| 1988 Atlanta Falcons season | |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Marion Campbell |
| Home field | Fulton County Stadium |
| Results | |
| Record | 5–11 |
| Division place | 4th NFC West |
| Playoff finish | Did not qualify |
| Pro Bowlers | 3
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The 1988 Atlanta Falcons season was the franchise’s 23rd season in the National Football League (NFL). The team was marred by tragedy when cornerback David Croudip died on October 10 after a cocaine overdose.[1] It would be the first of three player deaths of the team in the space of two seasons.