Atlanta
Falcons
12-5
42
FINAL
32
Los Angeles
Rams
11-6
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Wildcard Round matchup, the Atlanta Falcons topped the Los Angeles Rams 42-32, securing their spot in the next round of the playoffs. With both teams vying for postseason glory, the Falcons delivered a standout performance that showcased their offensive firepower and resilience.
Jaxson Dart led the way for Atlanta with a remarkable four touchdown passes, effectively spreading the ball around and connecting with key targets. Bijan Robinson also made a significant impact on the ground, rushing for 106 yards and adding balance to the Falcons' offensive attack. For the Rams, Matthew Stafford threw for an impressive 396 yards, with Puka Nacua contributing 129 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to overcome Atlanta's explosive offense.
Defensively, the Falcons were relentless, with Jalon Walker recording two sacks and Troy Andersen making a crucial interception that shifted momentum in Atlanta's favor. The turning point came late in the third quarter when Andersen's pick set up a quick touchdown drive, allowing the Falcons to extend their lead and ultimately seal the victory. Joey Porter led the team with four total tackles, contributing to a performance that stifled the Rams' attempts at a comeback.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 32 | 23 | 72% | 396 | 4 | 1 | 140.1 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 24 | 16 | 67% | 276 | 4 | 0 | 145.1 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 1 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 12 | 106 | 8.8 | 17 | 1 | 59 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 3 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 7 | 12 | 1.7 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Max Klare | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puka Nacua | WR | 3 | 129 | 43.0 | 62 | 3 | 65 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 6 | 103 | 17.2 | 32 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 4 | 93 | 23.3 | 71 | 1 | 63 | 0 |
| Derius Davis | WR | 6 | 90 | 15.0 | 16 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Keenan Allen | WR | 5 | 68 | 13.6 | 16 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 7 | 58 | 8.3 | 42 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 2 | 48 | 24.0 | 8 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 11 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 8 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Max Klare | TE | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
| Austin Hooper | TE | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 7 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney Brown | SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalon Walker | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy Andersen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keeanu Benton | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Joey Bosa | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Young | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Rasul Douglas | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Landman | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wesley Bailey | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Watts | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Wagner | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kobie Turner | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tommy Dillard | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pearce Jr | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Henry To'oTo'o | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Juan Thornhill | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Mevis | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 37 |
| Nick Folk | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

