Atlanta Falcons

Record: (7-9), 3rd in NFC South

Atlanta Falcons

Record: (7-9), 3rd in NFC South

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Falcons cornerback Mike Hughes, who suffered an ankle injury against Tampa Bay on Dec. 11, was placed on injured reserve Thursday.

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Standings

Stats

NFC South

Full Standings

TEAM	W	L	PCT
1 PanthersPanthers	8	8	.500
2 BuccaneersBuccaneers	7	9	.438
3 FalconsFalcons	7	9	.438
4 SaintsSaints	6	10	.375

Team Leaders

Full Team Stats

OFFENSE

DEFENSE

Michael Penix Jr.

QB, #9

PASSING YARDS

1982

Bijan Robinson

RB, #7

RUSHING YARDS

1445

Kyle Pitts Sr.

TE, #8

RECEIVING YARDS

870

PHOTOS: Falcons defeat Rams for third straight win

Falcons running back Bijan Robinson catches the ball for a touchdown during the first half against the Los Angeles Rams on Monday, Dec. 29, 2025, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Falcons running back Bijan Robinson runs with the ball during warmups before the game against the Los Angeles Rams on Monday, Dec. 29, 2025, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins leaves the tunnel as the team gets ready to face the Los Angeles Rams on Monday, Dec. 29, 2025, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins prepares to throw a pass during warmups before the game against the Los Angeles Rams on Monday, Dec. 29, 2025, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts Sr. catches the ball during warmups before the game against the Los Angeles Rams on Monday, Dec. 29, 2025, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (;eft) hands the ball to running back Bijan Robinson during warmups before the game against the Los Angeles Rams on Monday, Dec. 29, 2025, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell catches the ball during warmups before the game against the Los Angeles Rams on Monday, Dec. 29, 2025, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Falcons safety Jessie Bates III runs with the ball after a catch during warmups before the game against the Los Angeles Rams on Monday, Dec. 29, 2025, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Falcons wide receiver Drake London catches the ball during warmups before the game against the Los Angeles Rams on Monday, Dec. 29, 2025, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (second from left) throws a pass for a touchdown during the first half against the Los Angeles Rams on Monday, Dec. 29, 2025, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (third from left) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown against the Los Angeles Rams on Monday, Dec. 29, 2025, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Falcons running back Bijan Robinson celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Los Angeles Rams on Monday, Dec. 29, 2025, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Falcons safety Jessie Bates III runs with the ball after an interception during the first half against the Los Angeles Rams on Monday, Dec. 29, 2025, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Falcons safety Jessie Bates III (left) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown during the first half against the Los Angeles Rams on Monday, Dec. 29, 2025, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Falcons safety Jessie Bates III celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Los Angeles Rams on Monday, Dec. 29, 2025, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Falcons safety Xavier Watts (left) takes the ball away from Rams wide receiver Xavier Smith on Monday, Dec. 29, 2025, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Falcons players celebrate with safety Xavier Watts (center) after an interception against the Los Angeles Rams on Monday, Dec. 29, 2025, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Falcons fans celebrate after running back Bijan Robinson scores a touchdown during the first half against the Los Angeles Rams on Monday, Dec. 29, 2025, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Falcons defensive tackle Ruke Orhorhoro (center) recovers a fumble, but the play is ruled offsides, during the second half against the Los Angeles Rams on Monday, Dec. 29, 2025, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Falcons running back Bijan Robinson greets fans as he walks off the field after defeating the Los Angeles Rams 27-24 on Monday, Dec. 29, 2025, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Falcons safety Xavier Watts scores a touchdown after an interception but is ruled out of bounds during the second half against the Los Angeles Rams on Monday, Dec. 29, 2025, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (left) shakes hands with Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins after the game on Monday, Dec. 29, 2025, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Falcons head coach Raheem Morris calls a play during the second against the Los Angeles Rams on Monday, Dec. 29, 2025, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (back) attempts a pass during the second half against the Los Angeles Rams on Monday, Dec. 29, 2025, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Falcons placekicker Zane Gonzalez kicks a field goal at the end of the game against the Los Angeles Rams on Monday, Dec. 29, 2025, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The Falcons beat the Rams 27-24. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Falcons guard Kyle Hinton (center) celebrates after placekicker Zane Gonzalez makes a field goal against the Los Angeles Rams on Monday, Dec. 29, 2025, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins walks off the field after his team defeated the Los Angeles Rams 27-24 on Monday, Dec. 29, 2025, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Los Angeles Rams fans watch in disbelief as their team failed to secure a win during the final seconds of the game on Monday, Dec. 29, 2025, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell (left) defends a play against Rams safety Jaylen McCollough during the second half on Monday, Dec. 29, 2025, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Falcons running back Bijan Robinson runs for yards during the first half against the Los Angeles Rams on Monday, Dec. 29, 2025, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (7) runs for yards during the first 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 running back Bijan Robinson gets tackled during the first half against the Los Angeles Rams on Monday, Dec. 29, 2025, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

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Credit: Miguel Martinez-Jimenez

Falcons running back Bijan Robinson catches the ball for a touchdown during the first half against the Los Angeles Rams on Monday, Dec. 29, 2025, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

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