The Los Angeles Rams dropped their second straight game on Monday night, losing to the Atlanta Falcons, 27-24. They nearly completed a 21-point second-half comeback, but they fell short after allowing a 51-yard game-winning field goal in the final seconds.

The Los Angeles Rams fell to the Atlanta Falcons 27-24 on Monday night at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Here's who deserves credit and criticism.

Puka Nacua and the Los Angeles Rams looked to get back on track as they hit the road to face Kirk Cousins and the Atlanta Falcons in Week 17's edition of "Monday Night Football." The Rams are coming off a disappointing Week 16 loss to the Seattle Seahawks, a game that dropped them to third place in the NFC West.

With the loss, the Rams need the Seahawks to defeat the 49ers in Week 18 and secure a win over the Cardinals to earn the NFC's No. 5 seed.

USA TODAY Sports provided live updates, highlights, stats and more from the Rams vs. Falcons "Monday Night Football" game in Week 17.

Zane Gonzalez kicked a 51-yard field goal with 21 seconds remaining and the Atlanta Falcons recovered after blowing two 21-point leads to upset the Los Angeles Rams 27-24.

The Los Angeles Rams have finalized their roster for their Monday Night showdown against the Falcons in Atlanta, marking the final NFL game before the new year.

Matthew Stafford's stunning pick-6 to Falcons safety Jessie Bates on MNF made the wrong kind of history for the Rams quarterback.