2011 Atlanta Falcons season
| 2011 Atlanta Falcons season | |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Mike Smith |
| General manager | Thomas Dimitroff |
| Owner | Arthur Blank |
| Home field | Georgia Dome |
| Results | |
| Record | 10–6 |
| Division place | 2nd NFC South |
| Playoff finish | Lost Wild Card Playoffs (Giants) 2–24 |
| Pro Bowlers | Tony Gonzalez, TE, Roddy White, WR |
The 2011 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. Atlanta's season ended quickly as they lost 24-2 to Eli Manning and the New York Giants in the opening round. The Giants would go on to defeat Tom Brady and the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl.
This is also the first time the franchise clinched consecutive playoff berths, and the first time it has won 10 or more games in consecutive seasons.
Signed LE Ray Edwards to a 5-year deal
Cut WR Michael Jenkins and LE Jamaal Anderson
The Falcons' preseason schedule was announced on April 12, 2011.
LEGEND:
The Falcons started their season out on the road against the Bears. With the loss, the team fell to 0–1.
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 openers.
With the loss, the Falcons fell to 1–2.
With the win, the Falcons improved to 2–2.
The Falcons went home for a week 5 duel with the undefeated Packers. This would be a rematch of last year's NFC Divisional Round. With the loss, the Falcons fell to 2–3.
With their 3rd-straight win over the Panthers, the Falcons improved to 3–3.
With the win, the Falcons went into their bye week at 4–3.
With the win, the Falcons improved to 5–3 and went 2–13 overall against the Colts.
With the loss, the Falcons fell to 5–4.
With the win, the Falcons improved to 6–4.
With the win, the Falcons improved to 7–4.
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