The Bow Tie Chronicles: A look at the Chargers and Damiere Byrd’s NFL journey

In the 365th episode of The Bow Tie Chronicles podcast, host D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution previews quarterback Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers (4-3), who are set to play the Falcons (4-4) at 1 p.m. Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. He also chats with Falcons veteran wide receiver Damiere Byrd, who is providing the team a deep threat in the passing attack. We also hear from Falcons coach Arthur Smith, running back Caleb Huntley and cornerback Isaiah Oliver.

Credit: Miguel Martinez

Credit: Miguel Martinez

About the Author

X-factor for Sunday: Can Falcons offense build off strong showing vs. Saints?

Kirk Cousins operated under center, and the Falcons used more play-action passes after establishing the rushing attack.

Falcons kickoff coverage unit needs a makeover, will be on hot seat Sunday

The unit will be on the hot seat in this game against Jets returners Isaiah Williams and Kene Nwangwu.

Falcons receiver Drake London declared out for Jets game Sunday

Falcons leading wide receiver Drake London will miss Sunday's game against the New York Jets with a sprained PCL.

The Latest

Credit: Miguel Martinez-Jimenez

X-factor for Sunday: Can Falcons offense build off strong showing vs. Saints?

Falcons kickoff coverage unit needs a makeover, will be on hot seat Sunday

Falcons receiver Drake London declared out for Jets game Sunday

Featured

Credit: Natrice Miller

Metro Atlanta retailers hopeful for strong holiday season after chaotic year

Some independent retailers in metro Atlanta are entering this holiday season feeling battered by what they call a chaotic year.

$21B data center proposal aims to become one of Georgia’s largest

Trammell Crow Co. is planning a $21 billion technology campus for a 1,632-acre site along I-75 roughly 60 miles southeast of downtown Atlanta.

This metro Atlanta couple spearheaded a change in football helmets

Erin and Lee Hanson are the founders behind Guardian Sports, the company that makes the Guardian Caps worn by college football and NFL players.