ATLANTA – Jalen Ramsey’s entrance for the Los Angeles Rams boosted the reigning NFC champions’ hopes they can return to the NFL playoffs.
Matt Ryan’s exit with an ankle injury provided a painful reminder the Atlanta Falcons have little hope remaining to avoid a second straight losing season.
Jared Goff threw for two touchdowns and ran for another, and the Rams returned to the site of last season’s Super Bowl loss to the New England Patriots to beat the reeling Falcons 37-10 on Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
The Rams (4-3) snapped a three-game losing streak in the debut of Ramsey, the 2017 All-Pro cornerback acquired from the Jacksonville Jaguars on Tuesday night. With Ramsey’s addition to the secondary, the defense enjoyed a productive day with five sacks, an interception and a fumble return for a touchdown.
“We’re back on track,” said linebacker Dante Fowler, who had three sacks and a forced fumble.