The Bow Tie Chronicles: Penalties hurt in Falcons’ loss to Jets

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — In the 345th episode of The Bow Tie Chronicles podcast, host D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution discusses the Falcons’ 24-16 loss to the New York Jets on “Monday Night Football.” Quarterbacks Marcus Mariota and Desmond Ridder led the Falcons to a 16-0 lead, but the reserves could not close out the victory. The Falcons, who committed 13 penalties for 121 yards, dropped to 1-1 in the exhibition season.

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D. Orlando Ledbetter

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

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