1980 Atlanta Falcons season Schedule Schedule

| Week | Date_ | Opponent | Result_ | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | September 7, 1980 | at Minnesota Vikings | L 24-23 | 44773 |
| 2 | September 14, 1980 | at New England Patriots | W 37-21 | 48321 |
| 3 | September 21, 1980 | Miami Dolphins | L 20-17 | 55470 |
| 4 | September 28, 1980 | at San Francisco 49ers | W 20-17 | 56518 |
| 5 | October 5, 1980 | Detroit Lions | W 43-28 | 57652 |
| 6 | October 12, 1980 | New York Jets | L 14-7 | 57458 |
| 7 | October 19, 1980 | at New Orleans Saints | W 41-14 | 62651 |
| 8 | October 26, 1980 | Los Angeles Rams | W 13-10 | 57401 |
| 9 | November 2, 1980 | at Buffalo Bills | W 30-14 | 57959 |