The Los Angeles Rams face the Atlanta Falcons in the last Monday Night Football game of the 2025 NFL season. Coming off a frustrating loss to the Seattle Seahawks, the Rams seek to secure their playoff positioning. The Falcons, riding a two-game win streak, hope to disrupt Los Angeles's plans.
In Week 17's finale, the Atlanta Falcons (6-9) host the Los Angeles Rams at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Monday, December 29, at 8:15 p.m. ET. The game airs on ESPN and streams on Fubo, with the Rams favored by 7.5 points and an over/under of 48.5 via DraftKings Sportsbook.
The Rams enter after a 581-yard offensive performance against the Seahawks, where they avoided turnovers but saw their defense falter late despite three early forced turnovers. This loss eliminated their NFC West title hopes, as Seattle and San Francisco's Sunday wins positioned one of them for the conference's No. 1 seed. Los Angeles now fights to hold or improve to the No. 5 NFC seed, potentially facing the NFC South champion in the playoffs rather than tougher opponents like the Chicago Bears or Philadelphia Eagles. A win here and next week locks in the 5-seed for the Rams.
Atlanta has won two straight under Kirk Cousins, who has completed 51 of 79 passes for 570 yards, five touchdowns, and one interception in recent games. The Falcons play for draft positioning but could upend the Rams' postseason path. Cousins's improved play might position him as a bridge quarterback option elsewhere next offseason, given Atlanta's cap situation.
Quarterback Matthew Stafford remains the NFL MVP favorite at -225 odds (69.2% implied probability), leading the league with 40 touchdown passes, five interceptions, and over 4,100 yards. Voters may weigh his team's wild-card status heavily, especially without a division title.
The Rams rank 10th in yards allowed per carry and should contain Falcons running back Bijan Robinson while pressuring Cousins against a regressed Atlanta defense. Without wide receiver Davante Adams, Los Angeles still expects to move the ball effectively.
Prediction: Rams 26, Falcons 17.
