The Bow Tie Chronicles: Falcons handle business against lowly Jags

In the 301st episode of The Bow Tie Chronicles podcast, host D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution discusses the performance of running back Cordarrelle Patterson, who had 18 touches for 135 scrimmage yards and two touchdowns in the 21-14 victory over the bungling Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday at TIAA Bank Field. The Falcons improved to 5-6 and are set for are rematch with the Tampa Bay Bucs.

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