NFL: Matt Ryan leads Falcons to victory
A 100th career touchdown pass by Matt Ryan helped the Atlanta Falcons edge the Denver Broncos 27-21 as Peyton Manning had an off night.
Roddy White had 102 yards receiving as the Falcons took advantage of three interceptions by Manning in the first quarter to take a 20-0 lead.
Manning brought the Broncos back into the game with two fourth-quarter scoring drives.
Ryan was much more efficient, completing 24 of 36 passes for 219 yards.
Ryan hooked up with Tony Gonzalez for a one-yard touchdown pass in the second quarter, then went to White on a four-yard score in the third period.
