The Los Angeles Rams are locked into a wild card berth, and the Atlanta Falcons have been eliminated from playoff contention entirely. Their postseason destinies have, for all intents and purposes, been decided.
But to many football diehards, tonight’s Monday Night Football game between the Rams and Falcons in Atlanta still has one enormous ramification: fantasy football glory.
Week 17 is typically championship week for fantasy football leagues, which means many champions will be crowned on Monday night. Los Angeles’ Matthew Stafford, Puka Nacua and Kyren Williams and Atlanta’s Bijan Robinson and Kyle Pitts are just five players who could deliver delight — or disappointment — to their fantasy owners.
Stafford, Nacua and Williams lead the league’s No. 1 scoring offense, which averages 30.5 points per game. Meanwhile, Robinson ranks fifth in total rushing yards (1,250), while Pitts is second among all tight ends in total receiving yards (854).
The Rams are 7.5-point favorites over the Falcons on Monday.
While Los Angeles vs. Atlanta is the marquee attraction on Monday, there are other options on a sporting landscape that also includes an 11-game NBA slate. Below is a snapshot of what to watch and bet for Monday, Dec. 29. All times Eastern.
NFL best bets, where to watch
Rams at Falcons
Time: 8:15 p.m. | Location: Atlanta | TV: ESPN | Stream: Fubo (Try for free)
SportsLine picks — Model: Falcons +288 | Expert: Falcons +8.5 (R.J. White)
Robinson is having one of the best seasons in Falcons history. The dual-threat running back already has set the single-season record for receiving yards (776) by a running back in franchise history. He also is on pace to set the franchise record for scrimmage yards in a season, currently held by William Andrews (2,176 in…
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