1981 Atlanta Falcons season

The 1981 Atlanta Falcons season was the Falcons' 16th season. The Falcons got off to a solid 3-0 start, but lost three key starters for the season in a 34-17 win at Fulton County Stadium over the San Francisco 49ers. The Falcons would go on to finish the season with a 7-9 record, losing seven games by five points or less, thus missing the playoffs for the first time since 1979.

1981 Atlanta Falcons season

The 1981 Atlanta Falcons season was the Falcons' 16th season. The Falcons got off to a solid 3-0 start, but lost three key starters for the season in a 34-17 win at Fulton County Stadium over the San Francisco 49ers. The Falcons would go on to finish the season with a 7-9 record, losing seven games by five points or less, thus missing the playoffs for the first time since 1979.