Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan disappointed his fantasy owners on Sunday, throwing for 249 yards and a touchdown but adding three interceptions against the Oakland Raiders. The Falcons had a surprisingly difficult time against the Raiders, needing a last-second field goal from Matt Bryant to secure the victory.
Matt Ryan delivers subpar fantasy performance against Raiders
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan disappointed his fantasy owners on Sunday, throwing for 249 yards and a touchdown but adding three interceptions against the Oakland Raiders. We break down the fantasy implications.
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Ryan's touchdown toss was to Roddy White, who caught six passes for 72 yards. Ryan added a 15 yard run to boost his fantasy numbers slightly.
Fantasy Impact: Matt Ryan’s fantasy owners were expecting a moster week from their quarterback against a weak Raiders secondary. But Oakland rose to the occasion on the road, picking off Ryan three times and holding him under 250 yards on the day.
Ryan’s owners shouldn’t fret too much. The Falcons are still undefeated, and the offense is definitely clicking. Ryan will have better days going forward.
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