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Check out all the content from the Falcons’ Week 17 victory over the Rams

The Falcons had to hold on after holding a 21-0 lead at halftime.
Atlanta Falcons safety Xavier Watts (31) scores a touchdown after an interception but is ruled out of bounds in the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Monday, Dec. 29, 2025. (Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Credit: Miguel Martinez-Jimenez

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Atlanta Falcons safety Xavier Watts (31) scores a touchdown after an interception but is ruled out of bounds in the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Monday, Dec. 29, 2025. (Miguel Martinez/ AJC)
By AJC Sports
Updated 12 hours ago

Falcons fans have seen their favorite team hold a big lead, watch it evaporate and lose the game.

This one had a different ending.

The Falcons held on in the final minute for a thrilling 27-24 victory over the Rams on Monday Night Football at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The Falcons improved to 7-9

Check out the AJC’s content from the win in Week 17:

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