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Check out all the content from the Falcons’ Week 17 victory over the Rams
The Falcons had to hold on after holding a 21-0 lead at halftime.
Atlanta Falcons safety Xavier Watts (31) scores a touchdown after an interception but is ruled out of bounds in the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Monday, Dec. 29, 2025. (Miguel Martinez/ AJC)
Falcons fans have seen their favorite team hold a big lead, watch it evaporate and lose the game.
This one had a different ending.
The Falcons held on in the final minute for a thrilling 27-24 victory over the Rams on Monday Night Football at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The Falcons improved to 7-9
Check out the AJC’s content from the win in Week 17:
- Game story: Prime-time: Robinson, defense save the day as Falcons hold on for 27-24 win
- Cunningham column: Victory over Rams is latest proof Falcons improving near end of losing season
- Take 5: Five quick takeaways from the Falcons’ win
- Check out Bijan Robinson’s 93-yard TD run
- Game recap: Falcons hold on for 27-24 win over Rams, behind Bijan Robinson and defense
- Falcons’ Bijan Robinson runs, catches and prays for his team
- Rams might be able to get Stafford’s successor with Falcons’ draft pick
Pregame reading:
- 5 things to know ahead of the Falcons’ Monday night matchup vs. Rams
- Injury report: Mike Hughes to miss second consecutive game
- Report: Falcons considering Matt Ryan for front-office role
- With two games to play, Falcons need six sacks to break franchise record
- Falcons are hoping to follow Rams’ model to sustained winning
- X-factor: How can the Falcons stop Rams WR Puka Nacua?
- Falcons hoping Michael Penix Jr. can develop into next Matthew Stafford
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