Atlanta Falcons
Falcons can play spoilers vs. Rams, who are vying for NFC playoff spot
Monday Night Football spotlight shines on Mercedes-Benz Stadium, as Falcons look to pull upset.
Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier (25) runs against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Rams at Falcons
Kickoff: 8:15 p.m., Mercedes-Benz Stadium
TV: ESPN, CBS Atlanta
Line: Rams -7½
Outlook: The Falcons finish the season with their last two games at home, and they’ll want to establish some momentum heading into the offseason, coming off two straight wins. They could finish the season tied for first in the division, but they don’t hold the tiebreaker.
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
This story was updated to reflect that the Rams are not in contention for the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs.
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