The Atlanta Falcons are 2-4 in the 2026 season. In the hunt, currently 9th in the NFC, just outside the playoff line. They have won no Super Bowl in 2 appearances. Their last playoff appearance was the 2017 season and their last playoff win came in the 2017 season.
Atlanta has reached two Super Bowls, both lost: 34-19 to Denver after the 1998 Dirty Birds season, and 34-28 in overtime to New England in Super Bowl LI after leading 28-3 in the third quarter. The Falcons have never won a championship and are one of 12 franchises without a Super Bowl.
The franchise has not made the playoffs since the 2017 season, the second-longest active drought in the league behind the Jets, despite finishing within a game of the postseason in 2023 and 2024. The last playoff win was a 26-13 Wild Card victory in Los Angeles over the Rams in January 2018.
Where do the Falcons stand in the 2027 playoff race?
| Record | 2-4 (streak L2) |
|---|---|
| NFC seed | No. 9, out |
| Status | In the hunt, currently 9th in the NFC, just outside the playoff line |
| Division record | 1-1 |
| Conference record | 2-2 |
| Point differential | -11 |
NFC South standings
| Team | Record | Div | Conf seed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina Panthers | 3-2 | 1-0 | 3 | In today |
| Atlanta Falcons | 2-4 | 1-1 | 9 | |
| New Orleans Saints | 2-4 | 0-1 | 10 | |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 1-5 | 0-0 | 16 |
Falcons schedule and results
2026 season game by game
| Week | Date (ET) | Opponent | Result | TV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Sun, Sep 13 | at Pittsburgh Steelers | L 13-20 | Fox |
| Week 2 | Sun, Sep 20 | vs Carolina Panthers | L 3-34 | Fox |
| Week 3 | Thu, Sep 24 | at Green Bay Packers | W 35-14 | Prime Video |
| Week 4 | Mon, Oct 5 | at New Orleans Saints | W 45-24 | ESPN |
| Week 5 | Sun, Oct 11 | vs Baltimore Ravens | L 23-30 | NBC |
| Week 6 | Sun, Oct 18 | vs Chicago Bears | L 23-31 | Fox |
| Week 7 | Sun, Oct 25 | vs San Francisco 49ers | 1:00 PM ET | Fox |
| Week 8 | Sun, Nov 1 | at Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 1:00 PM ET | Fox |
| Week 9 | Sun, Nov 8 | vs Cincinnati Bengals | 9:30 AM ET | NFL Net |
| Week 10 | Sun, Nov 15 | vs Kansas City Chiefs | 1:00 PM ET | CBS |
| Week 12 | Sun, Nov 29 | at Minnesota Vikings | 1:00 PM ET | Fox |
| Week 13 | Sun, Dec 6 | vs Detroit Lions | 1:00 PM ET | CBS |
| Week 14 | Sun, Dec 13 | at Cleveland Browns | 1:00 PM ET | CBS |
| Week 15 | Sun, Dec 20 | at Washington Commanders | 1:00 PM ET | Fox |
| Week 16 | Sun, Dec 27 | vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers | TBD | |
| Week 17 | Sun, Jan 3 | vs New Orleans Saints | 1:00 PM ET | Fox |
| Week 18 | Sun, Jan 10 | at Carolina Panthers | TBD |
Falcons playoff history
| Super Bowl titles | 0 |
|---|---|
| Super Bowl appearances | 2 |
| Last Super Bowl title | Never |
| Last playoff appearance | 2017 season |
| Last playoff win | 2017 season |
Every Falcons Super Bowl
| Season | Super Bowl | Result | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | LI | Lost | New England Patriots | 28 (OT)-34 |
| 1998 | XXXIII | Lost | Denver Broncos | 19-34 |
Franchise totals include earlier cities and names.
All Super Bowl results Playoff records
Signature playoff moments: the 1998 NFC Championship overtime win in Minnesota that ended the 15-1 Vikings' season; the 2016 run with Matt Ryan's MVP offense scoring 80 points in two home playoff games; and the 28-3 collapse in Houston that remains the largest blown lead in Super Bowl history.
Falcons playoff FAQ
How many Super Bowls have the Falcons won?
None. They have reached the Super Bowl 2 times and lost each one.
When did the Falcons last make the playoffs?
The 2017 season, with the playoffs played in January 2018. That is a drought of 9 seasons entering 2026.
When did the Falcons last win a playoff game?
The 2017 season.
Are the Falcons in the 2027 NFL playoffs?
In the hunt, currently 9th in the NFC, just outside the playoff line. Seven teams per conference qualify: four division winners and three wild cards.
What division are the Falcons in?
The NFC South. Winning the division guarantees a playoff spot and a home game in the Wild Card Round.
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