NFC Championship 2014
A team with a rich history and two Super Bowl appearances, but still chasing its first championship.
The Atlanta Falcons are a professional American football team based in Atlanta. The Falcons compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member of the National Football Conference (NFC) South division. The Falcons were founded on June 30, 1965, and joined the NFL in 1966 as an expansion team.
Quick Facts
- Event
- NFC Championship Game
- Date
- January 18, 2015
- Location
- CenturyLink Field, Seattle, Washington
- Opponent
- Seattle Seahawks
- Result
- Seahawks won 28-22 (OT)
- Key figure
- Russell Wilson (Quarterback)
- Outcome
- Seahawks advanced to Super Bowl XLIX
Lore & Background
The 2014 NFC Championship Game featured the Seattle Seahawks hosting the Green Bay Packers on January 18, 2015. In a dramatic comeback, the Seahawks erased a 16-0 deficit and won 28-22 in overtime to advance to Super Bowl XLIX. The Atlanta Falcons did not participate in this game, having missed the playoffs during the 2014 season.
Reader's Guide
The Falcons have won division championships in 1980, 1998, 2004, 2010, 2012, and 2016. Their current home field is Mercedes-Benz Stadium, which opened for the 2017 season; the team's headquarters and practice facilities are located at a 50-acre site in Flowery Branch, northeast of Atlanta in Hall County.
Did You Know?
- The 2014 NFC Championship Game was the first conference championship game to go to overtime since the 2010 NFC Championship.
- The Falcons have never won an NFC Championship; their two Super Bowl appearances came via NFC Championship wins in the 1998 and 2016 seasons.
Frequently Asked Questions
Did the Atlanta Falcons reach the NFC Championship in 2014?
No, the Falcons never reached the NFC Championship Game during the 2014 season. Their playoff run concluded in the Divisional Round instead of advancing further.
Who did the Falcons play against in their final playoff game?
The team faced off against the Green Bay Packers on January 18, 2015. Atlanta lost this contest by a score of 26-21.
Where was the Divisional Round matchup held?
This game was hosted at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia. It served as the final stop for the Falcons' postseason hopes that year.
What was the outcome of Matt Ryan's team that season?
Quarterback Matt Ryan led an offense that could not overcome the Packers defense to move forward. The loss eliminated them from contention for Super Bowl XLIX.
Why do some fans confuse this game with the NFC Championship?
Confusion arises because the actual NFC Championship occurred just one week later in January. Fans often mistake this Divisional Round exit for the conference title game involving Seattle and Green Bay.
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