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The Bow Tie Chronicles: Dolphins 20, Falcons 17

Cordrea Tankersley #30 defends as Reshad Jones #20 of the Miami Dolphins intercepts this pass intended for Austin Hooper #81 of the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on October 15, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Cordrea Tankersley #30 defends as Reshad Jones #20 of the Miami Dolphins intercepts this pass intended for Austin Hooper #81 of the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on October 15, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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Oct 16, 2017

Despite the repeated denials of the existence of a Super Bowl Hangover, the Falcons continue to blow leads. They have been outscored 72-40 in the second halves of five games this season, including 20-0 in the second half against Jay Cutler and the Miami Dolphins on Sunday.

Left tackle Jake Matthews and wide receiver Julio Jones stop by the 15th episode of The Bow Tie Chronicles podcast to discuss the state of the team. (Musical intro and outro: Isaac Hayes, By The Time I Get To Phoenix)

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