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The Bow Tie Chronicles: Falcons post impressive win over 49ers

Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota avoids a tackle during the second quarter Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

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Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota avoids a tackle during the second quarter Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)
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Oct 17, 2022

In the 360th episode of The Bow Tie Chronicles podcast, host D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution discusses the Falcons’ 28-14 upset victory over the San Francisco 49ers. Coach Arthur Smith, quarterback Marcus Mariota, safety Jaylinn Hawkins, defensive tackle Grady Jarrett, guard Chris Lindstrom, wide receiver Drake London, cornerback A.J. Terrell and running back Caleb Huntley stop by to discuss the victory, which put the Falcons in a tie for first place in the NFC South.

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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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