Final2025 Week 17

Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GA

Los Angeles Rams vs Atlanta Falcons, Week 17 2025

Los Angeles Rams

Away

24

Atlanta Falcons

HomeWon

27

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Rams0017724
Falcons7143327

LAR 24ATL 27 Final

  • Passing leader

    Matthew Stafford

    LAR · QB

    15.8PPR pts

    22/38, 269 YDS, 2 TD, 3 INT

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Bijan Robinson

    ATL · RB

    39.9PPR pts

    22 ATT, 195 YDS, 1 TD, 5 REC, 34 REC YDS, 1 REC TD

  • Rams leader

    Kyren Williams

    LAR · RB

    16.0PPR pts

    13 ATT, 92 YDS, 3 REC, 38 REC YDS

  • Defensive playmaker

    Jessie Bates III

    ATL

    1 INT, 1 TD, 7 TKL

Falcons 27, Rams 24: Atlanta holds off Los Angeles

Atlanta led 21–0 at halftime after a 14-point second quarter and won 27–24, though Los Angeles took the second half 24–6. Los Angeles outgained the Falcons 363–345, but the Falcons averaged 6.5 yards per play.

Los Angeles didn't get on the board until the third quarter.

The Rams went 5-for-13 on third down and committed three turnovers, while the Falcons finished without a giveaway.

Key advantages

  • +0.5 yards/play ATL 6.5 · LAR 6.0
  • +3 turnover margin ATL 0 turnovers

Game Highlights

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Why the Falcons Won

Atlanta won the efficiency and turnover battles.

Team stats comparison, Rams vs Falcons
RamsStatFalcons
6.0Yards per play6.5
3Turnovers0
Other team stats
363Total yards345
61Plays53
38%Third-down conversion38%
30:15Time of possession29:45

Scoring Summary

The Falcons scored three touchdowns and two field goals; the Rams scored two touchdowns and two field goals.

Scoring plays, Rams vs Falcons
TimeTeamPlayLARATL
1st quarter
6:11ATLKirk Cousins → Bijan Robinson, 4-yard TD Takes leadZane Gonzalez XP07
2nd quarter
8:30ATLJessie Bates III 34-yard interception return TD Extends leadZane Gonzalez XP014
1:28ATLBijan Robinson 93-yard TD run Extends leadZane Gonzalez XP021
3rd quarter
11:08LARHarrison Mevis 35-yard FG321
7:46ATLZane Gonzalez 56-yard FG Extends lead324
4:59LARMatthew Stafford → Terrance Ferguson, 27-yard TDHarrison Mevis XP1024
0:31LARRams FG1324
4th quarter
2:46LARMatthew Stafford → Puka Nacua, 11-yard TDHarrison Mevis XP2024
0:21ATLZane Gonzalez 51-yard FG Extends lead2027

Fantasy Points: Rams vs Falcons, Week 17 2025

Fantasy leaders

  1. Bijan RobinsonATLRB39.9 PTSRB2
  2. Kyren WilliamsLARRB16.0 PTSRB15
  3. Matthew StaffordLARQB15.8 PTSQB17
  4. Puka NacuaLARWR15.7 PTSWR13

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Matthew StaffordLARQB15.8QB1722/3826923———64.5Start/Sit →
Kirk CousinsATLQB9.1QB2213/201261011099.2Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Bijan RobinsonATLRB39.9RB2RB22195185341Start/Sit →
Kyren WilliamsLARRB16.0RB15RB1392033380Start/Sit →
Puka NacuaLARWR15.7WR13WR———105471Start/Sit →
Terrance FergusonLARTE13.4TE9TE———42541Start/Sit →
Colby ParkinsonLARTE11.3TE12TE———76530Start/Sit →
Xavier SmithLARWR10.7WR33WR———64670Start/Sit →
David SillsATLWR6.7WR53WR———43370
Darnell MooneyATLWR5.5WR60WR———32350Start/Sit →
Kyle PittsATLTE3.6TE37TE———32160
Konata MumpfieldLARWR3.0WR86WR———52100Start/Sit →
Tyler AllgeierATLRB2.3RB61RB10230————Start/Sit →
Blake CorumLARRB1.8RB65RB6180————Start/Sit →
Drake LondonATLWR1.4WR112WR———2140Start/Sit →
Ronnie RiversLARRB0.5RB73RB150————
Tutu AtwellLARWR0.0—WR———1000Start/Sit →

Fantasy Usage

Los Angeles Rams

Snap Share

  1. Colby ParkinsonTE51 snaps78%
  2. Puka NacuaWR48 snaps74%
  3. Kyren WilliamsRB46 snaps71%
  4. Konata MumpfieldWR43 snaps66%
  5. Xavier SmithWR33 snaps51%

Target Share36 targets

  1. Puka Nacua28%, 10 targets
  2. Colby Parkinson19%, 7 targets
  3. Xavier Smith17%, 6 targets
  4. Konata Mumpfield14%, 5 targets
  5. Terrance Ferguson11%, 4 targets
  6. Other11%, 4 targets

Carry Share20 carries

  1. Kyren Williams65%, 13 carries
  2. Blake Corum30%, 6 carries
  3. Ronnie Rivers5%, 1 carries

Atlanta Falcons

Snap Share

  1. Drake LondonWR52 snaps98%
  2. Kyle PittsTE49 snaps92%
  3. Charlie WoernerTE43 snaps81%
  4. Bijan RobinsonRB42 snaps79%
  5. Darnell MooneyWR37 snaps70%

Target Share20 targets

  1. Bijan Robinson40%, 8 targets
  2. David Sills20%, 4 targets
  3. Darnell Mooney15%, 3 targets
  4. Kyle Pitts15%, 3 targets
  5. Drake London10%, 2 targets

Carry Share33 carries

  1. Bijan Robinson67%, 22 carries
  2. Tyler Allgeier30%, 10 carries
  3. Kirk Cousins3%, 1 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Drake LondonATLWR5298%210%0
Kyle PittsATLTE4992%315%0
Charlie WoernerATLTE4381%00%0
Bijan RobinsonATLRB4279%840%22
Colby ParkinsonLARTE5178%719%0
Puka NacuaLARWR4874%1028%0
Kyren WilliamsLARRB4671%38%13
Darnell MooneyATLWR3770%315%0
Konata MumpfieldLARWR4366%514%0
Xavier SmithLARWR3351%617%0
Terrance FergusonLARTE3249%411%0
Davis AllenLARTE2742%00%0
Tyler AllgeierATLRB1936%00%10
Teagan QuitorianoATLTE1528%00%0
Blake CorumLARRB1625%00%6
Tutu AtwellLARWR1320%13%0
Jordan WhittingtonLARWR1320%00%0
David SillsATLWR815%420%0
Ronnie RiversLARRB35%00%1

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.

Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Bijan RobinsonATL · RB39.927.8+12.179%67% car—02267%840%
Puka NacuaLAR · WR15.717.0−1.374%28% tgt—000%1028%
Matthew StaffordLAR · QB15.816.9−1.1100%38 att—3800%00%
Kyren WilliamsLAR · RB16.013.5+2.571%65% car—01365%38%
Colby ParkinsonLAR · TE11.311.9−0.678%19% tgt—000%719%
Xavier SmithLAR · WR10.710.2+0.551%17% tgt—000%617%
Kirk CousinsATL · QB9.19.5−0.4100%20 att—2013%00%
Konata MumpfieldLAR · WR3.08.5−5.566%14% tgt—000%514%
David Sills VATL · WR6.76.8−0.115%20% tgt—000%420%
Terrance FergusonLAR · TE13.46.8+6.649%11% tgt—000%411%
Tyler AllgeierATL · RB2.36.5−4.236%30% car—01030%00%
Darnell MooneyATL · WR5.55.1+0.470%15% tgt—000%315%
Kyle Pitts Sr.ATL · TE3.65.1−1.592%15% tgt—000%315%
Blake CorumLAR · RB1.83.9−2.125%30% car—0630%00%
Drake LondonATL · WR1.43.4−2.098%10% tgt—000%210%
Tutu AtwellLAR · WR0.01.7−1.720%3% tgt—000%13%
Ronnie RiversLAR · RB0.50.6−0.15%5% car—015%00%

Team totals: Rams 36 targets and 20 carries; Falcons 20 targets and 33 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 2025 season: 1.70 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.65 per carry and 0.44 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Matthew Stafford

LAR · QB · 15.8 pts on 16.9 expected

22 of 38 passing for 269 yards, 2 touchdowns, 3 interceptions.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 16.9 expected.

Start/Sit: Matthew Stafford →

Kirk Cousins

ATL · QB · 9.1 pts on 9.5 expected

13 of 20 passing for 126 yards, 1 touchdown; 1 carry for 1 yard.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 9.5 expected.

Start/Sit: Kirk Cousins →

Puka Nacua

LAR · WR · 15.7 pts on 17.0 expected

10 targets (28% of the team's), 5 catches for 47 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 17.0 expected.

Start/Sit: Puka Nacua →

Kyren Williams Strong role

LAR · RB · 16.0 pts on 13.5 expected

3 targets (8% of the team's), 3 catches for 38 yards; 13 carries (65% of the team's) for 92 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 13.5 expected.

Start/Sit: Kyren Williams →

Bijan Robinson Ran hot

ATL · RB · 39.9 pts on 27.8 expected

8 targets (40% of the team's), 5 catches for 34 yards and 1 touchdown; 22 carries (67% of the team's) for 195 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 27.8 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Bijan Robinson →

David Sills V

ATL · WR · 6.7 pts on 6.8 expected

4 targets (20% of the team's), 3 catches for 37 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 6.8 expected.

Konata Mumpfield Unlucky

LAR · WR · 3.0 pts on 8.5 expected

5 targets (14% of the team's), 2 catches for 10 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 8.5 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Konata Mumpfield →

Terrance Ferguson Ran hot

LAR · TE · 13.4 pts on 6.8 expected

4 targets (11% of the team's), 2 catches for 54 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 6.8 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Terrance Ferguson →

Stock Up, Stock Down

Los Angeles Rams

  • Stock up: Colby Parkinson played 78% of the snaps, up from a 57% season average.
  • Stock up: Xavier Smith played 51% of the snaps, up from a 22% season average.
  • Stock up: Konata Mumpfield played 66% of the snaps, up from a 29% season average.

Atlanta Falcons

  • Stock down: David Sills V played 15% of the snaps, down from a 54% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2025 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Rams defense and Falcons defense
Points allowed toRams DFalcons D
QBs15.916.9
RBs17.421.3
WRs32.732.9
TEs13.010.1

Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.

How the Game Swung

Atlanta opened at 29% win probability and passed 98% in the third quarter on the way to the win.

Falcons win probability

Falcons win probability by game minuteFalcons started at 29%, stood at 96% at halftime and finished at 100%, across 9 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. +22Cousins → Robinson, 4-yd TD30% → 52%Q1 6:11
  2. +22Bates 34-yd pick-six58% → 80%Q2 8:30
  3. +11Robinson 93-yd TD run85% → 96%Q2 1:28
  4. −6Stafford → Ferguson, 27-yd TD99% → 93%Q3 4:59
  5. −10Stafford → Nacua, 11-yd TD>99% → 90%Q4 2:46

Swing in Falcons win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Rams vs Falcons
Los Angeles RamsMeasureAtlanta Falcons
61Plays53
67%Pass rate38%
6.0Yds / dropback6.3
5.8Yds / carry6.6
5/13Third downs5/13

Efficiency edge Atlanta ran 8 fewer plays but gained 0.8 more yards per carry.

  • Top targets
  • LAR Nacua 28% · Parkinson 19% · Smith 17%
  • ATL Robinson 40% · Sills 20% · Mooney 15%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Rams vs Falcons
ResultLARATL
Touchdowns22
Field goals12
Punts25
Turnovers30
Turnovers on downs20
Missed field goals01

ATL turnover edge: +3

  • The Falcons opened the scoring on their second possession, a 11-play, 65-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
All 21 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
ATLQ1 15:00331:42Punt
LARQ1 13:18391:32Punt
ATLQ1 11:4611655:35Touchdown
LARQ1 6:1111525:11Downs
ATLQ1 1:0010356:06Punt
LARQ2 9:54371:24Interception
LARQ2 8:306344:19Punt
ATLQ2 4:11332:23Punt
LARQ2 1:48100:07Interception
ATLQ2 1:411930:13Touchdown
LARQ2 1:284111:28End of half
LARQ3 15:008383:52Field goal
ATLQ3 11:085313:22Field goal
LARQ3 7:466652:47Touchdown
ATLQ3 4:597554:28Missed FG
ATLQ3 0:314171:55Punt
LARQ4 13:368534:32Interception
ATLQ4 9:04391:36Punt
LARQ4 7:288894:42Touchdown
ATLQ4 2:469322:25Field goal
LARQ4 0:21400:21Downs
About these numbers

The Falcons' interception touchdown is counted as a Rams interception, not as a Falcons possession. The Rams' return touchdown is counted as a Falcons possession, not as a Rams 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.

Rams vs Falcons Head-to-Head

The Rams and Falcons 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 Rams win
59–01976
Largest Falcons win
47–172004

Since 2021

1–1 Series tied

2 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.

Oldest to newest. R = Rams win, F = Falcons win, outlined = this game.

Recent Meetings

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2025 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Rams vs Falcons
RamsStatFalcons
12-5Record8-9
30.5Points per game20.8
394.6Yards per game333.0
6.2Yards per play5.4
20.4Points allowed per game23.6
327.5Yards allowed per game326.6

Rams vs Falcons Odds and Results

How this game finished against the betting lines.

Spread
LAR −7.5Rams failed to cover by 10.5
Total
48.5Over: 51 points scored (by 2.5)

Expected vs Actual Scoring

Implied team totals against the actual score
TeamImpliedActualDifference
Rams28.024−4.0
Falcons20.527+6.5

The Falcons beat their implied total and the Rams fell short of theirs; the Fantasy tab has the player lines behind it.

Betting Trends

Last 2 meetings: Falcons 2–0 ATS, overs 2–0.

Each team's 2025 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.

Los Angeles Rams

Against the spread
3–2
Over/under
5–0
ATS as favorite
2–2
ATS as underdog
1–0
ATS on the road
2–2

Atlanta Falcons

Against the spread
3–2
Over/under
4–1
ATS as favorite
1–1
ATS as underdog
2–1
ATS at home
1–1

Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.

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Rams and Falcons in Fantasy

The two teams don't meet again this season. If you roster a Ram or a Falcon, these answer the week-to-week question.

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Rams vs Falcons Game FAQ

Who won the 2025 Rams vs Falcons Week 17 game?

The Atlanta Falcons beat the Los Angeles Rams 27–24 in Week 17 of the 2025 season. The game was played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on December 29, 2025. See the Falcons' 2025 schedule.

What was the final score of Rams vs Falcons?

The final score was Falcons 27, Rams 24. The Falcons led 21–0 at halftime, and the second half went Rams 24, Falcons 6.

What happened in the Rams vs Falcons game?

Atlanta led 21–0 at halftime after a 14-point second quarter and won 27–24, though Los Angeles took the second half 24–6. Los Angeles outgained the Falcons 363–345, but the Falcons averaged 6.5 yards per play. Bijan Robinson led all players with 5 catches for 34 yards and a touchdown, plus 22 carries for 195 rushing yards and a touchdown. The Rams committed 3 turnovers, the Falcons none.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Rams vs Falcons?

Bijan Robinson led the game with 39.9 PPR fantasy points, the RB2 of Week 17, on 5 catches for 34 yards and a touchdown, plus 22 carries for 195 rushing yards and a touchdown. Kyren Williams was next with 16.0 (RB15). See Bijan Robinson's 2025 game log.

Who led Rams vs Falcons in passing, rushing and receiving?

Matthew Stafford (LAR) led all passers with 22 of 38 for 269 yards, 2 touchdowns and 3 interceptions. Bijan Robinson (ATL) led in rushing with 22 carries for 195 yards and a touchdown. Xavier Smith (LAR) led in receiving with 4 catches for 67 yards.

How many fantasy points did Bijan Robinson score against the Rams?

Bijan Robinson scored 39.9 points in PPR leagues, 37.4 in half-PPR and 34.9 in standard scoring against the Rams in Week 17 of the 2025 season, on 5 catches for 34 yards and a touchdown, plus 22 carries for 195 rushing yards and a touchdown. He drew 40% of his team's targets.

Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Rams vs Falcons?

Bijan Robinson outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 39.9 PPR points on 27.8 xFP (+12.1). Konata Mumpfield fell furthest short, with 3.0 points on 8.5 xFP (−5.5). 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.

How did the Falcons beat the Rams?

The Falcons beat the Rams 27–24 because they averaged 6.5 yards per play to 6.0 and won the turnover battle 3–0.

Which team won the turnover battle in Rams vs Falcons?

The Falcons won the turnover battle 3–0: the Rams gave the ball away 3 times and the Falcons not at all. The Falcons won the game.

What is the all-time Rams vs Falcons 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 Rams and Falcons last play before this game?

Before Week 17 of 2025, they last met in the 2022 season on September 18, 2022, when the Rams beat the Falcons 31–27.

Have the Rams and Falcons met in the playoffs?

Yes, 2 times, most recently in the 2017 playoffs. The Rams are 0–2 against the Falcons in the postseason.

What was the closing spread for Rams vs Falcons?

The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Rams −7.5, making the Los Angeles Rams 7.5-point favorites, with a closing total of 48.5. That implied about 28.0 points for the Rams and 20.5 for the Falcons.

Did Rams vs Falcons go over or under the total?

The game went over. The consensus closing total was 48.5, and the teams combined for 51 points, 2.5 over the number.

Who covered the spread in Rams vs Falcons?

The Falcons covered as 7.5-point underdogs against the closing line of Rams −7.5. The final margin was 3 points.