"The Falcons hope Bijan Robinson can be just like Santa Claus, delivering his gift for explosive plays. He faces an old teammate in linebacker Nate Landman, whose success in L.A. this season has overshadowed some struggles in Atlanta during his previous stint here. Robinson and the Falcons hope to expose Landman's coverage limitations, as the San Francisco 49ers did twice already this season."
"According to PFF, Landman allowed the most yards in coverage for the Rams defense in both games, for a combined 160, with 70 going specifically to 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey. Like McCaffrey, Robinson is one of the best pass-catching running backs in the NFL and has a chance to go to town against Landman and this Rams defense. If so, it can be the season of giving for the Falcons offense."
The Falcons enter a Monday Night Football primetime matchup seeking an upset against the Los Angeles Rams. Five Falcons players face both favorable and unfavorable matchups that could decide the game's outcome. Bijan Robinson will test former teammate Nate Landman's coverage, with Landman having allowed the most yards in coverage for the Rams in two games versus the 49ers. Robinson's pass-catching ability mirrors Christian McCaffrey and could exploit those coverage limitations. Left tackle Jake Matthews must contend with defensive end Jared Verse, a powerful bull rusher who frequently pressures the left tackle. Success or failure in these matchups could determine the Falcons' offensive effectiveness.
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