Although the Falcons have struggled this season with a 1-5 record, they have have won the last five games played between these two teams dating back to December 2008.
Both of these teams have been disappointments this season, and both enter this game on massive losing streaks. The Rams are riding a three-game streak, but made one of the biggest splashes of the season by acquiring All-Pro Cornerback Jalen Ramsey from the Jaguars. Ramsey is expected to play this Sunday. Meanwhile, the Falcons haven’t won in four contests.
At the start of the season, these franchises were looked upon to be division winners. Now in week seven, this game is critical to both for a post-season berth.
NFL Point Spread and Betting Analysis
The Falcons have won the last five games played between these two teams dating back to December 2008. In four of the five games the total went over the number. The over is also 4-0 between these two teams when played in Atlanta. The road team in this series is 4-1 ATS.
The Rams are 5-0 against the spread in the last five games on the road. They are also 7-2 ATS in their last nine games against the NFC.
The Falcons have struggled this season with a 1-5 record, and are 0-4 ATS in their last four games overall. Atlanta is also 1-10 ATS in their last 11 games played in the month of October.
Los Angeles Rams
The Rams don’t seem to be the Rams this season and there are a number of reasons why. At 3-3 the have already lost as many games this season as they did in the 2018 season. Finger pointing has begun, and there are a number of candidates.
The first is Quarterback Jared Goff. Last season Goff played in all 16 regular season games throwing for 32 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. This year he has just seven touchdowns and seven interceptions and is on pace for 19 touchdowns (and interceptions). He is the only Quarterback with more than five picks and more than five fumbles. Only three teams have more turnovers than the Rams.
The other big name is Running back Todd Gurley. Questions about Gurley’s health have risen since last year’s Super Bowl, and his numbers this year seem to agree with it. Last season, Gurley averaged 89 rushing yards per game. This year, it is down to 54 rushing yards per game. Speaking of injuries, Gurley missed last week’s game against the 49ers because of a quad injury. The Rams hope the issue clears up after a week’s rest.
Of note, the Rams are still hurting on the injury front especially on the defensive side of the ball. All-Pro Cornerback Aqib Talib has been placed on IR because of a rib injury. Meanwhile, the team lost another piece of the secondary when they traded Marcus Peters to the Ravens on Tuesday
Atlanta Falcons
In their most recent game, the Falcons found yet another way to lose a game. In the last two minutes of their game against the Cardinals, Matt Ryan engineered a drive that led to a touchdown catch by Devonte Freeman. All the team needed was a successful convert from Matt Bryant to tie the game, and most likely sending it to overtime; they didn’t get it. 34-33 was the heartbreaking final. Bryant had missed just three extra points over the past 11 years. This one was of them.
It’s hard to believe with a receiving core that includes Julio Jones, Mohamed Sanu and Calvin Ridley, it’s Tight End Austin Hooper that leads the team in receiving yards with 480. Hooper has been a bright spot on an offence that has been good all season. Quarterback Matt Ryan is second in the league in passing yards with 2011 and first in touchdown passes with 15. The defence, that’s another story.
The defence is seventh last in total defence allowing an average of 388.8 yards per game. They have also allowed the second most points against as opponents are averaging 31 per game on them.
Who Will Win Rams vs. Falcons?
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
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| Opening 13 Oct 11:59pm | LAR | -3 -117 | O +54 -110 |
| Closing 20 Oct 3:44pm | LAR | -3 -132 | O +54.5 -110 |
Weather
| temp | 66 |
| condition | dome |
Injuries
Michael Brockers (DL)
Nsimba Webster (WR)
Eric Weddle (S)
Andrew Whitworth (T)
Darrell Henderson (RB)
Jared Goff (QB)
Greg Zuerlein (K)
Troy Hill (CB)
Nsimba Webster (WR)
Jojo Natson (WR)
Jordan Miller (DB)
Brandon Powell (WR)
Ricardo Allen (S)
Allen Bailey (DE)
Kenjon Barner (RB)
Adrian Clayborn (DE)
Ricardo Allen (S)
Kenjon Barner (RB)
Jamon Brown (G)
Jack Crawford (DL)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Michael Brockers (DL) | Doub Sun | Knee - 25 / 12 / 19 | 1-0 | 1-0 | + - |
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Brockers has a knee injury, and it is unlikely that he will play against the Cardinals on Sunday. |
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| Nsimba Webster (WR) | Prob Sun | Concussion - 25 / 12 / 19 | 1-0 | 1-0 | + - |
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Webster is dealing with concussion-like symptoms, but it is expected that he will be cleared in time to face the Cardinals on Sunday. |
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| Eric Weddle (S) | Ques Sun | Groin - 25 / 12 / 19 | 1-0 | 1-0 | + - |
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Weddle has a groin injury, and it is unknown if it will affect his status for Sunday's clash with the Cardinals. |
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| Andrew Whitworth (T) | Doub Sun | Quadricep - 25 / 12 / 19 | 1-0 | 1-0 | + - |
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Whitworth is managing a quadriceps injury, and he is not expected to suit up against the Cardinals on Sunday. |
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| Darrell Henderson (RB) | I-R | Ankle - 22 / 12 / 19 | 1-1 | 2-0 | + - |
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Henderson is on injured reserve with a high-ankle sprain. |
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| Jared Goff (QB) | Prob Sat | Thumb - 16 / 12 / 19 | 1-1 | 2-0 | + - |
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Goff is expected to suit up against the 49ers on Saturday despite a thumb contusion. |
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| Greg Zuerlein (K) | p | Quadricep - 16 / 12 / 19 | 1-1 | 2-0 | + - |
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Zuerlein has a right quadriceps strain, but he is expected to suit up for Saturday's matchup against the 49ers. |
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| Troy Hill (CB) | Out Sun | Thumb - 15 / 12 / 19 | 2-1 | 2-1 | + - |
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Hill missed the previous game with a broken thumb, and he will not be available to play the Cardinals on Sunday. |
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| Nsimba Webster (WR) | Prob Sun | Hip - 11 / 12 / 19 | 2-1 | 2-1 | + - |
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Webster has a hip injury, but he is expected to suit up Sunday against the Cowboys. |
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| Jojo Natson (WR) | I-R | Hamstring - 02 / 12 / 19 | 3-1 | 2-2 | + - |
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Natson has wound up on the injured reserve list with a hamstring injury. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Jordan Miller (DB) | Out Sun | Suspension - 26 / 12 / 19 | 1-0 | 0-1 | + - |
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Miller has been issued a four-game suspension for violating the league's policy on performance-enhancing drugs and will be ineligible for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers. |
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| Brandon Powell (WR) | Out Sun | Wrist - 26 / 12 / 19 | 1-0 | 0-1 | + - |
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Powell is dealing with a wrist injury and will not dress for Sunday's clash against the Buccaneers. |
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| Ricardo Allen (S) | Ques Sun | Shoulder - 25 / 12 / 19 | 1-0 | 0-1 | + - |
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Allen is managing shoulder and knee injuries, and it is unclear if they will impact his status for Sunday's clash against the Buccaneers. |
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| Allen Bailey (DE) | Prob Sun | Hand - 25 / 12 / 19 | 1-0 | 0-1 | + - |
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Bailey has a hand injury, but it is projected that he will take the field against the Buccaneers on Sunday. |
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| Kenjon Barner (RB) | Ques Sun | Shoulder - 25 / 12 / 19 | 1-0 | 0-1 | + - |
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Barner is dealing with shoulder and hip injuries, and it is unknown if they will impede his availability for Sunday's clash against the Buccaneers. |
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| Adrian Clayborn (DE) | Out Sun | Knee - 25 / 12 / 19 | 1-0 | 0-1 | + - |
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Clayborn is dealing with a knee issue, and he will not suit up against the Buccaneers on Sunday. |
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| Ricardo Allen (S) | Ques Sun | Shoulder - 19 / 12 / 19 | 2-0 | 1-1 | + - |
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Allen has a shoulder injury, and it is undetermined if he will play against the Jaguars on Sunday. |
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| Kenjon Barner (RB) | Prob Sun | Shoulder - 19 / 12 / 19 | 2-0 | 1-1 | + - |
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Barner is dealing with shoulder and knee injuries, but it is expected that he will suit up for Sunday's game against the Jaguars. |
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| Jamon Brown (G) | Out Sun | Illness - 19 / 12 / 19 | 2-0 | 1-1 | + - |
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Brown missed the last game with an illness, and he will not be healthy enough to play against the Buccaneers on Sunday. |
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| Jack Crawford (DL) | Ques Sun | Thigh - 19 / 12 / 19 | 2-0 | 1-1 | + - |
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Crawford is dealing with a thigh injury, and it is undetermined if he will play against the Jaguars on Sunday. |
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LOS ANGELES RAMS
34 -
ATLANTA FALCONS
31
Score
Prediction
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 13 Oct 11:59pm LAR -3 -117 O +54 -110 Closing 20 Oct 3:44pm LAR -3 -132 O +54.5 -110 -
Weather
temp 66 condition dome -
Injuries
Michael Brockers (DL)
Doub Sun Knee - 25 / 12 / 19Nsimba Webster (WR)
Prob Sun Concussion - 25 / 12 / 19Eric Weddle (S)
Ques Sun Groin - 25 / 12 / 19Andrew Whitworth (T)
Doub Sun Quadricep - 25 / 12 / 19Darrell Henderson (RB)
I-R Ankle - 22 / 12 / 19Jared Goff (QB)
Prob Sat Thumb - 16 / 12 / 19Greg Zuerlein (K)
p Quadricep - 16 / 12 / 19Troy Hill (CB)
Out Sun Thumb - 15 / 12 / 19Nsimba Webster (WR)
Prob Sun Hip - 11 / 12 / 19Jojo Natson (WR)
I-R Hamstring - 02 / 12 / 19Jordan Miller (DB)
Out Sun Suspension - 26 / 12 / 19Brandon Powell (WR)
Out Sun Wrist - 26 / 12 / 19Ricardo Allen (S)
Ques Sun Shoulder - 25 / 12 / 19Allen Bailey (DE)
Prob Sun Hand - 25 / 12 / 19Kenjon Barner (RB)
Ques Sun Shoulder - 25 / 12 / 19Adrian Clayborn (DE)
Out Sun Knee - 25 / 12 / 19Ricardo Allen (S)
Ques Sun Shoulder - 19 / 12 / 19Kenjon Barner (RB)
Prob Sun Shoulder - 19 / 12 / 19Jamon Brown (G)
Out Sun Illness - 19 / 12 / 19Jack Crawford (DL)
Ques Sun Thigh - 19 / 12 / 19Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Michael Brockers (DL) Doub Sun Knee - 25 / 12 / 19 1-0 1-0 + - Brockers has a knee injury, and it is unlikely that he will play against the Cardinals on Sunday.
Nsimba Webster (WR) Prob Sun Concussion - 25 / 12 / 19 1-0 1-0 + - Webster is dealing with concussion-like symptoms, but it is expected that he will be cleared in time to face the Cardinals on Sunday.
Eric Weddle (S) Ques Sun Groin - 25 / 12 / 19 1-0 1-0 + - Weddle has a groin injury, and it is unknown if it will affect his status for Sunday's clash with the Cardinals.
Andrew Whitworth (T) Doub Sun Quadricep - 25 / 12 / 19 1-0 1-0 + - Whitworth is managing a quadriceps injury, and he is not expected to suit up against the Cardinals on Sunday.
Darrell Henderson (RB) I-R Ankle - 22 / 12 / 19 1-1 2-0 + - Henderson is on injured reserve with a high-ankle sprain.
Jared Goff (QB) Prob Sat Thumb - 16 / 12 / 19 1-1 2-0 + - Goff is expected to suit up against the 49ers on Saturday despite a thumb contusion.
Greg Zuerlein (K) p Quadricep - 16 / 12 / 19 1-1 2-0 + - Zuerlein has a right quadriceps strain, but he is expected to suit up for Saturday's matchup against the 49ers.
Troy Hill (CB) Out Sun Thumb - 15 / 12 / 19 2-1 2-1 + - Hill missed the previous game with a broken thumb, and he will not be available to play the Cardinals on Sunday.
Nsimba Webster (WR) Prob Sun Hip - 11 / 12 / 19 2-1 2-1 + - Webster has a hip injury, but he is expected to suit up Sunday against the Cowboys.
Jojo Natson (WR) I-R Hamstring - 02 / 12 / 19 3-1 2-2 + - Natson has wound up on the injured reserve list with a hamstring injury.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Jordan Miller (DB) Out Sun Suspension - 26 / 12 / 19 1-0 0-1 + - Miller has been issued a four-game suspension for violating the league's policy on performance-enhancing drugs and will be ineligible for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.
Brandon Powell (WR) Out Sun Wrist - 26 / 12 / 19 1-0 0-1 + - Powell is dealing with a wrist injury and will not dress for Sunday's clash against the Buccaneers.
Ricardo Allen (S) Ques Sun Shoulder - 25 / 12 / 19 1-0 0-1 + - Allen is managing shoulder and knee injuries, and it is unclear if they will impact his status for Sunday's clash against the Buccaneers.
Allen Bailey (DE) Prob Sun Hand - 25 / 12 / 19 1-0 0-1 + - Bailey has a hand injury, but it is projected that he will take the field against the Buccaneers on Sunday.
Kenjon Barner (RB) Ques Sun Shoulder - 25 / 12 / 19 1-0 0-1 + - Barner is dealing with shoulder and hip injuries, and it is unknown if they will impede his availability for Sunday's clash against the Buccaneers.
Adrian Clayborn (DE) Out Sun Knee - 25 / 12 / 19 1-0 0-1 + - Clayborn is dealing with a knee issue, and he will not suit up against the Buccaneers on Sunday.
Ricardo Allen (S) Ques Sun Shoulder - 19 / 12 / 19 2-0 1-1 + - Allen has a shoulder injury, and it is undetermined if he will play against the Jaguars on Sunday.
Kenjon Barner (RB) Prob Sun Shoulder - 19 / 12 / 19 2-0 1-1 + - Barner is dealing with shoulder and knee injuries, but it is expected that he will suit up for Sunday's game against the Jaguars.
Jamon Brown (G) Out Sun Illness - 19 / 12 / 19 2-0 1-1 + - Brown missed the last game with an illness, and he will not be healthy enough to play against the Buccaneers on Sunday.
Jack Crawford (DL) Ques Sun Thigh - 19 / 12 / 19 2-0 1-1 + - Crawford is dealing with a thigh injury, and it is undetermined if he will play against the Jaguars on Sunday.