Falcons' 2009 season in review
FALCONS 21, COWBOYS 37 -- The Dallas defense, speared by former Falcon Keith Brooking, made things miserable for Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan. Ryan had gone 142 passes without a sack and had gone down only twice all season, until defense pestered Ryan into four sacks, two interceptions and two fumbles. On a positive note, Atlanta scored a TD on its opening drive for the first time this season. Michael Ainsworth, Dallas Morning News
