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Atlanta Falcons will lead the NFL in Pro Bowl selections in 2021

By Jeff Benedict

Jan 26, 2020; Orlando, Florida, USA; Detailed view of the Pro Bowl trophy at the 2020 NFL Pro Bowl at Camping World Stadium. The AFC defeated the NFC 38-33. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 26, 2020; Orlando, Florida, USA; Detailed view of the Pro Bowl trophy at the 2020 NFL Pro Bowl at Camping World Stadium. The AFC defeated the NFC 38-33. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 20, 2020; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley (18) reaches for a pass as Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Jamel Dean (35) looks on in the first half of a NFL game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /

Here are the offensive players for the Atlanta Falcons that we expect to make the Pro Bowl following the 2021 NFL season.

Matt Ryan

Matt Ryan will be 36 by the time the season rolls around but he really hasn’t shown signs of slowing down too much. If you compare Matt Ryan at 35 to Drew Brees, Aaron Rodgers, and Tom Brady, he was just as good as those three were at the same age.

Arthur Smith did wonders for Ryan Tannehill and there is no reason to think he will not do the same for Matt. If the offensive line can keep him upright, Matt will have one of his best seasons ever.

Julio Jones

Short and sweet. Julio Jones is still the best receiver in the league when healthy. If he uses this offseason to take of the injuries that plagued him in 2020, he will again be an easy Pro-Bowl selection.

Calvin Ridley

The fact that Calvin Ridley was not a selection in 2020 is absolute garbage. The third-year receiver had almost 1,400 yards receiving and proved he can help carry an offense. Playing in Arthur Smith’s offense will certainly help Calvin take the next step.

Hayden Hurst

Having Hayden Hurst on this list is something some will have a problem with. However, tight ends in their second year with Matt Ryan usually take even bigger strides forward.

Hurst showed us in 2020 that when he was included in the game plan he was a formidable weapon and in fewer games, this season had more catches, more yards, and more touchdowns than the guy he replaced – who was a Pro-Bowl tight end before heading to Cleveland.

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