Atlanta Falcons: 3 Bold predictions for Matt Ryan in 2018

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ATLANTA, GA – DECEMBER 31: Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons signals to his players on a pass play during the first half against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 31, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images) /

3. Ryan will throw for 5,000 passing yards

Julio Jones, Mohamed Sanu, Calvin Ridley, Tevin Coleman, Ito Smith and Devonta Freeman are just a few players who will help Ryan hit the 5,000 passing yards mark for the first time in his career in 2018. Not to mention, with some solid improvements to the offensive line, Ryan is in a great position to have a big year through the air.

While having so many talented teammates is nice for Ryan, I believe we’re going to see him play with a never-seen-before intensity, which could finally get him into the elite QB category for good.

After winning the NFL MVP Award in 2016, Ryan’s production took a major hit in 2017 because of some coaching changes and sheer bad luck. Steve Sarkisian certainly made life a little difficult for the NFL’s best offense in 2016, but Ryan’s super-unlucky interceptions in 2017 killed any chance of him having another extremely productive year.

Needless to say, with an easier schedule on the books this season and a few key additions in the passing game, I think Ryan will finally throw for over 5,000 yards in a single-season.

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