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 8âÂÂ9 record from last season and were eliminated from playoff contention following a Week 14 loss to the eventual Super Bowl LX champion Seattle Seahawks, extending a seven-year absence from the playoffs and their eight-year NFC South title drought. Their 4âÂÂ9 start was their worst since they also started 4âÂÂ9 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 AtlantaâÂÂs victory creating a three-way title favorable to Carolina. Had the Falcons lost, Tampa Bay would have won the division instead. CarolinaâÂÂs 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. A day later, owner Arthur Blank promoted Greg Beadles to CEO of the Atlanta Falcons, effectively replacing Rich McKay.
The Atlanta Falcons drew an average home attendance of 70,995, the 10th-highest of all NFL teams.
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The Falcons open up their 60th season with a 23âÂÂ20 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 0âÂÂ1 as a result.
The Falcons rebounded from their Week 1 loss with a strong defensive performance against Minnesota, thus improving their record to 1âÂÂ1.
The Falcons were shutout for the first time since the 2021 season, with a 0âÂÂ30 loss to Carolina. They fall to 1âÂÂ2.
The Falcons rebounded from their dismal performance against Carolina with a 34âÂÂ27 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 2âÂÂ2.
The game marked the Falcons' first Monday night home appearance since 2018. 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. His night included an 81-yard touchdown run, the longest run of the season so far. The Falcons defeated the Bills and improved to 3âÂÂ2.
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 3âÂÂ3.
Despite entering the game as touchdown favorites, the Falcons were crushed by the Dolphins. With their second straight loss, the Falcons fell to 3âÂÂ4 and 1âÂÂ1 against the AFC East.
With their 9th loss to New England since 2001, the Falcons fell to 3âÂÂ5 and 1âÂÂ2 against the AFC East.
The Falcons participated in the first regular season game held in Berlin, Germany. 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 Coltsâ victory. Meanwhile, the Falconsâ 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 3âÂÂ6, their worst start since 2020, and 1âÂÂ3 against the AFC.
With the overtime loss, the Falcons were swept by Carolina for the first time since the 2013 season and fell to 3âÂÂ7.
The Falconsâ 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.
With their first win in New Orleans since 2021, the Falcons snapped their five-game losing streak and improved to 4âÂÂ7.
With their first loss to the Jets since 2013, the Falcons fell to 4âÂÂ8 and finished 1âÂÂ3 against the AFC East (1âÂÂ4 against the AFC).
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.
The Buccaneers took a 28âÂÂ14 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 28âÂÂ14 deficit and 19 penalties.
The Falcons committed 19 penalties, setting a franchise record.
With their second straight win, Atlanta improved to 6âÂÂ9 and finished 4âÂÂ5 on the road.
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.
RobinsonâÂÂs 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 Andrewsâ previous mark of 2,176 yards set in 1983.
The game-deciding play occurred with 3:24 remaining, when, from the Falconsâ 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 8âÂÂ9 for the second straight year. The Falcons also finished 3âÂÂ3 against the NFC South and 4âÂÂ4 at home. The result also clinched the NFC South title for the Panthers, as the Falcons, Panthers, and Buccaneers all finished with identical 8âÂÂ9 records. Carolina secured the division based on a superior head-to-head record against the other two teams (Panthers 3âÂÂ1), compared to the Buccaneers (2âÂÂ2) and Falcons (1âÂÂ3), eliminating both Atlanta and Tampa Bay. The Falcons also set a single-season franchise record with 57 sacks.
Despite the victory, the Falcons fired head coach Raheem Morris and general manager Terry Fontenot hours later. Morris finished with a 20âÂÂ25 record over his three-year tenure with no playoff appearances. Fontenot compiled a 36âÂÂ48 record during his five-year tenure, also without any playoff appearances.