Atlanta
Falcons
8-4
31
FINAL
35
Los Angeles
Rams
8-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Wildcard Round showdown, the Los Angeles Rams narrowly defeated the Atlanta Falcons with a final score of 35-31, advancing in the 2028 playoffs. Both teams fought hard, but the Rams' explosive offense ultimately made the difference, securing their spot in the next round.
Matthew Stafford was the star of the night for Los Angeles, throwing for 301 yards and five touchdowns, showcasing his elite playmaking abilities. On the receiving end, Jeff Caldwell shone brightly, racking up 127 yards and contributing significantly to the Rams' scoring efforts. Meanwhile, Bijan Robinson put on a remarkable performance for Atlanta, rushing for 199 yards, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Rams' offensive onslaught.
The Rams' defense played a crucial role in the outcome, highlighted by Myles Garrett's dominant performance, recording 2.5 sacks that disrupted the Falcons' rhythm. Devon Jackson's interception also proved pivotal, halting a promising Atlanta drive and shifting momentum back to the Rams. The turning point came in the fourth quarter when Stafford connected with Caldwell for a touchdown, sealing the victory and sending Los Angeles to the next round.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 29 | 16 | 55% | 301 | 5 | 4 | 91.3 |
| Sam Darnold | QB | 13 | 7 | 54% | 201 | 2 | 1 | 106.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 22 | 199 | 9.0 | 46 | 2 | 97 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 19 | 121 | 6.4 | 24 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 7 | 127 | 18.1 | 18 | 3 | 47 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 2 | 93 | 46.5 | 91 | 1 | 71 | 0 |
| Nyck Harbor | WR | 3 | 71 | 23.7 | 3 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 3 | 54 | 18.0 | 13 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Nyziah Hunter | WR | 1 | 52 | 52.0 | 13 | 1 | 52 | 0 |
| Peter Clarke | TE | 3 | 49 | 16.3 | 9 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 2 | 2 | 27 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myles Garrett | LEDG | 3 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Divine Deablo | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Harold Perkins Jr. | WILL | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Devon Jackson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam Robinson | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dezz Ricks | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Williams | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaac Smith | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Billy Bowman Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Aaron Donald | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Watts | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Judge Collier | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jamel Johnson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Za'Darius Smith | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrel Dodson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colin Simmons | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Eboigbe | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tao Johnson | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Prater | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jake Bailey | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Olano | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 19 |

