Atlanta Falcons
Team History
1966-present Atlanta Falcons
The Falcons joined the NFL as an expansion team in 1966. Over the years, the Falcons have fielded exciting teams that have supplied a fair share of memorable moments. Atlanta registered its first winning season in 1971 and first division title in 1980. Perhaps the pinnacle of success for the Falcons came in 1998 when Atlanta won the NFC championship and earned a berth in Super Bowl XXXIII. In 2016, the franchise claimed their second conference championship and appeared in Super Bowl LI against the New England Patriots.
Team Greats
The Atlanta Falcons have nine Pro Football Hall of Famers and 11 members in their Ring of Honor.
There are two members in both the Hall of Fame and the Falcons Ring of Honor.
Franchise Granted
June 30, 1965
NFC Championship
1998, 2016
NFC Western Division Championships
1980, 1998
NFC South Division Championship
2004, 2010, 2012, 2016
All-Time Record
(At start of 2025 season) 398-512-6