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| YDS | CMP% | TD | INT | RANK | FSP | |
| 2276 | 59.3 | 16 | 12 | 14th | 30.00 | |
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| 1st String | Tracked By: 37 | ||||||
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Archived News (12-2008)
Ryan was named the 2008 offensive Rookie of the Year on Tuesday,
Ryan was named the 2008 offensive Rookie of the Year on Tuesday, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. The Falcons without question had one of the youngest, most inexperienced teams entering the 2008 season -- it was only fitting a 22-year-old would lead the squad to an improbable playoff berth after the most disastrous season in franchise history. While his accuracy tapered off late in the season (five turnovers, two touchdown passes in the past three games), Ryan about had this award wrapped up weeks ago, especially after he really began to develop the chemistry with his receivers. Against a poor pass defense in Arizona (221.2 ypg), we'll see if Ryan can back up hype in his first playoff experience on Saturday.Tue, December 30 [...]
Ryan was named the 2008 offensive Rookie of the Year on Tuesday,
News: Ryan was named the 2008 offensive Rookie of the Year on Tuesday, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. [...]
Chris Johnson finished second in Offensive Rookie of the Year
Chris Johnson finished second in Offensive Rookie of the Year voting behind winner Matt Ryan, according to the Tennessean. Ryan received 44 votes, and Johnson had three.Johnson led the Titans with 1,228 rushing yards, and added another 260 receiving yards on 43 catches. He scored 10 total touchdowns and helped the Titans clinch the No. 1 seed in the AFC with an NFL-best 13-3 mark.
Ryan earned The Associated Press 2008 NFL Offensive Rookie of
Ryan earned The Associated Press 2008 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award Tuesday. The quarterback from Boston College, selected third overall in April's draft, was a landslide winner in balloting by a nationwide panel of 50 sports writers and broadcasters who cover the league. Ryan became the third quarterback in five years to win the award. A starter almost from the first snap he took in preseason, Ryan was brilliant in leading the Falcons to the playoffs with an 11-5 mark a year after going 4-12. Ryan ranked 11th in passer rating at 87.7 and had 16 touchdowns to go with 11 interceptions. But it wasn't the numbers as much as his command of the huddle and his cool under pressure that impressed his teammates, opponents - and the voters.
Ryan earned The Associated Press 2008 NFL Offensive Rookie of
Ryan earned The Associated Press 2008 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award Tuesday. The quarterback from Boston College, selected third overall in April's draft, was a landslide winner in balloting by a nationwide panel of 50 sports writers and broadcasters who cover the league. Ryan became the third quarterback in five years to win the award.
Impacts: A starter almost from the first snap he took in preseason, Ryan was brilliant in leading the Falcons to the playoffs with an 11-5 mark a year after going 4-12. Ryan ranked 11th in passer rating at 87.7 and had 16 touchdowns to go with 11 interceptions. But it wasn't the numbers as much as his command of the huddle and his cool under pressure that impressed his teammates, opponents - and the voters.
Matt Ryan was named the AP's Offensive Rookie of the Year. Steering
Matt Ryan was named the AP's Offensive Rookie of the Year. Steering the Falcons' remarkable turnaround, Ryan won in a landslide over an outstanding rookie crop including Chris Johnson, Joe Flacco, Matt Forte, Steve Slaton, and Eddie Royal. [...]
Atlanta Falcons QB Matt Ryan has been named The Associated Press
Atlanta Falcons QB Matt Ryan has been named The Associated Press Offensive Rookie of the Year.
Matt Ryan has been named the 2008 Offensive Rookie of the Year,
Matt Ryan has been named the 2008 Offensive Rookie of the Year, according to the Associated Press.This was to be expected after leading the Falcons to the playoffs, while racking up 3,440 passing yards and 16 scoring strikes over 16 games, with only 11 interceptions.
Matt Ryan has thrown six interceptions over his last five games,
Matt Ryan has thrown six interceptions over his last five games, but coach Mike Smith does not believe the rookie is wearing down, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Smith said, "ItÂ’s a long season for everybody, but I see no evidence whatsoever. He threw the big long ball to Michael Jenkins. I donÂ’t see anything different than what I saw from the first day that he walked on in terms of arm strength."Ryan still closed out the regular season with a favorable 87.7 efficiency rating. He will be aiming to lead the Falcons to a playoff win this weekend at Arizona.
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Top| Week | Pass Yds | Rush Yds | Rush TDs | Pass TDs | INTs | Fumbles | Points | Differential |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 268 | 14 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 21 | 21 |
| 10 | 224 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 25 |
| 9 | 135 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 31 |
| 8 | 289 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 23 |
| 7 | 198 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 26 |
| 6 | 185 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 36 |
| 5 | 329 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 29 | 6 |
| 3 | 199 | -1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 30 |
| 2 | 220 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 24 | 14 |
| 1 | 229 | -4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 27 |
| Totals: | 2276 | 48 | 1 | 16 | 12 | 2 | 160 |
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