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Falcons' draft gamble just came full circle as Atlanta got one last laugh

Nobody expected them to beat the Los Angeles Rams, but the Atlanta Falcons pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the season on primetime last night. While the 27-24 win also confirmed the Falcons will play a part in deciding the NFC South champion, it was a victory of massive proportions in Atlanta.

The Rams are already a playoff lock, but putting a dent in their playoff seeding is far from ideal. Being the No. 5 seed in the NFC means they'll have an easier draw with the NFC South champion in the first round, which is a significantly more favorable matchup than the third-seeded Philadelphia Eagles.