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The Bow Tie Chronicles: Falcons to get stiff test from 49ers

Host D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution discusses the Falcons’ (2-3) upcoming showdown with the San Francisco 49ers (3-2) at 1 p.m. Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

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Host D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution discusses the Falcons’ (2-3) upcoming showdown with the San Francisco 49ers (3-2) at 1 p.m. Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
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Oct 12, 2022

In the 359th episode of The Bow Tie Chronicles podcast, host D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution discusses the Falcons’ (2-3) upcoming showdown with the San Francisco 49ers (3-2) at 1 p.m. Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. This will be the 80th meeting. The 49ers lead the series 47-31-1 and won the last meeting 31-13 on Dec. 19. Falcons coach Arthur Smith, tight end Anthony Firkser, running back Avery Williams, safety Jaylinn Hawkins, linebacker Nathan Landman and running back Caleb Huntley stop by to help us get ready for the game.

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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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