The New Orleans Saints' leading receiver, Chris Olave, was diagnosed with a blood clot in his lung ahead of the season finale with the Atlanta Falcons.

The Falcons' Drake London and Kyle Pitts will both play in Week 18 against the Saints as they wrap up the regular season.

Rams vs. Falcons will broadcast nationally on ESPN in Week 17 of the 2025 NFL season. Joe Buck and Troy Aikman will call the game from the booth at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, with Laura Rutledge reporting from the sidelines. Streaming options for the game include ESPN+, and FuboTV, which offers a free trial to new subscribers.

The Atlanta Falcons and New Orleans Saints have similar goals of trying to complete losing seasons on high notes that offer hope the momentum can carry into 2026

The Falcons opened their new Mercedes-Benz Stadium to great fanfare, but they have not defended it. The Saints have a stronger win percentage there.

As if they hadn't already been a thorn in the Buccaneers' sides, the Falcons have an opportunity to end the Bucs' four-year reign atop the NFC South.

The Los Angeles Rams will try to build some momentum going into the NFL playoffs when they host the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday.

After going 0-for-3 in the red zone during their first loss to the Atlanta Falcons, the Saints have improved their red zone efficiency by nearly 30 % with Tyler Shough.