1975 Divisional Playoff (vs Vikings)

Lore & Background

The Falcons' first playoff appearance was in 1978. In the 1978 season, the 9–7 Falcons qualified for the playoffs for the first time and won the Wild Card game against the Eagles 14–13. The following week, they lost to the Dallas Cowboys 27–20 in the Divisional Playoffs. The 1979 team regressed to a 6–10 record.

In Their Own Story

The wind howled across the frozen turf as the clock ticked down in overtime. Falcons fans huddled under heavy wool coats, breath visible in the air, praying for one more drive to secure victory against the Vikings' relentless offense.

Reader's Guide

The Falcons have compiled a record of 398–512–6 (398–512–6 in the regular season and 10–14 in the playoffs), winning division championships in 1980, 1998, 2004, 2010, 2012, and 2016. They have appeared in two Super Bowls, the first during the 1998 season in Super Bowl XXXIII, where they lost to the Denver Broncos 34–19, and the second 18 years later, a 34–28 overtime loss to the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LI.

Did You Know?

• The Falcons are the oldest major professional sports team in America with no championships.
• The Falcons' current home field is Mercedes-Benz Stadium, which opened for the 2017 season.
• The team's headquarters and practice facilities are located in Flowery Branch, northeast of Atlanta in Hall County.