Throwback Thursday: Football Abroad
This week's game in London isn't the first time the Falcons have played abroad. In 2000 and 2005 the Falcons traveled to Tokyo, Japan for the American Bowl, a preseason game played internationally.
Former Atlanta Falcons RB Jamal Andersen with Dallas Cowboys players, Japanese football players and the cheerleaders stand in front of the NFL Tokyo sign before their American Bowl preseason game in Tokyo, Japan.
Atlanta Falcons Bob Whitfield talks to Japanese fans and signs autographs before the 2000 American Bowl game in Tokyo, Japan.
Atlanta Falcons Bob Christian is tackled by a Dallas Cowboys player during the 2000 American Bowl game in Tokyo, Japan. The Atlanta Falcons defeated the Dallas Cowboys 20-9.
Atlanta Falcons RB Ken Oxendine is tackled by a Dallas Cowboys player during the 2000 American Bowl game in Tokyo, Japan.
Atlanta Falcons helmets on the field during a team practice in Tokyo, Japan in 2005. The Falcons defeated the Indianapolis Colts 27-21.
Atlanta Falcons Alge Crumpler warms up on a bike before a workout in Tokyo, Japan in preparation for the 2005 American Bowl game against the Indianapolis Colts.
Atlanta Falcons T.J. Duckett takes a photo of a teammate using a news photographer's camera before the 2005 American Bowl game in Tokyo, Japan against the Indianapolis Colts.
Atlanta Falcons RB Jason Wright runs the ball against the Indianapolis Colts during the 2005 American Bowl in Tokyo, Japan.
Atlanta Falcons WR Brian Finneran catches a touchdown in the endzone during the 2005 American Bowl game in Tokyo, Japan against the Indianapolis Colts.
Atlanta Falcons RB Jason Wright runs the ball against the Indianapolis Colts during the 2005 American Bowl in Tokyo, Japan.
Atlanta Falcons RB Jason Wright reaches for yards after being tackled during the 2005 American Bowl game in Tokyo, Japan against the Indianapolis Colts.
Atlanta Falcons QB Ty Detmer throws a pass during the 2005 American Bowl game in Tokyo, Japan against the Indianapolis Colts.
Atlanta Falcons RB Jason Wright dives for more yards during the 2005 American Bowl game against the Indianapolis Colts in Tokyo, Japan.
Atlanta Falcons QB Matt Schaub accepts the 2005 American Bowl MVP award of a set of souvenir traditional Japanese swords after winning the game against the Indianapolis Colts.
