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The Bow Tie Chronicles: Falcons eliminated from playoffs

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Jan 3, 2022

In the 311 episode of The Bow Tie Chronicles podcast, host D. Orlando Ledbetter discusses the pivotal points in the 29-15 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday in Orchard Park, New York. Quarterback Matt Ryan stops by to discuss his apparent touchdown and ill-timed taunting call. Also, coach Arthur Smith, cornerback A.J. Terrell and safety Duron Harmon stop by to discuss the loss, key plays and how they can move forward against the Saints and in the future. We also answers your questions in the mailbag at the end.

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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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