Final2022 Week 2
SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA|
Atlanta Falcons vs Los Angeles Rams, Week 2 2022
Atlanta Falcons
Away
27
Los Angeles Rams
HomeWon
31
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | 0 | 3 | 7 | 17 | 27 |
| Rams | 7 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 31 |
ATL 27 · LAR 31 Final
Passing leader
LAR · QB
20.9PPR pts
27/36, 272 YDS, 3 TD, 2 INT
Top fantasy scorer
LAR · WR
31.8PPR pts
11 REC, 108 YDS, 2 TD
Falcons leader
ATL · WR
24.6PPR pts
8 REC, 86 YDS, 1 TD
Defensive playmaker
Lorenzo Carter
ATL
1 TD, 2 TKL
Rams 31, Falcons 27: Los Angeles beats Atlanta
Los Angeles led 21–3 at halftime after a 14-point second quarter and won 31–27, though Atlanta took the second half 24–10. The Rams finished with a 337–261 edge in total offense and averaged 5.3 yards per play.
The Falcons went 3-for-10 on third down and committed three turnovers.
Key advantages
- +0.6 yards/play LAR 5.3 · ATL 4.7
- +76 total yards LAR 337 · ATL 261
- +30% third-down rate LAR 60% · ATL 30%
Game Highlights
Official NFL highlights · Opens from YouTube
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Why the Rams Won
Los Angeles won the efficiency, third-down, and time of possession battles.
| Falcons | Stat | Rams |
|---|---|---|
| 4.7 | Yards per play | 5.3 |
| 261 | Total yards | 337 |
| 30% | Third-down conversion | 60% |
| Other team stats | ||
| 56 | Plays | 63 |
| 3 | Turnovers | 3 |
| 29:36 | Time of possession | 30:24 |
Scoring Summary
The Rams scored four touchdowns and one field goal; the Falcons scored three touchdowns, one field goal, and one safety.
| Time | Team | Play | ATL | LAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st quarter | ||||
| 1:44 | LAR | Matthew Stafford → Allen Robinson II, 1-yard TD Takes leadMatt Gay XP | 0 | 7 |
| 2nd quarter | ||||
| 9:30 | LAR | Darrell Henderson Jr. 8-yard TD run Extends leadMatt Gay XP | 0 | 14 |
| 2:44 | ATL | Younghoe Koo 26-yard FG | 3 | 14 |
| 0:14 | LAR | Matthew Stafford → Cooper Kupp, 3-yard TD Extends leadMatt Gay XP | 3 | 21 |
| 3rd quarter | ||||
| 9:22 | LAR | Matthew Stafford → Cooper Kupp, 10-yard TD Extends leadMatt Gay XP | 3 | 28 |
| 3:20 | ATL | Marcus Mariota → Drake London, 4-yard TDYounghoe Koo XP | 10 | 28 |
| 4th quarter | ||||
| 12:13 | LAR | Matt Gay 20-yard FG Extends lead | 10 | 31 |
| 8:14 | ATL | Marcus Mariota → Olamide Zaccheaus, 11-yard TDYounghoe Koo XP | 17 | 31 |
| 4:57 | ATL | Lorenzo Carter 26-yard TDMarcus Mariota → Drake London, 2-pt conversion | 25 | 31 |
| 0:06 | ATL | Safety | 27 | 31 |
Fantasy Points: Falcons vs Rams, Week 2 2022
Fantasy leaders
- Cooper KuppLAR · WR30.8 PTSWR5
- Drake LondonATL · WR24.6 PTSWR10
- Matthew StaffordLAR · QB20.9 PTSQB10
- Allen RobinsonLAR · WR15.3 PTSWR23
Player Stats
Quarterbacks
| Player | FPTS | FIN | CMP/ATT | Pass YDS | TD | INT | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | Rate | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20.9 | QB10 | 27/36 | 272 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | 100.7 | Start/Sit → | |
| 14.4 | QB18 | 17/26 | 196 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 16 | 0 | 81.6 | Start/Sit → |
WRs, RBs, & TEs
| Player | FPTS | FIN | POS | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | TGT | REC | Rec YDS | Rec TD | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30.8 | WR5 | WR | — | — | — | 14 | 11 | 108 | 2 | Start/Sit → | |
| 24.6 | WR10 | WR | — | — | — | 12 | 8 | 86 | 1 | Start/Sit → | |
| 15.3 | WR23 | WR | — | — | — | 5 | 4 | 53 | 1 | ||
| 14.1 | TE5 | TE | — | — | — | 9 | 7 | 71 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 10.7 | RB21 | RB | 10 | 47 | 1 | — | — | — | — | ||
| 10.1 | WR45 | WR | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 21 | 1 | Start/Sit → | |
| 8.2 | RB33 | RB | 15 | 44 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 18 | 0 | ||
| 7.7 | WR60 | WR | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 57 | 0 | ||
| 4.1 | RB51 | RB | 10 | 41 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 3.9 | TE28 | TE | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 19 | 0 | ||
| 3.6 | WR84 | WR | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 16 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 3.0 | RB60 | RB | 10 | 30 | 0 | — | — | — | — | Start/Sit → | |
| 1.6 | RB69 | RB | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 | ||
| 1.5 | TE47 | TE | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 | ||
| 1.2 | WR110 | WR | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | ||
| 0.3 | RB78 | RB | 1 | 3 | 0 | — | — | — | — | ||
| -1.0 | — | WR | 1 | -26 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
Fantasy Usage
Atlanta Falcons
Snap Share
Kyle PittsTE57 snaps93%
Drake LondonWR50 snaps82%
Parker HesseTE40 snaps66%
Cordarrelle PattersonRB36 snaps59%
Olamide ZaccheausWR26 snaps43%
Target Share25 targets
- Drake London48%, 12 targets
- KhaDarel Hodge12%, 3 targets
- Kyle Pitts12%, 3 targets
- Olamide Zaccheaus8%, 2 targets
- Bryan Edwards8%, 2 targets
- Other12%, 3 targets
Carry Share27 carries
- Cordarrelle Patterson37%, 10 carries
- Tyler Allgeier37%, 10 carries
- Marcus Mariota22%, 6 carries
- Caleb Huntley4%, 1 carries
Los Angeles Rams
Snap Share
Cooper KuppWR62 snaps100%
Tyler HigbeeTE61 snaps98%
Allen RobinsonWR57 snaps92%
Ben SkowronekWR54 snaps87%
Darrell HendersonRB35 snaps56%
Target Share35 targets
- Cooper Kupp40%, 14 targets
- Tyler Higbee26%, 9 targets
- Allen Robinson14%, 5 targets
- Cam Akers9%, 3 targets
- Ben Skowronek9%, 3 targets
- Other3%, 1 targets
Carry Share26 carries
- Cam Akers58%, 15 carries
- Darrell Henderson38%, 10 carries
- Brandon Powell4%, 1 carries
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| Player | SNAPS | SNAP % | TGT | TGT % | CAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62 | 100% | 14 | 40% | 0 | |
| 61 | 98% | 9 | 26% | 0 | |
| 57 | 93% | 3 | 12% | 0 | |
| 57 | 92% | 5 | 14% | 0 | |
| 54 | 87% | 3 | 9% | 0 | |
| 50 | 82% | 12 | 48% | 0 | |
| 40 | 66% | 1 | 4% | 0 | |
| 36 | 59% | 1 | 4% | 10 | |
| 35 | 56% | 0 | 0% | 10 | |
| 27 | 44% | 3 | 9% | 15 | |
| 26 | 43% | 2 | 8% | 0 | |
| 19 | 31% | 0 | 0% | 10 | |
| 16 | 26% | 2 | 8% | 0 | |
| 15 | 25% | 1 | 4% | 0 | |
| 13 | 21% | 0 | 0% | 0 | |
| 12 | 20% | 3 | 12% | 0 | |
| 6 | 10% | 1 | 3% | 1 | |
| 4 | 6% | 0 | 0% | 0 | |
| 3 | 5% | 0 | 0% | 1 | |
| 2 | 3% | 0 | 0% | 0 | |
| 2 | 3% | 0 | 0% | 0 | |
| 1 | 2% | 0 | 0% | 0 | |
| 1 | 2% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
Fantasy Points vs Expected
Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.
- Biggest overperformer+8.5Cooper Kupp31.8 PTS vs 23.3 xFP
- Biggest underperformer−6.4Cam Akers8.2 PTS vs 14.6 xFP
- Highest expected volume23.3 xFPCooper Kupp31.8 PTS scored
| Player | PTS | xFP | vs xFP | Snap% | Usage | Rte% | Pass att | Car | Car% | Tgt | Tgt% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper KuppLAR · WR | 31.8 | 23.3 | +8.5 | 100% | 40% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 14 | 40% |
| Drake LondonATL · WR | 24.6 | 20.0 | +4.6 | 82% | 48% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 12 | 48% |
| Matthew StaffordLAR · QB | 20.9 | 15.2 | +5.7 | 100% | 36 att | — | 36 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% |
| Tyler HigbeeLAR · TE | 14.1 | 15.0 | −0.9 | 98% | 26% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 9 | 26% |
| Marcus MariotaATL · QB | 15.4 | 14.9 | +0.5 | 100% | 26 att | — | 26 | 6 | 22% | 0 | 0% |
| Cam AkersLAR · RB | 8.2 | 14.6 | −6.4 | 44% | 58% car | — | 0 | 15 | 58% | 3 | 9% |
| Allen RobinsonLAR · WR | 15.3 | 8.3 | +7.0 | 92% | 14% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 5 | 14% |
| Cordarrelle PattersonATL · RB | 4.1 | 8.1 | −4.0 | 59% | 37% car | — | 0 | 10 | 37% | 1 | 4% |
| Darrell Henderson Jr.LAR · RB | 10.7 | 6.4 | +4.3 | 56% | 38% car | — | 0 | 10 | 38% | 0 | 0% |
| Tyler AllgeierATL · RB | 3.0 | 6.4 | −3.4 | 31% | 37% car | — | 0 | 10 | 37% | 0 | 0% |
| Ben SkowronekLAR · WR | 3.6 | 5.0 | −1.4 | 87% | 9% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 9% |
| KhaDarel HodgeATL · WR | 7.7 | 5.0 | +2.7 | 20% | 12% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 12% |
| Kyle Pitts Sr.ATL · TE | 3.9 | 5.0 | −1.1 | 93% | 12% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 12% |
| Bryan EdwardsATL · WR | 1.2 | 3.3 | −2.1 | 26% | 8% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 8% |
| Olamide ZaccheausATL · WR | 10.1 | 3.3 | +6.8 | 43% | 8% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 8% |
| Brandon PowellLAR · WR | -1.0 | 2.3 | −3.3 | 10% | 4% car | — | 0 | 1 | 4% | 1 | 3% |
| Avery WilliamsATL · RB | 1.6 | 1.7 | −0.1 | 25% | 4% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 4% |
| Parker HesseATL · TE | 1.5 | 1.7 | −0.2 | 66% | 4% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 4% |
| Caleb HuntleyATL · RB | 0.3 | 0.6 | −0.3 | 5% | 4% car | — | 0 | 1 | 4% | 0 | 0% |
Team totals: Falcons 25 targets and 27 carries; Rams 35 targets and 26 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2022 season: 1.67 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.64 per carry and 0.42 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.
Fantasy Verdicts
Marcus Mariota
ATL · QB · 15.4 pts on 14.9 expected
17 of 26 passing for 196 yards, 2 touchdowns, 2 interceptions; 6 carries for 16 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 14.9 expected.
Start/Sit: Marcus Mariota →Matthew Stafford Ran hot
LAR · QB · 20.9 pts on 15.2 expected
27 of 36 passing for 272 yards, 3 touchdowns, 2 interceptions.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 15.2 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Start/Sit: Matthew Stafford →Drake London Strong role
ATL · WR · 24.6 pts on 20.0 expected
12 targets (48% of the team's), 8 catches for 86 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 20.0 expected.
Trend: Season high in targets (12).
Cordarrelle Patterson
ATL · RB · 4.1 pts on 8.1 expected
1 target (4% of the team's), 0 catches for 0 yards; 10 carries (37% of the team's) for 41 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 8.1 expected.
Cooper Kupp Ran hot
LAR · WR · 31.8 pts on 23.3 expected
14 targets (40% of the team's), 11 catches for 108 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 23.3 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Start/Sit: Cooper Kupp →Tyler Higbee
LAR · TE · 14.1 pts on 15.0 expected
9 targets (26% of the team's), 7 catches for 71 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 15.0 expected.
Start/Sit: Tyler Higbee →Cam Akers Unlucky
LAR · RB · 8.2 pts on 14.6 expected
3 targets (9% of the team's), 2 catches for 18 yards; 15 carries (58% of the team's) for 44 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 14.6 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Trend: Season high in carries (15).
Allen Robinson Ran hot
LAR · WR · 15.3 pts on 8.3 expected
5 targets (14% of the team's), 4 catches for 53 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 8.3 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Stock Up, Stock Down
Atlanta Falcons
- ▼Stock down: Bryan Edwards played 26% of the snaps, down from a 47% season average.
- ▼Stock down: Olamide Zaccheaus played 43% of the snaps, down from a 60% season average.
Los Angeles Rams
- ▲Stock up: Cam Akers played 44% of the snaps, up from a 18% season average.
- ▼Stock down: Darrell Henderson Jr. played 56% of the snaps, down from a 82% season average.
Fantasy Matchups
Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2022 through Week 18.
| Points allowed to | Falcons D | Rams D |
|---|---|---|
| QBs | 15.7 | 14.9 |
| RBs | 21.8 | 21.1 |
| WRs | 33.6 | 31.8 |
| TEs | 14.2 | 11.1 |
Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.
How the Game Swung
Los Angeles opened at 77% win probability and passed 98% before halftime on the way to the win.
Rams win probability
Key Swings
- +15Stafford → Robinson, 1-yd TD74% → 89%Q1 1:44
- +8Henderson 8-yd TD run89% → 97%Q2 9:30
- −2Koo 26-yd FG97% → 95%Q2 2:44
- +4Stafford → Kupp, 3-yd TD95% → 99%Q2 0:14
- −4Carter 26-yd TD>99% → 96%Q4 4:57
Swing in Rams win probability, in points
Play Calling and Possessions
| Atlanta Falcons | Measure | Los Angeles Rams |
|---|---|---|
| 56 | Plays | 63 |
| 52% | Pass rate | 59% |
| 5.9 | Yds / dropback | 7.4 |
| 3.3 | Yds / carry | 2.5 |
| 3/10 | Third downs | 6/10 |
Efficiency edge Los Angeles ran 7 more plays and gained 1.5 more yards per dropback.
- Top targets
- ATL London 48% · Hodge 12% · Pitts 12%
- LAR Kupp 40% · Higbee 26% · Robinson 14%
Possession Results
| Result | ATL | LAR |
|---|---|---|
| Touchdowns | 2 | 4 |
| Field goals | 1 | 1 |
| Punts | 1 | 1 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 3 |
| Turnovers on downs | 1 | 0 |
| Missed field goals | 1 | 0 |
| Safeties | 0 | 1 |
- The Rams opened the scoring on their first possession, a 9-play, 66-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
- The Rams scored touchdowns on two of their first three drives, then drained the clock with two second-half drives of five to seven minutes.
All 20 possessions, drive by drive
| Team | Start | Plays | Yards | Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATL | Q1 15:00 | 13 | 49 | 8:06 | Missed FG |
| LAR | Q1 6:54 | 9 | 66 | 5:10 | Touchdown |
| ATL | Q1 1:44 | 6 | 25 | 2:33 | Downs |
| LAR | Q2 14:11 | 8 | 50 | 4:41 | Touchdown |
| ATL | Q2 9:30 | 11 | 67 | 6:46 | Field goal |
| LAR | Q2 2:44 | 6 | 52 | 1:50 | Interception |
| ATL | Q2 0:54 | 3 | 36 | 0:26 | Interception |
| LAR | Q2 0:28 | 3 | 9 | 0:14 | Touchdown |
| ATL | Q2 0:14 | 3 | 23 | 0:14 | End of half |
| LAR | Q3 15:00 | 10 | 75 | 5:38 | Touchdown |
| ATL | Q3 9:22 | 3 | 0 | 2:08 | Punt |
| LAR | Q3 7:14 | 2 | 3 | 0:51 | Interception |
| ATL | Q3 6:23 | 5 | 20 | 3:03 | Touchdown |
| LAR | Q3 3:20 | 13 | 78 | 6:07 | Field goal |
| ATL | Q4 12:13 | 8 | 72 | 3:59 | Touchdown |
| LAR | Q4 8:14 | 6 | 16 | 3:17 | Punt |
| LAR | Q4 4:57 | 3 | 15 | 1:35 | Fumble |
| ATL | Q4 3:22 | 5 | 13 | 2:15 | Interception |
| LAR | Q4 1:07 | 4 | -23 | 1:01 | Safety |
| ATL | Q4 0:06 | 1 | -11 | 0:06 | Fumble |
About these numbers
The Falcons' return touchdown is counted as a Rams possession, not as a Falcons possession. Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.
Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.
Falcons vs Rams Head-to-Head
The Falcons and Rams first met in 1966 and have played 82 times since.
- All-time series
- 49–31–2Rams lead, 82 meetings since 1966
- Postseason
- 2–0Falcons won in 2004 and 2017
- Largest Falcons win
- 47–172004
- Largest Rams win
- 59–01976
Since 2021
1–1 Series tied
2 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.
- R
- F
Oldest to newest. F = Falcons win, R = Rams win, outlined = this game.
Recent Meetings
- 2025 Wk 17 Rams at Falcons, 2025 Wk 17 recap ATL 27 LAR 24 ATL W
- 2022 Wk 2 Falcons at Rams LAR 31 ATL 27 LAR W
Season to Date (Through Week 18)
The 2022 regular season, from each game's box score.
| Falcons | Stat | Rams |
|---|---|---|
| 7-10 | Record | 5-12 |
| 21.5 | Points per game | 18.1 |
| 318.6 | Yards per game | 280.5 |
| 5.4 | Yards per play | 4.8 |
| 22.7 | Points allowed per game | 22.6 |
| 362.1 | Yards allowed per game | 341.1 |
Falcons vs Rams Odds and Results
How this game finished against the betting lines.
- Spread
- LAR −10Rams failed to cover by 6
- Total
- 46Over: 58 points scored (by 12)
Expected vs Actual Scoring
| Team | Implied | Actual | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rams | 28.0 | 31 | +3.0 |
| Falcons | 18.0 | 27 | +9.0 |
Both offenses beat the market's expectation, and the Fantasy tab shows who cashed in.
Betting Trends
Each team's 2022 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.
Atlanta Falcons
- Against the spread
- 2–0
- Over/under
- 2–0
- ATS as underdog
- 2–0
- ATS on the road
- 1–0
Los Angeles Rams
- Against the spread
- 0–2
- Over/under
- 1–1
- ATS as favorite
- 0–1
- ATS as underdog
- 0–1
- ATS at home
- 0–2
Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.
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Falcons and Rams in Fantasy
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Falcons vs Rams Game FAQ
Who won the 2022 Falcons vs Rams Week 2 game?
The Los Angeles Rams beat the Atlanta Falcons 31–27 in Week 2 of the 2022 season. The game was played at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA, on September 18, 2022. See the Rams' 2022 schedule.
What was the final score of Falcons vs Rams?
The final score was Rams 31, Falcons 27. The Rams led 21–3 at halftime, and the second half went Falcons 24, Rams 10.
What happened in the Falcons vs Rams game?
Los Angeles led 21–3 at halftime after a 14-point second quarter and won 31–27, though Atlanta took the second half 24–10. The Rams finished with a 337–261 edge in total offense and averaged 5.3 yards per play. Cooper Kupp led all players with 11 catches for 108 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Who scored the most fantasy points in Falcons vs Rams?
Cooper Kupp led the game with 30.8 PPR fantasy points, the WR5 of Week 2, on 11 catches for 108 yards and 2 touchdowns. Drake London was next with 24.6 (WR10). See Cooper Kupp's 2022 game log.
Who led Falcons vs Rams in passing, rushing and receiving?
Matthew Stafford (LAR) led all passers with 27 of 36 for 272 yards, 3 touchdowns and 2 interceptions. Darrell Henderson (LAR) led in rushing with 10 carries for 47 yards and a touchdown. Cooper Kupp (LAR) led in receiving with 11 catches for 108 yards and 2 touchdowns.
How many fantasy points did Cooper Kupp score against the Falcons?
Cooper Kupp scored 30.8 points in PPR leagues, 25.3 in half-PPR and 19.8 in standard scoring against the Falcons in Week 2 of the 2022 season, on 11 catches for 108 yards and 2 touchdowns. He drew 40% of his team's targets.
Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Falcons vs Rams?
Cooper Kupp outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 31.8 PPR points on 23.3 xFP (+8.5). Cam Akers fell furthest short, with 8.2 points on 14.6 xFP (−6.4). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.
Who had the highest expected fantasy points in Falcons vs Rams?
Cooper Kupp had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 23.3 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 31.8. Expected points measure the volume of a player's pass attempts, carries and targets, not how well he used them.
How did the Rams beat the Falcons?
The Rams beat the Falcons 31–27 because they averaged 5.3 yards per play to 4.7 and outgained them 337–261.
What is the all-time Falcons vs Rams record?
The Rams lead the all-time series 49–31–2 across 82 meetings since 1966, including a 0–2 record in the postseason.
When did the Falcons and Rams last play before this game?
Before Week 2 of 2022, they last met in the 2019 season on October 20, 2019, when the Rams beat the Falcons 37–10.
Have the Falcons and Rams met in the playoffs?
Yes, 2 times, most recently in the 2017 playoffs. The Falcons are 2–0 against the Rams in the postseason.
What was the closing spread for Falcons vs Rams?
The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Rams −10, making the Los Angeles Rams 10-point favorites, with a closing total of 46. That implied about 28.0 points for the Rams and 18.0 for the Falcons.
Did Falcons vs Rams go over or under the total?
The game went over. The consensus closing total was 46, and the teams combined for 58 points, 12 over the number.
Who covered the spread in Falcons vs Rams?
The Falcons covered as 10-point underdogs against the closing line of Rams −10. The final margin was 4 points.
