2) Falcon offense finds rhythm
In Week 17, Falcons star quarterback Bijan Robinson leads the league with 2,026 scrimmage yards and is on pace for a franchise-record 2,296 scrimmage yards. The two-way RB has been a security blanket for Kirk Cousins since the quarterback took over for the injured Michael Penix Jr., who suffered a partially torn ACL. 2021 first-round pick Kyle Pitts has been on a roll as he completes his contract year and enters free agency. Among TEs, Pitts is second with 854 receiving yards and has four TDs in the past two games. Drake London returned to the lineup in Week 16 after dealing with a knee injury. But despite being questionable for Monday’s game, London is back with Robinson and Pitts a significant boost for Atlanta’s offense.
3) Which defense could force a turnover on Monday night?
The Rams defense has allowed an average of 36 points over the past two games. It’s not a trend Sean McVay wants his defense to continue heading into the season; in Weeks 1-12, the Rams were the No. 1 unit in the NFL allowing 16.3 points per game. Regardless, the Rams have 24 takeaways, and the trio of Byron Young, Kobie Turner and Jared Verse are a big factor in forcing those turnovers. As for the Falcons, rookies James Pearce Jr. and Jalon Walker and Brandon Dorlus starring in Atlanta’s defense, who have been troubling opposing quarterbacks every week. Atlanta has 50 sacks, just behind the Denver Broncos (60) for most in the NFL. Monday’s matchup is also attractive as the Rams own Atlanta’s 2026 first-round pick (now the 11th overall pick) after the Falcons traded up to grab Pearce in the 2025 draft.