ninth straight, extending his own franchise record.

About the Author

Keep Reading

Atlanta Falcons linebacker James Pearce Jr. returned to practice Thursday after suffering a groin injury. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Credit: Miguel Martinez-Jimenez

Featured

Julian Conley listens during opening statements in his trial at Fulton County Superior Court in Atlanta on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025. The 25-year-old is accused of fatally shooting 8-year-old Secoriea Turner in July 2020. (Abbey Cutrer/AJC)

Credit: abbey.cutrer@ajc.com