The Atlanta Falcons are playing for pride at this point, but a win over a playoff-bound Los Angeles Rams team in prime time would give the fans something to cheer about in an otherwise lost season. While the Falcons enter Week 17 on a two-game winning streak, the Rams present a tougher challenge than the Cardinals or Buccaneers.
Atlanta should have most of its top weapons on offense. Drake London returned last weekend following a four-week absence. The Falcons wide receiver was listed as questionable on the team’s injury report, but head coach Raheem Morris said he expects London to be out there.
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The same goes for tight end Kyle Pitts. Despite being limited in practice the past two days, Pitts did not receive a game designation for Week 17. At quarterback, Kirk Cousins will get another start in place of an injured Michael Penix Jr.
The Falcons won’t have starting cornerback Mike Hughes for the second straight game. Fortunately for Atlanta, the Rams listed wide receiver Davante Adams as doubtful. We have undrafted free agent Cobee Bryant penciled in as the team’s No. 2 cornerback for Monday night.
Check out the Falcons’ starting lineups for Week 17, including Pro Football Focus season grades for each player below.
Falcons starting offense: Week 17
LG Matthew Bergeron: 73.8
RT Elijah Wilkinson: 63.2
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Falcons starting defense: Week 17Falcons Special Teams: Week 17
KR/PR Deven Thompkins: 59.7
Monday night’s game kicks off at 8:15 p.m. ET and will air nationally on ESPN. The Rams need a win to stay alive in the NFC West race, but they’ve already secured a postseason berth.
This article originally appeared on Falcons Wire: Falcons vs. Rams: Starting lineups for Week 17 game on MNF