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The Bow Tie Chronicles: Falcons set to battle Vikings and another rookie QB

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Nov 1, 2023

In the 428th episode of The Bow Tie Chronicles podcast, host D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and LaVelle Neal III of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune discuss the upcoming game between the Falcons (4-4) and the Minnesota Vikings (4-4), which will be played at 1 p.m. Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

The Vikings are set to start rookie Jaren Hall and also have defensive coordinator Brian Flores and his elaborate schemes in a key NFC game.

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

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