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The Bow Tie Chronicles: Falcons snap five-game losing streak in grand style

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Dec 17, 2018

In the 99th episode of The Bow Tie Chronicles Podcast, quarterback Matt Ryan discusses the win, his sons attending the game and the team being the first NFC playoff team from 2017 to be eliminated from the playoffs. Also, running back Tevin Coleman, defensive end/linebacker Bruce Irvin and head coach Dan Quinn stop by to discuss the victory and Ryan and Dimitroff joining the elite 100-win NFL list.

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