2011 Atlanta Falcons season

The 2011 Atlanta Falcons season will be the franchise's 46th season in the National Football League and the fourth under head coach Mike Smith. After a disappointing loss to the Green Bay Packers in the divisional round of the playoffs, the Falcons will attempt to defend its NFC South division title and contend for another Super Bowl.

2011 NFL Draft

 * undefined The Falcons acquired this seventh-round selection and a 2010 sixth-round selection in a trade that sent CB Chris Houston to the Detroit Lions.
 * undefined The Falcons acquired this seventh-round selection in a trade that sent T Quinn Ojinnaka to the New England Patriots.

Schedule
The Falcons' preseason schedule was announced on April 12, 2011.

Schedule

 * Indicates that the game time is subject to change as a result of flexible scheduling.

Week 1: at Chicago Bears
The Falcons started their season out on the road against the Bears. With the loss, the team fell to 0-1.

Week 2: vs. Philadelphia Eagles
For the regular season opener at home, the Falcons faced the Eagles. The win improved the team to 1-1 and also helped Starting QB Matt Ryan improve to 4-0 as a regular season starter during home games.

Week 17: vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

 * undefined Gametime subject to change due to flexible scheduling.