The 1983 Atlanta Falcons season was the Falconsâ eighteenth season in the National Football League. The team looked to improve on its 5âÂÂ4 1982 season and make the playoffs for the second consecutive season. However, the Falcons started out terribly, losing five of their first seven games. The Falcons would finish the season with a 7âÂÂ9 record in their first season under head coach Dan Henning. This would ultimately prove the first of eight consecutive losing seasons for the Falcons.