2011 Atlanta Falcons

The  Atlanta Falcons season was the franchise's 46th season in the National Football League and the fourth under head coach Mike Smith.

Finishing the regular season 10-6, the Falcons clinched the #5 seed in the playoffs.

This is the first time the franchise clinched consecutive playoff berths, and the first time it has won 10 or more games in consecutive seasons. For the second straight year, the Falcons did not lose two consecutive regular season games.

Offseason
Signed LE Ray Edwards to a 5 year deal

Cut WR Michael Jenkins and LE Jamaal Anderson

2011 NFL Draft

 * undefined The Falcons acquired this seventh-round selection and a 2010 sixth-round selection in a trade that sent CB Chris Houston to the Detroit Lions.
 * undefined The Falcons acquired this seventh-round selection in a trade that sent T Quinn Ojinnaka to the New England Patriots.

Schedule
The Falcons' preseason schedule was announced on April 12, 2011.

Schedule

 * undefined The game was simulcast locally on WATL-TV.
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Week 1: at Chicago Bears
The Falcons started their season out on the road against the Bears. With the loss, the team fell to 0-1.

Week 2: vs. Philadelphia Eagles
For the regular season opener at home, the Falcons faced the Eagles. The win improved the team to 1-1 and also helped Starting QB Matt Ryan improve to 4-0 as a regular season starter during home games.

NFC Wild Card Playoff Game: at #4 New York Giants
January 8, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. EST

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