1986 Atlanta Falcons season
| 1986 Atlanta Falcons season | |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Dan Henning |
| Home stadium | Fulton County Stadium |
| Results | |
| Record | 7–8–1 |
| Division place | 3rd NFC West |
| Playoffs | Did not qualify |
| Pro Bowlers | 2
|
The 1986 Atlanta Falcons season was the franchise's 21st season in the National Football League (NFL). It began with moderate expectations. Head coach Dan Henning was going into his fourth year having failed to post a record above .500 in any of his first three seasons. Local media, including the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, saw it as Henning's last chance to save his head coaching job. Atlanta entered the season led by, among others, Gerald Riggs, Scott Case, Bill Fralic and Jeff Van Note. David Archer was the starting quarterback heading into the season.
The Falcons won their first 4 games, but their season was effectively ruined by going 3–8–1 afterwards.