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Falcons Stun Rams on Monday Night Football, Narrowing Los Angeles’ Seeding Options

Sean McVay will play his starters in Week 18 to regain rhythm before the playoffs.

Overview

  • Atlanta beat Los Angeles 27-24 on a Zane Gonzalez 51-yard field goal with 21 seconds left, leaving the Rams confined to either the No. 5 or No. 6 seed.
  • Matthew Stafford threw three interceptions, including a pick-six, denting his MVP bid as betting odds shifted toward Drake Maye after the game.
  • Bijan Robinson totaled 229 yards from scrimmage with 195 rushing yards and a 93-yard touchdown, powering the Falcons’ upset.
  • Falcons rookie safety Xavier Watts intercepted Stafford twice to reach five on the season and Jessie Bates III scored on a 34-yard pick-six.
  • Jared Verse blocked a 37-yard field goal and returned it 76 yards for a Rams touchdown, and Los Angeles’ late push featured disputed calls involving Tutu Atwell and Puka Nacua; the Rams finish at Arizona on Sunday at 4:25 p.m. ET.