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Watch: Matt Ryan sits down instead of blocking

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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan made a smart decision towards the end of his team's win Monday.

The veteran decided to be a conscientious objector to the violence that was coming his way from defensive tackle Nick Fairley, literally sitting down on the field instead of putting his body in harm's way.

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