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 The Falcons made their first playoff appearance in 1978, losing to the Dallas Cowboys in the divisional round.[([[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4KN7-BQlbY|youtube]])]
+===== First playoff Win =====
+The Falcons earned their first-ever playoff victory in 1978 against the Philadelphia Eagles in the wild-card round.[([[https://nflfootballjournal.blogspot.com/2022/01/the-very-first-nfl-wildcard-playoff.html|nflfootballjournal]])]
+===== Deion Sanders =====
+Hall of Famer Deion "Prime Time" Sanders, one of the greatest cornerbacks and return specialists ever, was drafted by the Falcons in 1989.[([[https://www.blackenterprise.com/deion-sanders-atlanta-falcons-mount-rushmore/|blackenterprise]])]
+===== "Grits Blitz" Defense =====
+In the late 1970s, the Falcons' defense was known as the "Grits Blitz" for their aggressive, blitz-heavy style.[([[https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=948978627018620&id=100057194750956&set=a.536146748301812&locale=fi_FI|facebook]])]
+===== 1998 Super Bowl Run =====
+The 1998 Falcons finished the season 14-2 and advanced to their first Super Bowl after defeating the Minnesota Vikings in the NFC Championship game.[([[https://bleacherreport.com/articles/29806-the-forgotten-classic-falcons-upset-vikings-in-98-nfc-championship|bleacherreport]])]
+===== Roddy White =====
+Wide receiver Roddy White holds the record for the most career receiving yards in Falcons history.[([[https://www.thefalcoholic.com/2020/2/7/21124835/what-was-the-greatest-single-season-by-a-falcons-wide-receiver-julio-jones-roddy-white-rison-mathis|thefalcoholic]])]
+===== Matt Ryan =====
+The Falcons drafted quarterback Matt Ryan third overall in the 2008 NFL Draft, and he became the face of the franchise for over a decade.[([[https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-indianapolis-colts-trade-matt-ryan-atlanta-falcons-2022-still-looking-up-at-the-contenders-in-the-afc|pff]])]
+===== Matt Ryan’s MVP =====
+Matt Ryan won the NFL MVP award in 2016 after leading the Falcons to the Super Bowl and posting one of the best statistical seasons by a quarterback.[([[https://thefalconswire.usatoday.com/2017/06/02/was-matt-ryans-2016-mvp-season-a-blip-or-a-trend/|thefalconswire]])]
+===== Arthur Blank =====
+In 2002, Arthur Blank, co-founder of Home Depot, purchased the Falcons, ushering in a new era of stability and success for the franchise.[([[https://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/articles/business-economy/arthur-blank-b-1942/|georgiaencyclopedia]])]
+===== Falcons Ring of Honor =====
+The Falcons have a Ring of Honor, which recognizes the greatest players in franchise history. Inductees include legends like Tommy Nobis, Jessie Tuggle, and William Andrews.[([[https://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/atlanta-falcons-draft-guide|atlantafalcons]])]
+===== All-time Leading Scorer =====
+Kicker Matt Bryant holds the record for the most points scored in Falcons history.[([[https://apnews.com/falcons-cut-kicker-bryant-teams-all-time-scoring-leader-96a211ca6296449aa32b07fe1ca4f74a|apnews]])]
+===== Mercedes-Benz Stadium =====
+The Falcons moved into the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in 2017, a state-of-the-art facility with a retractable roof and the world’s largest 360-degree HD video board.[([[https://parametric-architecture.com/hok-inspired-by-the-shape-of-a-falcons-wings-for-mercedes-benz-stadium/|parametric-architecture]])]
+===== Largest Regular-Season Win =====
+The Falcons’ largest regular-season win was a 56-14 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on September 18, 2014.[([[https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2014/09/18/falcons-romp-to-56-14-win-over-hapless-buccaneers/15860529/|usatoday]])]
+===== Longest Playoff Drought =====
+The Falcons endured a playoff drought from 1983 to 1990, not making the postseason for seven straight years.[([[https://www.givemesport.com/last-time-atlanta-falcons-made-nfl-playoffs/|givemesport]])]
+===== Rivalries =====
+The Falcons’ fiercest rivals are the New Orleans Saints, with whom they have one of the NFL’s longest-standing and most heated rivalries.[([[https://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/the-falcons-saints-rivalry-began-with-pure-contempt-and-brutality-and-not-much-h|atlantafalcons]])]
+===== First Pro Bowler =====
+Linebacker Tommy Nobis was the Falcons' first-ever Pro Bowl selection in 1966.[([[https://www.texaslsn.org/tommy-nobis|texaslsn]])]
+===== Julio Jones Trade =====
+In 2011, the Falcons traded up in the NFL Draft to select wide receiver Julio Jones, who became one of the most dominant wideouts in the league.[([[https://www.nfl.com/news/falcons-make-blockbuster-deal-with-browns-move-up-for-jones-09000d5d81f8c399|nfl]])]
+===== Julio Jones Records =====
+Julio Jones holds the franchise records for the most receiving yards in a season and is one of the fastest players in NFL history to reach 10,000 receiving yards.[([[https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2804384-julio-jones-becomes-fastest-wr-in-nfl-history-to-reach-10000-yards|bleacherreport]])]
+===== First Falcons Hall of Famer =====
+Linebacker Tommy Nobis was the first-ever player drafted by the Falcons and was later inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.[([[https://www.nytimes.com/2017/12/14/obituaries/tommy-nobis-dead-first-atlanta-falcon-and-defenseive-star.html|nytimes]])]
+===== Lowest-scoring Super Bowl Team =====
+In Super Bowl XXXIII, the Falcons managed only 19 points, losing to the Denver Broncos 34-19.[([[https://www.espn.com.au/nfl/game/_/gameId/190131001/broncos-falcons|espn]])]
+===== “7-9 Curse” =====
+The Falcons finished with a 7-9 record in both the 2018 and 2019 seasons, sparking talk of a “7-9 curse.”[([[https://www.jt-sw.com/football/pro/teams.nsf/histories/falcons|jt-sw]])]
+===== Steve Bartkowski =====
+Quarterback Steve Bartkowski, drafted in 1975, was the Falcons' first No. 1 overall draft pick and one of the franchise’s first stars.[([[https://www.dpr.com/media/blog/steve-bartkowski|dpr]])]
+===== Falcons Cheerleaders =====
+The Falcons cheerleading squad, originally named the “Falconettes,” has been part of the team since 1966.[([[https://www.motherjones.com/media/2014/12/cheerleader-history-timeline/|motherjones]])]
+===== Mike Smith =====
+Mike Smith is the Falcons’ winningest head coach in franchise history, leading them from 2008 to 2014.[([[https://saintswire.usatoday.com/lists/saints-falcons-head-coach-record-rivalry-nfl-history/|saintswire]])]
+===== Dome Sweet Dome =====
+The Falcons' former home, the Georgia Dome, hosted two Super Bowls and numerous other events before being demolished in 2017.[([[https://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/articles/sports-outdoor-recreation/georgia-dome/|georgiaencyclopedia]])]
+===== Playoff Appearances =====
+The Falcons have made the playoffs 14 times as of the 2023 season.[([[https://champsorchumps.us/team/nfl/atlanta-falcons|champsorchumps]])]
+===== Falcons’ Defense Nickname =====
+During the 2016 Super Bowl run, the Falcons’ young defense earned the nickname “Fast and Physical.”[([[https://www.gafollowers.com/atlanta-falcons-set-bright-future/|gafollowers]])]
+===== Largest Comeback =====
+The Falcons' biggest comeback in a regular-season game came in 2022, when they rallied from a 17-point deficit to beat the Carolina Panthers.[([[https://edition.cnn.com/2022/11/11/sport/carolina-panthers-atlanta-falcons-tnf-nfl-spt-intl/index.html|cnn]])]
+===== First Monday Night Football Game =====
+The Falcons played their first game on Monday Night Football in 1970, defeating the Miami Dolphins.[([[https://www.facebook.com/ghostsoftheorangebowl/photos/did-you-know-the-atlanta-falcons-and-miami-dolphins-were-both-expansion-franchis/957629209491422/|facebook]])]
+===== International Game =====
+The Falcons have played games internationally, including a game in London in 2014 as part of the NFL's International Series.[([[https://www.nfl.com/news/six-nfl-teams-set-for-2014-international-series-games-in-london-0ap2000000268789|nfl]])]

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