1977 Atlanta Falcons

The 1977 Atlanta Falcons season was the team's 12th year in the National Football League.

Although the Falcons' offense struggled, the defense was dominant. The Falcons' 129 points allowed not only led the league, but established an all-time NFL record for fewest points allowed in a 14-game NFL season.

Atlanta's 3,242 total yards allowed were second in the league, and the Falcons' 1,384 passing yards allowed was by far the best in the NFL in 1977.

Milestones

 * Jerry Glanville's "Grits Blitz" defense (9 men blitzing on nearly every down) set the NFL record for fewest points allowed per game since the AFL-NFL Merger (129 points on a 14-game schedule, an average of 9 points per game).