1980 Atlanta Falcons season
NFL team season / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about 1980 Atlanta Falcons season?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
The 1980 Atlanta Falcons season was the Falcons' 15th season and culminated in their first division title in franchise history. After a 3–3 start, the Falcons went on a nine-game winning streak as quarterback Steve Bartkowski passed for a career-best 3,544 yards while connecting on 31 touchdown passes. As the NFC's top seed, the Falcons gained home-field advantage throughout the playoffs. The Falcons' season ended with a 30–27 divisional playoff loss to the Dallas Cowboys before 60,022 fans at Fulton County Stadium.
Quick Facts Atlanta Falcons season, Owner ...
1980 Atlanta Falcons season | |
---|---|
Owner | Rankin M. Smith Sr. |
General manager | Eddie LeBaron |
Head coach | Leeman Bennett |
Home field | Fulton County Stadium |
Results | |
Record | 12–4 |
Division place | 1st NFC West |
Playoff finish | Lost Divisional Playoffs (vs. Cowboys) 27–30 |
Pro Bowlers | RB William Andrews QB Steve Bartkowski WR Alfred Jenkins C Jeff van Note T Mike Kenn TE Junior Miller |
|
Close