Player Card

Fantasy Player Profile Matt Ryan

  • Matt Ryan
  • QB #2
  • Matt
    Ryan
  • AActive
  • Manager: FA
  •  
vs. HOU: #3 vs opposing QB - 12.86 FPA
Bye Week14Rank26% Rostered6.3% Change-WK 17 Pts0.00WK 18 Pts0.00
2022 Fantasy Stats
   PassingRushingReceivingRetMiscFumFantasy
WkOppResultsYdsTDIntYdsTDRecYdsTDTDFumTD2PTLostPts
1@HOU
Tie, 20-20
3521112-------115.28
2@JAX
Loss, 0-24
195-3---------1.80
3KC
Win, 20-17
2222-4-------115.28
4TEN
Loss, 17-24
35621-4-------117.84
5@DEN
Win, 12-9
251-21--------6.14
6JAX
Win, 34-27
3893--4--------27.16
7@TEN
Loss, 10-19
243122--------9.92
8WAS
Loss, 16-17
------------0.00
9@NE
Loss, 3-26
------------0.00
10@LV
Win, 25-20
2221-381-------22.68
11PHI
Loss, 16-17
213--1--------8.62
12PIT
Loss, 17-24
1991122-------110.16
13@DAL
Loss, 19-54
23323-2-------19.12
14Bye  ------------0.00
15@MIN
Loss, 36-39
1821----------11.28
16LAC
Loss, 3-20
------------0.00
17@NYG
Loss, 10-38
------------0.00
18HOU
Loss, 31-32
------------0.00
2022 Fantasy Stats
  PassingRushingFumFantasy
WkOppYdsTDIntYdsTDLostPts
1@HOU,
Tie, 20-20
3521112-115.28
2@JAX,
L 0-24
195-3---1.80
3KC,
W 20-17
2222-4-115.28
4TEN,
L 17-24
35621-4-117.84
5@DEN,
W 12-9
251-21--6.14
6JAX,
W 34-27
3893--4--27.16
7@TEN,
L 10-19
243122--9.92
8WAS,
L 16-17
------0.00
9@NE,
L 3-26
------0.00
10@LV,
W 25-20
2221-381-22.68
11PHI,
L 16-17
213--1--8.62
12PIT,
L 17-24
1991122-110.16
13@DAL,
L 19-54
23323-2-19.12
14Bye------0.00
15@MIN,
L 36-39
1821----11.28
16LAC,
L 3-20
------0.00
17@NYG,
L 10-38
------0.00
18HOU,
L 31-32
------0.00
  • 115.28
  • 21.80
  • 315.28
  • 417.84
  • 56.14
  • 627.16
  • 79.92
  • 8
  • 9
  • 1022.68
  • 118.62
  • 1210.16
  • 139.12
  • 14
  • 1511.28
  • 16
  • 17
  • 18
Fantasy Points
  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
  5. 5
  6. 6
  7. 7
  8. 8
  9. 9
  10. 10
  11. 11
  12. 12
  13. 13
  14. 14 Bye
  15. 15
  16. 16
  17. 17
  18. 18

News

  • Healthy scratch again Sunday

    Ryan (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's Week 17 game against the Giants.

    Analysis: The veteran signal-caller will once again be left off the game day roster in favor of second-year pro Sam Ehlinger, who'll serve as starter Nick Foles' backup. Barring an injury to either of the two players in front of him, Ryan appears destined for the same status in next Sunday's regular-season finale against the Texans.

    Published: Sun, Jan 1 at 8:51am by Rotowire.com
    More news and analysis available atNFL.com
  • Inactive Monday

    Ryan is inactive for Monday night's game against the Chargers.

    Analysis: With Ryan officially inactive Monday, Sam Ehlinger will back up Nick Foles in Week 16. Per Stephen Holder of ESPN.com, the Colts' current plan is to start Foles for the team's final three games.

    Published: Mon, Dec 26 at 3:58pm by Rotowire.com
    More news and analysis available atNFL.com
  • Moves down depth chart

    Sam Ehlinger will back up Nick Foles versus the Chargers on Monday, with Ryan in line to be the Colts' No. 3 quarterback Week 16, Mike Chappell of Fox 59 News Indianapolis reports.

    Analysis: Interim head coach Jeff Saturday announced Wednesday that Ryan would be benched in favor of Foles, and now it looks like the veteran signal-caller will be inactive Monday. Ryan is unlikely to see any more game action for the 4-9-1 Colts, who have been eliminated from playoff contention.

    Published: Fri, Dec 23 at 10:41am by Rotowire.com
    More news and analysis available atNFL.com
  • Loses starting job

    Interim head coach Jeff Saturday announced Wednesday that Ryan will be benched in favor of Nick Foles, who will start Monday's game against the Chargers, JJ Stankevitz of the Colts' official site reports. "I feel like Nick will give us a better chance to win these last three games," Saturday said.

    Analysis: Ryan will receive his second demotion of the season, with his latest coming after he completed 19 of 33 attempts for 182 yards and a touchdown while taking three sacks in the Colts' 39-36 overtime loss to the Vikings, which dropped Indianapolis to 4-9-1. At this stage, it's unclear whether Ryan or Sam Ehlinger will serve as Foles' backup versus Los Angeles, with Saturday adding that the team's plan at quarterback will be evaluated on a week-to-week basis down the stretch.

    Published: Wed, Dec 21 at 9:20am by Rotowire.com
    More news and analysis available atNFL.com
  • Another historic blown lead

    Ryan completed 19 of 33 passes for 182 yards and one touchdown in Saturday's 39-36 overtime loss to the Vikings.

    Analysis: With Minnesota's offense and special teams imploding in the first half, Ryan didn't have to do much en route to a 33-0 halftime lead, though he chipped in with a one-yard passing touchdown to Deon Jackson in the first quarter. After halftime, a script Ryan has come to know all too well unfolded, as the Vikings tied the game at 36-36 with 2:15 left in regulation. Minnesota completed the largest comeback in NFL history with a field goal in the final minute of overtime after one last failed drive…read more

    Published: Sat, Dec 17 at 2:54pm by Rotowire.com
    More news and analysis available atNFL.com
  • Still the starter

    Coach Jeff Saturday confirmed Monday that Ryan will remain the Colts' starting quarterback ahead of Saturday's game against the Vikings, JJ Stankevitz of the team's official site reports.

    Analysis: In the Colts' 54-19 loss to the Cowboys in Week 13, Ryan completed 21 of his 37 pass attempts for 223 yards and two TDs, while throwing a trio of picks and losing a fumble in the contest. While the veteran QB no doubt has had his share of turnovers this season, Saturday suggested that the positioning of the signal-caller's receivers and breakdowns in pass protection have been contributing factors to Ryan's ball-security issues. In any case, Ryan will look to rebound this weekend following a bye…read more

    Published: Mon, Dec 12 at 3:04pm by Rotowire.com
    More news and analysis available atNFL.com
  • Commits four turnovers on SNF

    Ryan completed 21 of 37 pass attempts for 223 yards and two touchdowns while throwing three interceptions and losing one fumble in Sunday's 54-19 loss to the Cowboys.

    Analysis: This game was actually much closer than the final score suggests, but Ryan committed untimely turnovers that ultimately cost his team a chance at victory. The aging signal-caller threw an ugly interception on the Colts' final drive of the first half, then he had three consecutive drives with turnovers in the second half that all resulted in touchdowns for Dallas. Ryan has not performed well since being reinstated as the starter by head coach Jeff Saturday, throwing four TDs but committing six…read more

    Published: Mon, Dec 5 at 12:50am by Rotowire.com
    More news and analysis available atNFL.com
  • Comeback bid comes up short

    Ryan completed 22 of 34 passes for 199 yards, one touchdown and one interception in Monday's 24-17 loss to the Steelers. He added 22 yards on four rushing attempts and fumbled twice, losing one.

    Analysis: After Ryan's first pass attempt was batted into the air, his second was picked off for his 10th interception of the season. The veteran quarterback's first completion didn't come until there was 7:05 left in the second quarter, and he went into halftime with five completions on 13 attempts for 36 yards and the interception. Despite Ryan's putrid play, the Colts actually had a chance to take the lead in the third quarter with a first and goal at Pittsburgh's one-yard line down 16-10, but he…read more

    Published: Mon, Nov 28 at 8:48pm by Rotowire.com
    More news and analysis available atNFL.com
  • Predictably struggles

    Ryan completed 23 of 32 passes for 213 yards against Philadelphia on Sunday. He also rushed one for one yard.

    Analysis: The Eagles pass rush rattled Ryan a good amount, sacking him four times and hitting him on eight occasions overall, but at least the veteran quarterback didn't turn the ball over. For Ryan to offer a useful fantasy box score, he usually needs to approach or exceed the 40-pass attempt mark, so unless his volume trends upward, he's no lock to produce against Pittsburgh in Week 12.

    Published: Sun, Nov 20 at 2:49pm by Rotowire.com
    More news and analysis available atNFL.com
  • Confirmed as starter

    Interim head coach Jeff Saturday confirmed Wednesday that Ryan will remain the Colts' starting quarterback for Sunday's game against the Eagles, Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan Indianapolis reports.

    Analysis: Though Ryan was initially expected to remain in a backup role after he returned last week from a two-game absence due to a sprained shoulder, he ended up reclaiming the starting role from second-year signal-caller Sam Ehlinger in advance of the Colts' game against the Raiders. He guided Indianapolis to a 25-20 win over Las Vegas, completing 21 of 28 passes for 222 yards and a touchdown to go along with 38 rushing yards and another score on four carries. This weekend, he'll be facing a…read more

    Published: Wed, Nov 16 at 9:37am by Rotowire.com
    More news and analysis available atNFL.com
  • Picks up win in surprise start

    Ryan completed 21 of 28 passes for 222 yards and a touchdown and added 38 rushing yards and another touchdown on four carries in Sunday's 25-20 win over the Raiders.

    Analysis: Making his first start since being benched in favor of Sam Ehlinger in Week 8, Ryan was efficient and surprisingly productive as a runner, with his career-long 39-yard scramble on third-and-3 in the fourth quarter setting up the game-winning score for the Colts. Despite the feel-good return to the lineup, the 37-year-old quarterback will face a much tougher challenge in Week 11 against the Eagles.

    Published: Sun, Nov 13 at 7:22pm by Rotowire.com
    More news and analysis available atNFL.com
  • In line to start

    Ryan is in line to start Sunday's game against the Raiders, Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan Indianapolis reports.

    Analysis: Previous reports indicated that Sam Ehlinger would remain the Colts' starter in Week 10, but per Bowen, coach Jeff Saturday plans to go back to Ryan versus Las Vegas.

    Published: Sun, Nov 13 at 1:09pm by Rotowire.com
    More news and analysis available atNFL.com
  • Could start Sunday

    Ryan took snaps with starting center Ryan Kelly to open warmups prior to Sunday's game against the Raiders, Zak Keefer of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: The report notes that Sam Ehlinger took snaps from backup center Danny Pinter, with Keefer suggesting that it looks like Ryan could start Sunday's contest. Previous reports indicated that Ehlinger would remain the team's starter in Week 10. Now it looks like Ryan could get the nod after all, though no official announcements have been made to confirm such an outcome.

    Published: Sun, Nov 13 at 12:35pm by Rotowire.com
    More news and analysis available atNFL.com
  • Returning as No. 2 quarterback

    Ryan (shoulder) will dress as the Colts' backup quarterback behind starter Sam Ehlinger in Sunday's game against the Raiders, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Ryan will suit up for the first time since Week 7, when he played through a Grade 2 right shoulder sprain in a 19-10 loss to the Titans and was then removed as the Colts' starting quarterback one day later. Though Ryan is now healthy after missing the past two weeks, he won't reclaim the starting job in interim head coach Jeff Saturday's first game at the helm, as the Colts will continue to stick with second-year signal-caller Sam Ehlinger as their starter for the third straight game. With the…read more

    Published: Fri, Nov 11 at 10:26am by Rotowire.com
    More news and analysis available atNFL.com
  • Turns in full practice

    Ryan (shoulder) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

    Analysis: After missing the Colts' last two games with a Grade 2 right shoulder sprain, Ryan's ability to take every practice rep Thursday confirms the injury is behind him. Even if Ryan's injury hadn't surfaced, the Colts hadn't planned on continuing with the veteran quarterback as their starter after he committed 10 turnovers and was sacked 24 times in the first seven games of the season. With the Colts having since fired head coach Frank Reich and replaced him with Jeff Saturday, it's possible the…read more

    Published: Thu, Nov 10 at 1:37pm by Rotowire.com
    More news and analysis available atNFL.com
  • Back at practice

    Ryan (shoulder) was spotted at practice Thursday, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Ryan, who is working his way back from a Grade 2 right shoulder sprain is practicing for the first time since he was removed from the Colts' starting quarterback role following the team's Week 7 loss to the Titans. Regardless of the progress Ryan makes this week, Sam Ehlinger is slated to start Sunday's game against the Raiders.

    Published: Thu, Nov 10 at 10:18am by Rotowire.com
    More news and analysis available atNFL.com
  • Not ready to practice

    Ryan won't practice Wednesday but said that he's "getting there" in terms of his recover from a Grade 2 right shoulder sprain, Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan Indianapolis reports.

    Analysis: Per JJ Stankevitz of the Colts' official site, interim head coach Jeff Saturday relayed Monday that Sam Ehlinger will continue as the team's starting quarterback ahead of Sunday's game against the Raiders. That said, in the wake of the team's recent coaching change, it's possible that Nick Foles and/or Ryan -- once healthy -- may get chances to play down the road this season should Ehlinger struggle or suffer an injury.

    Published: Wed, Nov 9 at 12:15pm by Rotowire.com
    More news and analysis available atNFL.com
  • Sidelined for Week 9

    Ryan (shoulder) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Patriots, Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan Radio reports.

    Analysis: With Ryan sidelined, Nick Foles will back up Sam Ehlinger. Because Ehlinger has been named the starter for the rest of the season by coach Frank Reich, Ryan will be a backup at best once he's healthy.

    Published: Fri, Nov 4 at 10:24am by Rotowire.com
    More news and analysis available atNFL.com
  • Still not practicing

    Ryan (shoulder) isn't in line to practice this week, Mike Chappell of Fox 59 News Indianapolis reports.

    Analysis: Ryan is thus trending toward being ruled out for Sunday's game against the Patriots following the Colts' final Week 9 practice Friday. With that in mind, Nick Foles would once again be in line to back up Sam Ehlinger, who has taken over as the Colts' starting quarterback.

    Published: Wed, Nov 2 at 9:41am by Rotowire.com
    More news and analysis available atNFL.com
  • Officially out Week 8

    Indianapolis formally ruled Ryan (shoulder) out for Sunday's game against Washington, JJ Stankevitz of the Colts' official site reports.

    Analysis: Ryan was never expected to suit up for the Colts this weekend after head coach Frank Reich announced Monday that the veteran quarterback was dropped from the starting role to third on the depth chart in light of turning the ball over 10 times through Indianapolis' first seven games. Sam Ehlinger will take over as the Colts' new starter and is expected to hold down the job for the rest of the season, while Nick Foles steps in as the No. 2 option under center. Meanwhile, Ryan, who played through…read more

    Published: Fri, Oct 28 at 11:10am by Rotowire.com
    More news and analysis available atNFL.com
  • Benched, hurting after Week 7 loss

    Colts head coach Frank Reich said Monday that Ryan has been removed from the starting role and is dealing with a Grade 2 sprain of his right shoulder, Mike Chappell of Fox 59 News Indianapolis reports.

    Analysis: Second-year player Sam Ehlinger is set to step in as the Colts' new starting quarterback beginning with Sunday's game against the Commanders, and Reich indicated that Ryan -- who won't practice this week -- won't regain the No. 1 job when healthy, as Indianapolis had planned to change signal-callers even if the veteran had emerged from the Week 7 loss to the Titans without the shoulder issue. Nick Foles will serve as Ehlinger's backup Week 8 while Ryan drops to third on the depth chart while he…read more

    Published: Mon, Oct 24 at 11:04am by Rotowire.com
    More news and analysis available atNFL.com
  • Stifled by Tennessee

    Ryan completed 33 of his 44 passes for 243 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions in Sunday's 19-10 loss to the Titans.

    Analysis: The Colts were forced into a pass-heavy offense for the third consecutive week, though that didn't result in a big statistical performance for Ryan. He completed only one pass of at least 20 yards and managed only 5.5 yards per attempt against a Titans' defense that had been among the worst in the league defending the pass entering Sunday's game. Ryan was also a key reason for the loss, as he threw a pick-six and followed that up with another interception on the following possession, which led…read more

    Published: Sun, Oct 23 at 7:51pm by Rotowire.com
    More news and analysis available atNFL.com
  • Record-setting effort in win

    Ryan completed 42 of 58 passes for 389 yards with three touchdowns and no interceptions in the Colts' 34-27 win over the Jaguars on Sunday. He also netted minus-4 yards on one rush.

    Analysis: For nearly the entirety of the first half, Ryan and his teammates appeared to be stuck in the recurring nightmare that had been their recent experiences against the Jaguars. However, the veteran signal-caller came to life late in the second quarter and also turned in a stellar final period, helping the Colts to a much-needed comeback win. Ryan ended up setting a new team record for single-game completions while connecting with Parris Campbell, Jelani Woods and Alec Pierce for touchdowns of…read more

    Published: Sun, Oct 16 at 1:29pm by Rotowire.com
    More news and analysis available atNFL.com
  • Logs 251 passing yards in Week 5

    Ryan completed 26 of 41 passes for 251 yards with no touchdowns and two interceptions and rushed once for one yard during the Colts' 12-9 overtime win against the Broncos on Thursday night. He also committed two fumbles, recovering one.

    Analysis: For most of the night Thursday, Ryan and Russell Wilson engaged in a battle of disappointing-to-date offseason additions, with Colts' signal-caller even pushing his season-long fumble tally to a whopping 11 and producing his second multi-interception effort in five games. However, the veteran quarterback started to find his rhythm late in regulation in the form of a 10-play 67-yard drive that culminated in a game-tying field goal which ultimately forced overtime, after the previous four…read more

    Published: Thu, Oct 6 at 9:17pm by Rotowire.com
    More news and analysis available atNFL.com
  • Big numbers in loss

    Ryan completed 27 of 37 passes for 356 yards, two touchdowns and one interception in Sunday's 24-17 loss to the Titans.

    Analysis: Ryan has had reasonable passing volume throughout the season, but Sunday's effort was by far his most efficient in four games with the Colts. He spread the ball around but was particularly effective targeting his tight ends, as the trio of Mo Alie-Cox, Kylen Granson and Jelani Woods combined for 11 receptions, 180 yards and two touchdowns. After throwing a total of only one touchdown across his first two games, Ryan now has multiple scores in each of his last two starts.

    Published: Sun, Oct 2 at 5:14pm by Rotowire.com
    More news and analysis available atNFL.com
  • Bounces back in Week 3 win

    Ryan completed 27 of 37 passes for 222 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions in the Colts' 20-17 win over the Chiefs on Sunday. He also rushed three times for four yards and committed two fumbles, losing one.

    Analysis: Ryan finished with solid numbers overall while leading the Colts to their first victory of the season with a particularly sharp game-wining drive, but he continued to display an alarming penchant for turnovers when taking hits. Ryan has now fumbled seven times through three games, making him fortunate to have only lost two. Ryan did show some encouraging chemistry with rookie tight end Jelani Woods, who he hit for both touchdowns, and clearly benefited from the returns of Michael Pittman and…read more

    Published: Sun, Sep 25 at 2:08pm by Rotowire.com
    More news and analysis available atNFL.com
  • Three turnovers in blowout loss

    Ryan completed 16 of 30 passes for 195 yards, zero touchdowns and three interceptions in Sunday's 24-0 loss to the Jaguars.

    Analysis: Ryan threw an interception to end the Colts' first offensive possession, and the team managed only three first downs in the first half. Things didn't improve much in the final two quarters, which resulted in Ryan averaging only 6.5 yards per attempt. While Ryan lacked offensive weapons Michael Pittman (hip) and Alec Pierce (concussion) in the loss, his tenure with the Colts has not started on a positive note, as he has only one touchdown across two games.

    Published: Sun, Sep 18 at 5:22pm by Rotowire.com
    More news and analysis available atNFL.com
  • Mixed bag in Colts debut

    Ryan completed 32 of 50 passes for 352 yards with one touchdown and one interception and rushed four times for 12 yards in the Colts' 20-20 overtime tie with the Texans on Sunday. He also committed four fumbles, losing one and recovering two.

    Analysis: Odds were long of Ryan putting up 50 passes in a game during which the Colts also saw Jonathan Taylor go off for 161 yards on 31 carries, but that's exactly what came to pass in a wild team debut for the veteran quarterback. Ryan and the rest of the offense -- with the exception of Taylor -- were a step behind over the first three quarters, but they came alive with a 17-point rally in the final period to forge the tie. Ryan unsurprisingly leaned the heaviest on Michael Pittman in terms of his…read more

    Published: Sun, Sep 11 at 2:14pm by Rotowire.com
    More news and analysis available atNFL.com
  • Solid showing in preseason finale

    Ryan completed five of seven passes for 59 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions and rushed once for 11 yards in the Colts' 27-10 preseason win over the Buccaneers on Saturday night.

    Analysis: The Colts' first two possessions gained all of 18 yards across eight plays, so Ryan was back out there for a third series, which culminated in a Deon Jackson one-yard rushing touchdown. The veteran quarterback was instrumental in the downfield march with three straight completions of 26, four and 17 yards to open the drive, affording him some momentum heading into preparations for the regular-season opener in a road game against the Texans on Sunday, Sept. 11.

    Published: Sat, Aug 27 at 8:00pm by Rotowire.com
    More news and analysis available atNFL.com
  • Extensive action expected next week

    Coach Frank Reich plans to play Ryan and the Colts' other starters for the first half of Indianapolis' preseason finale against the Buccaneers on Saturday, Mike Chappell of FOX59 Sports reports.

    Analysis: Ryan has thrown just 10 passes through two preseason games, but he should see more extensive action Saturday. It will be worth monitoring which receivers the veteran quarterback shows the best chemistry with, as the Colts' pecking order at the wide receiver position hasn't been firmly established behind top option Michael Pittman.

    Published: Sun, Aug 21 at 4:34pm by Rotowire.com
    More news and analysis available atNFL.com
  • Won't play this week

    Ryan won't play in Saturday's preseason game against Detroit, Mike Chappell of Fox 59 News Indianapolis reports.

    Analysis: After completing six of 10 passes for 58 yards in the Colts' preseason opener, Ryan may have to wait until Week 1 at Houston for his next shot to take the field. He'll likely have Michael Pittman, Parris Campbell and Alec Pierce as his top three wide receivers, with Jonathan Taylor and Nyheim Hines in the backfield and Mo Alie-Cox starting at tight end. It isn't a dominant group of pass catchers by any means, but Ryan does have one of the best backfields and one of the best O-lines in the…read more

    Published: Thu, Aug 18 at 11:38am by Rotowire.com
    More news and analysis available atNFL.com
  • Sluggish in Colts debut

    Ryan went 6-for-10 passing for 58 yards in his Indianapolis debut in Saturday's preseason loss to Buffalo.

    Analysis: Ryan played four series as the Colts said they would play their starters earlier in the preseason. Indy's passing game was sluggish and Ryan was just 1-of-4 passing on third and fourth down. Still, it's hard to read too much into a first preseason game for a veteran. Ryan's passes looked crisp and the offense lacked Jonathan Taylor, who will be rested for the preseason. Ryan and the offense should improve, though it's not clear how much more he will play this preseason.

    Published: Sat, Aug 13 at 7:44pm by Rotowire.com
    More news and analysis available atNFL.com
  • On pace to play Saturday

    Ryan is slated to log about one quarter of action during Saturday's preseason contest at Buffalo, George Bremer of The Anderson Herald Bulletin reports.

    Analysis: Ryan is acclimating to a new environment after 14 campaigns with the Falcons, so it comes as no surprise that Colts head coach Frank Reich wants his quarterback to get some reps ahead of Week 1. In fact, Ryan and most of Indy's starters will log some time time in the team's first two exhibitions before playing up to one half in the finale on Saturday, Aug. 27 versus the Buccaneers. On the other hand, the 37-year-old is unlikely to have the services of stud running back Jonathan Taylor until the…read more

    Published: Thu, Aug 11 at 3:49pm by Rotowire.com
    More news and analysis available atNFL.com
  • Looks sharp early in camp

    Ryan has been impressive early in camp as the precision passing he showed in spring workouts has continued, Zak Keefer of The Athletic reports. "There's a real decisiveness with Matt," head coach Frank Reich said, adding that "he's seeing that underneath guy open, he's just played enough ball to know the value of taking those and then taking the shots down the field when they are there."

    Analysis: The Colts grew frustrated with Carson Wentz frequently skipping over easy short targets in an effort to hit the big play last season. Ryan's better accuracy should also help the team's passing game take advantage of the holes created by opposing defenses' focus on Jonathan Taylor and the rushing attack. That could mean good news for short-range passes to Nyheim Hines, Parris Campbell and Mo Alie-Cox. However, Ryan also had a league-high 67.4 on-target percentage on attempts of 20-plus yards.

    Published: Thu, Jul 28 at 10:54am by Rotowire.com
    More news and analysis available atNFL.com
  • Traded to Indianapolis

    The Falcons agreed Monday to trade Ryan to the Colts in exchange for a 2022 third-round pick, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: It's light compensation for a veteran starting quarterback, largely because Ryan has a huge contract that includes a $7.5 million roster bonus this week. It appears the Falcons will avoid paying that bonus, with the Colts betting that a better roster around him will allow for a comeback year from the soon-to-be 37-year-old QB. Despite starting all 17 games last season, Ryan fell shy of 4,000 passing yards for the first time since 2010, with 7.1 YPA being his lowest mark since 2013. He also…read more

    Published: Mon, Mar 21 at 10:54am by Rotowire.com
    More news and analysis available atNFL.com
  • Featured in trade talks

    The Falcons have been fielding trade calls for Ryan, who is scheduled for a $7.5 million roster bonus if he's still on the team at 4:00 p.m. ET on Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: The Falcons presumably would've traded Ryan if they'd been able to add Deshaun Watson, and while they ultimately lost out to Cleveland, there's apparently still some chance the 36-year-old QB is traded. The Colts are oft-mentioned as a fit, given their ample cap space and obvious need at quarterback, and Rapoport hints that other teams may be interested as well. It is possible for the Falcons to deal Ryan after he's paid the bonus, at which point he'd have a bit more trade value but also would…read more

    Published: Mon, Mar 21 at 7:28am by Rotowire.com
    More news and analysis available atNFL.com
  • Reworks contract

    Ryan agreed to restructure his contract Friday, clearing $12 million in salary-cap space for Atlanta ahead of the new league year, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: Ryan wasn't forced to take a pay cut as a result of restructuring of his deal, so the transaction simply gives the Falcons more flexibility heading into the 2022 season. The quarterback previously had a cap number of $48.66 million for 2022, but it now sits at $36.66 million after he converted $7.5 million in scheduled salary and a $7.5 million roster bonus into a signing bonus.

    Published: Sat, Mar 12 at 7:53am by Rotowire.com
    More news and analysis available atNFL.com
  • Mixed results in loss

    Ryan completed 20 of 23 passes for 216 yards, one touchdown and one interception during Sunday's 30-20 loss to the Saints.

    Analysis: Ryan led two straight scoring drives to start the game, but he threw his first interception since Week 12 on the Falcons' third offensive possession. The veteran quarterback ultimately salvaged his performance by tossing an 18-yard touchdown to Russell Gage with 21 seconds left in the game. Overall, Ryan's season totals don't look horrible -- 3,968 yards, 20 touchdowns and 12 interceptions -- but the majority of that production (2,157 yards, 15 touchdowns) came during the first eight games of…read more

    Published: Mon, Jan 10 at 9:00am by Rotowire.com
    More news and analysis available atNFL.com
  • Pedestrian effort in loss

    Ryan completed 13 of 23 passes for 197 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions in Sunday's 29-15 loss to the Bills. He also rushed twice for seven yards and lost a fumble.

    Analysis: Ryan generated some pedestrian numbers at the untimeliest of junctures on the calendar from both a team and fantasy perspective. Atlanta's playoff hopes, already thin, likely evaporated altogether with the loss, while fantasy managers counting him in their championship weeks also had to be significantly underwhelmed. To make matters worse, Ryan had a rushing touchdown taken away on replay with just over six minutes remaining in the contest and set his team back 15 yards with a taunting penalty…read more

    Published: Sun, Jan 2 at 2:43pm by Rotowire.com
    More news and analysis available atNFL.com
  • Solid, mistake-free in win

    Ryan completed 18 of 24 passes for 215 yards with a touchdown and no interceptions in the Falcons' 20-16 win over the Lions on Sunday. He also rushed four times for five yards.

    Analysis: The veteran certainly didn't conjure up numbers that will send the pulses of fantasy managers racing at this time of the season, but he at least stayed away from turnovers and also connected with Hayden Hurst for a 12-yard touchdown pass early in the fourth quarter. Ryan focused most heavily on star rookie Kyle Pitts, who was on the receiving end for six of his completions for 102 yards. Ryan's overall fantasy upside perpetually is capped by his thin pass-catching corps, but he's now thrown a…read more

    Published: Sun, Dec 26 at 2:03pm by Rotowire.com
    More news and analysis available atNFL.com
  • Quiet fantasy day in loss

    Ryan completed 19 of 32 pass attempts for 236 yards and a touchdown while rushing five times for 20 yards and losing a fumble in Sunday's 31-13 loss to the 49ers.

    Analysis: The 20 rushing yards were a pleasant surprise (and a new season high) from the immobile Ryan, but they were essentially canceled out by the lost fumble he suffered at the hands of Nick Bosa in the second quarter. The 49ers harassed the veteran quarterback with pressure all game, leading to just three plays of 20 or more yards for the Falcons on Sunday. Normally an upcoming game against the Lions would be a relief for players coming off poor performances, but Detroit has been playing some…read more

    Published: Sun, Dec 19 at 5:41pm by Rotowire.com
    More news and analysis available atNFL.com
  • Pedestrian performance in win

    Ryan completed 19 of 28 passes for 190 yards with one touchdown and no interceptions in the Falcons' 29-21 win over the Panthers on Sunday. He also rushed four times for three yards.

    Analysis: A week after an impressive 297-yard output against the Buccaneers in a losing effort, Ryan was much more subdued in the divisional win. The veteran continued to display solid rapport with Russell Gage in the ongoing absence of Calvin Ridley (personal), and he focused heavily on Kyle Pitts and Mike Davis as well with a total of 10 completions going to that duo. The Falcons moved to 6-7 with the win to remain in the playoff picture with four games remaining, and a Week 15 road matchup against the…read more

    Published: Sun, Dec 12 at 1:22pm by Rotowire.com
    More news and analysis available atNFL.com
  • Strong numbers in loss

    Ryan completed 30 of 41 passes for 297 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions in the Falcons' 30-17 loss to the Buccaneers on Sunday. He also rushed three times for two yards and committed three fumbles, recovering two.

    Analysis: Working with a Calvin Ridley-less receiving corps once again, Ryan made the best of what he had to work with by connecting with Russell Gage on 11 occasions for 130 yards. The rest of Atlanta's pass-catching crew turned in modest numbers, but the sum total was enough to leave Ryan just short of his fifth 300-yard effort of the season. The yardage total was still a very welcome sight for fantasy managers after Ryan had failed to top 190 yards in any of his three previous games, and he'll look to…read more

    Published: Sun, Dec 5 at 2:44pm by Rotowire.com
    More news and analysis available atNFL.com
  • Pedestrian performance in win

    Ryan completed 19 of 29 passes for 190 yards, one touchdown and one interception in Sunday's 21-14 win over Jacksonville. He added six yards on four rushing attempts.

    Analysis: Cordarrelle Patterson gave the Falcons a 14-0 lead with a pair of rushing touchdowns, so Ryan wasn't called upon to do too much. The veteran quarterback found Russell Gage for a 12-yard touchdown in the third quarter, but Ryan was held to fewer than 200 passing yards for the third consecutive game, and his second-quarter interception dropped his TD:INT to 1:5 over this poor stretch. Unless top wide receiver Calvin Ridley (personal) comes back from the reserve/non-football injury list, Ryan will…read more

    Published: Sun, Nov 28 at 1:14pm by Rotowire.com
    More news and analysis available atNFL.com
  • Stifled with short-handed offense

    Ryan completed 19 of 28 passes for 153 yards with no touchdowns and two interceptions in the Falcons' 25-0 loss to the Patriots on Thursday night. He was replaced by Josh Rosen with 1:40 remaining in the game.

    Analysis: Ryan scuffled badly through the air for the second time in five days, with the fact he was missing key contributor Cordarrelle Patterson (ankle) adding to the misery of an offense already without Calvin Ridley (personal). The veteran quarterback spread the ball around to seven different pass catchers as a result, but he was held to just 5.5 yards per attempt and sacked four times overall. Ryan got up limping after one of those takedowns and had his right foot examined, D. Orlando Ledbetter of…read more

    Published: Thu, Nov 18 at 8:18pm by Rotowire.com
    More news and analysis available atNFL.com
  • Stymied in defeat

    Ryan completed just nine of 21 pass attempts for 117 yards and two interceptions in Sunday's 43-3 blowout loss to the Cowboys.

    Analysis: Ryan was the victim of a ferocious defensive effort from a Cowboys unit determined to expunge last week's upset loss to the Broncos from its memory. The veteran quarterback failed to establish any sort of rhythm and found his team down by 33 points at halftime. Head coach Arthur Smith finally pulled the plug on this lopsided affair in the second half, bringing in backup Josh Rosen to ride out the remaining clock. Ryan has alternated strong and poor performances in the four weeks since Atlanta's…read more

    Published: Sun, Nov 14 at 2:29pm by Rotowire.com
    More news and analysis available atNFL.com
  • Season-high passing yardage in win

    Ryan completed 23 of 30 passes for 343 yards and two touchdowns while adding eight yards and a touchdown on five rushing attempts in Sunday's 27-25 win over the Saints.

    Analysis: Neither offense got much going for most of the first half until Ryan gave the Falcons a 10-0 lead with a three-yard touchdown pass to Olamide Zaccheaus just a few seconds before halftime. Ryan added his first rushing touchdown of the season in the third quarter, going in untouched on a bootleg from one yard out. He found Zaccheaus for another touchdown in the fourth, this time from six yards out to take a 24-6 lead. The Saints responded with 19 unanswered points, but the veteran quarterback…read more

    Published: Sun, Nov 7 at 2:40pm by Rotowire.com
    More news and analysis available atNFL.com
  • Struggles without top wideout

    Ryan completed 20 of 27 passes for 146 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions during the Falcons' 19-13 loss to the Panthers on Sunday.

    Analysis: After throwing for 1,504 yards and 12 touchdowns over his last five games, Ryan struggled Sunday with Calvin Ridley out for a second time in three games for personal reasons. The 36-year-old quarterback was still efficient, but Atlanta's offense lacked big plays, as the Panthers did whatever they could to take away Kyle Pitts. On the Falcons' only touchdown drive, Ryan connected on five passes to five different receivers, including a 15-yard touchdown to Cordarrelle Patterson. It's unclear how…read more

    Published: Sun, Oct 31 at 5:33pm by Rotowire.com
    More news and analysis available atNFL.com
  • Leads rousing comeback win

    Ryan completed 25 of 40 passes for 336 yards with two touchdowns and one interception in the Falcons' 30-28 win over the Dolphins on Sunday. He also netted zero yards on three rushes and lost a fumble.

    Analysis: The veteran signal-caller had a bit of a rollercoaster performance, but Ryan ultimately came through when it mattered most by leading a game-winning nine-play, 57-yard drive that culminated in a Younghoe Koo 36-yard field goal. Ryan's fumble at his own 35-yard line with 6:30 remaining and the Falcons hanging on to a six-point lead could have easily made him the goat after that turnover led to a Dolphins touchdown, but he ensured that wasn't the case with two big completions to Kyle Pitts…read more

    Published: Sun, Oct 24 at 1:51pm by Rotowire.com
    More news and analysis available atNFL.com
  • Dissects Jets' secondary

    Ryan completed 33 of his 45 pass attempts for 342 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's win over the Jets.

    Analysis: Ryan topped 40 pass attempts for the third time this season, and he averaged a campaign-best 7.6 yards per attempt. He did so in the absence of Calvin Ridley (personal) and instead relied primarily upon rookie Kyle Pitts and Cordarrelle Patterson. Ryan has now thrown for multiple touchdowns in four consecutive games and has topped 250 yards in three of his last four contests. The Falcons now head into their Week 6 bye and will return for a Week 7 matchup against Miami.

    Published: Sun, Oct 10 at 10:11am by Rotowire.com
    More news and analysis available atNFL.com
  • Tosses four TDs in losing effort

    Ryan completed 25 of 42 passes for 283 yards and four touchdowns in Sunday's 34-30 loss to Washington. He added 17 rushing yards on his lone carry.

    Analysis: It was arguably the best performance of the season so far for the veteran quarterback, as Ryan connected with his new favorite target, Cordarrelle Patterson, for three of his TDs. Unfortunately, the Falcons defense couldn't slow down Taylor Heinicke when it counted. Ryan is putting up solid numbers via volume, but he's averaged less than 7.0 yards per attempt in every game this season, and his lack of downfield success has suppressed the production of players like Calvin Ridley and Kyle Pitts.…read more

    Published: Sun, Oct 3 at 2:29pm by Rotowire.com
    More news and analysis available atNFL.com
  • Throws two touchdowns

    Ryan completed 27 of 36 passes for 243 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 17-14 win over the Giants. He also was sacked three times and lost a fumble.

    Analysis: Ryan set a milestone with his 350th career passing touchdown, a four-yarder to Olamide Zaccheaus in the second quarter. Although the signal-caller was stripped afterward and nearly threw an interception in the end zone later as well, Ryan's one-yard touchdown to Lee Smith and subsequent drive for the game-winning field goal overall made for an enjoyable, comeback performance. The 36-year-old now will turn his focus to Week 4's matchup against a Washington defense that on Sunday surrendered four…read more

    Published: Sun, Sep 26 at 3:20pm by Rotowire.com
    More news and analysis available atNFL.com
  • Hits 300 yard-mark in loss

    Ryan completed 35 of 46 passes for 300 yards with two touchdowns and three interceptions in the Falcons' 48-25 loss to the Buccaneers on Sunday. He also gained three yards on two rushes and recorded a two-point conversion run.

    Analysis: In a game script that's likely to replicate itself often for the Falcons this season, Atlanta was forced to keep its foot on the gas through all four quarters, leading to a fantasy-friendly day for Ryan in the loss. The veteran was able to connect with Calvin Ridley and Cordarrelle Patterson for his pair of scores, but he also short-circuited the Falcons' final chances for a comeback by throwing a pair of pick-sixes to Mike Edwards in the fourth quarter, although the second came as a result of…read more

    Published: Sun, Sep 19 at 5:08pm by Rotowire.com
    More news and analysis available atNFL.com
  • Underwhelming Week 1 effort

    Ryan completed 21 of 35 passes for 164 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions in the Falcons' 32-6 loss to the Eagles on Sunday. He also rushed twice for eight yards.

    Analysis: Playing the first official game of the post-Julio Jones era of his career, Ryan generated a rather sobering result in the blowout loss. The much ballyhooed connections with Calvin Ridley and rookie fourth overall pick Kyle Pitts never really materialized, either; while Ryan did connect with the duo on nine occasions, it was only for a total of 82 yards and no touchdowns. Ryan also took three sacks and was hit on nine occasions overall, a potentially foreboding sign for what may be to come for…read more

    Published: Sun, Sep 12 at 2:21pm by Rotowire.com
    More news and analysis available atNFL.com
  • Sits out final preseason game

    Ryan was in uniform but did not see the field in the Falcons' final preseason tilt against the Browns on Sunday.

    Analysis: It's no surprise that the Falcons chose to play it safe with the 36-year-old, as his job was never in jeopardy and the team knows what he brings to the table. Despite losing Julio Jones to the Titans this past offseason, Ryan still has a talented group of playmakers surrounding him heading into the 2021 campaign, headlined by budding superstar Calvin Ridley and arguably the top talent from the draft in Kyle Pitts. The veteran can be relied upon for consistent production outside of the elite…read more

    Published: Sun, Aug 29 at 8:53pm by Rotowire.com
    More news and analysis available atNFL.com
  • May play Sunday

    Ryan is in uniform before Sunday's preseason game against the Browns, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

    Analysis: As are Calvin Ridley and Mike Davis. If the preceding is any indication, Ryan and the rest of Atlanta's first-team offense figure to see at least one possession and perhaps more than that as a dress rehearsal for the regular season.

    Published: Sun, Aug 29 at 4:58pm by Rotowire.com
    More news and analysis available atNFL.com
  • Set to sit vs. Dolphins

    Ryan is among the Atlanta starters in line to sit out Saturday's preseason game against the Dolphins, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

    Analysis: After a good week of practice, Ryan and a number of other key players are slated to be held out Saturday. It remains to be seen how the Falcons will approach their preseason finale, but there's a decent chance Ryan won't see game action again until Week 1.

    Published: Sat, Aug 21 at 2:56pm by Rotowire.com
    More news and analysis available atNFL.com
  • Supporting cast strong post-Julio

    Ryan still has a strong group of pass-catching options to target following the Falcons' trade of Julio Jones, Scott Blair of the Falcons' official site reports.

    Analysis: In addition to Calvin Ridley and 2020 breakout Russell Gage to turn to at wideout, Ryan will have an expected star addition at tight end in the form of 2021 first-round pick Kyle Pitts. That trio, plus Hayden Hurst at No. 2 tight end, should give Ryan plenty of options to turn to even without the star power of Jones at the top of the depth chart. With that in mind, it wouldn't be surprising if new Falcons head coach Arthur Smith decided to utilize two tight-end sets early and often this season.

    Published: Thu, Jun 10 at 9:12am by Rotowire.com
    More news and analysis available atNFL.com
  • Optimistic about new coach

    Ryan said Wednesday that he's spoken to new head coach Arthur Smith "a handful of times," and he remains excited about the opportunity to work with Atlanta's new staff, Kelsey Conway of the Falcons' official site reports.

    Analysis: Ryan labeled Smith as extremely smart and "a really good fit" for what the Falcons currently need on the sideline. In addition to commenting on the new coaching staff, the veteran signal-caller was realistic about where he stands in his career, noting that he will be a professional and the best teammate possible if the Falcons decide to select a quarterback in April's draft. With Ryan and Atlanta coming off a third consecutive losing season, a quarterback could very well be in play for the…read more

    Published: Wed, Feb 3 at 4:11pm by Rotowire.com
    More news and analysis available atNFL.com
  • Scores three times in Week 17 loss

    Ryan completed 29 of 44 pass attempts for 265 yards and two touchdowns, adding a one-yard rushing TD over three carries while losing one fumble during Sunday's 44-27 loss to the Buccaneers.

    Analysis: Roles were reversed from the division rivals' Week 15 showdown, as Ryan and the Falcons found themselves in a significant halftime deficit. Ryan rallied his team from 13 points down, helping Atlanta cut Tampa Bay's lead to three points on two separate occasions in the second half. However, the Falcons were unable to score on their final two possessions, as Tom Brady and the Buccaneers mounted 14 unanswered points to close out the regular-season finale. Ryan's 4-12 starting record from 2020 ties…read more

    Published: Sun, Jan 3 at 2:58pm by Rotowire.com
    More news and analysis available atNFL.com
  • Shoulders fourth straight loss

    Ryan completed 27 of 35 pass attempts for 300 yards and two touchdowns during Sunday's 17-14 loss to the Chiefs.

    Analysis: Ryan also put the ball on the ground with the second fumble in his past four starts after Alex Okafor sacked him during the first quarter. The veteran quarterback recovered, however, and he ultimately put together his second consecutive turnover-free start. The 2016 MVP has composed a 5:0 TD:INT over the past two weeks, while Atlanta's final nine-play, 54-yard drive placed the team in position for a game-tying kick in the waning seconds before Younghoe Koo missed just his second attempt over 37…read more

    Published: Sun, Dec 27 at 2:43pm by Rotowire.com
    More news and analysis available atNFL.com
  • Offense quieted in second half

    Ryan completed 34 of 49 pass attempts for 356 yards and three touchdowns, adding a 16-yard rush during Sunday's 31-27 loss to the Buccaneers.

    Analysis: Ryan's Week 15 TD:INT was much more presentable than the 1:3 stat line he posted during last Sunday's loss to the Chargers, which consisted of a dreadful late-game effort of two picks over his final four attempts. The 2016 MVP came out red-hot with a pair of TD passes in the opening 23 minutes of regulation, but Atlanta went on to be outscored 31-10 in the second half. Ryan's Falcons have dropped four of their past five games, though for invested fantasy GMs, at least the 35-year-old was…read more

    Published: Sun, Dec 20 at 1:57pm by Rotowire.com
    More news and analysis available atNFL.com
  • Pair of late picks prove costly

    Ryan completed 21 of 32 pass attempts for 224 yards, throwing one touchdown and three interceptions during Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Chargers.

    Analysis: The 2016 MVP was dreadful in crunch time, throwing two interceptions within a string of four pass attempts in the final four minutes of regulation. Though Ryan has been contending with a third straight losing season since the Falcons jumped out to an 0-5 start, he'd been relatively disciplined in the INT column coming into Sunday, committing just eight over his first 12 appearances of 2020. Week 14 marked his first three-pick performance of the year, and Ryan has been held to one or fewer…read more

    Published: Sun, Dec 13 at 5:03pm by Rotowire.com
    More news and analysis available atNFL.com
  • Another subpar day against Saints

    Ryan completed 19 of 39 pass attempts for 273 yards and one touchdown during Sunday's 21-16 loss to New Orleans. He also lost one fumble.

    Analysis: Ryan endured a sluggish two-interception performance when these division rivals met two weeks ago, and he was again unable to lead his team to victory Sunday despite a cleaner showing on the stat sheet (albeit with just a 48.7 percent completion rate). The 2016 MVP heaved an end-zone attempt to Julio Jones on a 4th-and-9 from New Orleans' 20-yard line with 1:36 to go, but the ball deflected off the fingertips of his receiver while P.J. Williams and Marcus Williams contested in coverage. Ryan…read more

    Published: Sun, Dec 6 at 3:34pm by Rotowire.com
    More news and analysis available atNFL.com
  • Pair of TD throws in blowout win

    Ryan completed 22 of 39 pass attempts for 185 yards, throwing two touchdowns and one interception during Sunday's 43-6 win against the Raiders. He also registered five yards on his lone carry.

    Analysis: Ryan and the Falcons continue to enjoy new life under interim coach Raheem Morris, now reaching a 4-2 record since the firing of Dan Quinn. Ryan hasn't exactly lit it up in the scoring column during that span, as he's been held to two or fewer passing TDs in four of the six performances. He's also posted fewer than 235 passing yards in back-to-back games after averaging 305.1 passing yards per contest Weeks 1 through 9. The 35-year-old certainly prefers wins over lofty box score numbers, but it…read more

    Published: Sun, Nov 29 at 2:42pm by Rotowire.com
    More news and analysis available atNFL.com
  • Throws pair of picks in loss

    Ryan completed 19 of 37 passes for 232 yards, throwing no touchdowns and committing two interceptions during Sunday's 24-9 loss to the Saints.

    Analysis: Ryan was seldom afforded comfort in the pocket, as he absorbed 11 QB hits and an astronomical eight sacks during the divisional loss. The Falcons entered Sunday at a 3-1 record under interim coach Raheem Morris, while Ryan orchestrated an 8:2 TD:INT in those four appearances with 318.5 yards per game through the air. Week 11 marks Ryan's first multi-INT performance of the 2020 campaign, and the eight sacks taken against the Saints doubles his high previous season high. The four-time Pro Bowler…read more

    Published: Sun, Nov 22 at 2:30pm by Rotowire.com
    More news and analysis available atNFL.com
  • Scores three times via air in win

    Ryan completed 25 of 35 passes for 284 yards with three touchdowns and one interception during Sunday's 34-27 win against the Broncos. He added three rushes for 10 yards.

    Analysis: Ryan enjoyed his second multi-TD performance of the past month, as Atlanta pushed its record to 3-1 under interim coach Raheem Morris with the victory over Denver. The four-time Pro Bowl signal-caller has five outings this season with one or zero TD passes, all coming since Week 3. His yardage outputs have remained steady for the most part, however, as he hasn't gone below 226 yards passing in any game while also averaging 305 yards per contest. Ryan put his foot on the gas pedal early on in…read more

    Published: Sun, Nov 8 at 2:42pm by Rotowire.com
    More news and analysis available atNFL.com
  • Solid showing despite key absence

    Ryan completed 21 of 30 passes for 281 yards with no touchdowns and one interception in the Falcons' 25-17 win over the Panthers on Thursday night. He also rushed six times for 27 yards and a score.

    Analysis: Despite losing Calvin Ridley to an ankle injury in the first half, Ryan put together a solid performance against a Panthers defense that had played particularly well on its home field. The 35-year-old started off hot with a seven-play, 72-yard march and never really cooled off, connecting with Julio Jones on seven occasions for 137 yards and also occasionally utilizing tight end Hayden Hurst as a complementary target once Ridley exited. Ryan also notched his first rushing touchdown of the…read more

    Published: Thu, Oct 29 at 8:48pm by Rotowire.com
    More news and analysis available atNFL.com
  • Team drops to 1-6

    Ryan went 31-for-42 passing with 338 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions during Sunday's 23-22 loss to the Lions. He also lost one fumble.

    Analysis: Ryan has bounced back from a pair of stagnant outings Weeks 4 and 5, throwing for 709 combined passing yards and a 5:0 TD:INT over his past two appearances against Minnesota and Detroit. Though results on the stat sheet are encouraging, the fact remains that Atlanta sits at 1-6 thus far in 2020 and 15-23 in Ryan's 38 starts since the beginning of 2018. Up next is a Thursday night matchup against Carolina, who knocked off the Falcons 23-16 in Week 5. The Panthers surrendered 27 points to New…read more

    Published: Sun, Oct 25 at 3:42pm by Rotowire.com
    More news and analysis available atNFL.com
  • Gets right against Vikings

    Ryan went 30-for-40 passing with 371 yards, four touchdowns and no interceptions during Sunday's 40-23 win against Minnesota. He also ran for eight yards on four carries.

    Analysis: The 2016 MVP entered Sunday's contest with an anemic 1:2 TD:INT over his preceding three outings, but he played inspired football in his first game with Raheem Morris as Falcons interim head coach. The already-inexperienced Vikings cornerback group had to cope with starter Mike Hughes (neck) exiting early because of injury, and Ryan capitalized with his second four-TD performance of 2020. A Week 7 showdown with Detroit presents the opportunity to go up against former teammate Desmond Trufant…read more

    Published: Sun, Oct 18 at 6:25pm by Rotowire.com
    More news and analysis available atNFL.com
  • Team cleared to return to facilities

    Ryan and the Falcons were cleared to return to the team's facilities Friday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

    Analysis: The team was forced to have a virtual workout Thursday with defensive tackle Marlon Davidson and an assistant coach testing positive for COVID-19, but the subsequent negative tests from everyone else now allow the facility to reopen. Barring further developments, the Falcons' Week 6 matchup Sunday at Minnesota is set to be played as scheduled.

    Published: Fri, Oct 16 at 6:32am by Rotowire.com
    More news and analysis available atNFL.com
  • Team expected to practice Friday

    Ryan and the Falcons are expected to resume in-person practice Friday after the team opted for a virtual workout Thursday when an assistant coach was confirmed to have tested positive for COVID-19, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: After defensive tackle Marlon Davidson tested positive for the coronavirus Tuesday, the Falcons were able to hold their first practice under interim head coach Raheem Morris on Wednesday since all other players and team personnel tested negative. Though a coach has now tested positive, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network relays that the Falcons were still given the option of reopening their facility later Thursday to resume practicing. Instead, Atlanta has chosen to wait until Friday to resume…read more

    Published: Thu, Oct 15 at 8:31am by Rotowire.com
    More news and analysis available atNFL.com
  • More turmoil in Atlanta

    Ryan and the Falcons will be unable to practice in the immediate future, as the team has shut down its facilities due to multiple positive tests for COVID-19, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

    Analysis: As the latest team to turn up positive tests, this puts the Week 6 matchup against Minnesota in jeopardy of being postponed, or at least delayed. Atlanta defense tackle Marlon Davidson was already placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, but the hope is that the situation doesn't lead to an outbreak as the team looks to confirm the other positive tests. Ryan and the Falcons already have plenty on their minds this week following the the firing of previous coach Dan Quinn and general…read more

    Published: Thu, Oct 15 at 6:02am by Rotowire.com
    More news and analysis available atNFL.com
  • Team owner noncommittal on future

    Falcons owner Arthur Blank said that Ryan's future in Atlanta will depend on what the team's new coach and GM wish to do at the quarterback position, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: With coach Dan Quinn and general manager Thomas Dimitroff having been relieved of their duties following an 0-5 start for the Falcons, Atlanta's future at quarterback is less than certain. Despite having a former MVP at the position, the fact remains that the Falcons have gone 14-22 over Ryan's 36 starts since the beginning of 2018. Patience paid off for the divisional rival Saints as the team stuck it out through three consecutive losing seasons with QB Drew Brees (2014-2016) before winning…read more

    Published: Mon, Oct 12 at 7:46pm by Rotowire.com
    More news and analysis available atNFL.com
  • TD drought continues

    Ryan completed 21 of 37 pass attempts for 226 yards, throwing no touchdowns and one interception during Sunday's 23-16 loss to the Panthers. He also fumbled once, but the loose ball was recovered by teammate Keith Smith.

    Analysis: Since amassing six passing TDs and 723 passing yards on 90 attempts during the first two weeks of 2020, Ryan has managed 249 passing yards per game with just one total TD over his past three outings. In his past two starts, specifically, Ryan has no touchdown passes, handing the 2016 MVP his first such streak since Weeks 11 and 12 of his rookie campaign. Ryan has an opportunity to get right in his upcoming matchup against Minnesota, as the Vikings enter Sunday Night Football as a bottom-five…read more

    Published: Sun, Oct 11 at 4:08pm by Rotowire.com
    More news and analysis available atNFL.com
  • Held without TD during MNF defeat

    Ryan completed 28 of 39 attempts for 285 passing yards, with no touchdowns and no interceptions during Monday's 30-16 loss to the Packers. He also registered 10 rushing yards on two carries.

    Analysis: The four-time Pro Bowl quarterback has been contained on the stat sheet over his past two outings after strong Weeks 1 and 2 in which he threw for 723 combined yards and a 6:1 TD INT. Ryan composed just one total passing touchdown against the Bears and Packers over Weeks 3 and 4, with Monday marking his fourth no-TD outing in 19 appearances since the start of last season. With his 0-4 Falcons desperate for a win, Ryan faces a Carolina defense Week 5 that has surrendered just 1.5 passing TDs per…read more

    Published: Mon, Oct 5 at 9:27pm by Rotowire.com
    More news and analysis available atNFL.com
  • Inefficient Week 3 outing

    Ryan was 19-for-38 passing with 238 yards, one touchdown and one interception during Sunday's 30-26 loss to Chicago.

    Analysis: The Bears got to Ryan with only two sacks on the afternoon, but the defense certainly made its presence felt in generating eight QB hits. After posting a 67.8 percent completion rate Weeks 1 and 2, the 2016 MVP hit on just half of his throws during Week 3 -- tied for his lowest completion percentage in a game since Atlanta's 2018 season opener. Ryan still has potential to put up gaudy numbers moving forward despite an off day against the Bears, as he's thrown an astronomical 42.7 pass attempts…read more

    Published: Sun, Sep 27 at 4:23pm by Rotowire.com
    More news and analysis available atNFL.com
  • Great start to 2020 continues

    Ryan completed 24 of 36 pass attempts for 273 yards and four touchdowns during Sunday's 40-39 loss to the Cowboys. He also ran for 16 yards on four carries during the game.

    Analysis: From a statistical perspective, the four-time Pro Bowler is playing out of this world to kick off his 13th NFL campaign, with a 67.8 percent completion rate, 723 passing yards, and a 6:1 TD:INT through Week 2. Atlanta's secondary continues to get torched on the opposite side of the ball, making it very feasible that Ryan finishes top six among quarterbacks in pass attempts for a fifth straight season. Last year the Falcons led the entire NFL in passes, and so far this year Ryan has launched an…read more

    Published: Sun, Sep 20 at 6:54pm by Rotowire.com
    More news and analysis available atNFL.com
  • Puts up numbers playing catch-up

    Ryan completed 37 of 54 pass attempts for 450 yards while throwing two touchdowns and one interception during Sunday's 38-25 loss to the Seahawks.

    Analysis: Much like last season's matchup against Seattle when Matt Schaub put up 52 pass attempts in a losing effort, Ryan was busy during the second half Sunday with the Falcons facing a deficit throughout. Atlanta ultimately ran just four times on first down (compared to 23 throws) as Ryan eclipsed 45 pass attempts in his third consecutive regular-season game. Dating back to Week 1 of last year, Ryan now has 300-plus passing yards in 12 of his past 16 regular-season appearances. Week 2 presents a…read more

    Published: Sun, Sep 13 at 4:11pm by Rotowire.com
    More news and analysis available atNFL.com
  • High-scoring matchups on docket

    Ryan and the Falcons have a 2020 schedule that boasts a number of potentially high-scoring contests, including out-of-division games against the Cowboys, Packers, Chiefs and Seahawks, Will McFadden of the team's official site reports.

    Analysis: McFadden's article highlighted Ryan's excellence in 115 career games during which the quarterback was asked to throw the ball at least 40 times. Per Pro Football Focus, Ryan earned a performance grade of 75 or higher in 33.9 percent of those contests, good for the 10th-best rate among QBs with at least 25 such appearances since 2006. Not that Atlanta won't already be involved in a number of high-scoring shootouts playing in a division with Drew Brees and Tom Brady, but cross-conference dates…read more

    Published: Mon, Jun 22 at 5:31pm by Rotowire.com
    More news and analysis available atNFL.com
  • Agrees to restructure contract

    Ryan reached an agreement Wednesday with the Falcons to restructure his contract, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: The Falcons have restructured multiple contracts, converting 2020 base salaries into bonuses to clear out cap space. It's been an interesting offseason in Atlanta, with Todd Gurley and Hayden Hurst brought in to replace Devonta Freeman and Austin Hooper. The team still appears weak on defense, but Ryan shouldn't lack weapons in the passing game.

    Published: Wed, Mar 25 at 7:30am by Rotowire.com
    More news and analysis available atNFL.com
  • Posts 6-2 record post-bye

    Ryan completed 30 of 51 pass attempts for 313 yards and one touchdown during Sunday's 28-22 overtime win against Tampa Bay. He also lost one fumble on the afternoon.

    Analysis: The 2016 MVP was under siege once again Week 17, absorbing four-plus sacks for the sixth time this season. Ryan remained his typical poised self, however, leading Atlanta back from a 22-16 fourth-quarter deficit to reach a post-bye record of 6-2 and secure Dan Quinn as the head coach for the 2020 campaign. While he tallied 25 passing TDs and established a completion percentage over 66 percent for a second consecutive year, Ryan's 14 interceptions represented his highest total since 2015. Ball…read more

    Published: Sun, Dec 29 at 3:14pm by Rotowire.com
    More news and analysis available atNFL.com
  • Pushes post-bye record to 5-2

    Ryan completed 32 of 45 pass attempts for 384 yards, while throwing one touchdown and two interceptions during Sunday's 24-12 win against Jacksonville. He also registered six rushing yards on four carries.

    Analysis: Coming into the day, Ryan had cleaned up his play after a turnover-laden first half of 2019, committing just three interceptions Weeks 11 through 15 after throwing nine picks and losing two fumbles between Weeks 1 and 10. Facing a star-studded but largely underperforming Jaguars defense, Ryan reverted to his generous ways by committing multiple turnovers for the sixth time this season. His yardage outputs continue to be stellar, however, as the 2016 MVP has gone over 300 passing yards in 10 of…read more

    Published: Sun, Dec 22 at 2:47pm by Rotowire.com
    More news and analysis available atNFL.com
  • Tosses two TDs during Week 15 win

    Ryan completed 25 of 39 pass attempts for 210 yards and two touchdowns during Sunday's 29-22 win against San Francisco. He also registered 27 rushing yards on five carries.

    Analysis: Taking on a San Francisco secondary that came into Week 15 without the services of both Richard Sherman (hamstring) and K'Waun Williams (concussion), the 2016 MVP posted another solid fantasy performance. Since being held to fewer than 185 passing yards in both his seventh and eighth outings of the year, Ryan has averaged 283.4 passing yards per game while notching a 7:3 TD:INT and leading his team to a 3-2 record. Week 16 presents a matchup against a Jacksonville defense that has surrendered…read more

    Published: Sun, Dec 15 at 5:34pm by Rotowire.com
    More news and analysis available atNFL.com
  • Stays upright, picks apart Panthers

    Ryan completed 20 of 34 pass attempts for 313 yards and two touchdowns, adding eight yards on his lone rush attempt during Sunday's 40-20 win against the Panthers.

    Analysis: The four-time Pro Bowl quarterback has picked up his statistical output over the past two weeks, exceeding 300 passing yards and throwing multiple TDs in consecutive games for the first time since Weeks 5 and 6. Ryan led a second-half renaissance for the Falcons' offensive attack Sunday, conducting three third-quarter scoring drives to expand Atlanta's lead to 20 points before helping his team tack on 10 more points with back-to-back fourth-quarter scoring possessions. A Week 15 matchup against…read more

    Published: Sun, Dec 8 at 4:27pm by Rotowire.com
    More news and analysis available atNFL.com
  • Gobbled up by Saints front

    Ryan completed 35 of 50 pass attempts for 312 yards, while throwing two touchdowns and two interceptions during Thursday's 26-18 loss to the Saints. He also lost a fumble while scrambling in the fourth quarter.

    Analysis: The 34-year-old signal-caller absorbed a cringe-worthy nine sacks, and committed three giveaways as the Falcons dropped a third straight inter-divisional contest. Atlanta's offensive line has certainly failed its quarterback during the current three-game losing streak, surrendering 18 sacks as Ryan has thrown to a 3:3 TD:INT and coughed up two fumbles. Ryan can hardly be considered an elite option, with 247 passing yards per game and just five total touchdowns in his past five outings as the…read more

    Published: Thu, Nov 28 at 8:50pm by Rotowire.com
    More news and analysis available atNFL.com
  • Bombarded by Bucs in Week 12 loss

    Ryan completed 23 of 46 pass attempts for 271 yards, while committing one interception, absorbing six sacks and losing one fumble during Sunday's 35-22 loss to the Buccaneers.

    Analysis: The 2016 MVP continues to produce choppy results following a red-hot start to the season. Ryan exceeded the 300-yard mark every game between Weeks 1 and 6, but since being beleaguered by an ankle injury, he's been held under 275 passing yards in three of his past four outings, while throwing to a mediocre 3:3 TD:INT. A matchup against Tampa Bay's struggling secondary permitted an optimistic fantasy outlook for Ryan coming into Sunday, so taking on New Orleans' top-12 pass defense Week 13 does…read more

    Published: Sun, Nov 24 at 2:06pm by Rotowire.com
    More news and analysis available atNFL.com
  • Back to full participation

    Ryan (ankle) was a full practice participant Thursday, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

    Analysis: Ryan's ankle sprain has been lingering since Week 7, but it won't impact his availability for a third consecutive contest. He has a great matchup on the docket Sunday versus a Buccaneers defense that has allowed 303.4 passing yards per game and a 25:6 TD:INT in 10 outings to quarterbacks on the campaign.

    Published: Thu, Nov 21 at 1:37pm by Rotowire.com
    More news and analysis available atNFL.com
  • Returns to practice

    Ryan (ankle) took the practice field Thursday, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Ryan sat out Week 8 due to a sprained ankle and used the Falcons' bye to ready for a return to action. Since the respite, he's led the team to back-to-back road wins versus the Saints and Panthers, completing 41 of 66 passes for 493 yards, three touchdowns and one interception during that span. While he continues to deal with the ankle issue prior to games, Ryan's status doesn't appear to be in much peril. Thursday's injury report will reveal his current level of participation.

    Published: Thu, Nov 21 at 11:05am by Rotowire.com
    More news and analysis available atNFL.com
  • Held out of Wednesday's practice

    Ryan (ankle) missed Wednesday's practice, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: As pointed out by Kelsey Conway of the Falcons' official site, Ryan's reps have been capped the previous two Wednesdays, only for him to eventually suit up on game days. Ryan will have two more opportunities to get on the practice field, but in the end his Week 12 status likely will be confirmed by the release of Friday's injury report, as it has the previous two weeks.

    Published: Wed, Nov 20 at 1:48pm by Rotowire.com
    More news and analysis available atNFL.com
  • Clean outing against Panthers

    Ryan completed 21 of 31 pass attempts, throwing for 311 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 29-3 win against the Panthers.

    Analysis: The veteran signal-caller has led his team to consecutive wins for the first time since Weeks 16 and 17 of last season. A key reason for the team's recent success can be attributed to Ryan's reining in of the turnovers, as he has committed just three interceptions over his past five outings after throwing six between Weeks 1 and 3. Since throwing for 300 yards in six straight games to kick off the season, however, Ryan has only hit the 300-yard mark once over his past three appearances. In Week…read more

    Published: Sun, Nov 17 at 3:11pm by Rotowire.com
    More news and analysis available atNFL.com
  • Ready to play

    Ryan (ankle) has been cleared of an injury designation for Sunday's game at Carolina, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

    Analysis: Ryan returned from a one-game absence due to an ankle sprain in last week's 26-9 win over New Orleans, completing 20 of 35 passes for 185 yards, two touchdowns and one interception. He was a limited practice participant throughout the current week, with his availability for Sunday never really in any doubt. Ryan will take on another tough pass defense, this time without the services of Austin Hooper (knee) and Devonta Freeman (foot). Of course, the Falcons still have legitimate pass-game…read more

    Published: Fri, Nov 15 at 11:12am by Rotowire.com
    More news and analysis available atNFL.com
  • Gets limited tag in practice

    Ryan (ankle) was listed as a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

    Analysis: Even though Ryan returned from a one-game absence to engineer the Falcons' upset win over the Saints last weekend, Atlanta has been cautious with the quarterback's usage in practice while he continues to manage a sprained ankle. Ryan's ability to at least improve from no practice Wednesday to limited participation Thursday offers optimism that he'll be under center Sunday against Carolina.

    Published: Thu, Nov 14 at 1:34pm by Rotowire.com
    More news and analysis available atNFL.com
  • Takes part in drills Thursday

    Ryan (ankle) returned to practice Thursday, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

    Analysis: Ryan's ankle sprain still appears to be a bother, keeping him off the practice field entirely Wednesday. Thursday's injury report will reveal his activity level, but his presence is generally a good sign that he's preparing to suit up Sunday at Carolina.

    Published: Thu, Nov 14 at 11:05am by Rotowire.com
    More news and analysis available atNFL.com
  • Absence tied to ankle injury

    Ryan was held out of Wednesday's practice due to an ankle injury, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: The ankle in question isn't known, but Ryan's absence likely stems from the sprained right ankle that sidelined him Week 8 and limited his practice reps last week. Despite that reality, he led the Falcons to victory in New Orleans this past Sunday, completing 20 of 35 passes for 182 yards, two touchdowns and one interception. Look for Ryan's status to be clarified as the week continues.

    Published: Wed, Nov 13 at 1:43pm by Rotowire.com
    More news and analysis available atNFL.com
  • Not seen at practice Wednesday

    Ryan didn't participate in the open portion of Wednesday's practice, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: The Falcons may be exercising caution with Ryan, who sat out Week 8 due to a right ankle sprain before returning after the team's bye and leading the team to a victory this past Sunday at New Orleans. On the other hand, he was expected to be on the field for Wednesday's walkthrough, per Kelsey Conway of the team's official site. As such, Ryan's listing on Wednesday's injury report will be interesting to note.

    Published: Wed, Nov 13 at 11:41am by Rotowire.com
    More news and analysis available atNFL.com
  • Leads team to upset over Saints

    Ryan completed 20 of 35 pass attempts for 182 yards, with two touchdowns and one interception during Sunday's 26-9 win against New Orleans. He also ran for 13 yards on two carries.

    Analysis: The veteran quarterback has now been held under 185 passing yards in consecutive games after throwing for 300-plus yards over each of his first six outings of 2019. Granted, Ryan was forced to exit early during the Week 7 defeat to Los Angeles, but his 2:2 TD:INT during Atlanta's past two games is a far cry from the 15:7 TD:INT he established between Weeks 1 and 6. Though his fantasy production has slowed of late, Ryan was able to get it done on the field for his team Sunday, committing just…read more

    Published: Sun, Nov 10 at 1:57pm by Rotowire.com
    More news and analysis available atNFL.com
  • Ready for Week 10 start

    Ryan (ankle) has been cleared to return for Sunday's game in New Orleans, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Ryan came out of a Week 9 bye as a limited practice participant, but coach Dan Quinn said Friday that the quarterback has regained his mobility. Ryan will get the start again a surging New Orleans defense, though it's at least a good matchup in terms of volume, with the Falcons playing as heavy underdogs in a dome.

    Published: Fri, Nov 8 at 9:43am by Rotowire.com
    More news and analysis available atNFL.com
  • Remains limited Thursday

    Ryan (ankle) practiced in a limited capacity Thursday, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

    Analysis: Ryan so far has maintained his activity level this week, leaving some question about his ability to play for the first time since Week 7. Friday's injury report will give a sense of his potential to suit up Sunday at New Orleans.

    Published: Thu, Nov 7 at 1:42pm by Rotowire.com
    More news and analysis available atNFL.com
  • Limited after bye week

    Ryan (ankle) was limited in practice Wednesday.

    Analysis: As coach Dan Quinn predicted, Ryan took the practice field to kick off Week 10 prep, albeit with a cap on his reps. After sitting out Week 8 due to a sprained right ankle and with the benefit of the Falcons' bye week, Ryan seems to be trending in the right direction to return to action Sunday at New Orleans. Ultimately, his listing on the team's next two injury reports will be key to determining whether or not he'll be active this weekend.

    Published: Wed, Nov 6 at 1:41pm by Rotowire.com
    More news and analysis available atNFL.com
  • Practicing Wednesday, hopes to play

    Coach Dan Quinn said that he expects Ryan (ankle) to practice Wednesday and return to action Sunday against the Saints, Luke Johnson of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

    Analysis: Ryan sat out the Falcons' Week 8 loss to the Seahawks due to a sprained right ankle. Now coming off a bye week, the veteran signal-caller appears set for a "limited" designation on Wednesday's practice report, per Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com. If Ryan is able to upgrade to full participation in practice by the end of the week, he could have a real a shot at avoiding an injury designation entirely for the Week 10 matchup.

    Published: Wed, Nov 6 at 9:35am by Rotowire.com
    More news and analysis available atNFL.com
More news and analysis available at NFL.com

Videos

Matt Ryan
QB #2 IND | Manager: FA
< Back
Continuous Play: