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Quick Take: Rams (2-13) at Falcons (10-5)

Last meeting
St. Louis QB Gus Frerotte threw for 311 yards and three touchdowns as the Rams handed the Falcons a 28-16 loss on Dec. 2, 2007.

Streaks
Including the playoffs, the Rams have won eight of 10 against the Falcons and own a commanding 47-25-2 overall series advantage. See a breakdown of the last five meetings.

Last week
The Rams suffered their ninth straight loss, falling to the 49ers, 17-16. ... Atlanta wrapped up a playoff berth with a 24-17 win at Minnesota.

Keep your eye on ...
Ryan's momentum: Atlanta's Matt Ryan is completing what will go down as one of the best rookie quarterback seasons in league history, but he has not been as sharp the past couple weeks. Though the Falcons won both games with their rushing and defense, Ryan averaged just 170 yards passing, completed just 59.6 percent of his passes and threw one touchdown and two interceptions, while fumbling three times.

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Jackson's quest:Rams RB Steven Jackson missed almost all of training camp and the preseason after a holdout and has suffered through an injury-riddled season. Despite those rocky moments, Jackson still has a chance to notch his fourth consecutive 1,000-yard season by rushing for 119 against Atlanta.

Abraham pestering Bulger:Falcons DE John Abraham has been the best pass rushing lineman in the league this season. His 16.5 sacks lead all defensive ends and he has a great chance to pad that total against a Rams squad that has surrendered 42 sacks.

Did you know?
The Falcons still have a chance to win the NFC South with a win and a Panthers loss. See the complete playoff picture. ... Rams safety Oshiomogho Atogwe has five interceptions, five forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries this season. ... Falcons RB Michael Turner has a club-record 16 touchdowns this season.