ON THE FALCONS BEAT
ON THE FALCONS BEAT

The Bow Tie Chronicles: Deion Jones paves way to win over Saints

Atlanta Falcons middle linebacker Deion Jones (45) celebrates after incepting the ball late in the fourth quarter against the New Orleans Saints Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

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Atlanta Falcons middle linebacker Deion Jones (45) celebrates after incepting the ball late in the fourth quarter against the New Orleans Saints Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Dec 8, 2017

In the 30th episode of The Bow Tie Chronicles podcast, Falcons linebacker Deion Jones stops by to discuss his game-saving interception in the huge 20-17 win over the New Orleans Saints.

On a day when the defense carried the team, Jones was spectacular. He finished with 13 tackles, three tackles for loss a pass breakup and a mighty big interception. Wide receiver Julio Jones, who had a big tackle after Matt Ryan's first interception, discusses the state of the team, Deion Jones and his tackle.

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