At a Glance
- Bijan Robinson rushed for 195 yards, including a 93-yard touchdown.
- Falcons snatched a 27-24 win after blowing two 21-point leads.
- Zane Gonzalez capped the comeback with a 51-yard field goal with 21 seconds left.
- Why it matters: Atlanta’s comeback streak boosts their playoff hopes while the Rams stumble, altering NFC West standings.
In a Monday-night showdown that felt like a rollercoaster, the Atlanta Falcons overturned a 21-point deficit to defeat the Los Angeles Rams 27-24, thanks to a record-setting performance from Bijan Robinson and a clutch field goal from Zane Gonzalez.
Game Highlights
The Falcons built a 21-0 lead by halftime, with Robinson adding a 93-yard run that remains the longest in Atlanta history. Jessie Bates III returned an interception 34 yards for a touchdown, extending the margin to 24-3 early in the second half.
The Rams answered with a 27-yard touchdown pass from Matthew Stafford to Terrance Ferguson late in the third quarter, cutting the deficit to 24-17. A blocked 37-yard field goal by Emmanuel Forbes Jr. and a 76-yard return by Jarred Verse tied the game at 24-24.
Zane Gonzalez nailed a 51-yard field goal with 21 seconds left to secure the Falcons’ victory.
- Robinson ran for 195 yards and caught 5 passes for 34 yards, including a 4-yard touchdown reception.
- Stafford completed 22 of 38 passes for 269 yards, 2 touchdowns, and 3 interceptions.
- The Falcons’ record for most scrimmage yards in a season is now 2,255.
Key Plays
- Robinson’s 93-yard run: the longest in franchise history.
- Bates’ 34-yard interception return.
- Stafford’s 27-yard touchdown to Ferguson.
- Forbes’ blocked field goal and Verse’s 76-yard return.
- Gonzalez’s 51-yard field goal.
Season Impact
| Team | Record |
|---|---|
| Falcons | 7-9 |
| Rams | 11-5 |
The Falcons’ win extends their streak to three games and keeps their playoff hopes alive. The Rams suffer their second straight loss, dropping them to 11-5 and moving them closer to the bottom of the NFC West.
Injury Report
Rams: WR Davante Adams (hamstring), RG Kevin Dotson (ankle), LT Alaric Jackson (ankle) were held out. RB Blake Corum limped off with a right-ankle injury and was listed as questionable.
Falcons: DL Brandon Dorlus (left knee) left the field in the third quarter. CB Mike Ford Jr. (ankle) and CB Mike Hughes (ankle sprain) were questionable.
Looking Ahead
The Rams will aim to rebound in their final regular-season game against the Arizona Cardinals. The Falcons will finish the season at home against New Orleans, where they won 24-10 on November 23.
Key Takeaways
- Bijan Robinson‘s 195-yard outing sets a new Falcons record.
- The Falcons’ comeback streak keeps their playoff hopes alive.
- The Rams’ loss brings them closer to the bottom of the NFC West.
The Falcons’ victory may be the turning point that defines their postseason chances, while the Rams face a tougher road ahead.
