| 7-7 | Missed Playoffs |
| Record | Outcome |
The Atlanta Falcons finished the regular season with a 7-7 record. They went 4-3 at home and 3-4 on the road.
The 1972 Atlanta Falcons played in the West Division of the National Football Conference.
During the regular season, the 1972 Atlanta Falcons went 3-3 against their NFC West opponents.
| Opponent | Record | Win Percentage % | Point Differential |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans Saints | 2-0 | 100% | +23 |
| Los Angeles Rams | 1-1 | 50.0% | +15 |
| San Francisco 49ers | 0-2 | 0% | -55 |
No, the Falcons didn't make the Playoffs in 1972.
The Atlanta Falcons finished the regular season with a point differential of -5. Based on their point differential and their pythagorean expectation, the Falcons could have been expected to have about 6.8 wins, or a 7-7 record in the regular season.
In close, one-score games, the 1972 Atlanta Falcons went 3-3. In games decided by a field goal or less, the Falcons went 2-3.
The 1972 Atlanta Falcons did not play any overtime games in the regular season.
The longest win streak during the regular season for the 1972 Atlanta Falcons was a 2 game winning streak on 2 separate stretches during the season.
The longest losing streak that the Atlanta Falcons had during the 1972 regular season was 2 games, which occured 2 separate times.
= Playoff Team
Bold = Division Opponent
| Week | Date | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Season | ||||
| 1 | Sun, Sep 17, 1972 Sun, Sep 17 | @ Chicago Bears | Win 37 - 21 | |
| 2 | Sun, Sep 24, 1972 Sun, Sep 24 | @ New England Patriots | Loss 20 - 21 | |
| 3 | Sun, Oct 1, 1972 Sun, Oct 1 | vs Los Angeles Rams | Win 31 - 3 | |
| 4 | Sun, Oct 8, 1972 Sun, Oct 8 | vs Detroit Lions | Loss 23 - 26 | |
| 5 | Sun, Oct 15, 1972 Sun, Oct 15 | @ New Orleans Saints | Win 21 - 14 | |
| 6 | Sun, Oct 22, 1972 Sun, Oct 22 | @ Green Bay Packers | Win 10 - 9 | |
| 7 | Sun, Oct 29, 1972 Sun, Oct 29 | vs San Francisco 49ers | Loss 14 - 49 | |
| 8 | Sun, Nov 5, 1972 Sun, Nov 5 | @ Los Angeles Rams | Loss 7 - 20 | |
| 9 | Sun, Nov 12, 1972 Sun, Nov 12 | vs New Orleans Saints | Win 36 - 20 | |
| 10 | Mon, Nov 20, 1972 Mon, Nov 20 | @ Washington Redskins | Loss 13 - 24 | |
| 11 | Sun, Nov 26, 1972 Sun, Nov 26 | vs Denver Broncos | Win 23 - 20 | |
| 12 | Sun, Dec 3, 1972 Sun, Dec 3 | vs Houston Oilers | Win 20 - 10 | |
| 13 | Sun, Dec 10, 1972 Sun, Dec 10 | @ San Francisco 49ers | Loss 0 - 20 | |
| 14 | Sun, Dec 17, 1972 Sun, Dec 17 | vs Kansas City Chiefs | Loss 14 - 17 | |
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