The Bow Tie Chronicles: Steel Curtain stands in way of NFC South title chase

During his 2006 comeback, Morten Andersen celebrates his game-winning field goal in overtime against the Steelers. The Falcons won 41-38.

Credit: Curtis Compton

Credit: Curtis Compton

During his 2006 comeback, Morten Andersen celebrates his game-winning field goal in overtime against the Steelers. The Falcons won 41-38.

In the 373rd episode of The Bow Tie Chronicles podcast, host D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution discusses the Falcons’ bid to win the NFC South title and how the Pittsburgh Steelers (4-7) are in their way. The Falcons (5-7) need to get on a roll to make up Tampa Bay’s half-game lead with five games to play. Coach Arthur Smith, cornerback A.J. Terrell and right guard Chris Lindstrom stop by to help preview the game. The last time the Falcons beat the Steelers, Morten Andersen won the game with a 32-yard field goal in overtime Oct. 22, 2006. The Falcons won 41-38.