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Matt Ryan is battling NFL history as he enters his 13th season

Matt Ryan will be 35 when he takes the field for the Atlanta Falcons in 2020. While he has shown no signs of slowing down, history is not on his side when it comes to winning a Super Bowl. Sure, this is not what Falcons fans want to hear, but it is the truth.

Yes, with the advancement of modern medicine, nutrition and a better understanding of the body, players are playing a lot longer than they ever have before. Yes, Matt Ryan has shown no signs of heavy wear and tear on his body. Despite missing his first game in 10 years in 2019, he has still looked like the same Matt Ryan.