The Atlanta Falcons’ first trip to the Super Bowl 18 years ago was a bit similar to this year’s in that it caught many fans by surprise following a so-so previous season. And thanks to the “Dirty Bird” end zone dance that caught fans’ fancy, the Falcons indeed partied like it was 1999. In 1998, the Falcons were coming off a 7-9 season, their first under Coach Dan Reeves, though they finished strong after a 1-7 start.