With nothing to play for but pride on Monday night, the Atlanta Falcons proved they had plenty, racing out to a 21-point lead over the Los Angeles Rams and then pulling back ahead after a tremendous Los Angeles comeback tied the game late.

Depending on the winner's/loser's perspective, there was plenty on the line in this game in terms of the draft order. The Rams own Atlanta's first-round pick in 2026, so it was pretty essential that the Falcons did not lose to help LA in that regard.

Box score for the Atlanta Falcons vs. Los Angeles Rams NFL game from 30 December 2025 on ESPN (IN). Includes all passing, rushing and receiving stats.

The Buccaneers fell to 7-7, a half-game behind the Carolina Panthers in the NFC South. It has been a tough time for Cousins, who was benched last season and lost his job. He got it back due to a season-ending knee injury to Penix. He had been written off at age 37. But for one night at least, the Falcons looked smart for keeping him on the roster.

Drake London finally returned for the Atlanta Falcons in Week 16, but didn't look like his dominant self in Arizona.

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