Atlanta Falcons at Los Angeles Rams 9/18/22 - NFL Picks & Predictions

The Los Angeles Rams remain at home in Week 2 and welcome in the Atlanta Falcons. The Rams lost in their opening Thursday night 31-10 to the Bills. Los Angeles allowed 418 yards of offense in the loss. The Rams were beat up through the air allowing the Bills to pass for 292 yards. 

The Los Angeles Rams last played the Atlanta Falcons in 2019 when they won 37-10. The LA Rams will be looking for a better performance from their quarterback Matthew Stafford. Stafford went 29/41 in Week 1 for 240 yards, a touchdown, and 3 interceptions. Stafford's number one target was Cooper Kupp. Kupp grab 13 catches for 128 yards and a touchdown. Stay on top of all your NFL bets and make the best choice by checking out our free NFL previews.

The Atlanta Falcons also go into Week 2 of action with a 0-1 record. The Falcons lost to the Saints at home 27-26. The Falcons led at halftime 16-7 but allowed the Saints to score 17 points in the 4th quarter. Atlanta allowed 151 rushing yards in the loss. 

The Atlanta Falcons are led by their new quarterback with Marcus Mariota on the helm. Mariota went 20/33 for 215 yards. Mariota also rushed for 72 yards on 12 carries and a touchdown. Running back Cordarrelle Patterson rushed for 120 yards on 20 carries and scored a touchdown as well. The Falcons rushed for an impressive 201 total yards.