MVP contender Ryan delivers as Falcons down Seahawks (Yahoo Sports)

(Reuters) - Quarterback Matt Ryan again proved himself the leading contender to win the NFL’s Most Valuable Player award as he guided the Atlanta Falcons to a 36-20 victory over the visiting Seattle Seahawks in their NFC divisional playoff clash on Saturday. Taking advantage of multiple throwing options in the league’s premier offense, Ryan completed 26 of 37 passes for 338 yards and three touchdowns in front of jubilant fans as the Falcons advanced to the NFC Championship game for just the fourth time. "It feels good," Ryan told Fox Sports.