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Falcons raise the Dome, close out Seahawks 36-20 to reach NFC title game
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Atlanta Falcons defensive end Brooks Reed (50) sacks Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) during Saturday's NFC divisional playoff game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta. - photo by John Bazemore
Paul Newberry
Associated Press
Updated: Jan 15, 2017, 1:10 AM
Published: Jan 15, 2017, 12:39 AM
ATLANTA — Matt Ryan looked very much like an MVP, and the Atlanta Falcons are headed to the NFC championship game. Ryan threw for 338 yards and three touchdowns, leading the Falcons to a 36-20 victory over the Seattle Seahawks in the divisional round Saturday. Atlanta will face either the Dallas Cowboys or the Green Bay Packers, who meet Sunday in the NFC’s other divisional game.
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NFL: Legendary former Atlanta Falcons quarterback calls in a career
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Atlanta Falcons’ Matt Ryan throws a pass during the first half of Super Bowl 51 against the New England Patriots on Sunday in Houston. - photo by Eric Gay
Paul Newberry
Associated Press
Published: Apr 22, 2024, 8:05 PM
Matt Ryan finishes career seventh on list for career passing yards, ninth most touchdowns
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