Who won LA vs Atlanta Falcons on 2025-12-29?

The Atlanta Falcons beat the LA 27-24 in Week 17, 2025.

What was the score by quarter in LA vs Atlanta Falcons?

Q1: LA 0, Atlanta Falcons 7; Q2: LA 0, Atlanta Falcons 14; Q3: LA 17, Atlanta Falcons 3; Q4: LA 7, Atlanta Falcons 6; Final: LA 24, Atlanta Falcons 27.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in LA vs Atlanta Falcons?

Atlanta Falcons touchdown — B. Robinson (K. Cousins pass) (Q1 6:16) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — J. Bates (Q2 8:42) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — B. Robinson (Q2 1:41) LA touchdown — T. Ferguson (M. Stafford pass) (Q3 5:06) LA touchdown — J. Verse (Q3 0:43) LA touchdown — P. Nacua (M. Stafford pass) (Q4 2:52) LA field goal — H. Mevis (Q3 11:12, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — Z. Gonzalez (Q3 7:51, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — Z. Gonzalez (Q4 0:25, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — Z. Gonzalez (Q4 0:21, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in LA vs Atlanta Falcons?

M. Stafford (LA), 50.0% completion, -3.1% CPOE, -0.09 EPA per dropback, -3.86 total passing EPA. K. Cousins (Atlanta Falcons), 65.0% completion, +0.5% CPOE, +0.25 EPA per dropback, +4.92 total passing EPA.

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Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in LA vs Atlanta Falcons?

X. Smith (LA) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.62 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (+5.70 EPA): (13:32) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle to 19-X.Smith pushed ob at ATL 15 for 36 yards (3-J.Bates; 24-A.Terrell)..

Quick answer

Winner: Atlanta Falcons
Final score: Atlanta Falcons 27–24 Los Angeles Rams
Halftime: Los Angeles Rams 0–21 Atlanta Falcons at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Xavier Smith
Top passer: Matthew Stafford
Biggest EPA play: (:43) 45-Z.Gonzalez 37 yard field goal is BLOCKED (8-J.Verse), Center-49-L.McCullough, Hol…
Game date: 2025-12-29

Game summary

The Atlanta Falcons beat the Los Angeles Rams 27–24 on 2025-12-29. Xavier Smith posted a game-high +5.62 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 20 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Los Angeles Rams	0	0	17	7	0	24
Atlanta Falcons	7	14	3	6	0	27

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

LALos Angeles Rams

LA 4

LA 93

+3LA 37

ATL 27

ATL 11

+3LA 33

+3ATL 35

ATLAtlanta Falcons

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

16 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 6:16TD
Brian Robinson
Points+6
Yard line
LA 4
Score
0-6
(6:16) (Shotgun) 18-K.Cousins pass short right to 7-B.Robinson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN [0-B.Young].
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 6:11XP
Zane Gonzalez
Points+1
Yard line
LA 15
Score
0-7
45-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 8:42TD
Jessie Bates III
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 81
Score
0-13
(8:42) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle intended for 15-K.Mumpfield INTERCEPTED by 3-J.Bates at LA 34. 3-J.Bates for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 8:30XP
Zane Gonzalez
Points+1
Yard line
LA 15
Score
0-14
45-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 1:41TD
Brian Robinson
Points+6
Yard line
LA 93
Score
0-20
(1:41) (Shotgun) 7-B.Robinson right tackle for 93 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 1:28XP
Zane Gonzalez
Points+1
Yard line
LA 15
Score
0-21
45-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
LALos Angeles Rams
Q3 11:12FG
Harrison Mevis
Points+3
Yard line
ATL 17
Score
3-21
(11:12) 92-H.Mevis 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-42-E.Evans.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 7:51FG
Zane Gonzalez
Points+3
Yard line
LA 37
Score
3-24
(7:51) 45-Z.Gonzalez 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
LALos Angeles Rams
Q3 5:06TD
Terrance Ferguson
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 27
Score
9-24
(5:06) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 18-T.Ferguson for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LALos Angeles Rams
Q3 4:59XP
Harrison Mevis
Points+1
Yard line
ATL 15
Score
10-24
92-H.Mevis extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-42-E.Evans.
LALos Angeles Rams
Q3 0:43TD
Zane Gonzalez
Points+6
Yard line
LA 19
Score
16-24
(:43) 45-Z.Gonzalez 37 yard field goal is BLOCKED (8-J.Verse), Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion, RECOVERED by LA-8-J.Verse at LA 24. 8-J.Verse for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LALos Angeles Rams
Q3 0:31XP
Harrison Mevis
Points+1
Yard line
ATL 15
Score
17-24
92-H.Mevis extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-42-E.Evans.
LALos Angeles Rams
Q4 2:52TD
Puka Nacua
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 11
Score
23-24
(2:52) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 12-P.Nacua for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LALos Angeles Rams
Q4 2:46XP
Harrison Mevis
Points+1
Yard line
ATL 15
Score
24-24
92-H.Mevis extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-42-E.Evans.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 0:25FG
Zane Gonzalez
Points+3
Yard line
LA 33
Score
24-27
(:25) 45-Z.Gonzalez 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 0:21FG
Zane Gonzalez
Points+3
Yard line
ATL 35
Score
24-27
45-Z.Gonzalez kicks 65 yards from ATL 35 to end zone, Touchback to the LA 35.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Xavier Smith · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +5.62 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.94 EPA/play
2Kirk Cousins · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +4.92 total EPA · 20 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
3Brian Robinson · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +4.92 total EPA · 22 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
4Darnell Mooney · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +3.97 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.32 EPA/play
5Colby Parkinson · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +3.04 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
6Kristian Williams · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +2.90 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.97 EPA/play
7Puka Nacua · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +1.71 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
8Brian Robinson · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +1.47 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Xavier Smith — LA · Receiving

Xavier Smith posted the highest total EPA (+5.62) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Los Angeles Rams. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +0.94 EPA per play.

Xavier Smith's top snap (+5.70 EPA): (13:32) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle to 19-X.Smith pushed ob at ATL 15 for 36 yards (3-J.Bates; 24-A.Terrell).

Biggest single play (-9.53 EPA): Zane Gonzalez — (:43) 45-Z.Gonzalez 37 yard field goal is BLOCKED (8-J.Verse), Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion, RECOVERED by LA-8-J.Verse at LA 24. 8-J.Verse for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

Matthew Stafford led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Rams, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Matthew Stafford (Los Angeles Rams) · 44 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -3.1% CPOE · -0.09 EPA/play · -3.86 total EPA
Kirk Cousins (Atlanta Falcons) · 20 dropbacks · 65.0% completion · +0.5% CPOE · +0.25 EPA/play · +4.92 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Los Angeles Rams	Atlanta Falcons
Offensive EPA/play	-0.054	-0.035
Offensive success rate	46.8%	45.3%
Pass EPA/play	-0.088	+0.246
Rush EPA/play	-0.131	+0.037
Defensive EPA/play	+0.035	+0.054
Defensive success rate	54.7%	53.2%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Los Angeles Rams -0.05, Atlanta Falcons -0.04) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Los Angeles Rams: -0.05 EPA/play (34th percentile vs. 2025 team-game averages)
Atlanta Falcons: -0.04 EPA/play (38th percentile vs. 2025 team-game averages)

Atlanta Falcons: 12 drives, -2.64 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Los Angeles Rams: 12 drives, -4.13 total EPA, 4 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

Atlanta Falcons — Brian Robinson (Kirk Cousins pass) (Q1 6:16)
Atlanta Falcons — Jessie Bates III (Q2 8:42)
Atlanta Falcons — Brian Robinson (Q2 1:41)
Los Angeles Rams — Terrance Ferguson (Matthew Stafford pass) (Q3 5:06)
Los Angeles Rams — Jared Verse (Q3 0:43)
Los Angeles Rams — Puka Nacua (Matthew Stafford pass) (Q4 2:52)

Field goals

Los Angeles Rams — Harrison Mevis (Q3 11:12)
Atlanta Falcons — Zane Gonzalez (Q3 7:51)
Atlanta Falcons — Zane Gonzalez (Q4 0:25)
Atlanta Falcons — Zane Gonzalez (Q4 0:21)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 7–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the LA 4 (Q1 6:16) — (6:16) (Shotgun) 18-K.Cousins pass short right to 7-B.Robinson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN [0-B.Young].; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q1 6:11) — 45-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion..

The second quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 14–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the ATL 81 (Q2 8:42); Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q2 8:30) — 45-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the LA 93 (Q2 1:41) — (1:41) (Shotgun) 7-B.Robinson right tackle for 93 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q2 1:28) — 45-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion..

The third quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 17–3. Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the ATL 17 (Q3 11:12) — (11:12) 92-H.Mevis 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-42-E.Evans.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the LA 37 (Q3 7:51) — (7:51) 45-Z.Gonzalez 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the ATL 27 (Q3 5:06) — (5:06) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 18-T.Ferguson for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q3 4:59) — 92-H.Mevis extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-42-E.Evans.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the LA 19 (Q3 0:43); Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q3 0:31) — 92-H.Mevis extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-42-E.Evans..

The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 7–6. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the ATL 11 (Q4 2:52) — (2:52) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 12-P.Nacua for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q4 2:46) — 92-H.Mevis extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-42-E.Evans.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the LA 33 (Q4 0:25) — (:25) 45-Z.Gonzalez 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the ATL 35 (Q4 0:21) — 45-Z.Gonzalez kicks 65 yards from ATL 35 to end zone, Touchback to the LA 35..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Atlanta Falcons (Q4 0:25) — (:25) 45-Z.Gonzalez 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion. [WPA +18.8% · EPA +1.05]
Atlanta Falcons (Q4 2:42) — (2:42) (Shotgun) 18-K.Cousins pass short middle to 8-K.Pitts to ATL 46 for 11 yards (26-K.Kinchens) [0-B.Young]. [WPA +12.9% · EPA +1.05]
Los Angeles Rams (Q2 8:42) — (8:42) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle intended for 15-K.Mumpfield INTERCEPTED by 3-J.Bates at LA 34. 3-J.Bates for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -12.7% · EPA -7.06]
Atlanta Falcons (Q3 0:43) — (:43) 45-Z.Gonzalez 37 yard field goal is BLOCKED (8-J.Verse), Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion, RECOVERED by LA-8-J.Verse at LA 24. 8-J.Verse for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -12.7% · EPA -9.53]
Los Angeles Rams (Q4 3:33) — (3:33) (Shotgun) 23-K.Williams left guard to ATL 11 for 22 yards (3-J.Bates). [WPA +11.3% · EPA +1.71]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Atlanta Falcons (Q3 0:43) — (:43) 45-Z.Gonzalez 37 yard field goal is BLOCKED (8-J.Verse), Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion, RECOVERED by LA-8-J.Verse at LA 24. 8-J.Verse for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -12.7% · EPA -9.53]
Los Angeles Rams (Q2 8:42) — (8:42) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle intended for 15-K.Mumpfield INTERCEPTED by 3-J.Bates at LA 34. 3-J.Bates for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -12.7% · EPA -7.06]
Atlanta Falcons (Q2 1:41) — (1:41) (Shotgun) 7-B.Robinson right tackle for 93 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +4.9% · EPA +6.68]
Los Angeles Rams (Q3 13:32) — (13:32) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle to 19-X.Smith pushed ob at ATL 15 for 36 yards (3-J.Bates; 24-A.Terrell). [WPA +3.5% · EPA +5.70]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q1 6:16 · LA 4 · Score 0-6
(6:16) (Shotgun) 18-K.Cousins pass short right to 7-B.Robinson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN [0-B.Young].
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 6:11 · LA 15 · Score 0-7
45-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 8:42 · ATL 81 · Score 0-13
(8:42) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle intended for 15-K.Mumpfield INTERCEPTED by 3-J.Bates at LA 34. 3-J.Bates for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 8:30 · LA 15 · Score 0-14
45-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 1:41 · LA 93 · Score 0-20
(1:41) (Shotgun) 7-B.Robinson right tackle for 93 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 1:28 · LA 15 · Score 0-21
45-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q3 11:12 · ATL 17 · Score 3-21
(11:12) 92-H.Mevis 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-42-E.Evans.
Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q3 7:51 · LA 37 · Score 3-24
(7:51) 45-Z.Gonzalez 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q3 5:06 · ATL 27 · Score 9-24
(5:06) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 18-T.Ferguson for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q3 4:59 · ATL 15 · Score 10-24
92-H.Mevis extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-42-E.Evans.
Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q3 0:43 · LA 19 · Score 16-24
(:43) 45-Z.Gonzalez 37 yard field goal is BLOCKED (8-J.Verse), Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion, RECOVERED by LA-8-J.Verse at LA 24. 8-J.Verse for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q3 0:31 · ATL 15 · Score 17-24
92-H.Mevis extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-42-E.Evans.
Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q4 2:52 · ATL 11 · Score 23-24
(2:52) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 12-P.Nacua for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q4 2:46 · ATL 15 · Score 24-24
92-H.Mevis extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-42-E.Evans.
Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q4 0:25 · LA 33 · Score 24-27
(:25) 45-Z.Gonzalez 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q4 0:21 · ATL 35 · Score 24-27
45-Z.Gonzalez kicks 65 yards from ATL 35 to end zone, Touchback to the LA 35.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

Atlanta Falcons earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
Xavier Smith (Los Angeles Rams) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Matthew Stafford (LA) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Los Angeles Rams vs Atlanta Falcons on 2025-12-29?

The Atlanta Falcons beat the Los Angeles Rams 27-24 in Week 17, 2025.

What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Rams vs Atlanta Falcons?

Q1: Los Angeles Rams 0, Atlanta Falcons 7; Q2: Los Angeles Rams 0, Atlanta Falcons 14; Q3: Los Angeles Rams 17, Atlanta Falcons 3; Q4: Los Angeles Rams 7, Atlanta Falcons 6; Final: Los Angeles Rams 24, Atlanta Falcons 27.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Rams vs Atlanta Falcons?

Atlanta Falcons touchdown — B. Robinson (K. Cousins pass) (Q1 6:16) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — J. Bates (Q2 8:42) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — B. Robinson (Q2 1:41) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — T. Ferguson (M. Stafford pass) (Q3 5:06) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — J. Verse (Q3 0:43) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — P. Nacua (M. Stafford pass) (Q4 2:52) Los Angeles Rams field goal — H. Mevis (Q3 11:12, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — Z. Gonzalez (Q3 7:51, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — Z. Gonzalez (Q4 0:25, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — Z. Gonzalez (Q4 0:21, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Los Angeles Rams vs Atlanta Falcons?

Matthew Stafford (Los Angeles Rams), 50.0% completion, -3.1% CPOE, -0.09 EPA per dropback, -3.86 total passing EPA. Kirk Cousins (Atlanta Falcons), 65.0% completion, +0.5% CPOE, +0.25 EPA per dropback, +4.92 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Los Angeles Rams vs Atlanta Falcons?

Xavier Smith (Los Angeles Rams) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.62 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (+5.70 EPA): (13:32) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle to 19-X.Smith pushed ob at ATL 15 for 36 yards (3-J.Bates; 24-A.Terrell)..

Was Los Angeles Rams vs Atlanta Falcons a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Atlanta Falcons won 27-24 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Los Angeles Rams

Entered 11-4 Now 11-5 L

Atlanta Falcons

Entered 6-9 Now 7-9 W

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