Atlanta Falcons return home for a crucial prime-time showdown as they host Los Angeles Rams in Week 17 of the 2025 NFL season.
Set inside the iconic Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Monday night’s clash brings together two teams heading in opposite directions, yet with plenty at stake as the regular season nears its conclusion.
While Atlanta has already been eliminated from playoff contention, momentum is quietly building in the locker room.
Meanwhile, Rams arrive in Georgia with postseason football secured but looking to regain rhythm after a disappointing overtime loss last week.
Falcons closing season on a competitive note
Falcons enter the matchup with a 6-9 record, officially out of the playoff race but far from mailing it in. Atlanta has won its last two games, picking up confidence-boosting victories over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Arizona Cardinals. Those wins have provided optimism as the team prepares for its final two games of the season, both at home.
Monday night marks the first of those two home contests, with a rematch against the New Orleans Saints looming as the season finale.
Despite the standings, Atlanta views Los Angeles Rams game as an opportunity to test itself against a playoff-caliber opponent under the bright lights of Monday Night Football.
Atlanta Falcons linebacker Divine Deablo summed up the team’s mindset ahead of the matchup, saying, "We got a great challenge in front of us. But hey, that's how we like it. 'Monday Night Football,' what else can you ask for?"
Rams aim to rebound before playoffs
rams arrive with an impressive 11-4 record and a playoff berth already clinched. However, their focus remains sharp after suffering an overtime defeat to the Seattle Seahawks.
Head coach Sean McVay’s squad will be eager to reassert control and fine-tune execution before the postseason begins.
With playoff positioning still in play, the Rams are expected to take the matchup seriously despite facing an eliminated opponent.
Monday night presents a valuable chance to regain momentum and avoid carrying late-season inconsistency into January.
How to watch Falcons vs Rams
Fans will have multiple viewing and listening options to follow the Week 17 prime-time matchup:
Game Details
Matchup: Atlanta Falcons (6-9) vs. Los Angeles Rams (11-4)
Date: Monday, Dec. 29
Time: 8:15 p.m. ET
Venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
TV Broadcast
ESPN
Atlanta CBS affiliate
ESPN announcers: Joe Buck, Troy Aikman
Sideline reporters: Laura Rutledge, Lisa Salters
Streaming Options
NFL+ (Atlanta market)
ESPN+ (United States)
DAZN (International viewers)
Radio Coverage
92.9 The Game
Westwood One
La Mejor
SiriusXM
Atlanta Falcons Mobile App
Fans can also tune in an hour before kickoff for the Atlanta Falcons Pregame Show hosted by Taylor Vismor and Derek Rackley on YouTube.
Monday Night Football in Atlanta promises an entertaining clash between a confident Falcons team playing spoiler and a Rams squad focused on sharpening its playoff edge.