Atlanta Falcons

The Bow Tie Chronicles: Matty Ice saves the day

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) calls a play during the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) calls a play during the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)
Nov 8, 2021

In the 295th episode of The Bow Tie Chronicles podcast, host D. Orlando Ledbetter reviews the Falcons’ comeback 27-25 victory over the New Orleans Saints on Sunday. Quarterback Matt Ryan turned in a spectacular performance and led the Falcons on a game-winning drive for the 41st time in his career. It was also his 33rd fourth-quarter comeback as the Falcons improved to 4-4 on the season.

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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