Falcons left tackle Jake Matthews joins Scott Bair and Tori McElhaney to detail the wild journey to be present for the birth of his son and the Falcons game at Carolina on the same day, explaining how it all happened and how special the day was for him and his wife, Meggi. Then we go back in time to discuss being part of football royalty in the Matthews clan, including what his father Bruce Matthews' advice has meant to him as a kid and throughout a long and prosperous career.

00:00 - Intro

00:25 - Greatest reaction to becoming a father 

01:58 - Baby born on game day - unexpected adventure!

10:23 - Jake Matthews has an amazing wife

11:22 - Matthews family football history & Father

19:06 - Thankful for mom 

21:04 - Playing in NFL against a family member

23:26 - Rapid Fire Questions

Falcons left tackle Jake Matthews joins Scott Bair and Tori McElhaney to detail the wild journey to be present for the birth of his son and the Falcons game at Carolina on the same day, explaining how it all happened and how special the day was for him and his wife, Meggi. Then we go back in time to discuss being part of football royalty in the Matthews clan, including what his father Bruce Matthews' advice has meant to him as a kid and throughout a long and prosperous career.
00:00 - Intro
00:25 - Greatest reaction to becoming a father 
01:58 - Baby born on game day - unexpected adventure!
10:23 - Jake Matthews has an amazing wife
11:22 - Matthews family football history &amp; Father
19:06 - Thankful for mom 
21:04 - Playing in NFL against a family member
23:26 - Rapid Fire Questions

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Falcons Audible presented by AT&amp;T: Each week, host Derek Rackley and former Falcons quarterbacks Dave Archer and DJ Shockley will talk about the Falcons, the NFC South and the biggest storylines around the NFL. More than a breakdown of the past game, Derek, Dave and DJ will share stories, provide their takes on the biggest storylines, and talk about the mean for the weeks ahead.
Falcons in Focus: This podcast provides deep dive interviews with Atlanta Falcons players, coaches, staff. Join Scott Bair, Tori McElhaney and their guest as they delve into personalities and passions on and off the football field.

Atlanta Falcons Podcast Network

Welcome to the official Atlanta Falcons Podcast Network. Like and subscribe to stay up to date with the latest Atlanta Falcons news. 

Falcons Audible presented by AT&T: Each week, host Derek Rackley and former Falcons quarterbacks Dave Archer and DJ Shockley will talk about the Falcons, the NFC South and the biggest storylines around the NFL. More than a breakdown of the past game, Derek, Dave and DJ will share stories, provide their takes on the biggest storylines, and talk about the mean for the weeks ahead.



Falcons in Focus: This podcast provides deep dive interviews with Atlanta Falcons players, coaches, staff. Join Scott Bair, Tori McElhaney and their guest as they delve into personalities and passions on and off the football field.



Falcons Final Whistle: This is the official Atlanta Falcons football postgame podcast during the season that shifts gears in the offseason to answer a pressing question about the team’s future each week through free agency, the NFL Draft and the offseason program.

Welcome to the official Atlanta Falcons Podcast Network. Like and subscribe to stay up to date with the latest Atlanta Falcons news. 
Falcons Audible presented by AT&amp;T: Each week, host Derek Rackley and former Falcons quarterbacks Dave Archer and DJ Shockley will talk about the Falcons, the NFC South and the biggest storylines around the NFL. More than a breakdown of the past game, Derek, Dave and DJ will share stories, provide their takes on the biggest storylines, and talk about the mean for the weeks ahead.
 
Falcons in Focus: This podcast provides deep dive interviews with Atlanta Falcons players, coaches, staff. Join Scott Bair, Tori McElhaney and their guest as they delve into personalities and passions on and off the football field.
 
Falcons Final Whistle: This is the official Atlanta Falcons football postgame podcast during the season that shifts gears in the offseason to answer a pressing question about the team’s future each week through free agency, the NFL Draft and the offseason program.

Jake Matthews discusses the birth of his son on a game day, coming from football royalty | Falcons in Focus

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