The most points scored by the Atlanta Falcons in a game is 62 points. They beat the New Orleans Saints 62-7 in 1973.
Highest-Scoring Falcons Games
1. Falcons 62, Saints 7 – 1973
Atlanta held Archie Manning to just 62 passing yards and one touchdown, while Dick Shiner threw for 227 yards and three touchdowns in this massive blowout.
2. Falcons 56, Buccaneers 14 – 2014
Julio Jones had an outstanding 161 receiving yards and two touchdowns in a game where Tampa Bay did not score until the fourth quarter and Atlanta had three different players contribute a rushing touchdown.
3. Falcons 51, Panthers 23 – 1998
Jamal Anderson recorded 151 scrimmage yards and a rushing touchdown in Atlanta’s 28-point victory.
4. Falcons 48, Panthers 33 – 2016
The quarterback-receiver duo of Matt Ryan (503 passing yards and four touchdowns) and Julio Jones (300 receiving yards and a touchdown) were unstoppable in this divisional showdown.
4. Falcons 48, Texans 21 – 2015
Houston posted more total yards than Atlanta (428 to 378), but Devonta Freeman’s three rushing touchdowns were a catalyst in this win.
4. Falcons 48, Bears 31 – 1969
Randy Johnson threw for 202 yards and four touchdowns in this 17-point matchup.
7. Falcons 47, Oilers 27 – 1990
Houston once again finished with more total yards than Atlanta (418 to 301), but Atlanta’s three defensive touchdowns led the Falcons to victory.
7. Falcons 47, Packers 41 – 1983
Green Bay was ahead 21-0 in the second quarter, but William Andrews was dominant in both the run and receiving games, securing 183 scrimmage yards and three total touchdowns.
9. Falcons 46, Bears 6 – 1973
The Bears led 6-0 during the second quarter, but Atlanta rattled off 46 unanswered points in this 40-point beatdown.
10. Falcons 45, Saints 32 – 2016
New Orleans led 7-0 and also tied the game at 14 during the first half, but Matt Ryan kept the Saints at bay with 240 passing yards and two touchdowns.
10. Falcons 45, Buccaneers 24 – 2012
Michael Turner ran for 172 yards and two touchdowns in this Jan. 1 matchup.
10. Falcons 45, 49ers 10 – 2009
Once again, Michael Turner was a factor with 97 rushing yards and three touchdowns, and Roddy White also ended with 210 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
10. Falcons 45, Panthers 28 – 2008
In a game where Carolina finished with more total yards (408 to 392), Michael Turner could not be stopped (117 rushing yards and four touchdowns).
10. Falcons 45, Saints 17 – 1969
Harmon Wages put on a show, finishing with 192 scrimmage yards and three different types of touchdowns (passing, rushing, and receiving).
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