1980 NFC Divisional Playoff vs. Dallas Cowboys
Falcons' first division title ends with 30–27 playoff loss to Cowboys.
The 1980 Atlanta Falcons season was the Falcons' 15th season and culminated in their first division title in franchise history. As the NFC's top seed, the Falcons gained home-field advantage throughout the playoffs. The Falcons' season ended with a 30–27 divisional playoff loss to the Dallas Cowboys before 60,022 fans at Fulton County Stadium.
Quick Facts
- Result
- Dallas Cowboys 30, Atlanta Falcons 27
Lore & Background
After a 3–3 start, the Falcons went on a nine-game winning streak as quarterback Steve Bartkowski passed for a career-best 3,544 yards while connecting on 31 touchdown passes.
Did You Know?
- This would be the last time the Falcons capture a winning record in a non strike season until 1991.
- This was also their last division title until 1998.
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