Iconic Matches
24 entries in the Atlanta Falcons compendium.
NFC Championship Game vs Minnesota Vikings (2016)Falcons dominate Packers 44–21 to reach Super Bowl LI.Super Bowl LI vs New England PatriotsThe greatest comeback in Super Bowl history.Divisional Playoff vs Detroit Lions (2004)Falcons soar past Rams in Wild Card playoff.NFC Championship Game vs Philadelphia Eagles (2004)Eagles defeat Falcons 27–10 in NFC Championship, advance to Super Bowl XXXIX.Matt Ryan Debut vs Buffalo BillsMatty Ice's debut: 9/13, 161 yards, 1 TD, Falcons win 24-7.The Fumblerooski Preseason vs New York JetsA corrected look at Falcons preseason trickery, separating fact from folklore.Michael Vick Return Game vs Philadelphia EaglesMichael Vick's return to the field against the Philadelphia Eagles on December 6, 2009.Julio Jones Rookie Debut vs New Orleans SaintsJulio Jones' NFL debut was on September 11, 2011, against the Chicago Bears.Steve Bartkowski MVP Opener vs Los Angeles RamsFalcons clinch first division title in 1980.Super Bowl XXXIThe Packers defeated the Patriots 35–21 to win their third Super Bowl.1980 NFC Divisional PlayoffThe Atlanta Falcons have played their home games at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium since 2017.Michael Vick vs Eagles (2004)Michael Vick's tenure with the Atlanta Falcons included three Pro Bowls and an NFC Championship Game…1975 Divisional Playoff (vs Vikings)The oldest major professional sports team in America with no championships.Julio Jones vs Giants (2016)One of the greatest receivers of the 2010s, known for his size, speed, and record-setting production.Monday Night Football Debut (1966)The Falcons are the oldest major professional sports team in America with no championships.Super Bowl XXXIV vs. St. Louis RamsThe Rams' 23–16 victory over the Titans in Super Bowl XXXIV is remembered for the final-play tackle that…Divisional Playoff Game (1997) vs. Minnesota VikingsThe Vikings have one of the highest winning percentages in the NFL since their first season in 1961.The Ice Bowl: 1972 Divisional Round vs. St. Louis CardinalsA legendary misnomer; this specific Falcons-Cardinals playoff clash never occurred in the 1972 season.NFC Championship Game (1995) vs. San Francisco 49ersA dramatic overtime victory in the Metrodome that sent Atlanta to its first Super Bowl.The Comeback: 1998 Wild Card vs. Tennessee TitansFrom the Oilers to the Titans: A legacy of AFL championships, Music City miracles, and 2,000-yard rushers.2004 NFC Divisional Playoff vs. Seattle SeahawksFalcons and Seahawks meet in NFC Divisional playoffs.Super Bowl LI Overtime ThrillerThe oldest major professional sports team in America with no championships.1980 NFC Divisional Playoff vs. Dallas CowboysFalcons' first division title ends with 30–27 playoff loss to Cowboys.1996 NFC Championship vs. Green Bay PackersThe heartbreak that ended in the third quarter, sealed by a strip-fumble that killed the Falcons' comeback…
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