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The 2025 season was the Atlanta Falcons' 60th in the National Football League (NFL), their ninth playing their home games at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, their fifth and final under the leadership of general manager Terry Fontenot and their second and final under head coach Raheem Morris. The Falcons failed to improve on their 8–9 record from last season and were eliminated from playoff contention for the eighth consecutive season following a Week 14 loss to the eventual Super Bowl LX champion Seattle Seahawks.
| 2025 Atlanta Falcons season | |
|---|---|
| Owner | Arthur Blank |
| General manager | Terry Fontenot |
| Head coach | Raheem Morris |
| Home stadium | Mercedes-Benz Stadium |
| Results | |
| Record | 8–9 |
| Division place | 3rd NFC South |
| Playoffs | Did not qualify |
| All-Pros | RB Bijan Robinson (1st team) (2nd team)[a] FS Jessie Bates (2nd team) OG Chris Lindstrom (2nd team) TE Kyle Pitts (2nd team) |
| Pro Bowlers | OG Chris Lindstrom RB Bijan Robinson |
| Uniform | |
Their 4–9 start was their worst since they also started 4–9 in 2020, and even though they won their last 4 games, that was not enough to overcome the slow start.
Ironically, their matchup versus the New Orleans Saints in the regular season finale determined the NFC South champion, with Atlanta’s victory creating a three-way title favorable to Carolina. Had the Falcons lost, Tampa Bay would have won the division instead. Carolina’s playoff appearance also gave the Falcons sole possession of the longest active playoff drought in the conference, which currently stands at eight seasons.
Hours following their Week 18 win over New Orleans, both head coach Raheem Morris and general manager Terry Fontenot were relieved of their duties in Atlanta.[1][2] A day later, owner Arthur Blank promoted Greg Beadles to CEO of the Atlanta Falcons, effectively replacing Rich McKay.[3]
The Atlanta Falcons drew an average home attendance of 70,995, the 10th-highest of all NFL teams.[4]
Draft
edit| Round | Selection | Player | Position | College | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | Jalon Walker | DE | Georgia | |
| 26 | James Pearce Jr. | DE | Tennessee | From Rams[b] | |
| 2 | 46 | Traded to the Los Angeles Rams[b] | |||
| 3 | 77 | Traded to the New England Patriots[c] | |||
| 96 | Xavier Watts | S | Notre Dame | From Eagles | |
| 101 | Traded to the Philadelphia Eagles | From Rams[b] | |||
| 4 | 118 | Billy Bowman | S | Oklahoma | |
| 5 | — | Selection forfeited[d] | |||
| 6 | 190 | Traded to the Los Angeles Rams[e] | |||
| 7 | 218 | Jack Nelson | OT | Wisconsin | From Browns via Chargers[f] |
| 229 | Traded to the Philadelphia Eagles[g] | ||||
| 242 | Traded to the Los Angeles Rams[b] | From Rams[e] | |||
| Name | Position | College | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simeon Barrow Jr. | DL | Miami (FL) | [11] |
| Cobee Bryant | CB | Kansas | |
| Nathan Carter | RB | Michigan State | |
| Joshua Gray | OL | Oregon State | |
| Nick Kubitz | LB | North Dakota State | |
| Dontae Manning | CB | Oregon | |
| Nick Nash | WR | San Jose State | |
| Joshua Simon | TE | South Carolina | |
| Quincy Skinner Jr. | WR | Vanderbilt | |
| Malik Verdon | LB | Iowa State | |
| Jordan Williams | OT | Georgia Tech |
Draft trades
Staff
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Front office
Head coaches
Offensive coaches
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Defensive coaches
Special teams coaches
Strength and conditioning
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Final roster
editPreseason
edit| Week | Date | Opponent | Result | Record | Venue | Recap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | August 8[h] | Detroit Lions | L 10–17 | 0–1 | Mercedes-Benz Stadium | Recap |
| 2 | August 15 | Tennessee Titans | L 20–23 | 0–2 | Mercedes-Benz Stadium | Recap |
| 3 | August 22 | at Dallas Cowboys | L 13–31 | 0–3 | AT&T Stadium | Recap |
Regular season
editSchedule
edit| Week | Date | Opponent | Result | Record | Venue | Recap |
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| 1 | September 7 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | L 20–23 | 0–1 | Mercedes-Benz Stadium | Recap |
| 2 | September 14 | at Minnesota Vikings | W 22–6 | 1–1 | U.S. Bank Stadium | Recap |
| 3 | September 21 | at Carolina Panthers | L 0–30 | 1–2 | Bank of America Stadium | Recap |
| 4 | September 28 | Washington Commanders | W 34–27 | 2–2 | Mercedes-Benz Stadium | Recap |
| 5 | Bye | |||||
| 6 | October 13 | Buffalo Bills | W 24–14 | 3–2 | Mercedes-Benz Stadium | Recap |
| 7 | October 19 | at San Francisco 49ers | L 10–20 | 3–3 | Levi's Stadium | Recap |
| 8 | October 26 | Miami Dolphins | L 10–34 | 3–4 | Mercedes-Benz Stadium | Recap |
| 9 | November 2 | at New England Patriots | L 23–24 | 3–5 | Gillette Stadium | Recap |
| 10 | November 9 | at Indianapolis Colts | L 25–31 (OT) | 3–6 | Recap | |
| 11 | November 16 | Carolina Panthers | L 27–30 (OT) | 3–7 | Mercedes-Benz Stadium | Recap |
| 12 | November 23 | at New Orleans Saints | W 24–10 | 4–7 | Caesars Superdome | Recap |
| 13 | November 30 | at New York Jets | L 24–27 | 4–8 | MetLife Stadium | Recap |
| 14 | December 7 | Seattle Seahawks | L 9–37 | 4–9 | Mercedes-Benz Stadium | Recap |
| 15 | December 11 | at Tampa Bay Buccaneers | W 29–28 | 5–9 | Raymond James Stadium | Recap |
| 16 | December 21 | at Arizona Cardinals | W 26–19 | 6–9 | State Farm Stadium | Recap |
| 17 | December 29 | Los Angeles Rams | W 27–24 | 7–9 | Mercedes-Benz Stadium | Recap |
| 18 | January 4 | New Orleans Saints | W 19–17 | 8–9 | Mercedes-Benz Stadium | Recap |
Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.
Game summaries
editWeek 1: vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
edit| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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| Buccaneers | 0 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 23 |
| Falcons | 7 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 20 |
at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia
- Date: September 7
- Game time: 1:00 p.m. EDT
- Game weather: None (retractable roof closed)
- Game attendance: 71,610
- Referee: Land Clark
- TV announcers (Fox): Kenny Albert, Jonathan Vilma and Megan Olivi
- Recap, Game Book
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The Falcons open up their 60th season with a 23–20 loss to Tampa Bay, their first loss to the Bucs since 2023. It was mostly notable for a missed game winning field goal by Younghoe Koo, who would be subsequently released a few days after the game. Atlanta dropped to 0–1 as a result.
Week 2: at Minnesota Vikings
edit| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | 6 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 22 |
| Vikings | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
at U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Date: September 14
- Game time: 8:20 p.m. EDT/7:20 p.m. CDT
- Game weather: None (indoor stadium)
- Game attendance: 66,859
- Referee: Adrian Hill
- TV announcers (NBC): Mike Tirico, Cris Collinsworth and Melissa Stark
- Recap, Game Book
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The Falcons rebounded from their Week 1 loss with a strong defensive performance against Minnesota, thus improving their record to 1–1.
Week 3: at Carolina Panthers
edit| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Panthers | 7 | 3 | 10 | 10 | 30 |
at Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, North Carolina
- Date: September 21
- Game time: 1:00 p.m. EDT
- Game weather: Sunny, 84 °F (29 °C)
- Game attendance: 71,129
- Referee: Craig Wrolstad
- TV announcers (Fox): Alex Faust, Matt Millen and Sarah Kustok
- Recap, Game Book
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The Falcons were shutout for the first time since the 2021 season, with a 0–30 loss to Carolina. They fall to 1–2.
Week 4: vs. Washington Commanders
edit| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commanders | 0 | 10 | 6 | 11 | 27 |
| Falcons | 10 | 7 | 14 | 3 | 34 |
at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia
- Date: September 28
- Game time: 1:00 p.m. EDT
- Game weather: None (retractable roof closed)
- Game attendance: 71,492
- Referee: Scott Novak
- TV announcers (CBS): Ian Eagle, J. J. Watt and Evan Washburn
- Recap, Game Book
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The Falcons rebounded from their dismal performance against Carolina with a 34–27 win over Washington, their first win over the Commanders since 2018, snapping a four-game head-to-head losing streak. With the win, Atlanta entered their bye week at 2–2.
Week 6: vs. Buffalo Bills
edit| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bills | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 14 |
| Falcons | 14 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 24 |
at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia
- Date: October 13
- Game time: 7:15 p.m. EDT
- Game weather: Sunny, 75 °F (24 °C) (retractable roof open)
- Game attendance: 72,067
- Referee: Shawn Smith
- TV announcers (WUPA, WGRZ, ESPN): Chris Fowler, Dan Orlovsky, Louis Riddick, Katie George and Peter Schrager
Game exclusive to WUPA and WGRZ through syndication. Out of market on ESPN. - Recap, Game Book
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The game marked the Falcons' first Monday night home appearance since 2018.[14] Running back Bijan Robinson delivered a career-best performance, rushing for 170 yards on 19 carries and adding six receptions for 68 yards, totaling 238 yards from scrimmage.[15] His night included an 81-yard touchdown run, the longest run of the season so far.[16] The Falcons defeated the Bills and improved to 3–2.[15]
Week 7: at San Francisco 49ers
edit| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 10 |
| 49ers | 0 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 20 |
at Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara, California
- Date: October 19
- Game time: 8:20 p.m. EDT/5:20 p.m. PDT
- Game weather: Sunny, 74 °F (23 °C)
- Game attendance: 71,217
- Referee: Ron Torbert
- TV announcers (NBC): Mike Tirico, Cris Collinsworth and Melissa Stark
- Recap, Game Book
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The 49ers proved to be too dominant for the Falcons, as they would win by ten points. This game snapped the Falcons' 2-game winning streak, dropping them to 3–3.
Week 8: vs. Miami Dolphins
edit| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphins | 7 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 34 |
| Falcons | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 10 |
at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia
- Date: October 26
- Game time: 1:00 p.m. EDT
- Game weather: None (retractable roof closed)
- Game attendance: 71,344
- Referee: John Hussey
- TV announcers (CBS): Kevin Harlan, Trent Green and Melanie Collins
- Recap, Game Book
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Despite entering the game as touchdown favorites, the Falcons were crushed by the Dolphins.[17] With their second straight loss, the Falcons fell to 3–4 and 1–1 against the AFC East.
Week 9: at New England Patriots
edit| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | 7 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 23 |
| Patriots | 7 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 24 |
at Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts
- Date: November 2
- Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST
- Game weather: Sunny, 52 °F (11 °C)
- Game attendance: 64,628
- Referee: Brad Allen
- TV announcers (CBS): Andrew Catalon, Charles Davis, Jason McCourty and AJ Ross
- Recap, Game Book
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With their 9th loss to New England since 2001, the Falcons fell to 3–5 and 1–2 against the AFC East.
Week 10: at Indianapolis Colts
edit| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | OT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | 7 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 25 |
| Colts | 13 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 6 | 31 |
at Olympiastadion, Berlin, Germany
- Date: November 9
- Game time: 3:30 p.m. CET/9:30 a.m. EST
- Game weather: Cloudy, 46 °F (8 °C)
- Game attendance: 72,203
- Referee: Clete Blakeman
- TV announcers (WAGA/NFLN): Adam Amin, Kurt Warner, Kristina Pink and Stacey Dales
- Recap, Game Book
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The Falcons participated in the first regular season game held in Berlin, Germany.[18] Their defense struggled against Colts running back Jonathan Taylor, who rushed for 244 yards and three touchdowns. His performance included an 83-yard touchdown run, the longest run of the season, and an 8-yard rushing score in overtime that sealed the Colts’ victory. Meanwhile, the Falcons’ offense faltered on third down, failing to convert any of their eight attempts (0 for 8). With their fourth consecutive loss, the Falcons fell to 3–6, their worst start since 2020, and 1–3 against the AFC.[19]
Week 11: vs. Carolina Panthers
edit| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | OT | Total |
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| Panthers | 7 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 30 |
| Falcons | 7 | 14 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 27 |
at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia
- Date: November 16
- Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST
- Game weather: Mostly sunny, 72 °F (22 °C) (retractable roof open)
- Game attendance: 70,739
- Referee: Clay Martin
- TV announcers (Fox): Jason Benetti, Brady Quinn and Sarah Kustok
- Recap, Game Book
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With the overtime loss, the Falcons were swept by Carolina for the first time since the 2013 season and fell to 3–7.[20]
The Falcons’ defense allowed Panthers quarterback Bryce Young to complete 31-of-45 passes for 448 yards and three touchdowns, despite Young being escorted to the locker room late in the first quarter with a right ankle injury. His 448 passing yards set a Panthers franchise record for the most passing yards in a single game.[21]
Week 12: at New Orleans Saints
edit| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | 3 | 13 | 0 | 8 | 24 |
| Saints | 0 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 10 |
at Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana
- Date: November 23
- Game time: 4:25 p.m. EST/3:25 p.m. CST
- Game weather: None (indoor stadium)
- Game attendance: 70,005
- Referee: Brad Rogers
- TV announcers (Fox): Adam Amin, Drew Brees and Kristina Pink
- Recap, Game Book
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With their first win in New Orleans since 2021, the Falcons snapped their five-game losing streak and improved to 4–7.
Week 13: at New York Jets
edit| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | 0 | 7 | 10 | 7 | 24 |
| Jets | 0 | 7 | 7 | 13 | 27 |
at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey
- Date: November 30
- Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST
- Game weather: Cloudy, 43 °F (6 °C)
- Game attendance: 70,012
- Referee: Shawn Hochuli
- TV announcers (Fox): Kenny Albert, Jonathan Vilma and Megan Olivi
- Recap, Game Book
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With their first loss to the Jets since 2013, the Falcons fell to 4–8 and finished 1–3 against the AFC East (1–4 against the AFC).
Week 14: vs. Seattle Seahawks
edit| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seahawks | 3 | 3 | 17 | 14 | 37 |
| Falcons | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 9 |
at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia
- Date: December 7
- Game time: 1:00& p.m. EST
- Game weather: None (retractable roof closed)
- Game attendance: 68,721
- Referee: Alex Kemp
- TV announcers (Fox): Kevin Kugler, Daryl Johnston and Allison Williams
- Recap, Game Book
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After a slow first half, the second-half kickoff was returned 100 yards for a touchdown by Seahawks returner Rashid Shaheed, initiating a Seahawks-dominated second half against the Falcons.
With the loss, the Falcons were eliminated from playoff contention and clinched an eighth consecutive losing season, matching the longest such streak in franchise history.[22]
Week 15: at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
edit| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | 0 | 14 | 0 | 15 | 29 |
| Buccaneers | 7 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 28 |
at Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Florida
- Date: December 11
- Game time: 8:15 p.m. EST
- Game weather: Clear, 56 °F (13 °C)
- Game attendance: 64,917
- Referee: Carl Cheffers
- TV announcers (Prime Video): Al Michaels, Kirk Herbstreit and Kaylee Hartung
- Recap, Game Book
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The Buccaneers took a 28–14 lead in the fourth quarter with 13:34 remaining; however, the Falcons began to mount a comeback. After a Falcons touchdown, Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield threw an interception to Dee Alford, which led to another Falcons touchdown. A missed two-point conversion left the Buccaneers with a two-point lead. On the ensuing drive, the Buccaneers punted with two minutes remaining. On the final drive, the Falcons advanced down the field, converting a third-and-28 and a fourth-and-14, before kicker Zane Gonzalez hit a 43-yard game-winning field goal, overcoming the 28–14 deficit and 19 penalties.
The Falcons committed 19 penalties, setting a franchise record.[23]
Week 16: at Arizona Cardinals
edit| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | 3 | 13 | 3 | 7 | 26 |
| Cardinals | 10 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 19 |
| Game information | ||
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With their second straight win, Atlanta improved to 6–9 and finished 4–5 on the road.
Week 17: vs. Los Angeles Rams
edit| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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| Rams | 0 | 0 | 10 | 14 | 24 |
| Falcons | 7 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 27 |
at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia
- Date: December 29
- Game time: 8:15 p.m. EST
- Game weather: None (retractable roof closed)
- Game attendance: 69,313
- Referee: Clete Blakeman
- TV announcers (ESPN, WUPA, KABC): Joe Buck, Troy Aikman, Lisa Salters and Laura Rutledge
Game exclusive to WUPA and KABC through syndication. Out of market on ESPN. - Recap, Game Book
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Bijan Robinson delivered one of his strongest performances of the season, rushing for 195 yards, including a 93-yard touchdown run. Zane Gonzalez kicked a 51-yard field goal with 21 seconds remaining as the Falcons recovered after blowing two 21-point leads to secure the victory.
Robinson’s 93-yard touchdown run was not only the longest run of the NFL season but also set a new Falcons franchise record for the longest run in team history. He also established a new team record for most scrimmage yards in a single season, surpassing William Andrews’ previous mark of 2,176 yards set in 1983.[24]
Week 18: vs. New Orleans Saints
edit| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | 0 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 17 |
| Falcons | 7 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 19 |
at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia
- Date: January 4
- Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST
- Game weather: None (retractable roof closed)
- Game attendance: 69,512
- Referee: Ron Torbert
- TV announcers (Fox): Chris Myers, Mark Schlereth and Jen Hale
- Recap, Game Book
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The game-deciding play occurred with 3:24 remaining, when, from the Falcons’ 20-yard line, Saints quarterback Tyler Shough was intercepted by Dee Alford, who returned the ball 59 yards to set up a field goal for Atlanta.
With the win, the Falcons swept the Saints for the first time since 2016 and they finished 8–9 for the second straight year. The Falcons also finished 3–3 against the NFC South and 4–4 at home.[25] The result also clinched the NFC South title for the Panthers, as the Falcons, Panthers, and Buccaneers all finished with identical 8–9 records. Carolina secured the division based on a superior head-to-head record against the other two teams (Panthers 3–1), compared to the Buccaneers (2–2) and Falcons (1–3), eliminating both Atlanta and Tampa Bay.[26] The Falcons also set a single-season franchise record with 57 sacks.[27]
Despite the victory, the Falcons fired head coach Raheem Morris and general manager Terry Fontenot hours later. Morris finished with a 20–25 record over his three-year tenure with no playoff appearances. Fontenot compiled a 36–48 record during his five-year tenure, also without any playoff appearances.[28]
Standings
editDivision
edit| NFC South | |||||||||
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| W | L | T | PCT | DIV | CONF | PF | PA | STK | |
| (4) Carolina Panthers | 8 | 9 | 0 | .471 | 3–3 | 6–6 | 311 | 380 | L2 |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 8 | 9 | 0 | .471 | 3–3 | 6–6 | 380 | 411 | W1 |
| Atlanta Falcons | 8 | 9 | 0 | .471 | 3–3 | 7–5 | 353 | 401 | W4 |
| New Orleans Saints | 6 | 11 | 0 | .353 | 3–3 | 4–8 | 306 | 383 | L1 |
Conference
edit| Seed | Team | Division | W | L | T | PCT | DIV | CONF | SOS | SOV | STK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division leaders | |||||||||||
| 1 | Seattle Seahawks | West | 14 | 3 | 0 | .824 | 4–2 | 9–3 | .498 | .471 | W7 |
| 2[i] | Chicago Bears | North | 11 | 6 | 0 | .647 | 2–4 | 7–5 | .458 | .406 | L2 |
| 3[i] | Philadelphia Eagles | East | 11 | 6 | 0 | .647 | 3–3 | 8–4 | .476 | .455 | L1 |
| 4[j] | Carolina Panthers | South | 8 | 9 | 0 | .471 | 3–3 | 6–6 | .522 | .463 | L2 |
| Wild cards | |||||||||||
| 5[k] | Los Angeles Rams | West | 12 | 5 | 0 | .706 | 4–2 | 7–5 | .526 | .485 | W1 |
| 6[k] | San Francisco 49ers | West | 12 | 5 | 0 | .706 | 4–2 | 9–3 | .498 | .417 | L1 |
| 7 | Green Bay Packers | North | 9 | 7 | 1 | .559 | 4–2 | 7–4–1 | .483 | .431 | L4 |
| Did not qualify for the postseason | |||||||||||
| 8[l] | Minnesota Vikings | North | 9 | 8 | 0 | .529 | 4–2 | 7–5 | .514 | .431 | W5 |
| 9[l] | Detroit Lions | North | 9 | 8 | 0 | .529 | 2–4 | 6–6 | .490 | .428 | W1 |
| 10[j][m] | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | South | 8 | 9 | 0 | .471 | 3–3 | 6–6 | .529 | .485 | W1 |
| 11[j][m] | Atlanta Falcons | South | 8 | 9 | 0 | .471 | 3–3 | 7–5 | .495 | .449 | W4 |
| 12 | Dallas Cowboys | East | 7 | 9 | 1 | .441 | 4–2 | 4–7–1 | .438 | .311 | L1 |
| 13 | New Orleans Saints | South | 6 | 11 | 0 | .353 | 3–3 | 4–8 | .495 | .333 | L1 |
| 14 | Washington Commanders | East | 5 | 12 | 0 | .294 | 3–3 | 3–9 | .507 | .388 | W1 |
| 15 | New York Giants | East | 4 | 13 | 0 | .235 | 2–4 | 2–10 | .524 | .478 | W2 |
| 16 | Arizona Cardinals | West | 3 | 14 | 0 | .176 | 0–6 | 3–9 | .571 | .422 | L9 |
Notes
edit- ↑ Selected as a All-purpose on 2nd team
- 1 2 3 4 The Falcons traded a second-round selection (46th overall), a seventh round selection (242nd overall) and a 2026 first round selection in exchange for the 26th overall pick and a third round selection (101st overall)[5]
- ↑ The Falcons traded a third-round selection (77th overall) to the New England Patriots in exchange for LB Matthew Judon.[6]
- ↑ The Falcons forfeited their fifth-round selection as punishment for "improper contact" with QB Kirk Cousins, WR Darnell Mooney and TE Charlie Woerner in violation of the league's anti-tampering policy.[7]
- 1 2 The Falcons traded a sixth-round selection (190th overall) to the Los Angeles Rams in exchange for a seventh-round selection (242nd overall) and WR Van Jefferson.[8]
- ↑ The Falcons traded QB Taylor Heinicke to the Los Angeles Chargers in exchange for a conditional seventh-round selection (218th overall).[9]
- ↑ The Falcons traded a seventh-round selection (229th overall) to the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for DE Kentavius Street.[10]
- ↑ Due to an injury involving Morice Norris, the game was suspended with over 6 minutes to go in the fourth quarter.[12] The game was officially recorded as having been suspended with almost 15 minutes left in the quarter.[13]
- 1 2 Chicago finished ahead of Philadelphia based on head-to-head victory.
- 1 2 3 Carolina finished ahead of Tampa Bay and Atlanta based on head-to-head record (Carolina 3–1 to Tampa Bay 2–2 and Atlanta 1–3).
- 1 2 LA Rams finished ahead of San Francisco based on common games (LA Rams 9–3 to San Francisco 8–4 against: Arizona, Atlanta, Carolina, Houston, Indianapolis, Jacksonville, New Orleans, Seattle, Tampa Bay and Tennessee).
- 1 2 Minnesota finished ahead of Detroit based on head-to-head sweep.
- 1 2 Tampa Bay finished ahead of Atlanta based on common games (Tampa Bay 6–6 to Atlanta 5–7 against: Arizona, Buffalo, Carolina, LA Rams, Miami, New England, New Orleans, NY Jets, San Francisco and Seattle).
References
edit- ↑ Smith, Michael David (January 5, 2026). "Falcons fire coach Raheem Morris, GM Terry Fontenot". NBC Sports. Retrieved March 6, 2026.
- ↑ Kendall, Josh; Russini, Dianna (January 5, 2026). "Falcons fire head coach Raheem Morris, general manager Terry Fontenot: Source". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved January 5, 2026.
- ↑ "A letter from Owner and Chairman Arthur M. Blank". Atlanta Falcons. Retrieved January 5, 2026.
- ↑ https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2025/attendance.htm
- ↑ Jackson, Stu (April 25, 2025). "READ: Rams trade No. 26 pick and No. 101 pick to Falcons". TheRams.com. Retrieved August 14, 2025.
- ↑ McElhaney, Tori (August 14, 2024). "Falcons agree to terms with New England to acquire pass rusher Matthew Judon, pending physical". atlantafalcons.com. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
- ↑ Raimondi, Marc; McManus, Tim (June 13, 2024). "Falcons forfeit pick for tampering; Eagles cleared". ESPN.com. Retrieved August 14, 2025.
- ↑ Bair, Scott (October 10, 2023). "Falcons acquire WR Van Jefferson in trade with Rams". atlantafalcons.com. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
- ↑ McElhaney, Tori (August 28, 2024). "Falcons trade quarterback Taylor Heinicke to Chargers". atlantafalcons.com. Retrieved February 17, 2025.
- ↑ Waack, Terrin (October 30, 2023). "Falcons acquire defensive lineman Kentavius Street in trade with Eagles". AtlantaFalcons.com. Retrieved October 31, 2023.
- ↑ Waack, Terrin (April 28, 2025). "Falcons agree to terms with 11 undrafted free agents". AtlantaFalcons.com. Retrieved April 28, 2025.
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