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Falcons’ Matt Ryan has ankle sprain, not ruled out against Seahawks

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan sits on the bench with an apparent leg injury after Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald leveled him, causing a fumble that the Rams recovered, during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton / Associated Press)
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FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. – Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan’s decade-long streak of consecutive starts is on the line due to a sprained right ankle.

Falcons coach Dan Quinn says Ryan ran in a pool on Monday to test the ankle and has not been ruled out of Sunday’s game against Seattle.

The 34-year-old Ryan has not missed a start since 2009. His streak covers 154 regular-season games.

Asked if the injury is a high ankle sprain, Quinn said: “We’ll stay with sprain. … Hopefully it’s not a long-term thing.”

Quinn says Ryan won’t practice Wednesday but could return later in the week. He said Ryan will “try anything he can” to play.

The Falcons have a bye week after playing Seattle. Ryan was hurt when sacked by Aaron Donald in the 37-10 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. Matt Schaub would start if Ryan can’t play.