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The Bow Tie Chronicles: Falcons stumble out of the gate

Matt Ryan of the Atlanta Falcons is sacked with the ball by Everson Griffen of the Minnesota Vikings in the fourth quarter of the game at U.S. Bank Stadium on September 8, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)

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Matt Ryan of the Atlanta Falcons is sacked with the ball by Everson Griffen of the Minnesota Vikings in the fourth quarter of the game at U.S. Bank Stadium on September 8, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)
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Sept 9, 2019

In the 142nd episode of The Bow Tie Chronicles podcast, we review the Falcons’ 28-12 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. The Falcons are 2-3 in five season-opening games under head coach Dan Quinn. Everyone is on Chris Lindstrom fractured foot watch, while the defense needs to get ready for a heavy dose of the run game until they show they can stop it as they turn their attention to the Philadelphia Eagles.

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