The Los Angeles Rams visit the Atlanta Falcons in Week 17 of the 2025 NFL season. The game will take place at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Fans can catch the action live on ESPN at 8:15 PM on Monday, December 29.
The Rams are led by head coach Sean McVay and have a season record of 11-4. They have performed well both at home and on the road, with a road record of 5-3. The Falcons, coached by Raheem Morris, hold a record of 6-9, struggling at home with a 2-4 record. Both teams will look to end the season on a positive note.
Rams Preview
The Los Angeles Rams are performing well in recent games. They won against the Detroit Lions with a score of 41-34. Matthew Stafford led the team with 368 passing yards and 2 touchdowns.
The Rams have a strong offense this season. They rank 10th in passing yards with 3868 yards. Puka Nacua is a key player with 1592 receiving yards.
Injuries are a concern for the Rams. Davante Adams is questionable for the next game. Tyler Higbee is also returning from an injury reserve list.
Falcons Preview
The Atlanta Falcons had mixed results in their recent games. They defeated the Arizona Cardinals 26-19 with a strong performance in first downs and rushing yards. However, they lost to the Seattle Seahawks at home, scoring only 9 points against 37.
Kirk Cousins has been leading the Falcons’ passing game. He managed 373 yards and 3 touchdowns against the Buccaneers. Bijan Robinson is a key player in the rushing attack with 76 rushing yards against the Cardinals.
The Falcons face injury challenges with key players out, including Michael Penix Jr. and Storm Norton. Their depth is tested, especially on the offensive line. Despite injuries, Atlanta’s defense continues to create turnovers with players like C.J. Henderson making interceptions.
Betting Prediction
The Rams have a strong passing game, ranked 10th in the league. They are likely to put up points against a Falcons defense that ranks 22nd in points allowed. This suggests the Rams will score effectively, contributing to a high total.
The Falcons’ offense is ranked 5th in passing yards and 10th in rushing yards. This balanced attack can score against the Rams, whose defense ranks 26th in opponent offensive yards. Both teams have shown they can move the ball, making a high-scoring game probable.
Both teams have defenses that allow a lot of yards. The Rams’ defense allows over 5,998 yards, and the Falcons allow 5,868 yards. With both offenses performing well, the total should go over 49.5 points.
- Pick: Over 49.5 (-113)
