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Time running out for Matt Ryan to prove he can make Falcons contenders again

Whether the Atlanta Falcons' Matt Ryan remains one of the NFL's top quarterback depends on who you ask.

When 46 ESPN NFL experts predicted the Top 100 players coming into the season, they ranked Ryan 37th among all players and ninth among quarterbacks -- although analyst Matt Bowen labeled Ryan overrated in relation to the list.

"Ryan is going to throw with volume in the Atlanta offense, which leads to productive numbers," Bowen explained, "however, with declining arm strength and mobility, I think Ryan is ranked a little too high on this list.