Do Da Dirty Bird: For Matt Ryan, What’s Luck Got To Do with Picks?

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Published: November 21, 2009

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... the other way. You think I didn't think of that as I was coming up with it?

In all seriousness, a shout-out goes to Tim, a DDDB regular who contributed to the idea for this article. Let it be known: Your topic suggestions are welcome, readers!

But on to the analysis, which I'll kick off with some digits. Specifically, a few telling ratios:

  • Week Five: 2-to-1
  • Week Six: 2-to-2
  • Week Seven: 2-to-2
  • Week Eight: 1-to-3
  • Week Nine: 1-to-1
  • Week Ten: 1-to-2

And if you guessed "Matt Ryan's touchdowns-to-interceptions," your check's in the mail, winner.

To be fair to the man, I still consider him more messiah than pariah; the alibi isn't without some merit. The Falcons have gone up against three of the top 10 teams in the NFL in total picks over this stretch (San Fran, Nawlins, Carolina), and two more (the Chi and Washington) that rank in the top eight in overall pass defense.

But with ...

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