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The Bow Tie Chronicles: Falcons waste golden opportunity to take over NFC South

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London (5) goes up for an impressive reception during the fourth quarter against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023,  at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. 
Miguel Martinez/miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London (5) goes up for an impressive reception during the fourth quarter against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.  Miguel Martinez/miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com
Dec 11, 2023

In the 438th episode of The Bow Tie Chronicles podcast, host D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution discusses how the Falcons wasted a golden opportunity to take of sole control of the NFC South with a win over the Bucs. They had several blunders on offense, defense and on special teams which led to the 29-25 loss at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Head coach Arthur Smith, quarterback Desmond Ridder, safety Rich Grant and a host of others drop by to discuss the game.

About the Author

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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