The Bow Tie Chronicles: Falcons defeat Jaguars in exhibition finale

Atlanta Falcons' running back Caleb Huntley (42) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the second half of the final exhibition game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, August 27, 2022. Atlanta Falcons won 28-12 over Jacksonville Jaguars. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Falcons' head coach Arthur Smith reacts during the first half of the final exhibition game of the preseason at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta at on Saturday, August 27, 2022. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

August 2 , 2022 Atlanta - Atlanta Falcons' quarterback Desmond Ridder (4) and Jacksonville Jaguars' quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) hug after Atlanta Falcons won over Jacksonville Jaguars during the final exhibition game of the preseason at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta at on Saturday, August 27, 2022. Atlanta Falcons won 28-12 over Jacksonville Jaguars. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

August 2 , 2022 Atlanta - Atlanta Falcons' quarterback Desmond Ridder (4) and Jacksonville Jaguars' quarterback E.J. Perry (4) shake hands after Atlanta Falcons won over Jacksonville Jaguars during the final exhibition game of the preseason at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta at on Saturday, August 27, 2022. Atlanta Falcons won 28-12 over Jacksonville Jaguars. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

August 2 , 2022 Atlanta - Atlanta Falcons' linebacker Nathan Landman (55) makes a move after intercepting a pass during the second half of the final exhibition game of the preseason at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta at on Saturday, August 27, 2022. Atlanta Falcons won 28-12 over Jacksonville Jaguars. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

August 2 , 2022 Atlanta - Atlanta Falcons' linebacker Nathan Landman (55) celebrates after intercepting a pass during the second half of the final exhibition game of the preseason at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta at on Saturday, August 27, 2022. Atlanta Falcons won 28-12 over Jacksonville Jaguars. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

August 2 , 2022 Atlanta - Atlanta Falcons' linebacker Nathan Landman (55) celebrates with teammates after intercepting a pass during the second half of the final exhibition game of the preseason at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta at on Saturday, August 27, 2022. Atlanta Falcons won 28-12 over Jacksonville Jaguars. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

August 2 , 2022 Atlanta - Atlanta Falcons' cornerback Corey Ballentine (39) celebrates after intercepting a pass during the second half of the final exhibition game of the preseason at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta at on Saturday, August 27, 2022. Atlanta Falcons won 28-12 over Jacksonville Jaguars. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

August 2 , 2022 Atlanta - Atlanta Falcons' cornerback Corey Ballentine (39) intercepts a pass during the second half of the final exhibition game of the preseason at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta at on Saturday, August 27, 2022. Atlanta Falcons won 28-12 over Jacksonville Jaguars. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

August 2 , 2022 Atlanta - Atlanta Falcons Cheerleaders perform during the second half of the final exhibition game of the preseason at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta at on Saturday, August 27, 2022. Atlanta Falcons won 28-12 over Jacksonville Jaguars. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

August 2 , 2022 Atlanta - Atlanta Falcons' running back Caleb Huntley (42) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the second half of the final exhibition game of the preseason at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta at on Saturday, August 27, 2022. Atlanta Falcons won 28-12 over Jacksonville Jaguars. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Falcons' running back Qadree Ollison (30) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half of the final exhibition game of the preseason at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta at on Saturday, August 27, 2022. The Falcons won 28-12. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

August 2 , 2022 Atlanta - Atlanta Falcons' head coach Arthur Smith talks with Jacksonville Jaguars' head coach Doug Pederson after Atlanta Falcons won over Jacksonville Jaguars during the final exhibition game of the preseason at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta at on Saturday, August 27, 2022. Atlanta Falcons won 28-12 over Jacksonville Jaguars. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

August 2 , 2022 Atlanta - Atlanta Falcons' defensive end Arnold Ebiketie (47) reacts after blocking a pass by Jacksonville Jaguars' quarterback E.J. Perry (4) during the first half of the final exhibition game of the preseason at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta at on Saturday, August 27, 2022. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

August 2 , 2022 Atlanta - Atlanta Falcons' quarterback Desmond Ridder (4) gets off a pass during the first half of the final exhibition game of the preseason at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta at on Saturday, August 27, 2022. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

August 2 , 2022 Atlanta - Atlanta Falcons' quarterback Desmond Ridder (4) prepares to get off a pass as Jacksonville Jaguars' defensive tackle Israel Antwine (93) approaches during the first half of the final exhibition game of the preseason at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta at on Saturday, August 27, 2022. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

August 2 , 2022 Atlanta - falls into the end zone past Jacksonville Jaguars' linebacker Shaquille Quarterman (50) for a touchdown during the first half of the final exhibition game of the preseason at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta at on Saturday, August 27, 2022. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

August 2 , 2022 Atlanta - Atlanta Falcons' running back Caleb Huntley (42) is brought down by Jacksonville Jaguars' defensive end De'Shaan Dixon (47) during the first half of the final exhibition game of the preseason at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta at on Saturday, August 27, 2022. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

August 2 , 2022 Atlanta - Atlanta Falcons' running back Qadree Ollison (30) runs with a football during the first half of the final exhibition game of the preseason at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta at on Saturday, August 27, 2022. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Falcons' linebacker Quinton Bell (56) reacts after blocking a kick during the second half of an NFL exhibition game against the Jacksonville, Jaguars on Saturday, August 27, 2022, at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga.
Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Atlanta Falcons' defensive tackle Derrick Tangelo (99) races after a play during the second half of an NFL exhibition game against the Jacksonville, Jaguars on Saturday, August 27, 2022, at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga.
Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Atlanta Falcons' quarterback Desmond Ridder (4) smiles on the sideline during the second half of an NFL exhibition game against the Jacksonville, Jaguars on Saturday, August 27, 2022, at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga.
Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Atlanta Falcons' quarterback Desmond Ridder (4) look for a pass during the second half of an NFL exhibition game against the Jacksonville, Jaguars on Saturday, August 27, 2022, at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga.
Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Falcons’ wide receiver Damiere Byrd misses a pass during the first half of an NFL exhibition game against the Jacksonville, Jaguars on Saturday, August 27, 2022, at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga.
Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

during the first half of an NFL exhibition game against the Jacksonville, Jaguars on Saturday, August 27, 2022, at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga.
Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Atlanta Falcons' quarterback Desmond Ridder (4) slides after a rush during the first half of an NFL exhibition game against the Jacksonville, Jaguars on Saturday, August 27, 2022, at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga.
Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Atlanta Falcons' running back Qadree Ollison (30) tosses the ball as he celebrates the second touchdown of the Falcons during the second half of an NFL exhibition game against the Jacksonville, Jaguars on Saturday, August 27, 2022, at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga.
Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Atlanta Falcons fans waves flags as they cheer at the beginning of the first half of an NFL exhibition game against the Jacksonville, Jaguars on Saturday, August 27, 2022, at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga.
Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Atlanta Falcons' linebacker Quinton Bell (56) blocks Jacksonville Jaguars' quarterback E.J. Perry (4) during the fourth quarter of an NFL exhibition game against the Jacksonville, Jaguars on Saturday, August 27, 2022, at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga.
Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Atlanta Falcons' linebacker Troy Andersen (44) forces Jacksonville Jaguars' quarterback E.J. Perry (4) to move out of the pocket during the fourth quarter of an NFL exhibition game against the Jacksonville, Jaguars on Saturday, August 27, 2022, at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga.
Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier (25) celebrates the touchdown surrounded by teammates during the fourth quarter of an NFL preseason game against the Jacksonville, Jaguars on Saturday, August 27, 2022, at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga.
Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

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Atlanta Falcons' running back Caleb Huntley (42) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the second half of the final exhibition game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, August 27, 2022. Atlanta Falcons won 28-12 over Jacksonville Jaguars. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

By D. Orlando Ledbetter

Aug 28, 2022

In the 347th episode of The Bow Tie Chronicles podcast, host D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution discusses how the Falcons defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 28-12 on Saturday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Rookie quarterback Desmond Ridder made his first NFL start. He settled down after throwing an interception on his first pass and guided the Falcons to four touchdown drives. The Falcons open the season against the New Orleans Saints on Sept. 11.

About the Author

D. Orlando Ledbetter

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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