Falcons History

ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 17: Defensive back Deion Sanders #21 of the Atlanta Falcons in action carrying the ball avoiding the tackle of centre Tom Rafferty #64 of the Dallas Cowboys September 17, 1989 during an NFL football game at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. Sanders played for the Falcons from 1989-93. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)

Building the Atlanta Falcons’ all-time depth chart: Defense

Building the Atlanta Falcons’ all-time depth chart: Starting with offense

Infamous Falcons head coach’s pupil hired as Cardinals head coach

Falcons: Tommy Nobis somehow still not in Hall of Fame after 50+ years

PHOENIX, AZ - FEBRUARY 08: The Vince Lombardi Trophy displayed during a press conference ahead of Super Bowl 57 at the Phoenix Convention Center on February 8, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)

Will any former Atlanta Falcons be playing in Super Bowl LVII?

Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Travon Walker (44) and linebacker Josh Allen (41) try to run down Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) during early fourth quarter action. Offsetting penalties negated the play. The Jacksonville Jaguars hosted the Baltimore Ravens at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, FL Sunday, November 27, 2022. [Bob Self/Florida Times-Union]Jki 112722 Bs Jaguars Vs Ravens 44

Former Falcons QB says Lamar would have “ATL all the way back”

Jan 2, 2022; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) drops back to pass against the Buffalo Bills during the second half at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

Falcons legend Matt Ryan joins CBS Sports, could signal future

Dec 18, 2022; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; General view of a Atlanta Falcons helmet during warm ups against the New Orleans Saints at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

Atlanta Falcons nowhere to be found on biggest blown playoff leads

Jan 8, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier (25) runs the ball against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the second half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

Falcons rookie Tyler Allgeier is first BYU RB with 1,000 rushing yards

Jan 8, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier (25) runs the ball against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the first quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

Tyler Allgeier has been the Falcons most impressive player this year

Jan 8, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws a pass against the Atlanta Falcons in the first quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

No matter what anyone says, the Falcons just beat Tom Brady

Oct 9, 2022; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws the ball against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

The Atlanta Falcons may get one last shot to beat Tom Brady

Dec 16, 2018; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons running back Tevin Coleman (26) scores a rushing touchdown in the third quarter against Arizona Cardinals defensive end Chandler Jones (55) at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports

Atlanta Falcons looking to extend their 29-year streak vs. Cardinals

Atlanta Falcons' running back Jamal Anderson (R) bursts past San Francisco 49ers' linebacker Jeff Ulrich during the second quarter of their game 09 September, 2001, in San Francisco. AFP PHOTO Andy KUNO/ak (FILM) (Photo by ANDY KUNO / AFP) (Photo by ANDY KUNO/AFP via Getty Images)

Atlanta Falcons: Franchise icon’s son commits to nearby Clemson

Dec 17, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Matt Ryan (2) warms up before the game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports

Twitter voices condolences to former Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan

Craig Heyward #34, Running Back for the Atlanta Falcons in motion carrying the football during the American Football Conference Central Division game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on 22nd December 1996 at the Alltel Stadium, Jacksonville, Florida, United States. The Jaguars won the game 19 - 17. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Allsport/Getty Images)

Atlanta Falcons get beat by their former Pro Bowler’s kids

Sep 24, 2017; Detroit, MI, USA; Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn high fives quarterback Matt Ryan (2) during the fourth quarter against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

Dan Quinn bests Matt Ryan in the Atlanta Falcons rematch

Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell (24) runs on the field during an NFL game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021. (Photo by Tom Hauck/Getty Images)

Falcons, Commanders only successful teams in the 2020 draft

Oct 21, 1990; Anaheim, CA, USA; FILE PHOTO; Atlanta Falcons defensive back Deion Sanders (21) fields a kick against the Los Angeles Rams at Anaheim Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Brouillet-USA TODAY NETWORK

Atlanta Falcons: Cordarrelle Patterson missed a PRIME opportunity

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

Falcons: Bears have seen 5/9 of Cordarrelle Patterson’s return TDs

Falcons: Throwback to Younghoe Koo’s insane Thanksgiving performance

Dec 27, 2020; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) hands off to running back Brian Hill (23) during the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

Former Atlanta Falcons players join new XFL team for inaugural season

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

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - NOVEMBER 17: Austin Hooper #81 of the Tennessee Titans celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Green Bay Packers during the third quarter in the game at Lambeau Field on November 17, 2022 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

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

Nov 6, 2022; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) runs after the catch as Chicago Bears defensive back Jaylon Johnson (33) gives chase in the second quarter at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Sabau-USA TODAY Sports

Atlanta Falcons: Tyreek Hill jeopardizing Julio Jones’ record today

Oct 18, 2020; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) and wide receiver Julio Jones (11) celebrate a touchdown during the first quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports

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