The Bow Tie Chronicles: Falcons find a way to finish

Falcons wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus (17) completes a catch ahead of Denver Broncos cornerback Davontae Harris Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Alyssa Pointer / Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

An Atlanta Falcons fan cheers through his face mask Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Alyssa Pointer / Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

The Atlanta Falcons defense puts pressure on Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock (3) during the first half Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Alyssa Pointer / Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

Falcons linebacker Foye Oluokun (54) sacks Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock (3) during the second quarter Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Alyssa Pointer / Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

Falcons linebacker Foye Oluokun (54) and teammate Steven Means (55) celebrate a sack against the Denver Broncos Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Alyssa Pointer / Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

Falcons wide receiver Brandon Powell (15) crosses the goal line for a touchdown during the second quarter against the Denver Broncos Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Alyssa Pointer / Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

Falcons wide receiver Brandon Powell (15) rolls out of the end zone after scoring a touchdown during the second quarter against the Denver Broncos Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Alyssa Pointer / Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

Falcons wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus (17) celebrates with teammate Brandon Powell (15) after a touchdown catch during the second quarter against the Denver Broncos Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Alyssa Pointer / Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) avoids the pressure from the Denver Broncos as he launches a pass Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Alyssa Pointer / Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

Falcons wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus (17) completes a catch against the Denver Broncos Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Alyssa Pointer / Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

Falcons wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus (17) catches the ball in the end zone for a touchdown during the first quarter Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Zacchaeus made the catch despite being fouled on the play. (Alyssa Pointer / Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

Falcons fans signal touchdown in celebration during first quarter Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, against the Denver Broncos at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Alyssa Pointer / Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) secures a 21-yard touchdown catch during the second half Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, against the Denver Broncos at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The Falcons beat the Broncos, 34-27. (Alyssa Pointer / Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) embraces wide receiver Julio Jones (11) after a touchdown catch during the second half Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Alyssa Pointer / Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

Falcons wide receiver Russell Gage (83) attempt to make the catch over Denver Broncos defensive back Essang Bassey (34) during the second half Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Alyssa Pointer / Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

Falcons tight end Hayden Hurst (81) completes a catch for a first down during the second half against the Denver Broncos Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Alyssa Pointer / Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) breaks free from a tackle and keeps the ball for a first down during the second half Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Alyssa Pointer / Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

Broncos free safety Justin Simmons (31) intercepts a pass intended for Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus (17) during the second half Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The Falcons held off the Broncos for a 34-27 win. (Alyssa Pointer / Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

Falcons defensive back Kendall Sheffield (20) tackles Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (10) during the second half Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Alyssa Pointer / Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

Falcons cheerleaders perform in military-themed uniforms during the game against the Denver Broncos Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Alyssa Pointer / Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

Falcons running back Todd Gurley (21) finds a hole on a four-yard touchdown run during the second half Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The Falcons won 34-27. (Alyssa Pointer / Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

Falcons tight end Hayden Hurst (81) lands out of bounds short of the end zone after completing a catch during the second half Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Alyssa Pointer / Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

Falcons free safety Ricardo Allen (37) intercepts a throw from Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock during the second half Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Alyssa Pointer / Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

Falcons free safety Ricardo Allen (37) celebrates with teammates after intercepting a ball during the second half Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Alyssa Pointer / Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

Falcons owner Arthur Blank takes the field as the fourth quarter winds down Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The Falcons beat the Broncos, 34-27, for their third win of the season. (Alyssa Pointer / Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

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Falcons wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus (17) completes a catch ahead of Denver Broncos cornerback Davontae Harris Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Alyssa Pointer / Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

By D. Orlando Ledbetter

Nov 9, 2020

In the 228th episode of The Bow Tie Chronicles podcast, host D. Orlando Ledbetter (@DorlandoAJC) discusses how the Falcons held on for a 34-27 win over the Denver Broncos on Sunday. Todd Gurley, Foye Oluokun, Grady Jarrett and Ricardo Allen stop by to discuss the first home win of the season as the Falcons improved to 3-6 overall and 3-1 under interim head coach Raheem Morris.

Falcons’ next four games

Bye week

Falcons at Saints at 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22

Raiders at Falcons at 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 29

Saints at Falcons at 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6

Falcons at Los Angeles Chargers at 4:25 p.m., Dec. 13

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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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