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Seattle Seahawks at Atlanta Falcons

Final · Kickoff

2012 Postseason · Divisional · Georgia Dome

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Historical final score from the WHYNFL results archive. WHYNFL preserves the team labels of the time and converts supplied Eastern kickoff times. Team links open today's franchise hubs. Historical box scores and play-by-play are not supplied.

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Falcons beat Seahawks 30–28 in the Divisional round

The Atlanta Falcons beat the Seattle Seahawks 30–28 at home at Georgia Dome in the Divisional round of the 2012 playoffs on January 13, 2013. It was decided by 2 points, a field goal or less.

The Seahawks went 11–5 in the regular season and the Falcons went 13–3. The Falcons’ run ended in the NFC Championship Game, a 28–24 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. The loss ended the Seahawks’ season.

In their previous meeting, the Atlanta Falcons won 30–28 on October 2, 2011. When they met again, the Seattle Seahawks won 33–10 on November 10, 2013.

Written by WHYNFL from the final scores in its results archive, which begins with the 1999 season. Records, streaks and season results count regular-season and playoff finals.

Series Series tied 4–4 after meeting No. 8 since 2000 Full series history

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