Complex sentence: During his rookie year, Ryan started all 16 games for the Falcons and led them to the playoffs with an 11--5 season record, earning honors as the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year.
Split into simpler sentences: During his rookie year, Ryan started all 16 games for the Falcons and led them to the playoffs with an 11--5 season record. He earned honors as the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year.