Bow Tie Chronicles: Patterson’s record return ignites Falcons

In the 370th episode of The Bow Tie Chronicles podcast, host D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution discusses the Falcons’ 27-24 victory over the Bears. Running back Cordarrelle Patterson sparked the Falcons with a record-setting 103-yard kickoff return for a touchdown in the second quarter. Kicker Younghoe Koo gave the Falcons the lead with a 53-yard field goal with1:47 left, and safety Jaylinn Hawkins closed things out with an interception with 1:06 to play. Falcons coach Arthur Smith, Patterson and several players stop by to discuss the victory.

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D. Orlando Ledbetter

D. Orlando Ledbetter, Esq is the award-winning Atlanta Falcons beat writer for the newspaper, has been on the staff since 2003. Every day D. Orlando strives to provide inside in the Falcons and the NFL. He finds the most joy in providing insight into the team, the coaching moves, the offseason business moves, the draft and the games.

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