Atlanta Falcons

Atlanta Falcons

1st in NFC South 6-5-0 Overall 4-1-0 NFC
2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
260.2 PYPG
118.4 RYPG
24.6 PPG
364.8 TotY/G

Team Information

Founded 1965
Ground Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Owner(s) Arthur Blank
City Atlanta, Georgia
Nickname Falcons
CEO Richard James McKay
General Manager Terry Fontenot
Head Coach Arthur Smith
Mascots Freddie Falcon
NFL Championships 0 Super Bowl Wins
Playoff Appearances 1978, 1980, 1982, 1991, 1995, 1998, 2002, 2004, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2016, 2017
Division NFC South

2024 NFC South Standings

Team
W
L
T
PCT
PF
PA
DIFF
ATL
6
5
0
0.545
244
274
-30
TB
5
6
0
0.455
309
273
36
NO
4
7
0
0.364
262
260
2
CAR
3
8
0
0.273
194
340
-146

2024 Regular Season Leaders

All Stats
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Rushing Yards
Receiving Yards

Atlanta Falcons News

Patrick Mahomes addresses Chiefs winning 8 of 10 games by just one score Patrick Mahomes addresses Chiefs winning 8 of 10 games by just one score
Patrick Mahomes addresses Chiefs winning 8 of 10 games by just one score
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IN PHOTOS: Kirk Cousins' wife Julie recaps Falcons' bye featuring husband's college team game vs Purdue IN PHOTOS: Kirk Cousins' wife Julie recaps Falcons' bye featuring husband's college team game vs Purdue
IN PHOTOS: Kirk Cousins' wife Julie recaps Falcons' bye featuring husband's college team game vs Purdue
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Kirk Cousins' wife Julie reveals 'cozy' destination to enjoy Falcons bye week Kirk Cousins' wife Julie reveals 'cozy' destination to enjoy Falcons bye week
Kirk Cousins' wife Julie reveals 'cozy' destination to enjoy Falcons bye week
Kirk Cousins' wife Julie embraces Falcons QB post heart breaking 38-6 Broncos loss Kirk Cousins' wife Julie embraces Falcons QB post heart breaking 38-6 Broncos loss
Kirk Cousins' wife Julie embraces Falcons QB post heart breaking 38-6 Broncos loss
Jon Gruden recalls warning Commanders on Kirk Cousins' potential after drafting Robert Griffin III - "This guy's a sumbit*h now" Jon Gruden recalls warning Commanders on Kirk Cousins' potential after drafting Robert Griffin III - "This guy's a sumbit*h now"
Jon Gruden recalls warning Commanders on Kirk Cousins' potential after drafting Robert Griffin III - "This guy's a sumbit*h now" 

About Atlanta Falcons

The Atlanta Falcons are part of the NFC South division of the NFL. Established in 1965 as an expansion team, the Falcons were originally supposed to be a part of the American Football League (pre-NFL-AFL merger). However, the franchise joined the NFL as an expansion team in 1966. When the Falcons franchise bid was made in 1965, it became the costliest franchise in the NFL during that time ($8.5 million). The Falcons did not find too much success in their first three seasons, with a record of 11 losses in each of the seasons. The team picked up their record in the late 1960s and the 1970s with the help of legendary linebacker Tommy Nobis and defensive end Claude Humphrey. According to Forbes, the Falcons are valued at around $5.2 billion as of October 2024.

Atlanta Falcons Next Game

The Falcons entered the 2024 NFL season with a new head coach Raheem Morris after relieving Arthur Smith from head coaching duties in the offseason. However, that was not the biggest offseason move that Atlanta made in 2024, as they went out shopping in free agency and signed prized possession Kirk Cousins to a 4-year deal worth $180 million. As of the first six weeks into the 2024 season, both moves have paid well as the team is sitting comfortably in 1st place with a 4-2 record, with their only losses coming in week 1 and week 3 against Pittsburgh Steelers and Kansas City Chiefs respectively. They also have one win against each of their divisional opponent through the first six games with the second leg remaining against all of them.Atlanta's schedule before heading into BYE week is pretty daunting as their next five opponents are Seattle Seahawks, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Dallas Cowboys, New Orleans Saints, and Denver Broncos. However, after BYE week, the Falcons have a pretty favorable schedule rest of the season. They will face three teams in New York Giants, the Carolina Panthers, and the Las Vegas Raiders in the last month and a half who have a combined 5 wins through the first six weeks of the 2024 season.

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Atlanta Falcons Roster 2023-24

Kirk Cousins would have an embarrassment of riches at skill positions to work with starting with Bijan Robinson in the backfield. Drake London, Kyle Pitts, and Darnell Mooney headline the pass-catching group along with the 6th best o-line heading into the 2024 season (via PFF). The Falcons' defense added Matthew Judon to the lineup which consists of Grady Jarrett, David Onyemata, and Arnold Ebiketie. It will be a massive help in improving the 20th-ranked rushing defense from 2023 (via FOX Sports). The secondary which consists of star power in A.J. Terrell, Jessie Bates, and Mike Hughes only got better with the addition of Justin Simmons. Falcons also have one of the most consistent kickers in the league in Younghoe Koo.

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Atlanta Falcons Record- Last 10 Years

SeasonDivision FinishRecordPlayoffs
20233rd NFC South7-10-0Did not qualify
20224th NFC South7-10-0Did not qualify
20213rd NFC South7-10-0Did not qualify
20204th NFC South4-12-0Did not qualify
20192nd NFC South7-9-0Did not qualify
20182nd NFC South7-9-0Did not qualify
20173rd NFC South10-6-0Lost Divisional Playoffs
20161st NFC South11-5-0Lost the Super Bowl
20152nd NFC South8-8-0Did not qualify
20143rd NFC South6-10-0Did not qualify
20133rd NFC South4-12-0Did not qualify

Atlanta Falcons Championships

The Atlanta Falcons have not enjoyed major success in the NFL with only 14 playoff appearances over their whole tenure in the league to date. Their most successful run of form came between 2002 and 2012 when they made it to the playoffs 6 times.

The Atlanta Falcons are one of the twelve NFL franchises yet to win a Super Bowl. They came close to winning a Super Bowl in 1998 and again in 2016 when they lost to the Denver Broncos and the New England Patriots respectively. As of 2024, the Falcons have won 2 Conference Championships, and 6 Divisional Championships. The Falcons have a compiled regular season record of 390-503-6 by the end of the 2023 season with losses overshadowing their wins.

FAQs

The Atlanta Falcons have appeared in the Super Bowl twice. Their first Super Bowl appearance was in 1998 against the Denver Broncos which they lost 19-34. The Falcons made it to the Super Bowl again in 2016 when they faced the New England Patriots in a 28-34 loss. 

The Atlanta Falcons home stadium is the Mercedes Benz Stadium. Located in Atlanta, Georgia the stadium is home to the Falcons and also Atlanta United F.C. of the Major League Soccer (MLS). The Stadium is one of the most expensive NFL stadiums, with its construction cost valued at $1.6 billion. The stadium hosted the Super Bowl LII in 2019.

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Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank has a net worth of around $7.9 billion as per Forbes. He is a co-founder of the brand ‘Home Depot’ and bought the Atlanta Falcons in 2002 for $545 million. He is also the owner of the MLS side, Atlanta United F.C.

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The Atlanta Falcons’ latest season motto is “Take it to the Chin”.  The motto is an inspiration of being unaffected even if they are being hit hard by unpleasant circumstances.

You can stream any Atlanta Falcons game on the Atlanta Falcons app or the NFL Game Pass app. Falcons games are also streamed on FOX Sports, or ESPN or CBS.