ajc.com - 10/30/2009
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By D. Orlando Ledbetter The Atlanta Journal-Constitution FLOWERY BRANCH -- Matt Ryan had to know this was coming. The first sign of slippage in his game, and the Falcons quarterback would have to address this "sophomore slump" issue. But Ryan's past two performances have raised some statistical ...
nfl.com - 11/2/2009
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nfl.com —
Saints survive wild finish to stay perfect It
was over when ... Saints S Darren Sharper intercepted...
Matt Ryan 's desperation heave with 3 seconds left. The Falcons needed a touchdown and two-point conversion to tie the game after they recovered an ...
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nola.com - 11/3/2009
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Michael DeMocker/The Times-PicayuneAtlanta Falcons second-year quarterback Matt Ryan
had some impressive moments in Monday night's game against...
New Orleans, but the Saints stood tall and intercepted three of his passes. The slow walk to the sideline ...
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Atlanta Falcons' Matt Ryan struggles to keep pace with ...
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ProFootballTalk.com —
... this week than they did against the Steelers. Falcons QB Matt Ryan has some people concerned that he's experiencing a sophomore slump . If S Charles Godfrey ...
Matt Ryan faces first career turbulence
ProFootballTalk.com —
Until now, it's been almost too easy for Matt Ryan. He was an MVP candidate as a rookie, leading the Falcons to a surprising playoff berth. He started off his second year playing even better as the Falcons let him throw more. He's finally hit an inevitable bump in the road the last two weeks. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution points out that Ryan has thrown multiple interceptions and recorded a quarterback rating below 70 in back-to-back games, both firsts for his career . The Falcons were lucky to get a win against Chicago at home two weeks ago, but they will have to play ...
Monday Night Football: Falcons-Saints Spread, Analysis, Prediction
Midwest Sports Fans —
... Vegas had the undefeated Saints installed as 11 point favorites over the inconsistent 4-2 Falcons as they prepare to meet Monday night in an NFC South showdown at the Louisiana Superdome. That seems high, and perhaps it’s indicative of what fans — ...
Monday News And Notes: Tackling The New Orleans Saints
Sports Page Atlanta —
... The mere mention of a sophomore slump for Ryan is enough to make me grind my teeth. There are some causes for concern, certainly, but Ryan's numbers through six games this season are actually better than in 2008. Why are we supposed to be concerned about this again? And I really don't want to hear that Ryan's doomed and we made the wrong choice and OH NO! He's a kid in his second year in the league and he's already had one of the best seasons ever by a Falcons quarterback. Time to relax. ...
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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan has thrown seven interceptions over the past three games, the worst stretch of his brief NFL career.
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Falcons vs Saints Free Sports Picks Monday Night Football
onlinesportshandicapping.com 11/2/2009 — The Falcons vs Saints Free Sports Picks and Monday Night Football Odds have New Orleans at -12 NFL Betting Odds faves at BetUS.com. Atlanta QB Matt Ryan (90.2 passer rating) will be challenged in this game by a turnover happy Saints secondary that holds a 54.6 defensive passer rating.
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mkrob.com 11/2/2009 —
Tonight’s matchup between NFC South foes New Orleans Saints and Atlanta Falcons looks to be a good game, but I don’t know if it will be as good as people think.
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The New Orleans Saints have the most powerful offense in the NFL ...
NFL Week 7 Preview - Atlanta Falcons vs Dallas Cowboys
sportsblips.info 10/24/2009 — The Falcons’ (4-1) Matt Ryan has guided Atlanta to seven wins in their last eight games and threw two touchdown passes in a Sunday night victory over the Chicago Bears. But it is more then the play of Ryan alone, as the Falcons seem to be clicking on both sides of the ball. The defense played tough
Atlanta Falcons vs New Orleans Saints
luckylester.com 11/2/2009 — It’s Monday Night Football, these are two good football teams, it’s an NFC South rivalry game, the Saints are coming off a lucky comeback win, the Falcons are coming off a disappointing loss, 12 points is just too much on that stage with those circumstances.
Monday Night Football Live Blog - New Orleans Saints vs. Atlanta Falcons
blog.blitznation.com 11/2/2009 —
The New Orleans Saints’ unbeaten start has come entirely outside the NFC South , but a seventh straight victory could give them a crystal-clear path to a division title.
A Monday night win over visiting Atlanta would also match the best start in franchise history and keep the Saints ...
Atlanta Falcons – New Orleans Saints Preview
nflyardlines.wordpress.com 11/2/2009 — The 4-2 Atlanta Falcons know that if they’re to have any chance at catching the 6-0 New Orleans Saints, they are going to need to beat New Orleans tonight.
Larry Johnson To The Chicago Bears? —
Bleacher Report - NFL 10/30/2009
Larry Johnson is done in Kansas City. End of story, period, lights out. He's done.
And while Kansas City may choose to deactivate him or keep him on the bench just in case, I don't see how he's not released within the next week or so if not the ...
Week 8: Seattle Seahawks Vs. Dallas Cowboys —
Bleacher Report - NFL 10/30/2009
The Cowboys will try to continue their winning streak in Dallas as the Seattle Seahawks come to town.
The Seahawks (2-4) sit in third place in the NFC West and bring a banged up team into Dallas.
The Seahawks will be without linebacker Lofa ...
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