The Bow Tie Chronicles: Falcons stumble out of the gate

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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D. Orlando Ledbetter

D. Orlando Ledbetter, Esq is the award-winning Atlanta Falcons beat writer for the newspaper, has been on the staff since 2003. Every day D. Orlando strives to provide inside in the Falcons and the NFL. He finds the most joy in providing insight into the team, the coaching moves, the offseason business moves, the draft and the games.

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