Game Preview of Los Angeles Rams @ Atlanta Falcons. Week 17 of 2025 NFL Season
The Rams come in as 8.5-point road favorites. They’re looking to bounce back after a wild 38-37 loss to Seattle. Los Angeles has won eight straight games following a loss, and they’ve been strong on the road against losing teams.
Atlanta is just 2-5 at home and has dropped eight of its last nine when listed as an underdog before a division game. The Falcons do pressure quarterbacks well, but their offense struggles on third down and in long-drive situations.
Injuries could play a big role. The Rams are banged up on the offensive line, with starting tackle Alaric Jackson questionable and another starter already on IR. Falcons wideout Drake London is also questionable, which could limit Atlanta’s ability to keep up.
| Date | Opponent | Result | ATS | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-21 | @ ARI | W 26-19 | W +-2.5 | u48.5 |
| 2025-12-11 | @ TB | W 29-28 | L 6.0 | o43.5 |
| 2025-12-07 | vs SEA | L 9-37 | L -7.0 | o44.5 |
| 2025-11-30 | @ NYJ | L 24-27 | P -3.0 | o38.5 |
| 2025-11-23 | @ NO | W 24-10 | W +1.5 | u41.5 |
| 2025-11-16 | vs CAR | L 27-30 | W +4.5 | o42.5 |
| 2025-11-09 | @ IND | L 25-31 | L 6.5 | o48.5 |
| 2025-11-02 | @ NE | L 23-24 | L 5.5 | o45.5 |
| 2025-10-26 | vs MIA | L 10-34 | L 7.0 | u44.5 |
| 2025-10-19 | @ SF | L 10-20 | L 1.5 | u46.5 |
Atlanta’s best chance is generating pressure on Matthew Stafford. They rank near the top in sack rate and will look to exploit a Rams offensive line missing key starters. But their offense struggles to stay on the field, especially on third downs, and may not keep pace if they fall behind early.
The total is high, but juice on the Over suggests books expect points. Still, with Atlanta’s limited firepower and a Rams team that could lean run-heavy, scoring might depend on game flow. Prop bettors should watch injury updates closely, especially with key players like Drake London and Alaric Jackson listed as questionable.
Expect the Rams to do enough to cover, but the margin could tighten if Atlanta’s pass rush hits home. This is a spot where Los Angeles' playoff urgency meets Atlanta’s desperation, but only one team looks ready to deliver.
| Statistic | Offense | Rank | Defense | Rank | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Points | 219 | #27 | 179 | #32 | |
| Total Points Per Game | 19.9 | #26 | 16.3 | #1 | |
| Total Touchdowns | 23 | #26 | 18 | #2 | |
| Passing Touchdowns | 11 | #30 | 13 | #8 | |
| Rushing Touchdowns | 12 | #13 | 4 | #1 | |
| Other Touchdowns | 0 | #19 | 1 | #16 | |
| Total Kicking Points | 77 | #17 | 71 | #25 | |
| Total Two Point Conversions | 2 | #3 | 0 | #27 | |
| Kick Extra Points | 20 | #24 | 14 | #31 |
| Statistic | Offense | Rank | Defense | Rank | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Passing Yards | 2307 | #18 | 2293 | #20 | |
| Net Passing Yards Per Game | 210 | #18 | 208 | #20 | |
| Passer Rating | 87.4 | #22 | 79.8 | #29 | |
| Passing Attempts | 351 | #22 | 398 | #26 | |
| Completions | 214 | #26 | 254 | #9 | |
| Completion Percentage | 61 | #26 | 63.8 | #11 | |
| Passing 1st downs | 117 | #19 | 119 | #17 | |
| Passing 1st Down % | 55.7 | #16 | 55.9 | #15 | |
| Longest Pass | 69 | #10 | 75 | #6 | |
| Passing Fumbles Lost | 3 | #12 | 6 | #1 | |
| Receiving Targets | 335 | #22 | 383 | #7 | |
| Receptions | 214 | #26 | 254 | #24 | |
| Receiving Yards After Catch | 1093 | #21 | 1001 | #4 | |
| YAC Average | 5.1 | #14 | 3.9 | #2 |
| Statistic | Offense | Rank | Defense | Rank | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rushing Yards | 1320 | #14 | 1130 | #12 | |
| Rushing Yards Per Game | 120 | #13 | 103 | #20 | |
| Rushing Attempts | 298 | #16 | 289 | #12 | |
| Yards Per Rush Attempt | 4.4 | #13 | 3.9 | #28 | |
| Rushing 1st downs | 73 | #20 | 74 | #12 | |
| 20+ Yard Rushing Plays | 5 | #23 | 2 | #31 | |
| Long Rushing | 81 | #2 | 29 | #32 | |
| Rushing Fumbles | 5 | #23 | 2 | #31 | |
| Rushing Fumbles Lost | 2 | #10 | 1 | #23 |