At a Glance
- Rams vs Falcons Monday Night Football on Dec. 29 at 8:15 p.m. ET.
- Rams aim to improve playoff seed; Falcons focus on next season.
- Game airs on ESPN; local over-the-air on ABC 7 and CBS 69.
- Why it matters: Fans can decide playoff fate while enjoying the season’s final MNF.
The Los Angeles Rams will travel to Atlanta for the last Monday Night Football of the 2023 season, a showdown that could shift playoff positioning for both teams.
Game Overview
The matchup is scheduled for Dec. 29 at 8:15 p.m. ET (5:15 p.m. PT) and will be broadcast nationally on ESPN. The Falcons, already looking ahead to next year, will host the Rams, who have already secured a Wild Card berth.
Playoff Implications
The Rams can improve their seed by winning tonight and again next week against the Arizona Cardinals. If the Rams win both games and the 49ers lose to the Seahawks, the Rams would move up to the NFC’s 5th seed, potentially avoiding a first-round trip to Philadelphia.
How to Watch
Fans without cable or satellite can stream the game via several services, each offering different channel packages.
- ESPN DTC – Unlimited plan: $30/month includes all ESPN linear networks and more.
- Fubo – Skinny bundle: $56/month includes ESPN and most other football channels.
- DirecTV – MySports: $70/month includes ESPN plus ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC, and NFL Network.
- YouTube TV: $83/month includes all major football channels; 7-day trial available.
- Hulu Plus Live TV: $83/month includes ESPN and most NFL channels; 3-day trial available.
- Sling – Orange: $46/month includes ESPN only.
- Sling – Orange & Blue: $61/month adds ABC, NBC, Fox, NFL Network (no CBS).
| Service | Monthly Cost | Key Channels |
|---|---|---|
| ESPN DTC Unlimited | $30 | ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, ESPNews, ESPN Deportes, SEC Network, ACC Network, plus ESPN on ABC, ESPN Plus, ESPN3, SECN Plus, ACCNX |
| Fubo Skinny | $56 | ESPN, ABC, CBS, Fox, NFL Network |
| DirecTV MySports | $70 | ESPN, ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC, NFL Network |
| YouTube TV | $83 | ESPN, ABC, CBS, Fox, NFL Network, plus NFL Sunday Ticket (local games excluded) |
| Hulu Plus Live TV | $83 | ESPN, ABC, CBS, Fox, NFL Network |
| Sling Orange | $46 | ESPN only |
| Sling Orange & Blue | $61 | ESPN, ABC, NBC, Fox, NFL Network |
Key Takeaways
- Rams can move up to 5th seed with wins tonight and next week.
- Game airs on ESPN; local over-the-air on ABC 7 and CBS 69.
- Multiple streaming options available, from ESPN DTC to Fubo and YouTube TV.
Whether you’re in the stadium or watching from home, tonight’s game is the final chapter of the season’s Monday Night Football saga.
