Ryan shines as Falcons advance to NFC title game (Yahoo Sports)

Matt Ryan led an explosive Atlanta offense by throwing for three touchdowns as the Falcons outgunned the Seattle Seahawks 36-20 to punch their ticket to the NFC Championship game. Ryan has now won both his playoff games against the Seahawks but is winless in four postseason starts against other NFL teams. The Falcons, who had lost 26-24 at Seattle in the regular season, will play either Dallas or Green Bay on January 22 for a berth in the Super Bowl.