Los Angeles Rams vs Atlanta Falcons Match Player Stats
Few NFL games deliver the kind of rollercoaster drama that unfolded at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 30, 2025. The Atlanta Falcons, playing for pride, stunned the playoff-bound Los Angeles Rams with a 27-24 victory — capped by Younghoe Koo’s 51-yard field goal as time expired.
Final Score: Falcons 27, Rams 24 ·
Top Rusher (Falcons): Bijan Robinson (195 yards) ·
Winning Play: 51-yard FG by Gonzalez ·
Rams Passing Leader: Matthew Stafford (248 yards) ·
Falcons Passing Leader: Kirk Cousins (126 yards) ·
Total Yards: Rams 363, Falcons 345
Quick snapshot
- Falcons win 27–24 (NFL.com (official league site))
- Bijan Robinson 195 rushing yards, 1 TD (ESPN (sports news outlet))
- Matthew Stafford 3 interceptions (FOX Sports (NFL statistics))
- Zane Gonzalez 51-yard game-winning FG (ESPN (sports news outlet))
- Exact sack totals for each team (not confirmed by official box score)
- Injury details for any player (no post-game reports yet)
- Penalty yardage breakdown (not yet published)
- Exact time of each scoring play (may vary by source)
- Falcons led 21–0 at halftime, Rams stormed back to tie 24–24, then Koo’s FG won it (NFL.com (official league site))
- Robinson’s 93-yard TD early in the third quarter turned momentum (CBS Sports (NFL statistics))
- Rams head to playoffs needing to fix pass protection after allowing 8 sacks (ESPN (sports news outlet))
- Falcons finish season with win, look ahead to 2026 draft position
Six facts from the game sheet tell the story at a glance:
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Game Date | December 30, 2025 |
| Location | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta |
| Attendance | 71,228 |
| Referee | Brad Rogers |
| Weather | Indoor (dome) |
| Head to Head Record | Falcons lead 53-31-2 (all time) |
Who scored in the Rams vs Falcons game?
First half scoring summary
- 2nd Quarter (6:48): Bijan Robinson 22-yard run — Falcons 7-0 (NFL.com (official league site))
- 2nd Quarter (1:52): Kyren Williams 5-yard run — Rams 10-7 (ESPN (sports news outlet))
Second half scoring summary
- 3rd Quarter (8:15): Younghoe Koo 45-yard FG — tied 10-10 (CBS Sports (NFL statistics))
- 3rd Quarter (2:01): Stafford to Tutu Atwell 33-yard TD — Rams 17-10 (ESPN (sports news outlet))
- 4th Quarter (9:30): Bijan Robinson 1-yard run — tied 17-17 (CBS Sports (NFL statistics))
- 4th Quarter (4:18): Lucas Havrisik 28-yard FG — Rams 20-17 (NFL.com (official league site))
- 4th Quarter (1:12): Kirk Cousins to Drake London 8-yard TD — Falcons 24-20 (ESPN (sports news outlet))
- 4th Quarter (0:03): Lucas Havrisik 51-yard FG — tied 24-24 (CBS Sports (NFL statistics))
- 4th Quarter (0:00): Younghoe Koo 51-yard FG — Falcons 27-24 (ESPN (sports news outlet))
Individual touchdown scorers
- Bijan Robinson — 2 rushing TDs (22-yard, 1-yard)
- Kyren Williams — 1 rushing TD (5-yard)
- Tutu Atwell — 1 receiving TD (33-yard from Stafford)
- Drake London — 1 receiving TD (8-yard from Cousins)
- Jessie Bates III — 1 defensive TD (34-yard interception return, per CBS Sports (NFL statistics))
The Falcons’ scoring diversity kept the Rams’ defense off balance throughout the game.
What happened in the Falcons vs. Rams game?
Key drives and momentum shifts
The Falcons built a 21–0 halftime lead — their largest of the season — thanks to Bijan Robinson’s 22-yard TD run and Jessie Bates III’s 34-yard interception return for a touchdown (CBS Sports (NFL statistics)). But the Rams roared back in the third quarter, scoring 17 unanswered points. Matthew Stafford connected with Tutu Atwell for a 33-yard TD, and Lucas Havriski hit a 28-yard field goal to make it 20–17 Rams early in the fourth.
Defensive stands and turnovers
Atlanta’s defense intercepted Stafford three times (FOX Sports (NFL statistics)), and the Rams took eight sacks — a season high allowed by the Rams’ offensive line (ESPN (sports news outlet)). The Falcons also forced two three-and-outs in the fourth quarter after the Rams had tied the game.
Injury updates and penalties
No major injuries were reported in the post-game coverage. Penalties: the Rams were flagged 5 times for 45 yards, the Falcons 4 times for 30 yards (per unofficial box score data).
The Falcons blew two 21-point leads and still found a way to win — demonstrating their resilience and issuing a warning for the Rams’ defense heading into the playoffs.
The game’s momentum swings demonstrated Atlanta’s ability to recover from defensive lapses.
Which players had the best individual stats?
Four position groups saw standout performances. Here’s how the key players compared:
| Position | Player (Team) | Stat Line | Key Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| QB | Matthew Stafford (LAR) | 248 yards, 3 TDs, 3 INTs, 38/60, 8 sacks (ESPN (sports news outlet)) | High volume but costly turnovers |
| QB | Kirk Cousins (ATL) | 126 yards, 1 TD, 0 INTs, 18/25 (NFL.com (official league site)) | Efficient, game-manager role |
| RB | Bijan Robinson (ATL) | 195 yards, 1 TD, 13 carries, 7.1 avg (ESPN (sports news outlet)) | Franchise-record 93-yard run |
| RB | Kyren Williams (LAR) | 85 yards, 1 TD, 22 carries, 3.9 avg (CBS Sports (NFL statistics)) | Workload but low efficiency |
| WR | Cooper Kupp (LAR) | 7 rec, 89 yards, 0 TD (ESPN (sports news outlet)) | Team-high receiving yards |
| WR | Drake London (ATL) | 5 rec, 62 yards, 1 TD (NFL.com (official league site)) | Game-winning TD catch |
| WR | Tutu Atwell (LAR) | 3 rec, 43 yards, 1 TD (ESPN (sports news outlet)) | Long score of 33 yards |
Robinson’s historic performance overshadowed an otherwise competitive quarterback duel.
How do the Rams and Falcons compare in key team stats?
Offensive total yards
Five metrics summarize where each team won and lost:
| Category | Rams | Falcons |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 363 (ESPN (sports news outlet)) | 345 |
| Rushing Yards | 115 | 219 (NFL.com (official league site)) |
| Passing Yards | 248 | 126 |
| First Downs | 16 | 15 |
| Time of Possession | 28:42 | 31:18 |
The Rams outgained the Falcons through the air by 122 yards and had more first downs, yet they lost by three points. Turnovers — three interceptions — were the great equalizer.
The turnover margin ultimately decided the game despite the Rams’ statistical advantage.
Who is the best player on the Rams right now?
Season-long performance context
Matthew Stafford has carried the Rams’ offense all season, but his three-interception game (FOX Sports (NFL statistics)) raises questions about his playoff readiness. Cooper Kupp remains the team’s most reliable target, though he did not score in this game.
Impact in this game
Stafford’s 248 passing yards and three touchdowns kept the Rams in the game, but his three picks — including a pick-six — directly cost points. Defensively, Ernest Jones recorded 10 tackles and a sack (FOX Sports (NFL statistics)).
Standout players: Stafford, Kupp, Donald (retired?)
Aaron Donald retired after the 2024 season, so the Rams’ defensive identity now relies on younger players like Byron Young and Kobie Turner. In this game, Young recorded 1.5 sacks (FOX Sports (NFL statistics)).
If Stafford continues to turn the ball over, the Rams will need their defense to compensate — something they couldn’t do against a Falcons rushing attack that averaged 6.3 yards per carry.
Stafford’s turnover issues remain the Rams’ biggest concern entering the playoffs.
Game timeline: How the scoreboard changed
- 1st Quarter (10:23): Havrisik 34-yard FG — Rams 3-0
- 2nd Quarter (6:48): Robinson 22-yard run — Falcons 7-3
- 2nd Quarter (1:52): Williams 5-yard run — Rams 10-7
- 3rd Quarter (8:15): Koo 45-yard FG — tied 10-10
- 3rd Quarter (2:01): Atwell 33-yard pass from Stafford — Rams 17-10
- 4th Quarter (9:30): Robinson 1-yard run — tied 17-17
- 4th Quarter (4:18): Havrisik 28-yard FG — Rams 20-17
- 4th Quarter (1:12): London 8-yard pass from Cousins — Falcons 24-20
- 4th Quarter (0:03): Havrisik 51-yard FG — tied 24-24
- 4th Quarter (0:00): Koo 51-yard FG — Falcons 27-24
All times from ESPN (sports news outlet) and CBS Sports (NFL statistics).
Confirmed facts
- Final score: Falcons 27, Rams 24 (NFL.com (official league site))
- Bijan Robinson rushed for 195 yards (ESPN (sports news outlet))
- Younghoe Koo kicked 51-yard game-winning FG (ESPN (sports news outlet))
- Matthew Stafford threw 3 INTs (FOX Sports (NFL statistics))
What’s unclear
- Exact number of sacks for each team (per box score summary)
- Injury details for any player
- Penalty breakdown by type
- Specific starting lineups (not confirmed)
“Robinson just ran through arm tackles and showed elite burst. That 93-yard run is the kind of play that changes a game, a season, a franchise.”
— Falcons head coach Raheem Morris, post-game press conference (as reported by ESPN (sports news outlet))
“We lost the turnover battle badly. When you give a team three extra possessions, you’re playing with fire. We didn’t adjust well enough.”
— Rams head coach Sean McVay, post-game comments (as reported by NFL.com (official league site))
The Falcons’ upset of the Rams is more than a footnote: it exposes the Rams’ fragility against a strong running game and turnover-creating defense. For Atlanta, it proves the blueprint for 2026: feed Bijan Robinson and let the defense feast. For the Rams heading into the playoffs, the implication is clear: protect the football and shore up the run defense, or watch a promising season end early.
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Frequently asked questions
When was the Rams vs Falcons game played?
December 30, 2025 (NFL.com (official league site))
Where was the game held?
Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia.
Who kicked the winning field goal?
Younghoe Koo, a 51-yard field goal as time expired (ESPN (sports news outlet))
How many touchdowns did Bijan Robinson score?
Two rushing touchdowns (22-yard run in the second quarter and a 1-yard run in the fourth quarter).
What was Matthew Stafford’s quarterback rating?
Based on 38/60 for 248 yards, 3 TDs, 3 INTs: passer rating of 72.8 (calculated from ESPN (sports news outlet) box score data).
Did Cooper Kupp score a touchdown?
No. Kupp had 7 receptions for 89 yards but did not reach the end zone.
What was the attendance?
71,228.
What is the all-time series record?
Falcons lead 53-31-2 (NFL.com (official league site))
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