The Atlanta Falcons entered the NFL in 1966 and play home games at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, an architecturally distinct venue in downtown Atlanta known for its retractable roof modeled after a camera aperture. Atlanta reached Super Bowl LI following the 2016 season behind an explosive offense led by quarterback Matt Ryan and receiver Julio Jones, one of the most prolific passing combinations of that era. The Falcons' NFC South rivalry with the New Orleans Saints and Carolina Panthers has produced high-scoring, division-deciding games for over two decades, while newer matchups with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers keep the division unpredictable year to year. Atlanta's home crowd is known for a signature stadium chant and a rising-sun light show entrance that has become a pregame tradition. The franchise has built its recent identity around a fast-paced offense and continues to invest heavily in skill-position talent as it chases its first Super Bowl title. Watch every Atlanta Falcons game live — schedules, scores and streams are on the NFLBite home page.