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NFC Team Review: Atlanta Falcons – Statistics and Record vs Team Opponents
The Falcons have won the NFC South division three times, in 2010, 2012, and 2016. Therefore, the Atlanta Falcons have seven division titles, three in the NFC West and four in the NFC South.
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If you ask Atlanta Falcons fans how many times their team has won the division, you’ll hear a lot more trash language. Since then, the Falcons have won the NFC South division three times, in 2010, 2012, and 2016. Therefore, the Atlanta Falcons have seven division titles, three in the NFC West and four in the NFC South. Let’s take a short glance back at the years they dominated their division, the division they dominated, and their record:
Atlanta Falcons’ most-played opponent?
More than any other team, the Atlanta Falcons and the New Orleans Saints have played 108 times against each other in the regular season. The Falcons and Saints have met annually since 1967, and the series is now tied at 53 wins apiece (including the regular season and playoffs).
The Atlanta Falcons has the best record versus which another team?
The Atlanta Falcons has the best winning percentage against any team they have faced at least 10 times by posting an 8-3 record (66.7%-win percentage) throughout the course of 12 regular season games versus the Los Angeles Chargers.
Atlanta Falcons’ longest winning run is against which team?
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The Falcons’ current winning streak is the longest against any opponent, as they have won 5 consecutive games against the Raiders of Las Vegas, both in the regular season and the postseason.
The Atlanta Falcons’ longest losing streak is against which team?
The Falcons have lost seven consecutive games to the Patriots, including both the regular season and the playoffs, making it the longest active losing streak in the NFL.
| Opponents | Records | Streak | Win% | Point Diff | Date |
| St. Louis/Phoenix/Arizona Cardinals | 15-16 | W1 | 48.5% | +61 | October 13, 2019 |
| Baltimore Ravens | 2-4 | L3 | 28.6% | -52 | December 2, 2018 |
| Buffalo Bills | 7-6 | L2 | 53.8% | +10 | January 2, 2022 |
| Carolina Panthers | 34-20 | L1 | 62.5% | +127 | December 12, 2021 |
| Chicago Bears | 14-15 | W1 | 48.3% | -46 | November 20, 2022 |
| Cincinnati Bengals | 5-9 | L3 | 33.3% | -53 | September 30, 2018 |
| Cleveland Browns | 4-12 | W1 | 25.0% | -124 | November 11, 2022 |
| Dallas Cowboys | 11-17 | L3 | 36.7% | -155 | November 14, 2021 |
| Denver Broncos | 7-8 | W3 | 43.8% | -51 | November 8, 2020 |
| Detroit Lions | 14-25 | W1 | 35.9% | -52 | December 26, 2021 |
| Green Bay Packers | 14-17 | L2 | 47.7% | -124 | October 5, 2020 |
| Houston Texans | 2-3 | L1 | 40.0% | +5 | October 6, 2019 |
| Baltimore/Indianapolis Colts | 2-15 | L2 | 11.8% | -184 | September 22, 2019 |
| Jacksonville Jaguars | 5-3 | W4 | 62.5% | +28 | November 28, 2021 |
| Kansas City Chiefs | 3-7 | L2 | 30.0% | -56 | December 27, 2020 |
| San Diego/Los Angeles Chargers | 8-3 | W5 | 53.3% | +77 | December 13, 2020 |
| St. Louis/Los Angeles Rams | 28-48-2 | L3 | 66.7% | -477 | October 20, 2019 |
| Miami Dolphins | 5-9 | L2 | 38.3% | -28 | October 24, 2021 |
| Minnesota Vikings | 11-19 | W1 | 35.7% | -198 | October 18, 2020 |
| New England Patriots | 6-9 | W1 | 37.5% | +4 | November 18, 2021 |
| New Orleans Saints | 53-52 | L7 | 50.0% | +85 | January 9, 2022 |
| New York Giants | 14-11 | W3 | 53.8% | +3 | September 26, 2021 |
| New York Jets | 8-5 | W2 | 61.5% | -13 | October 10, 2021 |
| Philadelphia Eagles | 14-18-1 | L1 | 41.9% | -153 | September 12, 2021 |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | 2-14 | L4 | 13.9% | -203 | October 7, 2018 |
| San Francisco 49ers | 32-47-1 | W1 | 40.9% | -475 | October 16, 2022 |
| Seattle Seahawks | 7-12 | W1 | 42.9% | -45 | September 25, 2022 |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 28-29 | W1 | 49.2% | -75 | December 5, 2021 |
| Tennessee Titans/Houston Oilers | 7-8 | L1 | 46.7% | +4 | September 29, 2019 |
| Washington Commanders | 10-15-1 | L2 | 37.5% | -122 | October 3, 2021 |
As a result, the Atlanta Falcons have a long record of victorious play versus their competition. Since they first entered the NFL in 1966, they have gone 337-323-6. They have reached the postseason a total of 14 times, with their 1998 Super Bowl trip being their only victory. Fans will never forget moments like when they overcame a 17-point deficit to beat the Carolina Panthers in the 2017 NFC Championship Game, or when they defeated the Minnesota Vikings in the 1998 NFC Championship Game.
Also Read: NFC Atlanta Falcons Team – Single Game Records and Statistics (sportsdigest.in)
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