The season saw Atlanta attempting to improve on its previous record of 7–9 from 1983.
The Falcons would split their first six games, but then suffer a franchise-record 9-game losing streak to knock the team down to 3–12.
The Falcons would win their finale against the Philadelphia Eagles and finish the season 4–12, their worst record since 1976.
Running backs (RB) Wide receivers (WR) Tight ends (TE) Defensive linemen (DL) Defensive backs (DB) Special teams [2] [3] at Atlanta–Fulton County Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia First quarter Second quarter Third quarter Fourth quarter Overtime Lions Falcons
[4] at Candlestick Park • San Francisco, California [5] [6] at Atlanta–Fulton County Stadium • Atlanta, Georgia