Game: Los Angeles Rams vs Atlanta Falcons
Date: Monday, December 29, 2025
Location: Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA
TV: ESPN
Odds-Point Spread: Falcons (+8)
Total-Over-Under: 49.5
The Atlanta Falcons (6-9) will go up against the Los Angeles Rams (11-4) at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Monday. Los Angeles opens as 8-point favorites. The betting total comes in at 49.5.
The Los Angeles Rams step onto the field holding a record of 11-4 this season. In their last game, the Rams played against the Seattle Seahawks and took a loss by a score of 38-37. Matthew Stafford went 29-49 with 457 yds passing and 3 TDs. He had a quarterback rate of 110.7 and ended the contest without throwing a pick. Kyren Williams was the rushing leader for the Rams with 23 carries for 70 yds (3.0 yds per carry). Puka Nacua averaged 18.8 yards per catch by earning 225 yds on 12 catches. The Los Angeles Rams ended up rushing 39 times and compiled 124 yds, which earned them an average of 3.2 yards per attempt. Overall, they ran 88 plays for 581 yards. Los Angeles allowed 22 completions on 34 attempts for 244 yards, and a completion rate of 64.7%. On the ground, the Rams conceded 171 yards on 25 tries, which calculates to 6.8 yards per rush surrendered.
The Rams have notched 5,951 yds on the campaign. Los Angeles currently has 210 first downs as an offense, and they have been flagged for 67 penalties for 518 yds. When it comes to putting the ball in the endzone, Los Angeles has produced 40 passing touchdowns and 17 rushing touchdowns. They have turned the ball over 12 times (5 INTs and 7 fumbles). As a team, they’re sitting at 126.3 rushing yds ranking them 5th in the league. When examining putting the ball in the endzone, the NFC West members hold an average of 30.5 points per contest.
When examining yards through the air, the Rams have given up 3,320 yards, which has them sitting 19th in football. They have allowed 221.3 yards per game by way of the pass, and are allowing a completion% of 63.5%. In total, they have given up 1,586 rushing yards through 15 games over the course of this season. They have given up 23 touchdowns through the air, plus 7 touchdowns to rushers. Altogether, they are granting 327.1 total yards per game, which has them ranking 16th in the league. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 4.1 yards per rush and 105.7 rushing yards per game for this campaign. The Rams are ranked 6th in professional football regarding their defensive prowess, conceding 19.9 points per game.
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THURSDAY
VERNON CROY – 6-Unit NFL Play (8 p.m.)
FRIDAY
DOC’S SPORTS – 6-Unit College Football Play (4:30 p.m.)
SCOTT SPREITZER – 6-Unit College Football Play (4:30 p.m.)
NOTE: Doc’s Sports and Spreitzer have opposing sides.
SATURDAY
SCOTT RICKENBACH – 7-Unit College Football Play (Noon)
SCOTT SPREITZER – 7-Unit NFL Play (4:30 p.m.)
TONY GEORGE – 7-Unit College Football Play (7:30 p.m.)
VERNON CROY – 7-Unit NFL Play (8 p.m.)
STRIKE POINT SPORTS – 7-Unit College Football Play (9 p.m.)
GRIFFIN MURPHY – 6-Unit College Football Play (5:45 p.m.)
RAPHAEL ESPARZA – 6-Unit College Football Play (5:45 p.m.)
CRAIG TRAPP – 6-Unit College Football Play (7:30 p.m.)
NOTE:Â George and Trapp have the same side.
NOTE:Â Murphy and Esparza have the same side.
SUNDAY
GRIFFIN MURPHY – 7-Unit NFL Play (1 p.m.)
AUGUST YOUNG – 7-Unit NFL Play (1 p.m.)
NICK MENKEN – 7-Unit NFL Play (4 p.m.)
SCOTT RICKENBACH – 6-Unit NFL Play (8 p.m.)
TONY GEORGE – 6-Unit NFL Play (1 p.m.)
CRAIG TRAPP – 5-Unit NFL Play (4 p.m.)
NOTE:Â Menken and Trapp have opposing sides.
TUESDAY
RAPHAEL ESPARZA – 7-Unit College Football Total (9 p.m.)
The Falcons head into this matchup 6-9 on the campaign. When they last took the field, the Falcons went home victorious with a score of 26-19 when they faced the Arizona Cardinals. Kirk Cousins (2 touchdowns) finished the game with 197 yds on 21-35 passing while his quarterback rate was 82.7. He had 1 interception and his avg yards per attempt was 5.6 yds. Kyle Pitts had the best day in terms of receiving for the Falcons, hauling in 7 passes for 57 yds (8.1 yards per reception). Tyler Allgeier ran the football 16 times for 79 yards, ending the contest with 4.9 yds per carry for Atlanta. The Falcons finished the contest with 342 yds and they ran 72 plays (4.8 yards per play). Atlanta ran for 4.1 yards per attempt, finishing the game with 152 yds on 37 carries. Atlanta conceded 23 run attempts for 132 yds (5.7 yards per carry). The Falcons passing defense allowed a completion percentage of 51.6%, surrendering 188 yds on 16 for 31 through the air.
The Atlanta Falcons average 340.5 total yards per game, which has them ranking 14th in the league. They maintain an average of 124.7 rushing yds per contest, and have carried the football for 1,870 yards. They have allowed 7 picks while allowing 10 fumbles lost, and have been able to earn 165 1st downs as an offense. The Atlanta offense has yielded 735 yards on 96 penalties, which is 19th in pro football with reference to helping out the other team. So far this year, the Falcons have racked up 3,238 passing yds and are averaging 215.9 passing yds per contest, which ranks 17th in pro football. When examining the points being put on the board, the Falcons are ranking 25th in the league, by tallying 20.5 points per contest.
The Falcons are giving up 24.0 points per contest, which ranks 21st in pro football. They have allowed 24 touchdowns by way of the pass along with 195.1 yards via the pass per game, which is good for 8th in football. Atlanta has conceded a total of 1,923 rushing yds (128.2 yards per game), and 11 touchdowns to rushers this season. The Falcons defense has participated in 926 plays from scrimmage, which has them sitting 16th in the league. The D has earned 18 turnovers (6 forced fumbles and 12 INTs) on the campaign. Altogether, they have yielded 360 pts.
Who will win tonight’s Rams-Falcons NFL game against the spread?
Guy’s Pick: Take the Rams -8
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