Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan is finally starting to get it going. He had a big four-TD, 375-yard game against the Green Bay Packers. That game is even more impressive considering the Packers are one of the toughest pass defenses in the NFL.
Fantasy football start/sit advice, Week 15: Matt Ryan’s upside depends on Julio Jones
Matt Ryan gets a home game for his fantasy owners. Should he be in your lineup?
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Ryan has multiple touchdowns in all three of his last games while averaging 336.3 yards per game in that span. The Falcons are abandoning their inept rushing game and have just been counting on Ryan. Although, Julio Jones (hip) has been out of practice and is not going to be 100 percent. Obviously, Julio's presence in the lineup will go a long way in projecting Ryan's success.
The Falcons get a great matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers, who are the sixth-easiest matchup for fantasy quarterbacks. They have allowed a whopping 2.7 pass touchdowns per game over their last six/
Fantasy impact: If Julio is a go, Ryan should be viewed as a top-eight quarterback at home. If he’s out, he’s going to be too risky to use.
