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Matt Ryan established a new history as a part of the Indianapolis Colts. He made it to Canton at the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The QB had one of his accolades in one of the NFL’s most prestigious divisions. However, it looks like a curse is not leaving him behind. The NFL Fans have some great vision, and even they make their reaction to it.

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The Pro Football Hall of Fame made a big announcement over Matt Ryan on Twitter. The quarterback became the eighth QB in the NFL to reach 60,000 career passing yards. The ball he used to make the accomplishment is currently on exhibition in Canton, Ohio. However, the fans cannot unsee the number ‘283’ at the bottom of the ball.

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To give out some context, the number on the displayed game ball will remind Matt Ryan of a humiliating situation. It stems from the blown 28-3 lead in Super Bowl LI against Tom Brady and the New England Patriots. It was the quarterback’s biggest career failure. Over the years, Atlanta’s second-half collapse gets mocked and dubbed the worst downfall in NFL playoff history.

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After the playoff blow, Matt Ryan was focusing on the good. However, the fans would not let go of the position the Falcons went through. In a 2019 appearance with Andy Nesbitt, he recalled people screaming 28-3 and heard it more than he cared about it.

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Matt Ryan made his season opener debut while touching a mega milestone as a Colt. The first game ended in a tiebreaker against the Houston Texans at the NRG Stadium — The exact place of the meltdown.

NFL Universe can’t keep calm over the Matt Ryan Milestone ball

Twitter users don’t miss out on anything. They had the Hawk’s vision and were ready to alert everyone across the social media platform to such a delectable tragedy.

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A user was quick to tell that there are no coincidences.

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A use pointed out that Ryan established the record at NRG Stadium. The same site of the Falcons’ catastrophe.

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A user pleaded to not show the QB that ball number.

Moreover, a user said the person who came up with this ball number deserves a raise.

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A Falcons fan appreciates the hilarity and also congratulated Matt Ryan to achieve the feat.

A user shared how Ryan would react after seeing the number.

Furthermore, a user went all Elmer Fudd to make the hunt.

Matt Ryan may be over with the blowout loss. However, the fans may not be over with the mocking. Will he set a new statement in the Colts? It is subject to witness.

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Pavitra Shome is a senior NFL writer at EssentiallySports. A specialist in NFL Draft and trade, Pavitra is our very own QB when it comes to NFL coverage with nearly 1700 articles under his belt. A Master’s Degree holder in Journalism and Mass Communication, Pavitra uses his editorial judgment to distinguish between a plain rumor and a distinct possibility. A lifetime fan of Tom Brady, Pavitra has recently taken to the new NFL sensation, Patrick Mahomes. He believes the NFL QB transition won’t last for too long thanks to exciting new talent emerging in recent times. Pavitra’s penchant for breaking news and insider knowledge keeps him on the hunt and staying connected with fans. His story on “What Is Going On?”: ‘Reckless’ Referees Hit ‘Rigged’ Cage As NFL Fans Demand AI To Officiate Chiefs-Bengals Epic is a testimony to his ability to be on top of his game. Pavitra aspires to be in the big league of Ian Rapoport, Adam Schefter and Mike Garafolo at some stage in his broadcast career. When not writing or thinking NFL, Pavitra likes to explore. He is a history buff and loves exploring heritage sites and making mini v-logs. Moreover, with a passion for biking, he's always up for a ride!

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