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The final “Monday Night Football” game of the 2025 regular season features an intriguing NFC matchup with a legitimate Super Bowl contender.
The Atlanta Falcons (6-9) are set to host the Los Angeles Rams (11-4) in a battle between teams with differing winter plans. Despite the Falcons’ elimination from playoff contention, they could help decide who earns the No. 1 overall seed in the NFC.
Los Angeles has its sights set on playing in Super Bowl 60 at Levi’s Stadium in February.
Davante Adams, who leads the NFL with 14 receiving touchdowns, has a hamstring injury and is not expected to play. Matthew Stafford is still surrounded by Puka Nacua, Kyren Williams and the explosive Blake Corum as he continues to jostle with Drake Maye in the MVP race.
The Rams’ offense is ranked first in DVOA and has scored at least 30 points in three straight. Their underrated defense is ranked third in DVOA, per FTN, setting up a significant challenge for a suddenly surging Falcons offense.
The Falcons are fresh off two straight wins, and Bijan Robinson has been a handful for opposing defenses to corral. His 131.5 yards per game leads the NFL. Tight end Kyle Pitts has excelled under Kirk Cousins‘ tutelage, finishing with at least six receptions in four consecutive games.
Sean McVay has the Rams poised to be contenders and they can make another statement with a win on Monday night in prime time.
USA TODAY Sports will provide live updates, highlights, stats and more from the Falcons vs. Rams game below.
What TV channel is Monday Night Football tonight? Where to watch Falcons vs. Rams
ESPN is the broadcast home of “Monday Night Football” in Week 17. Joe Buck and Troy Aikman will be on the call, with Lisa Salters providing updates from the sideline.
What time is Falcons vs. Rams tonight?Start time: 8:20 p.m. ET | 7:20 p.m. CT | 5:20 p.m. PT
The Rams and Falcons “MNF” matchup is set for 8:20 p.m. ET, the customary start time for “Monday Night Football”. The Rams travel to Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia for the matchup.
Rams at Falcons streamLive stream: Fubo | ESPN Unlimited | ESPN Select
Cord-cutters looking to stream the “MNF” matchup can turn to Fubo. Fubo carries the ESPN family of networks, as well as CBS, Fox, ABC and the NFL Network. Fubo also offers a free trial.
ESPN Unlimited and Select, the network’s proprietary streaming services, will also carry the game.
Watch ‘Monday Night Football’ with Fubo (free trial)
Rams at Falcons prediction, picks
Here’s how the NFL experts at USA TODAY Sports believe the Week 17 matchup between the Falcons and Rams will shake out:
Jarrett Bell:Â Rams 31-20Nick Brinkerhoff:Â Rams 34-21Chris Bumbaca: Rams 34-24Nate Davis:Â Rams 34-23Tyler Dragon:Â Rams 30-20Mike Middlehurst-Schwartz: Rams 34-20Falcons vs. Rams odds, moneyline, O/U
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list.
Moneyline (ML):Â Rams -375 (Bet $375 to win $100) | Falcons +300 (Bet $100 to win $300)Against the spread (ATS):Â Rams -7.5 (-105) | Falcons +7.5 (-115)Over/Under (O/U): 50 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Adams is officially inactive for the Rams vs. Falcons game on “Monday Night Football in Week 17.
Adams’ absence is not a surprise. He wasn’t expected to play, as Los Angeles listed him as “doubtful” on the team’s final injury report for Week 17 because of a hamstring injury.
No, there will be no ManningCast tonight. The Manning brothers will return on the alt-cast in Week 18.
WR Davante AdamsOT Alaric JacksonOG Kevin DotsonCB Josh WallaceCB Darious WilliamsRB Jarquez HunterCB Mike HughesRB Nathan CarterLB Josh WoodsOL Michael JerrellWR Casey WashingtonWR Malik HeathDL Kentavius StreetSeattle Seahawks (13-3, NFC West leaders)*Chicago Bears (11-5, NFC North winners)*Philadelphia Eagles (11-5, NFC East winners)*Carolina Panthers (8-8, NFC South leaders)San Francisco 49ers (12-4, wild card No. 1)*Los Angeles Rams (11-4, wild card No. 2)*Green Bay Packers (9-6-1, wild card No. 3)*
In the hunt: Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7-9)
An asterisk (*) denotes teams that have clinched
Denver Broncos (13-3, AFC West winners)*New England Patriots (13-3, AFC East winners)*Jacksonville Jaguars (12-4, AFC South leaders)*Pittsburgh Steelers (9-7, AFC North leaders)Houston Texans (11-5, wild card No. 1)*Los Angeles Chargers (11-5, wild card No. 3)*Buffalo Bills (11-5, wild card No. 3)*
In the hunt: Baltimore Ravens (8-8)
An asterisk (*) denotes teams that have clinched
The Rams are currently in third place in the NFC West standings. Below is a look at the pecking order within the division:
Seattle Seahawks (13-3)San Francisco 49ers (12-4)Los Angeles Rams (11-4)Arizona Cardinals (3-13)
London is active for Atlanta tonight. He was officially listed as “questionable” on the team’s official injury report after being limited at each of Atlanta’s practice sessions because of a knee injury but he was not listed among the inactives released 90 minutes before kickoff.
Here’s a look at the latest draft order for the first round with strength of schedule information via Tankathon:
Las Vegas Raiders: 2-14; .542 SOSNew York Giants: 3-13 record; .531 strength of scheduleNew York Jets: 3-13, .548 SOSTennessee Titans: 3-13, .576 SOSArizona Cardinals: 3-13; .580 SOSCleveland Browns: 4-12, .491 SOSWashington Commanders: 4-12; .507 SOSNew Orleans Saints: 6-10; .491 SOSKansas City Chiefs: 6-10; .509 SOSCincinnati Bengals: 6-10; .517 SOSAtlanta Falcons (pick belongs to Los Angeles Rams): 6-9; .498 SOSMiami Dolphins: 7-9; .483 SOSTampa Bay Buccaneers: 7-9, .532 SOSDallas Cowboys: 7-8-1; .436 SOSDetroit Lions: 8-8; .493 SOSBaltimore Ravens: 8-8; .504 SOSMinnesota Vikings: 8-8; .515 SOSIndianapolis Colts (pick belongs to Jets): 8-8; .537 SOSCarolina Panthers: 8-8, .520 SOSPittsburgh Steelers: 9-7; .509 SOSGreen Bay Packers (pick belongs to Cowboys): 9-6-1; .480 SOSLos Angeles Chargers: 11-5; .461 SOSPhiladelphia Eagles: 11-5; .467 SOSBuffalo Bills: 11-5, .472 SOSChicago Bears: 11-5; .454 SOSHouston Texans: 11-5; .528 SOSLos Angeles Rams: 11-4, .531 SOSJacksonville Jaguars (pick belongs to Browns): 12-4; .487 SOSSan Francisco 49ers: 12-4, .494 SOSNew England Patriots: 13-3; .384 SOSDenver Broncos: 13-3; .426 SOSSeattle Seahawks: 13-3; .498 SOS
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