The Bow Tie Chronicles: Self-inflicted wounds hurting the Falcons

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - SEPTEMBER 22: Nyheim Hines #21 of the Indianapolis Colts runs with the ball during the second quarter of the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Lucas Oil Stadium on September 22, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Bobby Ellis/Getty Images)

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - SEPTEMBER 22: Jacoby Brissett #7 of the Indianapolis Colts passes the ball during the second quarter of the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Lucas Oil Stadium on September 22, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Bobby Ellis/Getty Images)

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - SEPTEMBER 22: Head coach Dan Quinn of the Atlanta Falcons calls a play during the second quarter of the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on September 22, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Bobby Ellis/Getty Images)

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - SEPTEMBER 22: Jacoby Brissett #7 of the Indianapolis Colts passes the ball as the pocket collapse during the second quarter of the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Lucas Oil Stadium on September 22, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Bobby Ellis/Getty Images)

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - SEPTEMBER 22: Julio Jones #11 of the Atlanta Falcons attempts to jump over a defender during the second quarter of the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on September 22, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Bobby Ellis/Getty Images)

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - SEPTEMBER 22: Devonta Freeman #24 of the Atlanta Falcons is tackled by Pierre Desir #35 of the Indianapolis Colts during the second quarter of the game at Lucas Oil Stadium on September 22, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Bobby Ellis/Getty Images)

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - SEPTEMBER 22: Nyheim Hines #21 of the Indianapolis Colts is tackled by Ricardo Allen #37 of the Atlanta Falcons during the second quarter at Lucas Oil Stadium on September 22, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - SEPTEMBER 22: Keanu Neal #22 of the Atlanta Falcons is helped off the field during the second quarter in the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on September 22, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - SEPTEMBER 22: T.Y. Hilton #13 of the Indianapolis Colts catches a touchdown pass during the second quarter in the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Lucas Oil Stadium on September 22, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - SEPTEMBER 22: Ito Smith #25 of the Atlanta Falcons tries to rushes against Kenny Moore #23 of the Indianapolis Colts during the first half at Lucas Oil Stadium on September 22, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - SEPTEMBER 22: Parris Campbell #15 of the Indianapolis Colts is wrapped for a tackle by Isaiah Oliver #26 of the Atlanta Falcons during the first half at Lucas Oil Stadium on September 22, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - SEPTEMBER 22: Marlon Mack #25 of the Indianapolis Colts runs the ball for a touchdown during the fourth quarter in the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Lucas Oil Stadium on September 22, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - SEPTEMBER 22: Jacoby Brissett #7 of the Indianapolis Colts avoids a tackle from Ricardo Allen #37 of the Atlanta Falcons during the second quarter at Lucas Oil Stadium on September 22, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - SEPTEMBER 22: Kenjon Barner #38 of the Atlanta Falcons runs the ball and is tackled by Anthony Walker #50 of the Indianapolis Colts during the third quarter at Lucas Oil Stadium on September 22, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - SEPTEMBER 22: Julio Jones #11 of the Atlanta Falcons runs the ball after the catch and is tackled by the Indianapolis Colts during the fourth quarter at Lucas Oil Stadium on September 22, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - SEPTEMBER 22: Austin Hooper #81 of the Atlanta Falcons runs the ball after a catch during the third quarter in the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on September 22, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

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INDIANAPOLIS, IN - SEPTEMBER 22: Nyheim Hines #21 of the Indianapolis Colts runs with the ball during the second quarter of the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Lucas Oil Stadium on September 22, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Bobby Ellis/Getty Images)

By D. Orlando Ledbetter

Sept 23, 2019

In the 146th episode of The Bow Tie Chronicles podcast, free safety Ricardo Allen drops by to discuss the Achilles injury to strong safety Keanu Neal, the 16 penalties for 128 yards and what the Colts were doing to keep the Falcons off-balance late when they needed to defensive stops. The Falcons lost 27-24 and are now 1-8 against the AFC since the 2017 season started.

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Honored by the Pro Football Hall of Fame in recognition of his "long and distinguished reporting in the field of pro football," D. Orlando Ledbetter, Esq. has covered the NFL 28 seasons. A graduate of Howard University, he's a winner of Georgia Sportswriter of the Year and three Associated Press Sports Editor awards.

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