FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan has been ruled out for Sunday due to a sprained right ankle, meaning veteran Matt Schaub will start against the Seattle Seahawks.
Ryan will miss his first game since the 2009 season, when he was sidelined for two straight December games with turf toe. The one-time MVP had made 154 consecutive starts prior to the ankle injury.
Falcons coach Dan Quinn listed Ryan as "questionable'' and said the quarterback would be re-evaluated after returning to practice in a limited fashion on Friday.