Rams' loss on MNF opens NFC West door for Seahawks vs. 49ers in Week 18 originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Los Angeles Rams ' Week 17 loss to the Atlanta Falcons was brutal for the fans.

Starting defensive lineman Brandon Dorlus has also been ruled out for Week 14. Dorlus has a team-high six sacks this season. Former second-round pick Ruke Orhorhoro will replace Dorlus in the lineup against the Seahawks. Check out the Falcons' starting lineups for Week 14, including Pro Football Focus season grades for each player.

The Seattle Seahawks dominated the Atlanta Falcons 37-9 on the road. Seattle has improved to 10-3 on the year, securing their second-straight 10+ win season for the first time since 2019-2020. Meanwhile, the Falcons fall to 4-9, which is their seventh-consecutive year with a losing record.

The Rams rally from a 21-0 deficit, but their last-gasp drive comes up short in a 27-24 loss to the Falcons that complicates their quest for the No. 5 seed.

Rams coach Sean McVay plans to play his starters in Week 18 against the Cardinals after two losses in a row. The game will have no impact on L.A.’s playoff seeding.

Monday Night Football schedule, TV channel, time, streaming information for Los Angeles Rams vs Atlanta Falcons NFL Week 17 game on Dec. 29, 2025.

Bijan Robinson rushed for 195 yards and one touchdown, and the Falcons took a 21-0 lead before a furious second-half rally by the Rams tied the game at 24 with 2:46 remaining in the fourth. But Zane Gonzalez made a 51-yard field goal with 25 seconds left for the game-winner.

The Rams suffered a bad loss to the Falcons on Monday night, but their chances of earning the No. 5 seed aren't dead yet.