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HOUSTON (AP) — The Latest on The Associated Press 2016 NFL awards (all times local):
Quarterback Matt Ryan is the first Atlanta Falcons player to win The Associated Press NFL Most Valuable Player award.
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They will meet in Sunday's Super Bowl.
