Betting 'Monday Night Football': Expect Stafford, Nacua to have Rams offense humming - ESPN

Week 17 of the NFL season wraps up with the Los Angeles Rams visiting the Atlanta Falcons on «Monday Night Football.»

The 11-4 Rams are a touchdown favorite and need the win to keep pace with the San Francisco 49ers, who won their 12th game on Sunday. Matt Bowen, Liz Loza and Pamela Maldonado offer their picks, prop bets, daily fantasy sports plays and analysis to help you bet the game.

Note: Odds by DraftKings and subject to change.

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Rams team total OVER 29.5

Maldonado: The Rams average 30.5 points per game and score touchdowns on a league-high 36% of drives. This matchup only amplifies that edge. The Falcons blitz at one of the highest rates in the league and live in Cover 3, both of which Matthew Stafford has shredded all season. Add elite play-action efficiency, heavy-personnel success against light fronts and a massive turnover margin advantage, and 30-plus points is the most likely outcome. Heck, 40-plus is possible.

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Kirk Cousins over 33.5 pass attempts (-117), over 0.5 INTs (-159)

Loza: Cousins has registered at least 30 pass attempts in four consecutive efforts while going over 34 in back-to-back outings. The 37-year-old may be out of the playoff running, but his «never say die» attitude figures to be on full display as he showcases his talents in the hopes of gaining a starting gig in 2026. He's facing a Rams' defense that is easier to beat via the air than the ground, inviting the sixth-most pass attempts over the last four weeks (34.75 per contest). The Rams defense has additionally recorded the sixth-most picks (15) on the season (and three since Week 14). Meanwhile, Cousins has tossed four INTS over his last five outings. Urgency on the part of