The Atlanta Falcons finished the 2018 season with a losing record, missing the playoffs just two years after starring in the Super Bowl. As the Falcons approach the 2019 season, they look to get healthy and get back to winning football.
The 2018 season had many highs and lows and it’s only appropriate that we show you how it transpired.
What was the Atlanta Falcons record last season?
The Falcons finished the 2018 season with a 7-9 record. Here is their record over the last five seasons:
| Year | Record | Finish (Regular / Post Season) |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 11-5-0 | 1st — NFC South |
| 2015 | 8-8-0 | 2nd — NFC South |
| 2014 | 6-10-0 | 3rd — NFC South |
| 2013 | 4-12-0 | 3rd — NFC South |
Here is the Atlanta Falcons 2018 season game-by-game
Eagles 18 – Falcons 12
The Falcons looked to avenge their 15-10 playoff loss to the Eagles earlier in the year, but it wasn’t to be. The loss to the Philadelphia Eagles during Week 1 of the 2018 NFL season set the tone for a mediocre year.
Falcons 31 – Panthers 24
The Falcons looked to slow down Cam Newton and the Carolina Panthers in Week 2. Atlanta was too strong for the Panthers and the Falcons won their first game of the season.
Saints 43 – Falcons 37 – OT
The bitter rivals always play a close game and this one was no different. Badly needing a stop in the fourth quarter, two Falcons defenders collapsed on New Orleans quarterback Drew Brees at the 2-yard line and he managed to spin out of it and score a back-breaking touchdown.
Rookie Calvin Ridley would have a breakout game, scoring three touchdowns for Atlanta.
Bengals 37 – Falcons 36
The fan base was starting to get noisy now. A Week 4 showdown against the Bengals was just about a must-win, but it didn’t happen. A touchdown in the closing seasons lifted the Bengals to an improbable win.
Steelers 41 – Falcons 17
The season was showing ominous signs of falling apart when the Steelers faced off against the Falcons. The already besieged defense continued to lose key members as Pittsburgh’s Antonio Brown and Ben Rothlisberger played throw and catch all over the field.
Falcons 34 – Buccuaneers 29
Desperation took hold as the Falcons and Bucs squared off with both teams needing a W. The Falcons finally found some offense and made just enough stops.
Falcons 23 – Giants 20
In Week 7, the Falcons strung together back-to-back victories for the first time all season with a rebuke of the New York Giants.
Falcons 38- Redskins 14
The Falcons started to click on offense against the Washington Redskins, enough to earn their first blowout of the 2018 season. Could this turn the momentum?
Browns 28 – Falcons 16
The Falcons look lost and confused on defense as the Cleveland Browns, young at every skill position, plaster them. Former Georgia Bulldog Nick Chubbs breaks a long run to put a nail in the Falcons’ coffin.
Cowboys 22 – Falcons 19
In a battle of two inefficient offenses, the Falcons fall to the Cowboys in a lackluster performance in Week 11.
Saints 31 – Falcons 17
The Falcons traveled to New Orleans to ruin the Saints’ win streak, but they couldn’t stop Brees and Alvin Kamara when it mattered.
Ravens 26 – Falcons 16
The Falcons needed a win at this point, but injuries on defense overwhelmed their best efforts against the Baltimore Ravens.
Packers 34 – Falcons 20
The Falcons, especially Julio Jones, usually enjoyed great success against the Green Bay Packers, but on this day, everything went wrong.
Falcons 40 – Cardinals 14
With playoff scenarios whizzing over their heads, the Falcons played their best game of the season in a route of the Arizona Cardinals.
Falcons 24 – Panthers 10
With Cam Newton sidelined by injury, the Falcons bested the Panthers for a season sweep.
Falcons 34 – Buccaneers 32
In the Falcons season finale, the Bucs almost spoiled it but couldn’t score in the final minutes as Atlanta hung on for the victory.
How many times have the Falcons played in the Super Bowl?
The Atlanta Falcons have played in two Super Bowls, losing both times. The first time was during the 1998 season in Super Bowl XXXIII. They played the Denver Broncos, losing 34–19.
In the Falcons’ second appearance in the Super Bowl, they were defeated in overtime 34-28 by the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LI. The Falcons at one point led that game 28-3.
In the second was eighteen years later, a 34–28 overtime defeat by the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LI.
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