3 ways the Atlanta Falcons can beat the New York Jets

Oct 3, 2021; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith on the sideline against the Washington Football Team in the second quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 3, 2021; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith on the sideline against the Washington Football Team in the second quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports /
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EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – SEPTEMBER 26: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons in action against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on September 26, 2021, in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Falcons defeated the Giants 17-14. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – SEPTEMBER 26: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons in action against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on September 26, 2021, in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Falcons defeated the Giants 17-14. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) /

1. Matt Ryan is clearly the best player on the field in London

Matt Ryan twice has put together monster games that came crashing back down to earth. Against the Tampa Bay Bucs Ryan put his Falcons back into the game pulling them within three willing his team in a game they had no business being in.

This epic performance will be forgotten due to what ended it, Ryan threw two picks that ended the game and Atlanta’s hopes of an upset. Last week against Washington a similar story was on display.

Ryan played a great game tossing four touchdowns and outgunning an impressive Taylor Heinicke. Ryan ended this performance with two handoffs and a check down when the money was on the table. Two first downs would have likely ended the game and Atlanta wins.

Ryan has carried this roster and he is going to have to do it again in London, this time though he must finish the game. This defense cannot be trusted the only way Atlanta is going to win this game is if the ball is in the hands of Matt Ryan when the final seconds tick off the clock. If Ryan is the best player on the field on Sunday Atlanta wins this game easily.