Game Info
Kickoff: Monday, December 29, 2025, 8:15 p.m. ET
Location: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GA
Network: ESPN
Los Angeles Rams
Quarterback
Matthew Stafford: START, QB1
Matthew Stafford is an automatic start in all formats, but did you know that his connection to Dodgers legend Clayton Kershaw goes deeper than just being childhood friends? In high school, they literally swapped control of the game depending on the season: on the baseball diamond, Stafford was the catcher calling pitches for Kershaw, but on the gridiron, Kershaw was the center snapping the ball to Stafford — meaning they spent their entire youth trusting each other with the ball in their hands.
Running Back
Kyren Williams: START, RB1
Blake Corum: FLEX, RB3
Kyren Williams wasn’t able to get into the end zone, but still saw nearly 30 opportunities against Seattle, still managing to reach double-digit fantasy points for the seventh time in eight games. Backup Blake Corum scored his fifth touchdown in his last four, but only played 30% of snaps and handled about half as many touches. Williams remains the top option in the Rams backfield, but Corum is explosive enough to warrant flex consideration in one of the league’s top offenses.
Wide Receiver
Puka Nacua: START, WR1
Davante AdamsKonata Mumpfield: FLEX, WR4
Puka Nacua is a permanent fixture in your starting lineup, but did you know that he officially proved he could have been a hooper instead? In the 2024 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game, he didn’t just show up for a cameo — he dropped 16 points and threw down high-flying dunks that went viral, proving that his contested-catch vertical is just as dangerous on the hardwood as it is on the turf. With Davante Adams expected to miss another game, Konata Mumpfield makes for an interesting desperation flex in a solid matchup against Atlanta. Mumpfield didn’t do a whole lot against Seattle, but he did see eight targets. Hey, I said desperation, didn’t I?
Tight End
Colby Parkinson: STREAMER
I still can’t get over Colby Parkinson falling flat on his face after his usage over the past month and the mouthwatering matchup against Seattle. I’ll give him a mulligan on the usage, because what we saw for the prior month wasn’t just a fluke. But because of the matchup (Atlanta allows the third-fewest points to the position), I can’t rank him any higher than a streamer.
Defense/Special Teams
Los Angeles Rams: START
Not quite a must-start after giving up 72 points in their last two games, but the Rams are top five in sacks, top 10 in takeaways, and face an ancient Kirk Cousins.
Atlanta Falcons
Quarterback
Kirk Cousins: SIT, QB2 (Startable in Superflex)
Kirk Cousins accounted for three touchdowns for the second straight week, tossing two and getting the rare rushing touchdown as well. The Rams have been a difficult matchup for quarterbacks for most of the season, but they’ve been giving up passing touchdowns in bunches as of late, 10 in their last four games. He’s not an option in 1QB leagues, but he’s a solid start in Superflex.
Running Back
Bijan Robinson: START, RB1
Tyler Allgeier: SIT
Bijan Robinson is a permanent fixture in your starting lineup, but did you know that he is already building an acting resume to rival his rushing stats? In late 2024, he made his official acting debut in Season 4 of the hit Netflix series “Outer Banks,” playing a treasure hunter named Warrick after impressing the show’s creators during a set visit with cast member Jonathan Daviss.
Wide Receiver
Drake London: START, WR1
Darnell Mooney: SIT
David Sills V: SIT
Drake London didn’t put up big numbers in his return from injury, but he did get eight targets, one behind team lead Kyle Pitts Sr. London is a borderline WR1 in a top-10 fantasy matchup against the Rams, who have given up six touchdowns to wide receivers in their last three games.
Tight End
Kyle Pitts Sr: START, TE1
Kyle Pitts Sr. didn’t quite score 40, but he did keep his end-of-season hot streak ablaze with his fourth straight game of 15 or more fantasy points, which was reassuring with the return of London. He’s a must-start regardless of the matchup.
Defense/Special Teams
Atlanta Falcons: SIT
