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Falcons' Ryan to miss at least 1 game with injury

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan will miss this week's game against Philadelphia with a turf toe injury. Complete Story...

Redman leads Falcons to 20-17 victory over Bucs

The Falcons managed to beat one of the NFL's worst teams without Matt Ryan and Michael Turner.

Redman leads Falcons to 20-17 victory over Bucs

Chris Redman threw a 5-yard touchdown pass to Roddy White with 23 seconds remaining, and the Atlanta Falcons pulled out a 20-17 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday after losing offensive stars Matt Ryan and Michael Turner to injuries.

Falcons have lots of concerns going into big games

Matt Ryan is struggling. Michael Turner is hurting. Jason Elam can't seem to make a field goal.

Panthers harass Ryan, beat Falcons 28-19

Jake Delhomme went turnover-free for the third straight game, finding Steve Smith for two touchdowns, and the Carolina Panthers held on for a 28-19 victory over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday.

Falcons hold on at end for 21-14 win over Bears

Chicago made another huge mistake in the red zone, and the Atlanta Falcons held on for another wild victory over the Bears.

Falcons look for 2nd confidence-builder vs. Bears

While beating Chicago in the final second last year helped define Atlanta's season, quarterback Matt Ryan has little interest in reminiscing.

Matt Ryan looking forward to Boston homecoming

There's no question Boston is Tom Brady's town, but another favorite son is returning for what he hopes will be a successful homecoming.

Falcons hold off Panthers 28-20

Matt Ryan has a new favorite receiver. No surprise who it is.

Predictions 101: Texas will take care of A&M

The Aggies have played well in College Station, where five of their six victories have been staged. Texas A&M's only loss at Kyle Field was a 36-31 struggle with Oklahoma State.

Beck goes the distance, Ravens beat Falcons 20-3

Matt Ryan played one series for the Atlanta Falcons. Most of Baltimore's starters didn't even bother suiting up.

Curran: Atlanta could have the next Brady and Manning

Curran: As a rookie in 2008, he helped hoist the Falcons to an 11-5 season, a seven-win improvement from 2007. Poised. Efficient. A solid leader who seems to consistently strike the right tone. He’s a terrific football player.

Ryan excited about more playing time against Bolts

This time last year, Matt Ryan was a wide-eyed rookie with a limited understanding of the NFL.

Matt Ryan's primary backup tries to stay ready

As a resident of the nearby Lake Lanier Islands, Chris Redman has shown Matt Ryan the right way to fish in fresh water.

Ryan makes most of scrimmage in White's absence

Quarterback Matt Ryan doesn't know how the Atlanta Falcons will be without Roddy White, so he used a scrimmage Friday night to work with other receivers.

Ryan, Gonzalez feed off each other's intuitions

Tony Gonzalez has a hard time believing Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan is only entering his second NFL season.

Falcons mates say Ryan making 'scary' improvement

Matt Ryan's teammates say the quarterback will be even better in 2009 than he was when he won widespread acclaim as the NFL's offensive rookie of the year last season.

Gonzalez's first Falcons practice goes smoothly

Matt Ryan isn't trying to hide his excitement about the arrival of Tony Gonzalez.

'Captain' Ryan turns focus to 2009 for Falcons

Mike Smith says Matt Ryan's rookie honors grow more prestigious all the time.

Ryan throws 2 INTs in 30-24 loss to Arizona

Atlanta's Matt Ryan opened the regular season by throwing for a touchdown on his first pass.

Ryan marvels at Brady, Manning, Favre

Matt Ryan has met Peyton Manning and Brett Favre. The next great quarterback on his list? Tom Brady.

Falcons lock up playoff bid, beat Vikings

When Mike Smith took over as coach of the Atlanta Falcons in January, he inherited a team still smarting from Bobby Petrino's defection and sickened by Michael Vick's incarceration.

Curran: Atlanta fans getting over Vick's departure

- Michael Vick belonged to Atlanta. Atlanta belonged to Michael Vick.

Novacek's picks: Steelers, Cards will be super

Both of these teams feature offenses that use the passing game to set everything up. Kurt Warner and Donovan McNabb are accurate passers who do a great job spreading the ball around to several different defenders.

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Falcons benefit from giving helping hand to Ryan
Source: CBS SportsLine.com

The Atlanta Falcons' 4-2 record has certainly surprised some people. One of the big factors in their early-season success has been the play of quarterback Matt Ryan, who's more mature than his years.

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