Atlanta Falcons 1997 Season Schedule & Scores

Overall record:	7-9
Home record:	3-5
Away record:	4-4

The Falcons entered the 1997 season with great expectations, buoyed by their remarkable 14-2 record in 1995. However, maintaining that momentum proved challenging, as they stumbled out of the gate, dropping six of their first eight games. A late-season rally, highlighted by three consecutive victories, wasn't enough to secure a playoff berth, and they concluded the season with a 7-9 record. Quarterback Steve Bartkowski lead the offense, but defensive struggles persisted, with defensive end Chuck Smith leading a unit that struggled to apply consistent pressure.

Away		Home	Date	Result
ATL	@	DET	Sun, Aug 31st, 1997	L17-28
panthers	@	ATL	Sun, Sep 7th, 1997	W9-6
OAK	@	ATL	Sun, Sep 14th, 1997	W36-31
ATL	@	SF	Sun, Sep 21st, 1997	L7-34
DEN	@	ATL	Sun, Sep 28th, 1997	W29-21
ATL	@	NO	Sun, Oct 12th, 1997	W23-17
SF	@	ATL	Sun, Oct 19th, 1997	W35-28
ATL	@	CAR	Sun, Oct 26th, 1997	L12-21
LA	@	ATL	Sun, Nov 2nd, 1997	L31-34
TB	@	ATL	Sun, Nov 9th, 1997	W31-10
ATL	@	STL	Sun, Nov 16th, 1997	W27-21
NO	@	ATL	Sun, Nov 23rd, 1997	L3-20
ATL	@	SEA	Sun, Nov 30th, 1997	W24-17
ATL	@	SD	Sun, Dec 7th, 1997	W14-3
PHI	@	ATL	Sun, Dec 14th, 1997	L17-20
ATL	@	ARI	Sun, Dec 21st, 1997	L26-29