Matt Ryan has been good. Thus far, Aaron Rodgers has been just a little better.
It’s a total shootout in the Georgia Dome. The Packers hold a 24-19 halftime lead over the Packers. Mason Crosby kicked a field goal just before halftime to extend the lead.
Rodgers has thrown touchdown passes to Jordy Nelson, Trevor Davis and Geronimo Allison. Rodgers is 17-of-21 for 170 yards. Ryan has thrown for 183 and two touchdowns.
Falcons tight end Jacob Tamme suffered a shoulder injury early in the game and has yet to return. Julio Jones got his ankle worked on by trainers but returned. Ryan’s touchdown passes have gone to Taylor Gabriel and Devonta Freeman.