2009 Atlanta Falcons season | |
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Owner | Arthur Blank |
General manager | Thomas Dimitroff |
Head coach | Mike Smith |
Home field | Georgia Dome |
Results | |
Record | 9–7 |
Division place | 2nd NFC South |
Playoff finish | Did not qualify |
Pro Bowlers | WR Roddy White |
Uniform | |
The 2009 Atlanta Falcons season was the 44th season for the team in the National Football League (NFL). The team looked to match or improve upon their 11–5 record from 2008 and return to the playoffs, however, the Falcons were eliminated from contention in Week 15 for the first time since 2007, after the Dallas Cowboys upset the New Orleans Saints. Despite not making the playoffs, the team, with a record of 9–7, posted consecutive winning seasons for the first time in franchise history. The only Falcon this year to play in the Pro Bowl was Roddy White. He finished the game with 8 catches and 84 yards. In the first 5 games, the Falcons were 4-1. But, after that, they sagged, going 5-6.