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The Bow Tie Chronicles: Desmond Ridder shuts up his critics with 329 yards passing and a 21-19 win

Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) drops the ball after scoring a rushing touchdown during the first half against the Houston Texans on Sunday, October 8, 2023, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. 

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Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) drops the ball after scoring a rushing touchdown during the first half against the Houston Texans on Sunday, October 8, 2023, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.  Miguel Martinz/miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com
By D. Orlando Ledbetter
Oct 9, 2023

In the 421st episode of The Bow Tie Chronicles podcast, host D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution discussed quarterback Desmond Ridder breakout game and how the Falcons stormed back to defeat the Houston Texans, 21-19 on Sunday at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Ridder, coach Arthur Smith and a host of other Falcons drop by to discuss the victory.

About the Author

Honored by the Pro Football Hall of Fame in recognition of his "long and distinguished reporting in the field of pro football," D. Orlando Ledbetter, Esq. has covered the NFL 28 seasons. A graduate of Howard University, he's a winner of Georgia Sportswriter of the Year and three Associated Press Sports Editor awards.

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