Rams vs. Falcons

Rams running back Todd Gurley can’t come down with a short pass near the endzone as time runs short in the second quarter.

Atlanta Falcons strong safety Keanu Neal (22) and Atlanta Falcons middle linebacker Deion Jones (45) celebrate stopping Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley (30) for no gain late in the third quarter.

Atlanta Falcons fans celebrate the teams 26-13 win over the Rams in the first round of the NFL playoffs.

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff (16) and Los Angeles Rams cornerback Kevin Peterson (47) leave the field after losing to the Atlanta Falcons 26-13 in the first round of the NFL playoffs.

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Pharoh Cooper (10) fumbles the ball on a hit by Atlanta Falcons free safety Damontae Kazee (27) on a punt return in the first half.

Rams quarterback Jared Goff and coach Sean McVay look on as officials discuss a goal line play with a few seconds remaining in the first half.

Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan delivers a pass on the run during a third quarter drive against the Rams.

Falcons teammates celebrate as kicker Matt Bryant hits a 54-yard field goal in the third quarter against the Rams.

Falcons running back Tevin Coleman breaks through the line for a short gain during a third quarter scoring drive.

Falcons cornerback Robert Alford knocks the ball away before Rams receiver Sammy Watkins can make a catch.

Rams running back Todd Gurley walks off the field after losing to the Falcons.

Rams head coach Sean McVay watches receiver Robert Woods drop a low pass against the Falcons in the 4th quarter.

Falcons receiver Julio Jones catches a touchdown pass in front of Rams safety John Johnson in the 4th quarter.

Rams receiver Robert Woods makes a catch in front of Falcons cornerback Desmond Trufant to set up a field goal late in the 2nd quarter.

Falcons running back Devonta Freeman scores a touchdown against the Rams defense in the 2nd quarter.

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Pharoh Cooper (10) fumbles the ball on a hit by Atlanta Falcons free safety Damontae Kazee (27) on a punt return in the first half.

A mouthpiece goes flying between the Rams and Falcons in the 2nd quarter.

Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley breaks free from a tackle attempt by Atlanta Falcons strong safety Keanu Neal for a run to set up a second quarter touchdown.

Los Angeles Rams nose tackle Michael Brockers reacts after sacking Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan in the first half.

Rams receiver Robert Woods hauls in a long pass over Falcons cornerback Desmond Trufant for a 38-yard catch from quarterback Jared Goff.

Rams receiver Cooper Kupp hauls in a second quarter touchdown pass from quarterback Jared Goff over Falcons cornerback Brian Poole.

Rams chief operating officer Kevin Demoff stops to look at a poster of coach Sean McVay hours before the NFC playoff game against the Falcons at the Coliseum.

Rams quarterback Jared Goff throws a pass in the 2nd quarter against the Falcons.