NFL 2017: 5 Players who need to step up in Week 11

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ATLANTA, GA – NOVEMBER 12: Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons runs off the field after beating the Dallas Cowboys at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on November 12, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

4. Matt Ryan

Big picture wise, Matt Ryan has done more than enough to withstand any one bad game. This season, however, there are a lot of questions about whether or not the offense will ever be like it was last year. They have struggled in all aspects this season, but that is also compared to an incredible standard set last year.

This week, Ryan will have one of his biggest challenges of the season. We can see that their offense is not functioning at the level it did last year. That being said, they still have the same talent, and they need Ryan in his MVP caliber form.

The Seahawks at home in primetime has been one of the toughest things in the NFL over the last few years, and that is exactly why Ryan needs to step up so much this week. It also can’t just be about him making every single perfect throw. He needs to make sure he is getting that running attack involved, and they are making sure Julio is getting the ball in his hands as much as possible.

Ryan needs to step up for himself and he needs to help find ways to get the rest of his teammates going. The Seahawks are too good of a defense to beat by yourself, and Ryan will need to have his most complete game of the season to get the win on Monday night.

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