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The Bow Tie Chronicles: Saints heavily favored over Falcons

Atlanta Falcons fullback Keith Smith (40) carries against New Orleans Saints outside linebacker Kwon Alexander (58) in the first half Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in New Orleans. (Butch Dill/AP)
Atlanta Falcons fullback Keith Smith (40) carries against New Orleans Saints outside linebacker Kwon Alexander (58) in the first half Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in New Orleans. (Butch Dill/AP)
By D. Orlando Ledbetter
Nov 4, 2021

In the 294th episode of The Bow Tie Chronicles podcast, host D. Orlando Ledbetter discusses the Falcons’ next opponent, the New Orleans Saints, who are 5-2 and favored by 6 points to beat the Falcons. New Orleans wide receiver Tre’quan Smith and linebacker Kwon Alexander stop by to discuss the loss of wide receiver Mike Thomas, quarterback Jameis Winston and their rivalry with the Falcons, who have dropped six of the last seven meetings.

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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