Sports

Matt Ryan among highest graded quarterbacks in 2017

Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian works with Matt Ryan during the final day of mandatory minicamp Thursday, June 14, 2018, in Flowery Branch. 

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan is among the highest graded NFL quarterbacks in 2017, according to Pro Football Focus.

Ryan and New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees tied for the second-highest grades in 2017 (88.6). Ryan threw for 4,095 yards in 2017, averaging over 250 yards per game.

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady was the highest graded quarterback in 2017, and Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger landed the fourth-highest grade.