The Falcons joined the NFL as an expansion team in 1966. Over the years, the Falcons have fielded exciting teams that have supplied a fair share of memorable moments. Atlanta registered its first winning season in 1971 and first division title in 1980. Perhaps the pinnacle of success for the Falcons came in 1998 when Atlanta won the NFC championship and earned a berth in Super Bowl XXXIII.

First Regular-Season Game: A 19-14 loss to the Los Angeles Rams, 9/11/66.

First Regular-Season Points: A 53-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Randy Johnson to end Gary Barnes vs. the Los Angeles Rams, 9/11/66.

First Regular-Season Field Goal: 22 yards by Lou Kirouac vs. the Philadelphia Eagles, 9/18/66.

First Regular-Season Win: A 27-16 victory over the New York Giants, 11/20/66.

First Winning Season: 1971 (7-6-1).

First Playoff Game: A 14-13 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1978 NFC Wild Card game.

First Super Bowl Appearance: A 34-19 loss to the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XXXIII, 1/31/99

First Draft Choice: Tommy Nobis, LB, University of Texas, 1966.

First All-Pro Selection: Linebacker Tommy Nobis, 1967.

First Pro Bowl Selection: Linebacker Tommy Nobis, 1966.

First to Rush 100 Yards in a Game: Junior Coffee, 117 yards vs. the Cleveland Browns, 10/30/66.

First 1,000-Yard Rusher: Dave Hampton, 1,002 yards (1975).

First to Pass 400 Yards in a Game: Steve Bartkowski, 416 yards vs. the Pittsburgh Steelers, 11/15/81.

Most Career Rushing Yards: Gerald Riggs, 6,631 yards (1982-88).

Most Career Passing Yards: Steve Bartkowski, 23,468 yards (1975-85).

Most Career Receptions: Terance Mathis, 572 receptions (1994-2001).

Leading Scorer: Morten Andersen, 620 points (1995-2000).

Most Lopsided Win: A 62-7 victory over the New Orleans Saints, 9/16/73.

Fewest Yards Allowed in a Game: 78 yards vs. the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 11/27/77.

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