| 2004 Atlanta Falcons season | |
|---|---|
| Owner | Arthur Blank |
| General manager | Rich McKay |
| Head coach | Jim Mora |
| Home field | Georgia Dome |
| Results | |
| Record | 11–5 |
| Division place | 1st NFC South |
| Playoff finish | Won Divisional Playoffs (vs. Rams) 47–17 Lost NFC Championship (at Eagles) 10–27 |
| Pro Bowlers | 5
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The 2004 Atlanta Falcons season was the franchise's 39th in the National Football League (NFL). It was the first year under head coach Jim Mora. Under Mora, the team went 11–5, advancing to the playoffs. After easily handling the 8–8 St. Louis Rams in the divisional round, the Falcons advanced to the NFC Championship game for the first time since 1998, but lost to the Philadelphia Eagles. The Falcons did not make the postseason again until 2008 and would not appear in the NFC Championship again until 2012.
The team led the NFL in rushing in 2004, with 2,672 yards.