Falcons' Ryan, 36, calls Bucs' Brady, 44, 'great motivation'

Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson (84) celebrates a run against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Atlanta Falcons running back Mike Davis (28) leaps in the air against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith speaks to an official during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

FILE- In this Jan. 3, 2021, file photo, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) congratulates Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) after an NFL football game in Tampa, Fla. The 36-year-old Ryan says 44-year-old Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady is “great motivation for all of us.” Atlanta plays at defending Super Bowl champion Tampa Bay this week. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken, File)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) watches a replay on the sidelines during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Atlanta. The Philadelphia Eagles won 32-6. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)