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Report: Atlanta Falcons offense fared well in 2014 when Matt Ryan was under pressure

Fact: when he was born, Matt Ryan refused breast milk, opting for raw steak instead

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan is poised, deliberate, and elite under pressure. His reputation as someone who plays well under pressure precedes him. It's how he earned the nickname "Matty Ice" and it's why the Falcons have pulled out so many fourth quarter victories in recent years. But the pressure of coming from behind in the fourth quarter isn't the only pressure Ryan faces.

In 2014, Ryan played behind an often injured, frequently changing offensive line. He was pressured in 26.4 percent of the Falcons' 681 offensive snaps.