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1972 Atlanta Falcons season
NFL team season
NFL team season
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| team | Atlanta Falcons |
| year | 1972 |
| logo | Atlanta-Falcons-mediaguide-1972.jpg |
| caption | Media guide for the 1972 Atlanta Falcons, featuring quarterback Bob Berry and star right tackle George Kunz. |
| record | 7–7 |
| division_place | 2nd NFC West |
| coach | Norm Van Brocklin |
| general_manager | Norm Van Brocklin |
| owner | Rankin M. Smith Sr. |
| stadium | Atlanta Stadium |
| playoffs | Did not qualify |
| pro_bowlers | T George Kunz |
| TE Jim R. Mitchell | |
| DE Claude Humphrey | |
| LB Tommy Nobis | |
| shortnavlink | Falcons seasons |
TE Jim R. Mitchell DE Claude Humphrey LB Tommy Nobis 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 the NFC West division title on the line. However, the Falcons were never in the game and saw their playoff hopes dim 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 was thrown for a six-yard loss to end the season with 995 yards, as the Falcons lost and finished 7–7.
Offseason
NFL draft
advantage in time of possession did not score any offensive points Main article: 1972 NFL draft
Personnel
Staff
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Chairman of the board – Rankin M. Smith Sr.
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President – Frank E. Wall
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General manager – Norm Van Brocklin
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Head coach – Norm Van Brocklin
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Offensive backfield – Billy Ray Barnes
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Receivers – Harry Gilmer
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Offensive line – Duane Putnam
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Head defensive – Marion Campbell
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Defensive line – Bob Griffin
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Defensive backfield – Fred Bruney
Roster
Schedule
| Atlanta Falcons | year=1972 | border=2}}" | Week | Atlanta Falcons | year=1972 | border=2}}" | Date | Atlanta Falcons | year=1972 | border=2}}" | Opponent | Atlanta Falcons | year=1972 | border=2}}" | Result | Atlanta Falcons | year=1972 | border=2}}" | Record | Atlanta Falcons | year=1972 | border=2}}" | Venue | Atlanta Falcons | year=1972 | border=2}}" | Attendance | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
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| September 17 | at Chicago Bears | W 37–21 | 1–0 | Soldier Field | 55,701 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| September 24 | at New England Patriots | L 20–21 | 1–1 | Schaefer Stadium | 60,999 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 1 | Los Angeles Rams | W 31–3 | 2–1 | Atlanta Stadium | 57,122 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 8 | Detroit Lions | L 23–26 | 2–2 | Atlanta Stadium | 58,850 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 15 | at New Orleans Saints | W 21–14 | 3–2 | Tulane Stadium | 66,294 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 22 | at Green Bay Packers | W 10–9 | 4–2 | Milwaukee County Stadium | 47,967 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 29 | San Francisco 49ers | L 14–49 | 4–3 | Atlanta Stadium | 58,850 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 5 | at Los Angeles Rams | L 7–20 | 4–4 | Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum | 75,018 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 12 | New Orleans Saints | W 36–20 | 5–4 | Atlanta Stadium | 58,850 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 20 | at Washington Redskins | L 13–24 | 5–5 | RFK Stadium | 53,034 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 26 | Denver Broncos | W 23–20 | 6–5 | Atlanta Stadium | 58,850 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 3 | Houston Oilers | W 20–10 | 7–5 | Atlanta Stadium | 58,850 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 10 | at San Francisco 49ers | L 0–20 | 7–6 | Candlestick Park | 61,214 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 17 | Kansas City Chiefs | L 14–17 | 7–7 | Atlanta Stadium | 58,850 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text. |
Standings
References
References
- [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/atl/1972.htm 1972 Atlanta Falcons]
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