Atlanta
Falcons
4-5
24
FINAL
18
Los Angeles
Rams
1-8
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a tightly contested matchup, the Atlanta Falcons narrowly defeated the Los Angeles Rams 24-18 in Week 11 of the 2028 season. The victory was crucial for the Falcons as they look to solidify their playoff positioning in a competitive conference. With this win, Atlanta showcased their resilience and ability to perform under pressure.
Falcons quarterback Nico Iamaleava was the standout performer, throwing for 265 yards and two touchdowns, leading his team to victory with precision and poise. Bijan Robinson contributed on the ground with 38 rushing yards, while Puka Nacua of the Rams made his mark in the receiving game, racking up 94 yards. Overall, Atlanta's offense was efficient and effective, capitalizing on key opportunities throughout the game.
Defensively, the Falcons were bolstered by Xavier Watts, who recorded a team-high 10 tackles, and Max Melton, who came up big with two interceptions, helping to stifle the Rams' late-game efforts. The turning point came in the fourth quarter when Melton's second interception shifted momentum back to Atlanta, allowing them to maintain their lead and ultimately secure the win. The Rams' Byron Young was a force on defense with 2.5 sacks, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Falcons' offensive firepower and defensive resilience.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Iamaleava | QB | 34 | 24 | 71% | 265 | 2 | 0 | 112.9 |
| Ty Simpson | QB | 45 | 23 | 51% | 242 | 0 | 2 | 48.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 17 | 38 | 2.2 | — | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 11 | 33 | 3.0 | 14 | 2 | 16 | 0 |
| Nate Frazier | HB | 5 | 24 | 4.8 | 8 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Nico Iamaleava | QB | 5 | 13 | 2.6 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Tyler Allgeier | HB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 5 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Ty Simpson | QB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Quincy Porter | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Isaiah Satanega III | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMario Douglas | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puka Nacua | WR | 7 | 94 | 13.4 | 30 | 0 | 23 | 2 |
| Kayshon Boutte | WR | 6 | 90 | 15.0 | 7 | 0 | 26 | 3 |
| Drake London | WR | 6 | 85 | 14.2 | 25 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Isaiah Satanega III | WR | 1 | 52 | 52.0 | 50 | 1 | 52 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 6 | 43 | 7.2 | 20 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Quincy Porter | WR | 4 | 39 | 9.8 | 13 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 4 | 31 | 7.8 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 13 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| Colby Parkinson | TE | 3 | 22 | 7.3 | 5 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 3 | 15 | 5.0 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Max Klare | TE | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Konata Mumpfield | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| DeMario Douglas | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Melton | CB | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Watts | SS | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omar Speights | WILL | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Young | LEDG | 3 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dijon Lee Jr. | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Walker | LEDG | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Landman | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Lake | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Braden Fiske | DT | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Perkins Jr. | SAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pearce Jr | REDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charvarius Ward Sr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Divine Deablo | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JD Bertrand | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Owen Pappoe | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avieon Terrell | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Dorlus | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josaiah Stewart | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dadrion Taylor-Demerson | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Bailey | P | 1 | 1 | 3 | 35 |
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Mevis | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 51 |

