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Over the last four years the Falcons, under General Manager Thomas Dimitroff, Head Coach Mike Smith, and Quarterback Matt Ryan, have been one of the best franchises in the NFC.

Since the start of the 2008 season, the Falcons have recorded four consecutive winning seasons for the first time in franchise history.

They lead the NFC in number of wins during that period with 43.

Mike Smith ’ s 43-21 regular-season record in that span is the fifth-best in the league.

The Falcons had the NFL's second best winning percentage at home during the period of 2008 to 2010 with a. 833 percentage.

The Falcons have qualified for the playoffs three times ( 2008, 2010 and 2011 ) during this period, but lost all three in the first round