Falcons History

Nov 20, 2022; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson (84) runs the ball against the Chicago Bears in the first quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

Watch: Cordarrelle Patterson breaks the record for most kickoff return touchdowns

Watch: Former Atlanta Falcons star catches TD pass from Derrick Henry

Atlanta Falcons: Tyreek Hill jeopardizing Julio Jones’ record today

Atlanta Falcons: Is this the end for two franchise icons?

ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 3: Cornerback Deion Sanders #21 of the Atlanta Falcons returns an interception against the San Francisco 49ers in an NFL game at the Fulton County Stadium on December 3, 1989 in Atlanta, Georgia. The 49ers defeated the Falcons 23-10. (Photo by Gin Ellis/Getty Images)

No coincidence the Atlanta Falcons debut red helmets vs. 49ers

Nov 11, 2018; Cleveland, OH, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) can not make the catch as Cleveland Browns defensive back T.J. Carrie (38) defends during the second half at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

Atlanta Falcons have been historically bad against Cleveland Browns

Feb 5, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) leaves the field after being defeated by the New England Patriots 34-28 in overtime in Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Seals-USA TODAY Sports

Most heated debate in Atlanta Falcons history put to rest in week one

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Steve Bartkowski fades back before he throws the ball during the NFC Championship game. (Photo by © Wally McNamee/CORBIS/Corbis via Getty Images)

The Atlanta Falcons all-time record vs. each 2022 opponent

Dec 16, 2006; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback (7) Michael Vick attempts a pass during the fourth quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia. The Cowboys defeated the Falcons 38-28. Mandatory Credit: Photo by Paul Abell-USA TODAY Sports

Former Atlanta Falcons great still the all-time leading rusher

Jan 20, 2013; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons center Todd McClure (62) leads his teammates onto the field prior to the NFC Championship game against the San Francisco 49ers at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports

Atlanta Falcons adding 12th member to their exclusive Ring of Honor

Sep 14, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons former linebacker Tommy Nobis on the field prior to facing the Philadelphia Eagles at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

Two former Falcons named Pro Football Hall of Fame finalists

Dec 8, 2019; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons defensive end Takkarist McKinley (98) celebrates his sack of Carolina Panthers quarterback Kyle Allen (7) in the third quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports

The biggest bust from each of the Falcons past ten drafts

Nov 3, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) catches the ball over Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Vernon Hargreaves (28) for a touchdown during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Atlanta Falcons defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 43-28. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

How many division titles have the Atlanta Falcons won?

Feb 5, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) runs the ball ahead of Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Grady Jarrett (97) during the third quarter during Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

Falcons: Looking back on Grady Jarrett’s Super Bowl performance

Sep 12, 2021; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson (84) returns the ball against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

Falcons must get Cordarrelle Patterson one more return touchdown

Oct 10, 2021; London, England, United Kingdom; Atlanta Falcons linebacker Deion Jones (45) tackles New York Jets running back Ty Johnson (25) in the second half at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

Falcons: Will Deion Jones be able to break this all-time record?

Green Bay Packers' Brett Favre looks for a receiver in heavy snow during game against the Seattle Seahawks at Lambeau Field Saturday, January 12, 2007.Packers13 Spt Sieu 17

NFL’s top five players who were drafted by the Atlanta Falcons

Jan 2, 2022; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) warms up before a game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports

Looking at the Falcons offensive rankings during Matt Ryan era

Nov 17, 2019; Charlotte, NC, USA; Atlanta Falcons defensive end Vic Beasley (44) reacts after a sack in the first quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports

Looking at the Falcons leaders in sacks through the years

Nov 8, 2020; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) makes a catch in front of Denver Broncos cornerback Essang Bassey (34) during the first quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Who are the Atlanta Falcons all-time leading receivers?

Atlanta Falcons: Jerry Rice talks about his feud with Deion Sanders

Aug 4, 2018; Canton, OH, USA; Atlanta Falcons and Philadelphia Eagles former defensive end Claude Humphrey acknowledges the crowd during the Pro Football Hall of Fame Grand Parade on Cleveland Avenue. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Atlanta Falcons all-time great passes away at the age of 77

ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 15: Deion Sanders #21 of the Atlanta Falcons highsteps as he returns a lateral from an interception against the Seattle Seahawks in an NFL game at the Fulton County Stadium on December 15, 1991 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Falcons defeated the Seahawks 26-13. (Photo by Gin Ellis/Getty Images)

Atlanta Falcons Need the Attitude and Swagger of the 1991 Team

BALTIMORE, MD - AUGUST 14: Kaden Elliss #55 of the New Orleans Saints celebrates with Brian Poole #33 and Albert Huggins #95 after recovering a fumble against the Baltimore Ravens during the second half of a preseason game at M&T Bank Stadium on August 14, 2021 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Atlanta Falcons should consider reuniting with this former player

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 18: Andre Rison #80 of the Atlanta Falcons warms up prior to the start of an NFL Football game against the San Francisco 49ers October 18, 1992 at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, California. Rison played for the Falcons from 1990-94. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)

Former Atlanta Falcon given high praise from HOF WR Isaac Bruce

TAMPA, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 29: Devonta Freeman #24 of the Atlanta Falcons in action against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half at Raymond James Stadium on December 29, 2019 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Former Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman has another chance

ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 15: Deion Sanders #21 of the Atlanta Falcons returns a lateral from an interception against the Seattle Seahawks in an NFL game at the Fulton County Stadium on December 15, 1991 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Falcons defeated the Seahawks 26-13. (Photo by Gin Ellis/Getty Images)

Atlanta Falcons all-time starting defense, special teams

ATLANTA, GA - OCTOBER 12: Devin Hester #17 of the Atlanta Falcons returns a kick against the Chicago Bears at the Georgia Dome on October 12, 2014 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)

7 years ago today, NFL history was made by an Atlanta Falcon