HOUSTON ? After a breakout season that has propelled the Atlanta Falcons to Super Bowl LI, quarterback Matt Ryan has won the NFL?s top individual award, the AP Most Valuable Player.
Ryan earned 25 of the 50 votes, while New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady finished second with 10. Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott and Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr each had six, while Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers earned two and Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott received one.
Since Ryan is preparing for Sunday?s game against the New England Patriots at NRG Stadium, he was not present to comment on the achievement.
Ryan posted career bests in completion percentage (69.9), yards (4,944), touchdowns (38), and QB rating (117.1). He also threw a career-low seven interceptions.
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Falcons fans should be bummed that this was given out before the Super Bowl game.
Ryan may not feel the need to succeed like he did before this award.
and Falcons have always played like there is always next year.
this aware has as much to do with Ryan getting a new contract as winning the Super Bowl
that does not bode well.