Matt Ryan Passing Touchdowns Record

Lore & Background

Ryan played college football for Boston College, winning the Manning and Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Awards and receiving first-team All-American honors in 2007. He was selected third overall by the Falcons in the 2008 NFL draft and took them to the playoffs in his first season, earning Offensive Rookie of the Year. He led the team to six playoff appearances and three division titles during his 14 seasons in Atlanta, with four Pro Bowl selections and one first-team All-Pro selection. His most successful season was 2016 when he was named NFL MVP and led the Falcons to Super Bowl LI. He played for the Indianapolis Colts in 2022 and 2023 before retiring after the 2023 season. As of the 2024 season, he has not been inducted into the Atlanta Falcons Ring of Honor.

In Their Own Story

The stadium lights hummed over the Georgia Dome as Matt Ryan stepped into the pocket, the weight of the franchise's history resting on his shoulders. With seconds ticking down on the clock, he scanned the field, his eyes locking onto a receiver breaking free near the goal line. The spiral was perfect, cutting through the humid night air before finding its mark in the back of the end zone. In that moment, another record fell away, leaving only the roar of the crowd and the knowledge that this quarterback had etched his name permanently into Atlanta's soul.

Reader's Guide

Matt Ryan is the Falcons' franchise leader in passing yards, passing touchdowns, attempts, and completions. He threw for over 5,000 yards in two seasons (2016 and 2018), but not in three consecutive seasons. His single-season record for passing touchdowns by a Falcon is 38, set in 2016. The previous franchise record for career passing touchdowns was held by Steve Bartkowski with 154. Ryan's career statistics and achievements are detailed in the source article.

Did You Know?

• Matt Ryan was nicknamed "Matty Ice" during his playing career.
• He won the NFL MVP award in 2016.
• Ryan was selected third overall in the 2008 NFL draft by the Falcons.
• He played for the Indianapolis Colts in his final two NFL seasons (2022–2023).
• Ryan retired after the 2023 season and has not held a front-office role with the Falcons.