Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) throws under pressure by San Diego Chargers defensive end Vaughn Martin during the first half of an NFL football game in San Diego, Sunday, Sept. 23, 2012.SAN DIEGO – Few people could have imagined the Atlanta Falcons coming west and putting this kind of whipping on the San Diego Chargers.
It turns out these Falcons really can fly.
Not bothered in the slightest by a short week and a long flight, the Falcons overwhelmed the Chargers 27-3 on Sunday and are one of three undefeated NFL teams. Matt Ryan threw touchdown passes to three different receivers and safety Thomas DeCoud had two interceptions and a fumble recovery.
The Falcons are 6-0 in San Diego all-time and 6-0 on the West Coast in coach Mike Smith’s five seasons. Not only do the Falcons lead the NFC South, but they’re 3-0 against the AFC West.
The Falcons beat the Denver Broncos 27-21 on Monday night, then turned their attention to this game.