The Los Angeles Rams will face the Atlanta Falcons in a Week 17 NFC matchup of the 2025 NFL season. Kickoff is set for 8:15 PM ET.
Broadcast: ESPN: Joe Buck, Troy Aikman, Lisa Salters (field reporter), Laura Rutledge (field reporter)
Westwood One: Kevin Harlan, Kurt Warner
The venue is Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, where the Falcons will host the Rams.
This contest features a playoff-contending Rams team against a Falcons squad looking to play spoiler in their final home game, with potential implications for NFC seeding.
Injury Report
Both teams are managing injuries as the season nears its end, with the Rams particularly hit at key positions. Here’s the latest based on recent updates:
Los Angeles Rams:
WR Davante Adams (undisclosed): Likely out for Week 17; did not practice and is the biggest question mark.
G Kevin Dotson (ankle): Doubtful; sustained a sprain and his status is in doubt.
DT Braden Fiske (undisclosed): Questionable; limited in practice.
The Rams’ offense could struggle without Adams’ production (assuming he’s sidelined), putting more pressure on other receivers like Cooper Kupp. The offensive line’s stability is also at risk with Dotson potentially out.
Atlanta Falcons:
WR Drake London (knee): Limited in practice but returned; expected to play.
TE Kyle Pitts (knee): Limited; working through the injury but likely available.
CB A.J. Terrell (hamstring): Did not practice; questionable after sitting out earlier sessions.
CB Mike Hughes (ankle): Questionable.
DE Zach Harrison (Achilles): Limited; status uncertain.
CB Antonio Hamilton (quad): DNP; out.
CB Kevin King (concussion): DNP; out.
WR Malik Heath (personal): Questionable.
LB Bralen Trice (knee): On IR; out.
The Falcons’ secondary is thinned out, which could be exploited by the Rams’ passing game, but London’s availability boosts their offense.
Key Player Matchups
This game pits the Rams’ high-powered offense against a Falcons defense dealing with injuries. Here are the pivotal battles:
Rams QB Matthew Stafford vs. Falcons Secondary: Stafford’s precision passing will test Atlanta’s banged-up corners, especially if Terrell is limited. Without Adams, expect more targets to Kupp.
Falcons QB (assuming Michael Penix Jr. or veteran) vs. Rams Pass Rush: The Rams’ front (potentially without Fiske) ranks high in sacks, pressuring Atlanta’s protection.
Rams RB Kyren Williams vs. Falcons Run Defense: Williams’ ground game could control the clock against a Falcons unit allowing 4.3 yards per carry.
Falcons WR Drake London vs. Rams CB (e.g., Tre’Davious White): London’s size in the red zone meets the Rams’ coverage, which has been solid.
Falcons TE Kyle Pitts vs. Rams LBs: Pitts’ athleticism could create mismatches if he’s fully healthy.
These matchups favor the Rams, especially if Atlanta’s defense can’t generate pressure.
The Rams lead in points scored (30.5 PPG) and are stout defensively (19.9 PPG allowed), while the Falcons struggle offensively (20.1 PPG).
Recent Team Forms
Los Angeles Rams (Last 5 Games):
Week 16: W 28-21 vs. Seahawks (strong comeback)
Week 15: L 24-31 @ 49ers
Week 14: W 35-17 vs. Cardinals
Week 13: W 27-20 @ Saints
Week 12: W 31-14 vs. Eagles Form: 4-1, with explosive offense leading the way. They’ve covered the spread in 4 of their last 6 and gone OVER in 3 of 5.
Atlanta Falcons (Last 5 Games):
Week 16: W 26-19 vs. Cardinals
Week 15: L 21-28 @ Commanders
Week 14: L 17-24 vs. Panthers
Week 13: L 20-27 @ Buccaneers
Week 12: W 24-21 vs. Giants Form: 2-3, showing inconsistency but with recent home wins. They’ve gone UNDER in 4 of their last 6 games.
Series History
The Los Angeles Rams hold a commanding all-time edge over the Atlanta Falcons, with a record of 49-30-2 in 81 meetings (including 2 playoffs).
The Rams have won 8 of the last 10 encounters, including a 31-27 victory in 2022.
Atlanta’s last win came in 2019 (37-10). The Rams are 25-15 on the road against the Falcons, often dominating in high-scoring affairs averaging 42 points in recent games.
Betting Trends
Rams: 10-5 ATS this season; 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games. They’ve won 8 straight after a loss and gone OVER in 3 of 5 road games.
Falcons: 6-9 ATS; 2-4 ATS at home. UNDER has hit in 4 of their last 6, but they’re 3-2 ATS as underdogs.
Head-to-Head Trends: Rams 6-4 ATS in last 10; games average 42 points (OVER lean in recent matchups).
RAMS NOTES:
• QB MATTHEW STAFFORD passed for a season-high 457 yards & had 3 TDs in Week 16. Has 4,179 passing yards & 40 TDs this season & is the 3rd player all-time (Tom Brady & Aaron Rodgers) with 40+ TD passes in 3 career seasons & 7th player in NFL history with 4,000+ passing yards in 10 career seasons. Ranks 1st in NFL with 40 TD passes & 4,179 passing yards this season. Aims for 4th in row on primetime this season with 3+ TDs. Passed for 272 yards & 3 TDs in last meeting. • RB KYREN WILLIAMS led team with 70 rush yards in Week 16. Aims for 5th in row with 70+ rush yards. Has rush TD in 3 of his past 4. • RB BLAKE CORUM had rush TD in Week 16 & aims for 5th in row with rush TD. • WR PUKA NACUA led team with career-high 225 yards & had 2 TDs in Week 16, his 7th-career game with 160+ rec. yards, most in the NFL since 2023. Aims for 4th in row with 150+ rec. yards. • TE COLBY PARKINSON has TD catch in 2 of his past 3. • LB NATE LANDMAN had five tackles & sack in Week 16. Aims for 4th in row on primetime this season with TFL. Has 5+ tackles in 11 of his past 12. Had 191 tackles, 2 sacks, 7 TFL, 6 FF & INT in 3 seasons (2022-24) with Atl. • LB OMAR SPEIGHTS led team with 7 tackles in Week 16 & has 5+ tackles in 3 of his past 4 games. • DE KOBIE TURNER had 1.5 sacks, 2 PD & 1st-career INT in Week 16. Aims for 4th in row with sack & 3rd in row on primetime this season with 0.5+ sacks. • CB COBIE DURANT had FR in Week 16. Had 1st career sack & INT in last meeting. • CB EMMANUEL FORBES had PD in Week 16 & aims for 4th in row with PD. Ranks tied-5th with 16 PD this season. • CB JOSH WALLACE had 1st career INT in Week 16. Has PD in 2 of his past 3. • S KAM CURL had 5 tackles & 1st FF this season in Week 16. Aims for 4th in row on primetime with 5+ tackles. Had 11 tackles in last game vs. Atl (10/15/23 w/ Was.).
FALCONS NOTES:
• QB KIRK COUSINS passed for 197 yards & 2 TDs in Week 16. Has TD pass in 4 of his past 5 games. Ranks 5th with 296 TD passes & 6th with 44,394 pass yards since 2012. • RB BIJAN ROBINSON had 168 scrimmage yards (92 receiving, 76 rushing) & TD catch in Week 16, his 2nd consecutive game with 75+ rec. yards & 75+ rush yards, 1 of 5 players since 2000 to do so. Has 5,367 career scrimmage yards, 3rd-most scrimmage yards by player under age of 24 in NFL history. Has TD in 3 of his past 4. Aims for 7th in row with 90+ scrimmage yards. • RB TYLER ALLGEIER led team with 79 rush yards in Week 16. Has rush TD in 4 of his past 5 games at home. • WR DRAKE LONDON has 100+ rec. yards in 3 of his past 4 games. • TE KYLE PITTS had 57 rec. yards & TD catch in Week 16. Aims for 3rd in row with TD reception. Has 80+ rec. yards in 3 of his past 4. Ranks 4th among TEs since 2021 with 3,505 rec. yards. • EDGE JAMES PEARCE (rookie) had half sack & 2 PD in Week 16. Has 0.5+ sack in 7 consecutive games, 2nd-longest active streak (Myles Garrett – 9 games). Ranks tied-1st among rookies with 8.5 sacks this season. • EDGE JALON WALKER ranks 2nd among rookies with 5.5 sacks this season. • EDGE ARNOLD EBIKETIE had 2nd sack of season in Week 16. • LB DIVINE DEABLO led team with 6 tackles & had 2 PD in Week 16. Aims for 5th in row at home with 5+ tackles. • CB DEE ALFORD has TFL in 3 of his past 4 games. • CB C.J. HENDERSON had 1st INT this season in Week 16. • CB A.J. TERRELL aims for 5th in row with PD & 3rd in row at home with 6+ tackles. Had 9 tackles & PD in last meeting. • S JESSIE BATES had PD last week. Has 6+ tackles in 2 of his past 3 at home. • S XAVIER WATTS aims for 3rd in row with 5+ tackles
Game Odds
Los Angeles Rams – 7.5
Atlanta Falcons 49.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Sunday, December 28, 2025
