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1991 Atlanta Falcons season

NFL team season

NFL team season

FieldValue
teamAtlanta Falcons
year1991
record10–6
division_place2nd NFC West
ownerRankin Smith
coachJerry Glanville
stadiumFulton County Stadium
playoffs**Won [Wild Card Playoffs](1991-92-nfl-playoffs)**
(at [Saints](1991-new-orleans-saints-season)) 27–20
Lost [Divisional Playoffs](1991-92-nfl-playoffs)
(at [Redskins](1991-washington-redskins-season)) 7–24
pro_bowlers{{collapsible list
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shortnavlinkFalcons seasons

(at Saints) 27–20 Lost Divisional Playoffs (at Redskins) 7–24 |OT Chris Hinton |WR Andre Rison |QB Chris Miller |CB Deion Sanders | AP All-pros = {{collapsible list | OT Mike Kenn (1st team) | WR Andre Rison (2nd team) | CB Deion Sanders (2nd team)

The ** Atlanta Falcons season** was the team's 26th season in the National Football League (NFL). It was also the final season they played at Fulton County Stadium, before moving into the Georgia Dome the following season. The season would be the most successful Atlanta had compiled in almost a decade, with the team recording a winning record and clinching a playoff berth for the first time in nine years. Additionally, the Falcons won their first playoff game since 1978, by defeating the New Orleans Saints 27–20 in the NFC Wild Card Game. The following they would lose to the eventual Super Bowl champion Washington Redskins 24–7 in the divisional round.

The last remaining active member of the 1991 Atlanta Falcons was quarterback Brett Favre, who retired after the 2010 season.

Offseason

NFL draft

Main article: 1991 NFL draft

The Falcons’ most notable selection in the 1991 NFL draft was future Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre, who was drafted in the second round, 33rd overall. Head coach Jerry Glanville disapproved of the selection and said it would take a plane crash for him to put Favre into the game. Favre's first pass in an NFL regular season game resulted in an interception returned for a touchdown. He only attempted four passes in his career at Atlanta, completing none of them. After the season ended, Favre was traded to the Green Bay Packers, where he remained for the following sixteen seasons. He went on to lead the Packers to eleven playoff appearances, two Super Bowl appearances, and their third Super Bowl title in Super Bowl XXXI. Favre also won three consecutive MVP awards, and was a 9-time Pro Bowler during his tenure in Green Bay.

Personnel

Staff

  • Chairman of the board – Rankin M. Smith Sr.

  • President – Taylor Smith

  • Vice-president of player personnel – Ken Herock

  • Director of pro scouting – Chuck Connor

  • Head coach – Jerry Glanville

  • Assistant head coach/offense – June Jones

  • Running backs – Ollie Wilson

  • Wide receivers – Jimmy Robinson

  • Tight ends – Bobby April

  • Offensive line – Keith Rowen

  • Assistant head coachdefense – Doug Shively

  • Defensive line – Bill Kollar

  • Secondary – Jimmy Carr

  • Special teams – Bobby April

  • Strength and conditioning – Tim Jorgensen

Roster

47 active, 8 inactive, 2 practice squad

Preseason

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vs. [Los Angeles Rams](1991-los-angeles-rams-season)**W** 38–171–0Gator Bowl66,531
at [Houston Oilers](1991-houston-oilers-season)**W** 36–72–0Houston Astrodome52,170
[Tampa Bay Buccaneers](1991-tampa-bay-buccaneers-season)**L** 7–122–1Atlanta–Fulton County Stadium41,983
at [Dallas Cowboys](1991-dallas-cowboys-season)**L** 17–20 (OT)2–2Texas Stadium53,689

Regular season

Schedule

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September 1at [Kansas City Chiefs](1991-kansas-city-chiefs-season)**L** 3–140–1Arrowhead Stadium74,246[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199109010kan.htm)
September 8[Minnesota Vikings](1991-minnesota-vikings-season)**L** 19–200–2Atlanta–Fulton County Stadium50,936[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199109080atl.htm)
September 15at [San Diego Chargers](1991-san-diego-chargers-season)**W** 13–101–2Jack Murphy Stadium44,804[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199109150sdg.htm)
September 22[Los Angeles Raiders](1991-los-angeles-raiders-season)**W** 21–172–2Atlanta–Fulton County Stadium53,615[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199109220atl.htm)
September 29**[New Orleans Saints](1991-new-orleans-saints-season)****L** 6–272–3Atlanta–Fulton County Stadium56,556[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199109290atl.htm)
October 13at **[San Francisco 49ers](1991-san-francisco-49ers-season)****W** 39–343–3Candlestick Park57,343[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199110130sfo.htm)
October 20at [Phoenix Cardinals](1991-phoenix-cardinals-season)**L** 10–163–4Sun Devil Stadium29,804[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199110200crd.htm)
October 27**[Los Angeles Rams](1991-los-angeles-rams-season)****W** 31–144–4Atlanta–Fulton County Stadium50,187[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199110270atl.htm)
November 3**[San Francisco 49ers](1991-san-francisco-49ers-season)****W** 17–145–4Atlanta–Fulton County Stadium51,259[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199111030atl.htm)
November 10at [Washington Redskins](1991-washington-redskins-season)**L** 17–565–5RFK Stadium52,461[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199111100was.htm)
November 17[Tampa Bay Buccaneers](1991-tampa-bay-buccaneers-season)**W** 43–76–5Atlanta–Fulton County Stadium41,274[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199111170atl.htm)
November 24at **[New Orleans Saints](1991-new-orleans-saints-season)****W** 23–20 (OT)7–5Louisiana Superdome68,591[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199111240nor.htm)
December 1[Green Bay Packers](1991-green-bay-packers-season)**W** 35–318–5Atlanta–Fulton County Stadium43,270[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199112010atl.htm)
December 8at **[Los Angeles Rams](1991-los-angeles-rams-season)****W** 31–149–5Anaheim Stadium35,315[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199112080ram.htm)
December 15[Seattle Seahawks](1991-seattle-seahawks-season)**W** 26–1310–5Atlanta–Fulton County Stadium53,834[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199112150atl.htm)
December 22at [Dallas Cowboys](1991-dallas-cowboys-season)**L** 27–3110–6Texas Stadium60,962[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199112220dal.htm)
**Note:** Intra-division opponents are in **bold** text.

Standings

Game summaries

Week 1

Week 2

Week 3

Week 4

Week 5

Week 7

Originally a home game for the Falcons, Week 7 was moved to San Francisco because the Atlanta Braves were hosting the National League Championship Series that day.

Week 8

Week 9

  • Michael Haynes 4 Rec, 110 Yds

Week 10

Week 11

Week 12

Week 13

Week 14

Week 15

Week 16

Week 17

Playoffs

Wild card

Falcons quarterback Chris Miller completed the game-winning 61-yard touchdown pass to Michael Haynes with 2:41 left in the contest. Miller completed 18 out of 30 passes for 291 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Divisional

During their regular season meeting, Washington defeated Atlanta 56–17, with quarterback Mark Rypien throwing for 446 yards and 6 touchdowns. In this game the score was closer, but the result was still the same.

Under rainy and muddy conditions, the Redskins forced six turnovers, held the ball for over 36 minutes, and scored two touchdowns in a span of 3:11 in the second quarter.

References

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