Atlanta Falcons: 3 Bold predictions vs. Saints, Week 10
3. Ryan will return, boosting Falcons in offensive game
One of the biggest question marks coming into the Week 10 matchup against the New Orleans Saints for the Atlanta Falcons is whether or not the Falcons will get their starting quarterback and former MVP Matt Ryan back under center for the road contest.
Ryan has been battling an ankle injury over the course of the last few weeks, being held out of the game against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 8 a little over a week ago while not quite being able to get healthy enough to return to the field for Atlanta.
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With having over a week off to try and get back to full strength and return to action for the Falcons, Ryan might be able to return to the field for Atlanta as it tries to end its losing streak and take down a division rival in a tough atmosphere on the road.
Ryan, who was held out of practice on Monday leading up to the Week 10 game against New Orleans, should be able to return to action under center for Atlanta this week after having what will end up being nearly two full weeks off to try and rehab his ankle injury.
If he is able to ultimately return to the field for the Falcons, Ryan will boost the Atlanta offensive unit in what will be an offensive-heavy contest in New Orleans against the Saints.
Both offenses in the game have the ability to turn things up in a hurry and change the course of any game with their offensive firepower, and they will likely end up going back and fourth throughout the majority of the contest on Sunday afternoon.
That aspect of the game will make it more important than ever that Ryan is back healthy and make his return to the starting lineup for Atlanta in order to help it come away with the win and lead the team to its second victory this season.