Despite late rally by Los Angeles, Atlanta kicker Zane Gonzalez's 51-yard field goal attempt with 21 seconds left in the fourth quarter ends up being the difference in Week 17 road loss.

Expert recap and game analysis of the Atlanta Falcons vs. Los Angeles Rams NFL game from December 29, 2025 on ESPN.

The Rams had more yards, nearly twice as many passing yards, and outscored the Falcons 24-6 in the second half. If you skipped the game—in your defense, you were very sleepy—and woke up to that small assortment of facts, you’d assume Los Angeles destroyed Atlanta in primetime.

The Falcons intercepted Stafford three times and came up with some key stops throughout the game. The fact that Atlanta had nothing to play for but pride makes Monday night's win even more impressive. Here are six takeaways from the Falcons' Week 17 victory over the Rams.

Seattle won the toss in overtime and elected to kick off to start the extra period. Although running back Ronnie Rivers returned the ensuing kickoff 41 yards to the Rams' 48, the Rams' return unit was called for holding, and they were forced to start the drive from their own 20 instead.

The Los Angeles Rams lost a heartbreaker to the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday night, blowing a 16-point fourth-quarter lead and losing in overtime, 38-37. It was as painful a loss as they've suffered this season, dropping to 11-4 and relinquishing their lead in the NFC West, as well as giving up control of the No. 1 seed.

The Rams tied the game in the fourth quarter after trailing by 21 points, but they couldn't complete the comeback.

The Rams blew a 16-point fourth-quarter lead, choking away the game against the Seahawks and potentially surrendering the No. 1 seed.

The Rams played terribly against the Falcons and no longer look like the unbeatable NFC leaders they once were.

USA TODAY Sports' Jarrett Bell breaks down the Falcons victory over the Rams on MNF and how this shapes Week 18 and the NFC South.