Fantasy Football Crystal Ball: Matt Ryan

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Published: July 27, 2009

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... team to the playoffs. And as fantasy football owners know, rookie quarterbacks are not supposed to be relevant in fantasy football.

Apparently, Atlanta Falcons’ quarterback Matt Ryan did not get that memo.

Ryan was essentially handed the job upon being drafted, but as he took over a team with only one legitimate weapon in wide receiver Roddy White, most assumed the young quarterback was a year or two away from being relevant in fantasy football. Then, he goes out and throws a 62-yard touchdown pass to Michael Jenkins on the very first attempt of his professional career.

Of course, we know now that an improved offensive line and a great free-agent addition in running back Michael Turner really helped turned the Falcons into a winner last season. Those two things also allowed Ryan to grow into the job without being overwhelmed by it at the...

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