The Bow Tie Chronicles: Falcons are heavy underdogs to 49ers
In the 306th episode of The Bow Tie Chronicles, host D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution discusses the Falcons’ path to the playoffs and how that starts by facing the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday. The 49ers, are 8.5 point favorites, and present problems for the Falcons in the form of tight end George Kittle, wide receiver Deebo Samuel and defensive end Nick Bosa.
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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.
