We all know that quarterback Matt Ryan is having a career year and that the Georgia Dome is where Ryan has seen a ton of success with a 33-4 record in his career.

What has been overlooked is just how good — or should I say great? — Ryan has been on the road this year.

Considering the Falcons are in a situation where a win on the road this week would mean the top seed in the NFC, it’s important to point out the road prowess the signal-caller has demonstrated this season.

Check out Ryan’s road stats for 2012:

That’s correct. In all the major NFL categories for quarterbacks, Ryan ranks in the top three in the league. Of note: In completion percentage, Ryan is second to Niners quarterback Alex Smith, whose starting job has been given to rookie Colin Kaepernick.

Yes, the Falcons’ two losses came on the road this year, and yes, Ryan’s numbers at Carolina were well below his average, but it’s still pretty amazing that Ryan has maintained these types of numbers on the road given those two losses.