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The Atlanta Falcons are a professional American football team based in Atlanta, Georgia. The team was established in 1965 and joined the National Football League (NFL) as an expansion team in 1966. The Falcons are a member of the NFC South division of the NFL.

History

The Falcons have had a mixed history with some ups and downs. The team made their first playoff appearance in 1978 and won their first division title in 1980. The Falcons reached the Super Bowl for the first time in 1999 where they lost to the Denver Broncos, 34-19.

In 2008, the Falcons drafted quarterback Matt Ryan, who led the team to their second NFC Championship game in 2012. However, they lost to the San Francisco 49ers, 28-24. The Falcons reached their second Super Bowl in 2017 but suffered a historic collapse, blowing a 28-3 lead to lose to the New England Patriots, 34-28 in overtime.

Current Team

The Falcons have a talented roster led by quarterback Matt Ryan, wide receiver Julio Jones, and running back Todd Gurley. The team is coached by Dan Quinn and has made significant offseason additions including Dante Fowler Jr. and Todd Gurley.

Home Stadium

The Falcons play their home games at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in downtown Atlanta. The stadium has a retractable roof and opened in 2017. It has a seating capacity of 71,000 and is a state-of-the-art facility that also hosts other events beyond football games.

Rivalries

The Falcons have several rivalries in the NFL including their divisional rivals: New Orleans Saints, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Carolina Panthers. The Falcons and Saints have a particularly intense rivalry known as the “Dirty South” rivalry.

The Atlanta Falcons have had their share of successes and failures over the years. The team has a talented roster and a top-notch stadium, and is poised to compete in the NFC South division in the upcoming season. It will be exciting to see how the team performs in the coming years.