The facts continue as we take a look at Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan, who is having both the best of seasons and worst of seasons through the first four games.
Also, if the Bill O’Brien facts from last week look like a copy-and-paste from last week, assuredly they are not. However, it underscores the similarities O’Brien has when facing the Falcons and Panthers.
Facts and Figures for Falcons, No. 1-25
matt ryan facts
26. Ryan has the ninth-most touchdown passes in the league with eight.
27. Ryan’s six interceptions are tied with Baker Mayfield and Josh Allen for the second-most in the NFL.
28. Ryan’s six interception are the most he has thrown through the first four games of a season.
29. Ryan’s 93.1 passer rating is the fifth-lowest of his career through the first four games.
30. Ryan’s 10 sacks are tied with the 2018 season for the third-most sacks he has taken through the first four games.
31. Ryan is tied with rookie quarterback Gardner Minshew for the 13th-highest yards per pass attempt at 7.5.
32. Ryan’s 7.5 yards per pass attempt is the fourth-lowest of his career through the first four games.
33. Ryan averages 331.3 yards per game, the second-most in the NFL behind Patrick Mahomes’ 377.5.
34. Ryan’s 70.5 completion percentage is the second-highest of his career through the first four games.
35. Ryan’s 1,325 passing yards are the third-highest of his career through the first four games.
36. Ryan has been hurried on 22 of his throws, tied for sixth-most in the NFL.
37. Ryan gains 9.2 yards per scramble, the sixth-most in the league.
38. Ryan has tallied 65 first downs through the air, the second-highest in the league.
39. Ryan is tied with Mitch Trubisky for the most red zone interceptions in the league with two.
40. Among quarterbacks who have started every game since Week 1, Ryan’s 8.3 yards per pass attempt on third down is the eighth-highest in the league.
bill o’brien facts
41. O’Brien is 0-1 against the Falcons with that loss coming on the road in 2015. Here is how O’Brien’s record compares to the rest of the Texans’ coaches:
Kubiak: 1-1
Capers: 1-0
O’Brien: 0-1
42. O’Brien is 2-2 for the second time in his career. Kubiak owns the most 2-2 starts in Texans history with three. Capers had two.
43. A win would give O’Brien his third 3-2 start, which would tie Kubiak for the most in Texans history.
44. A loss would give O’Brien a 2-3 record, untying him with Capers for the most in Texans history.
45. O’Brien is 28-17 at home, including playoffs.
46. O’Brien is 33-27 in early afternoon games with a 22-10 record at home.
47. When coaching against playoff-winning coaches, O’Brien is 15-28 with an 11-11 record at home.
48. O’Brien is 11-10 in October with an 8-3 record at home.
49. Because of last week’s 1-of-3 rate in the red zone, the Texans are tied with the Vikings and Titans for the fifth-highest red zone conversion rate at 70.0%.
50. The Texans had the 14th-highest points per game last week at 22.7 points. Now, Houston is 22nd with 19.5 points per game.
