Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan, right, and wide receiver Julio Jones after scoring a touchdown against Seattle Seahawks in the NFC Divisional playoff at the Georgia Dome. Ryan silenced those critics on Saturday by completing 26 of 37 passes for 338 yards and three touchdowns in a 36-20 win over Seattle in an NFC Divisional playoff. MVP!”While Ryan and the Falcons offense have clicked like a highflying machine all season, the Atlanta defense had been a weak spot. “When we have a crowd advantage like that, it helps the team so much, especially on the defensive end,” Falcons defensive end Dwight Freeney said. If the Green Bay Packers beat the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, the Georgia Dome would host one final game next weekend.

Source: Wall Street Journal January 15, 2017 03:47 UTC