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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan was selected as the NFL's 2016 Most Valuable Player and offensive player of the year, but how much do you know about the star athlete?

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Watch the video above to learn more about “Matty Ice,” his stats and more.

And don’t forget to catch Ryan and the rest of the Atlanta Falcons at Super Bowl LI on Sunday, Feb. 5, as they play against the New England Patriots.

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