The NFL Week 17 slate concludes with Monday Night Football featuring the Los Angeles Rams and Atlanta Falcons on December 29. Kickoff from Mercedes-Benz Stadium is set for 8:15 p.m. ET. The game will be broadcast live on ESPN.
Our player props for this Monday Night Football game target Bijan Robinson, Blake Corum and Kyle Pitts.
Let's dive into my Rams vs Falcons player props for Monday Night Football.
Rams vs Falcons Player Props
- Blake Corum Over 44.5 Rushing Yards (-110 at Bet365)
- Bijan Robinson Over 44.5 Receiving Yards (-110 at Bet365)
- Kyle Pitts Over 5.5 Receptions (+110 at Bet365)
- Kyle Pitts Anytime Touchdown (+240 at Hard Rock)
Rams vs Falcons Prop Picks, Preview
Blake Corum Over 44.5 Rushing Yards (-110)
The Rams’ backfield still belongs to Kyren Williams, but it’s been noticeable that Blake Corum has seen his role in the offense grow as this season has progressed — it’s clear that Sean McVay likes the second-year running back.
We’ve seen Corum rush for over 44.5 rushing yards in four straight games and six of eight since the bye.
The Falcons are giving up 128.2 rushing yards per game, the eighth most in the NFL. Corum averages 5.3 yards per carry — if he continues to eat into William's workload, the over is well in play.
Pick: Blake Corum Over 44.5 Rushing Yards (-110 ; Bet365)
Bijan Robinson Over 44.5 Receiving Yards (-110)
The Rams are stout against the run and rank in the upper third of teams against it. They’ve given up 105.7 yards per game on the ground, so we’re going to avoid backing Bijan Robinson as a runner.
However, we have seen the Rams allow the eighth-most receiving yards to running backs at an average of 36.8 per game.
Robinson is one of the league’s best pass-catching backs and has been exceptional over the past couple of weeks, seeing a boost with Kirk Cousins under center.
Robinson's had 11 targets per game over the past two weeks and had 82 and 92 receiving yards, respectively. Given he’s averaged 51.7 receiving yards per game, and the Rams' struggling to defend pass-catching backs, I'm taking the over.
Pick: Bijan Robinson Over 44.5 Receiving Yards (-110; bet365)
Kyle Pitts Over 5.5 Receptions (-110)
Even with Drake London returning last week, Kyle Pitts was fed plenty by Kirk Cousins.
Pitts had nine targets, hauling in seven of them for 57 yards a touchdown. Since Cousins took the starting job following Michael Penix Jr.s injury, we’ve seen Pitts’ numbers improve dramatically.
Pitts has had six or more receptions in his past four games; with Cousins at quarterback and the Falcons most likely to be trailing in this game as big underdogs, we should see him throw a lot.
London is questionable heading into the game so his potential absence would be a boost for Pitts — but even if London plays, I still like this wager.
Pick: Kyle Pitts Over 5.5 Receptions (+110; bet365)
Kyle Pitts Anytime Touchdown (+240)
I'm doubling down on Pitts and backing the tight end to score a touchdown.
He’s scored four times in his past two games and clearly has chemistry with Cousins.
Pitts is second only to David Sills in red-zone targets since Cousins got his first post-Penix start. It’s also worth flagging that 50% of Pitts' entire season’s red-zone targets have come with Cousins at QB.
Pick: Kyle Pitts Anytime Touchdown (+240 at Hard Rock)
Editor's Note: A parlay of these props is not the author's formal recommendation. These picks have value as straight bets.
Rams vs Falcons Prop Bets
- Blake Corum Over 44.5 Rushing Yards (-110 at Bet365)
- Bijan Robinson Over 44.5 Receiving Yards (-110 at Bet365)
- Kyle Pitts Over 5.5 Receptions (+110 at Bet365)
- Kyle Pitts Anytime Touchdown (+240 at Hard Rock)
