Rams at Falcons
Atlanta Falcons 27, Los Angeles Rams 24 · New World League
Final Score
Rams 24 3 TD · 1 FG · 3 XP
Falcons 27 3 TD · 2 FG · 3 XPMatthew Stafford 248 yds passingBijan Robinson 193 yds rushingZach Ertz 92 yds receivingDadrion Taylor-Demerson 2 tkl defenseTotal yards 326 · 297Passing yards 245 · 99Rushing yards 81 · 198Completions 17/24 · 7/10Yards per carry 5.8 · 9.6Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 20d ago
In a thrilling Wildcard Round matchup, the Atlanta Falcons narrowly defeated the Los Angeles Rams 27-24, securing their spot in the next playoff round. The stakes were high, with both teams vying for a chance to advance in the 2026 postseason, making every play count in a tightly contested game.
Matthew Stafford showcased his skills for the Rams, throwing for 248 yards and three touchdowns, but it was Bijan Robinson's remarkable performance on the ground that stole the spotlight. The Falcons' star running back rushed for an impressive 193 yards, consistently breaking tackles and keeping the Rams' defense on their toes. While Zach Ertz led the Rams in receiving with 92 yards, it was Robinson's explosive runs that ultimately made the difference for Atlanta.
On the defensive end, the Falcons played a crucial role in securing the victory, with A.J. Terrell Jr. leading the team in tackles and Dadrion Taylor-Demerson making a pivotal interception. The game's turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Taylor-Demerson picked off a desperate Stafford pass, effectively sealing the win for Atlanta. The Falcons' defense held firm when it mattered most, ensuring their advance in the playoffs.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rams | ||||||
| Matthew StaffordQB | 17/24 | 71% | 248 | 3 | 2 | 109.0 |
| Falcons | ||||||
| Michael Penix JrQB | 7/10 | 70% | 99 | 1 | 0 | 134.9 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rams | |||||||
| Kyren WilliamsHB | 13 | 79 | 6.1 | 28 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Blake CorumHB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Zach ErtzTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Falcons | |||||||
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 19 | 193 | 10.2 | 50 | 2 | 65 | 1 |
| Michael Penix JrQB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Velus Jones JrHB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Brian Robinson JrHB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rams | |||||||
| Zach ErtzTE | 5 | 92 | 18.4 | 28 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Puka NacuaWR | 3 | 90 | 30.0 | 36 | 0 | 50 | 0 |
| Davante AdamsWR | 4 | 39 | 9.8 | 3 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Kyren WilliamsHB | 4 | 15 | 3.8 | 13 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Falcons | |||||||
| Zachariah BranchWR | 3 | 56 | 18.7 | 13 | 1 | 48 | 1 |
| Kyle Pitts SrTE | 1 | 27 | 27.0 | 19 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Drake LondonWR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jahan DotsonWR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Darius SlaytonWR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | — | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rams | |||||
| Kamren KinchensFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Byron YoungLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate LandmanMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffieCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron DonaldDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam CurlSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Forbes JrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen WatsonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Quentin LakeSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles GarrettREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Braden FiskeDT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Falcons | |||||
| Dadrion Taylor-DemersonFS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell JrCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian HarrisMIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate WigginsCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates IIIFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalon WalkerLEDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen EveretteCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trenton SimpsonWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pearce JrREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb ProctorDT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Lewis CineSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rams | |||
| Harrison MevisK | 1/1 | 3 | 44 |
| Falcons | |||
| Nick FolkK | 2/2 | 3 | 41 |
| Other | |||
| Ethan EvansP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |