1971 Atlanta Falcons season Schedule Schedule

| Week | Date_ | Opponent | Result_ | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | September 19, 1971 | San Francisco 49ers | W 20-17 | 56990 |
| 2 | September 26, 1971 | at Los Angeles Rams | T 20-20 | 57895 |
| 3 | October 3, 1971 | at Detroit Lions | L 41-38 | 54418 |
| 4 | October 10, 1971 | St. Louis Cardinals | L 26-9 | 58850 |
| 5 | October 17, 1971 | Los Angeles Rams | L 24-16 | 58850 |
| 6 | October 24, 1971 | New Orleans Saints | W 28-6 | 58850 |
| 7 | October 31, 1971 | at Cleveland Browns | W 31-14 | 76825 |
| 8 | November 7, 1971 | at Cincinnati Bengals | W 9-6 | 59604 |
| 9 | November 14, 1971 | New York Giants | L 21-17 | 58850 |