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1972 Atlanta Falcons season
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The 1972 Atlanta Falcons season was the franchise's seventh year in the National Football League (NFL). The team failed to improve on their previous season's output of 7–6–1, finishing 7–7 and failing to reach the playoffs.[1] Standing at 7–5 the Falcons traveled to San Francisco with the NFC West division title on the line. However, the Falcons were never in the game and saw their playoff hopes dim with a 20–0 shutout loss. Facing the Kansas City Chiefs in their final game of the season, Running Back Dave Hampton surpassed the 1,000-yard mark. However, a play later he was thrown for a six-yard loss to end the season with 995 yards, as the Falcons lost and finished 7–7.
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1972 Atlanta Falcons season | |
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Owner | Rankin M. Smith Sr. |
General manager | Norm Van Brocklin |
Head coach | Norm Van Brocklin |
Home field | Atlanta Stadium |
Results | |
Record | 7–7 |
Division place | 2nd NFC West |
Playoff finish | Did not qualify |
Pro Bowlers | T George Kunz TE Jim R. Mitchell DE Claude Humphrey LB Tommy Nobis |
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