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Falcons Beat Rams 27-24 on MNF as Bijan Robinson Shines and Matthew Stafford Throws Three Picks

The defeat confines Los Angeles to the No. 5 or No. 6 seed entering Week 18 against the Cardinals.

Overview

  • Bijan Robinson powered Atlanta with 195 rushing yards, including a 93-yard touchdown, and 229 yards from scrimmage in the upset.
  • Matthew Stafford finished 22-of-38 for 269 yards with two touchdowns and three interceptions, including a pick-six, hurting his MVP case as Drake Maye moved into betting pole position.
  • Rams linebacker Jared Verse blocked a 37-yard field goal and returned it 76 yards for a touchdown to fuel a rally from a 21-0 halftime deficit before Zane Gonzalez hit the winning 51-yarder with 21 seconds left.
  • The closing sequence drew scrutiny after a deep incompletion to Tutu Atwell that ESPN’s booth said warranted pass interference and a one-handed Puka Nacua grab that was upheld as incomplete on review.
  • Sean McVay said his starters will play in Week 18, and the NFL set RamsCardinals for Sunday at 4:25 p.m. ET, with Los Angeles able to land the No. 5 seed only with a win and a 49ers loss to the Seahawks.