The Falcoholic · Jun 13, 2020
Forgotten Falcons: Lynn Cain
Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty ImagesToday we step into the time machine and go back about four decades in this edition of the “Forgotten Falcons” article series.
Lynn Cain spent six of his seven years as a running back in the NFL in Atlanta, toting the rock as a starter (technically) in three of those years. He was the other part of a rushing duo that included Falcons legend William Andrews, helping the Falcons taste their first bit of divisional success in franchise history.
Let’s take a look at Cain’s time in Atlanta.
Years in Atlanta: 1979-1984
Falcons Statistics: 604 carries, 2,263 rushing yards, 19 rushing touchdowns, 122 catches, 1,037 receiving yards, 6 receiving touchdowns
