Fans react: Falcons defeat Rams, advance in NFL playoffs

Falcons wide receiver Mohamed Sanu makes a long first down reception on a touchdown drive against the Rams during the fourth quarter in their NFL Wild Card Game on Saturday, January 6, 2018, in Los Angeles. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

By Maghen Moore

Jan 7, 2018

The Atlanta Falcons defeated the Los Angeles Rams 26-13 in a Wild Card game Saturday.

Fans on Twitter trumpeted with excitement after the Falcons won on the road.

Man, my house is split between @AtlantaFalcons fans and @Vikings fans... #HouseDivided and some serious smack talk going on. #InBrotherhood #Falcons #Skol
— Jennifer Prince (@GTfangirl) January 7, 2018

Yesterdays win feels great along with recent history against the Rams, who used to absolutely own us back in the day. #Falcons
— Chris Janisch (@TrueLeader7) January 7, 2018

#Falcons did it right last night! Besides it being a great game to watch, I saw a lot of energy and effort from a bunch of guys showing a hunger to go all the way!
— Jimmy Clark (@CanoocheeCreek) January 7, 2018

Both road teams won the #NFL #WildCard games yesterday. It will be interesting to see what happens today. #Titans #Falcons #Chiefs #Rams
— Hof (@HofNation13) January 7, 2018

Y’all, I’m still so freaking happy about the #Falcons victory in #LA!! Watched in Midtown #ATL with friends and a whole tavern full of rowdy #dirtybirds 🔴⚫️ #RiseUp #InBrotherhood pic.twitter.com/m440yqtgiW
— Jason Henderson (@Ga_Jason) January 7, 2018

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