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Falcons Upset Rams 27-24 on Monday Night, Narrowing Los Angeles’ Playoff Path

Sean McVay will start his regulars in Week 18 with a narrow path to the No. 5 seed still in play.

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Dec 29, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (7) reacts after catching a touchdown pass against the Los Angeles Rams during the first quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
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Oct 12, 2025; Tottenham, United Kingdom; The Denver Broncos logo in the end zone during an NFL International Series game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Bijan Robinson gashed Los Angeles for a career-high 195 rushing yards, including a 93-yard touchdown, and added a receiving score to power Atlanta.
  • Matthew Stafford threw three interceptions, including a pick-six by Jessie Bates III, and his MVP odds fell behind Drake Maye following the loss.
  • Rams rookie Jared Verse blocked a field-goal attempt and returned it 76 yards for a touchdown, a rare special-teams swing in an otherwise rough night for L.A.
  • Los Angeles is locked into a wild-card berth and can finish only as the No. 5 or No. 6 seed, needing a win over Arizona and a Seahawks victory over the 49ers to climb to No. 5.
  • McVay said, “We need to play,” confirming starters — including Stafford — will suit up Sunday at 4:25 p.m. ET against the Cardinals as the NFL finalized the Week 18 slate.