In the 412th episode of The Bow Tie Chronicles podcast, host D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution discusses the season opener against Bryce Young and the Carolina Panthers with Falcons coach Arthur Smith, tight end Jonnu Smith, cornerback Mike Hughes and wide receiver Drake London.

The Falcons lead the series 35-21 and have won seven of the past 10 matchups.

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