1970 Atlanta Falcons season
| 1970 Atlanta Falcons season | |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Norm Van Brocklin |
| General manager | Norm Van Brocklin |
| Owner | Rankin M. Smith, Sr. |
| Home field | Atlanta Stadium |
| Results | |
| Record | 4–8–2 |
| Division place | 3rd NFC West |
| Playoff finish | did not qualify |
The 1970 Atlanta Falcons season was the franchise's fifth year in the National Football League (NFL). The team failed to improve on their previous season's output of 6–8, winning only four games. They failed to reach the playoffs for the fifth straight season. The team began it's season quite well, winning 2 of their first 3 games. However, the Falcons would not do well following their 21-20 win over the 49ers, as they would go 2-7-2 in their final 11 games. Their tied games, a 10-10 tie with the Los Angeles Rams, and a 13-13 tie with the Philadelphia Eagles, occurred in back-to-back weeks. The Falcons are the last team in NFL history to have 2 tied games in 2 straight weeks, as overtime would be added to the NFL game in 1974.
The following were selected in the 1991 NFL Draft.
Note: Tie games were not officially counted in the standings until 1972.
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