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Ryan Sharp As Atlanta Triumphs

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The Associated Press

Published: October 6, 2008

GREEN BAY, Wis. - Atlanta rookie quarterback Matt Ryan turned in another sharp performance, completing 16 of 26 passes for 194 yards, two touchdowns and an interception as the Falcons pounced on banged-up Green Bay on Sunday.

Falcons receiver Roddy White caught eight passes for 132 yards and a touchdown, and Michael Turner ran for 121 yards and a touchdown as the new-look Falcons (3-2) earned their first road win of the season.

It was the third straight loss for the Packers (2-3).
Aaron Rodgers started for the Packers despite a sprained shoulder. He was 25-for-37 for 313 yards with three TDs.

Atl-Peelle 1 pass from Ryan (Elam kick), 9:53.

Atl-FG Elam 42, 4:15.

Second Quarter

GB-Driver 44 pass from Rodgers (Crosby kick), 9:42.

Atl-White 22 pass from Ryan (Elam kick), 6:02.

Third Quarter

GB-FG Crosby 50, :27.

Fourth Quarter

GB-Jennings 25 pass from Rodgers (Crosby kick), 10:08.

Atl-FG Elam 41, 7:19.

Atl-Turner 2 run (Elam kick), 3:35.

GB-D.Lee 4 pass from Rodgers (Crosby kick), 1:56.

A-70,610.

RUSHING-Atlanta, Turner 26-121, Douglas 1-18, Ryan 4-16, Norwood 4-12, Mughelli 1-9. Green Bay, Grant 18-83, Jackson 2-11, Driver 1-6, Rodgers 2-4.

PASSING-Atlanta, Ryan 16-26-1-194. Green Bay, Rodgers 25-37-1-313.

RECEIVING-Atlanta, White 8-132, Jenkins 3-38, Norwood 3-9, Peelle 2-15. Green Bay, Jackson 5-12, Jennings 4-87, Humphrey 4-67, D.Lee 4-25, Driver 3-68, Martin 3-31, Nelson 1-14, Jones 1-9.

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