The Atlanta Falcons' upset of the Los Angeles Rams on Monday night continued to muddy the waters in the NFC South. The champion of that division and the AFC North are the only remaining playoff spots open in the NFL heading into the regular-season finale.

Bijan Robinson rushed for 195 yards and one touchdown, and the Falcons took a 21-0 lead before a furious second-half rally by the Rams tied the game at 24 with 2:46 remaining in the fourth. But Zane Gonzalez made a 51-yard field goal with 25 seconds left for the game-winner.

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The Los Angeles Rams look to stay in the race for the NFC West championship when they battle the Atlanta Falcons in a key NFC matchup on 'Monday Night Football.' Los Angeles is coming off a 38-37 overtime loss to the Seattle Seahawks in Week 16,

Life comes at you fast. And there are few better current examples in the sports world than the Los Angeles Rams.

Despite an impressive 11-4 record, the Rams are no longer the top seed in the conference, nor do they lead the NFC West following last week's overtime loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Los Angeles needs to win to avoid going into the playoffs as the bottom wild-card seed.

Already, there are two open jobs in the NFL in the New York Giants and the Tennessee Titans after they fired their head coaches midseason. However, more are expected to follow and be open by this time next week.

When the Los Angeles Rams have played their best football this season, they have looked like the best team in the NFL. With head coach Sean McVay and star quarterback Matthew Stafford in place, the winning window is certainly open for the franchise.