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Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (7) catches the ball for a touchdown 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)

Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (7) runs with the ball during warm-ups before the game against the Los Angeles Rams at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Monday, Dec. 29, 2025. (Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (18) leaves the tunnel, ready for warmups, as the team gets ready to face the Los Angeles Rams at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Monday, Dec. 29, 2025.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (18) prepares to throw a pass during warm-ups before the game against the Los Angeles Rams at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Monday, Dec. 29, 2025. (Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts Sr. (8) catches the ball during warm-ups before the game against the Los Angeles Rams at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Monday, Dec. 29, 2025. (Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (18) hands the ball to Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (7) during warm-ups before the game against the Los Angeles Rams at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Monday, Dec. 29, 2025 (Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell Jr. (24) catches the ball during warm-ups before the game against the Los Angeles Rams at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Monday, Dec. 29, 2025. (Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Atlanta Falcons safety Jessie Bates III (3) runs with the ball after a catch during warm-ups before the game against the Los Angeles Rams at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Monday, Dec. 29, 2025. (Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London (5) catches the ball during warm-ups before the game against the Los Angeles Rams at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Monday, Dec. 29, 2025. (Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (18) throws a pass for a touchdown 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)

Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (7) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown 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)

Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (7) celebrates after scoring a touchdown 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)

Atlanta Falcons safety Jessie Bates III (3) runs with the ball after an interception in 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)

Atlanta Falcons safety Jessie Bates III (3) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown in 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)

Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (7) reacts after scoring a touchdown 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)

Atlanta Falcons safety Xavier Watts (31) takes away the ball of Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Xavier Smith (19) 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)

Atlanta Falcons players celebrate with Atlanta Falcons safety Xavier Watts (31) after an interception 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)

Atlanta Falcons fans react after Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (7) scores a touchdown 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)

Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Ruke Orhorhoro (98) recovers a fumble, but the play is ruled offsides during 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)

Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (7) greets fans as he walks off the field after defeating the Los Angeles Rams 27-24 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Monday, Dec. 29, 2025. (Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

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)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (18) shakes hands with Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) after the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Monday, Dec. 29, 2025. Atlanta Falcons beat Los Angeles Rams 27-24. (Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris calls a play during 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)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (18) attempts a pass during 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)

Atlanta Falcons place kicker Zane Gonzalez (45) kicks a field goal for three points at the end of the game during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Monday, Dec. 29, 2025. The Atlanta Falcons beat the Los Angeles Rams 27-24. (Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Atlanta Falcons guard Kyle Hinton (68) reacts after Atlanta Falcons place kicker Zane Gonzalez (45) makes a field goal during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Monday, Dec. 29, 2025. The Atlanta Falcons beat the Los Angeles Rams 27-24. (Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (7), center, celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown 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)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (18) reacts after the game, as his team defeats the Los Angeles Rams 27-24 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Monday, Dec. 29, 2025. (Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Los Angeles Rams fans react after their team failed in the final seconds of the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Monday, Dec. 29, 2025. The Atlanta Falcons beat the Los Angeles Rams 27-24. (Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell Jr. (24) defends a play against Los Angeles Rams safety Jaylen McCollough (2) during 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)

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)

Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (7)gets tackle 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)

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Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (7) catches the ball for a touchdown 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)

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