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Stadium:
Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Seating Capacity:
71,000
City/State
Atlanta, Georgia
Head Coach:
Raheem Morris
Here is a list of 10 interesting facts about the Atlanta Falcons:
- The Atlanta Falcons were established in 1966 as an expansion team in the NFL. They joined the league along with the New Orleans Saints as part of the NFL's expansion into the southern United States.
- The Falcons have made two Super Bowl appearances in their history. Their first Super Bowl appearance came in 1998 (Super Bowl XXXIII) when they faced the Denver Broncos. Their second Super Bowl appearance was in 2017 (Super Bowl LI) when they faced the New England Patriots.
- In 2016, the Falcons had a highly successful season, earning the NFC Championship and advancing to Super Bowl LI. They had one of the league's most explosive offenses, led by quarterback Matt Ryan and wide receiver Julio Jones.
- The Falcons' home stadium is Mercedes-Benz Stadium, located in Atlanta, Georgia. The stadium opened in 2017 and has a seating capacity of approximately 71,000 spectators for football games.
- The Falcons have had several notable players in their history. Quarterback Matt Ryan, also known as "Matty Ice," has been a key figure for the team and won the NFL MVP award in 2016. Other notable Falcons players include Deion Sanders, Michael Vick, and Julio Jones.
- The Falcons have a divisional rivalry with the New Orleans Saints, known as the "Falcons-Saints rivalry." The matchups between these two teams are often high-scoring and fiercely contested.
- In 1998, the Falcons had a historic season under head coach Dan Reeves, earning a trip to Super Bowl XXXIII. The team's success was highlighted by the performance of running back Jamal Anderson, who had a breakout year with over 2,000 all-purpose yards.
- The Falcons have had periods of success throughout their history but have faced challenges in achieving sustained playoff success. They have made numerous playoff appearances but have yet to win a Super Bowl title.
- In 1991, the Falcons drafted the highly talented quarterback Brett Favre, who would go on to have a Hall of Fame career with the Green Bay Packers. However, Favre's time with the Falcons was short-lived, as he was traded to the Packers before the start of the regular season.
- The Falcons have a passionate fan base known as the "Falcons Fanatics." Their fans support the team with enthusiasm and create a lively atmosphere at home games in Mercedes-Benz Stadium.