In the 150th episode of The Bow Tie Chronicles podcast, quarterback Matt Ryan and free safety Ricardo Allen help us sift through the wreckage of that 53-32 loss to the Houston Texans on Sunday. There is a disconnect on defense that must be fixed before the 1-4 Falcons move forward. Up next, Kyler Murray and the Arizona Cardinals, who are coming off their first win of the season.

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