Falcons’ QB Matt Ryan Suffers Ankle Injury in Game vs. Rams

Matt Ryan with the Atlanta Falcons in 2018
Matt Ryan with the Atlanta Falcons in 2018. Photo by Dave Shopland/BPI/REX/Shutterstock (9870911fm)

Just when Atlanta Falcons thought that their season couldn’t get any worse, their season got worse. Falcons didn’t just suffer 37-10 loss to LA Rams on Sunday, but they also saw their quarterback Matt Ryan get hurt.

At the beginning of the fourth quarter, Falcons o-line couldn’t contain Rams’ superstar defensive tackle Aaron Donald, who managed through to Ryan and sack him. This was the fifth time in the game that the 34-year-old got sacked, and it turned out to be the deciding one.

Following Donald’s sack, Ryan remained on the ground for a short period of time and then started limping towards the sidelines. He didn’t return for the rest of the game.

Speaking with media after the game, Falcons coach Dan Quinn couldn’t disclose how serious the injury actually was.

 “I didn’t get a chance to visit with him yet after the game, so we’ll get a better sense for where we’ll go [later in the week],” – said Quinn. “If he’s not able to, obviously we’ll lean on Matt Schaub who’s got plenty of experience. I know how tough Matt is; if there’s a chance he can go — I don’t know the extent of the injury, where we’re at yet, so I think I’ll have a better answer as we’re heading into the week, but I don’t know the extent of it yet.”

According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Matt Ryan is scheduled to undergo an MRI, after which more information will be available. The team, however, doesn’t think that the injury is serious and expects Ryan to make a quick recovery.

Ryan exited the game against Rams with 159 yards, no touchdowns, and one interception. He has thrown for 2,170 yards and 15 touchdowns so far in 2019.

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