The Bow Tie Chronicles: Mariota, Ridder lead way to Falcons victory

In the 343rd episode of The Bow Tie Chronicles podcast, host D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution discusses the play of Falcons quarterbacks Marcus Mariota and Desmond Ridder and the roles they played in the 27-24 win over the Detroit Lions on Friday night at Ford Field. Wide receiver Jared Bernhardt, cornerback Dee Alford and defensive tackle Timothy Horne also made big plays in the win.

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Falcons report card: Bad marks for getting blown out

Only a few position groups escaped earning failing grades in the Falcons report card after a 37-9 loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday.

Falcons’ porous kickoff coverage unit flipped the momentum in the game

The Falcons special teams have struggled all year and allowed a 100-yard kickoff return for a touchdown to start the second half in a 37-9 loss to the Seahawks.

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