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Watch: Comparing key Falcons players’ statistics from last two seasons

Whose numbers are better or worse? Matt Ryan’s passing yards -- 4,944 yards in 2016-17; 4,095 in 2017-18 Matt Ryan’s touchdowns -- 38 in 2016-17; 20 in 2017-18 Matt Ryan ‘s completion percentage – 69.9 in 2016-17; 64.7 in 2017 -18 Matt Ryan’s interceptions – 7 in 2016-17; 12 in 2017-18 Devonta Freeman’s rushing yards -- 1,079 in 2016-17; 865 in 2017-18 Tevin Coleman‘s rushing yards -- 520 in 2016-17; 628 in 2017-18 Julio Jones’s receptions -- 83 in 2016-17; 88 in 2017-18 Julio Jones’s
By Mike Luck
Jan 11, 2018

The Falcons’ season hasn’t had the magic feeling of last season’s Super Bowl run – yet.

But the 2017-18 Falcons were 10-6 in the regular season and won just one less game than the 2016-17 squad.

See the video above to check out a comparison of statistics from the last two seasons for several key players. Whose numbers are better and whose are worse?

The Falcons won their first playoff game over the Rams and face the Eagles Saturday. They are just two wins away from returning to the Super Bowl.

About the Author

Mike Luck is an Audience Specialist on the sports team at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. He has worked at the AJC since 1980.

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