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Found December 11, 2011 on ajc.com:
PLAYERS: Matt Ryan,  Julio Jones
TEAMS: Atlanta Falcons,  Houston Texans

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Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan had the fourth-lowest passer rating of his career last week against Houston. FLOWERY BRANCH — Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan has made a habit of dragging his team from the fire and carrying it to victory. He earned his nickname “Matty Ice” in college, and his flair for dramatic comeback victories has continued in the NFL. Over his 58-game NFL career, he has posted 15 game-winning drives in the fourth quarter or overtime. He has posted comeback wins against Philadelphia and Carolina this season. But against Houston last weekend, his pass into the end zone as the buzzer sounded hit Julio Jones’ hands before falling harmlessly incomplete. There would be no thrilling comeback, and the Falcons went down 17-10 to the upstart Houston Texans. “We always expect to win in those types of situations,” Ryan said. “As many mistakes as we made, we still had a chance, and that’s what it’s all about, having a chance at the end of the game. We …
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