Head coach Norm Van Brocklin Owner Rankin M. Smith, Sr. Record 7–7 | General manager Norm Van Brocklin Home field Atlanta Stadium Division place 2nd NFC West | |
The 1972 Atlanta Falcons season was the franchise's seventh year in the National Football League (NFL). The team failed to improve on their previous season's output of 7–6–1, finishing 7–7 and failing to reach the playoffs. Standing at 7-5 the Falcons traveled to San Francisco with NFC Western Division Title on the line. However, the Falcons were never in the game and saw their playoff hopes end with a 20-0 shutout loss. Facing the Kansas City Chiefs in their final game of the season, Running Back Dave Hampton surpassed the 1,000-yard mark. However, a play later he is thrown for a six-yard loss and ends the season with 995 yards, as the Falcons lose and finish 7-7.
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