2016 NFC Championship Victory
The Falcons dominated the Packers 44–21 in the Georgia Dome to claim the NFC title.
The 2016 NFC Championship game was played at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta. The Falcons defeated the Green Bay Packers 44–21 to advance to their second Super Bowl appearance in franchise history.
Quick Facts
- Outcome
- Falcons advance to Super Bowl LI; Packers eliminated
Lore & Background
The Falcons never trailed in the game, scoring 31 unanswered points until Rodgers threw a touchdown pass halfway through the third quarter to give Green Bay its first points. Matt Ryan threw 4 touchdown passes. His 392 yards were the second-most ever thrown in a Championship Game. Julio Jones had 9 catches, 180 yards and 2 touchdowns, including a 73-yard tackle-breaking catch. The Falcons' defense forced 2 turnovers: a fumble forced by Jalen Collins and recovered by Deion Jones on Aaron Ripkowski, and an interception by Ricardo Allen on a 3rd and 21 pass by Rodgers.
Reader's Guide
This was the Falcons' final game ever in the Georgia Dome after 25 seasons, as the team moved into the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in 2017. The win sent Atlanta to Super Bowl LI, where they faced the New England Patriots.
Did You Know?
- The Falcons won the NFC Championship for the first time since their 1998 season.
- Matt Ryan's 392 passing yards were the second-most ever thrown in a Championship Game, behind his own 396 yards in the 2012 NFC Championship.
- The Falcons' defense held MVP-candidate Aaron Rodgers in check most of the game, forcing several hurries and drops.
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