Studs and Duds from the Rams' Narrow Victory Over the Falcons

Studs and Duds from the Rams' Narrow Victory Over the Falcon

On Sunday, the Atlanta Falcons were beaten by the Los Angeles Rams by just four points in a game

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It also felt like they should have won by at least two touchdowns.

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He put Atlanta on for about 261 yards

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They won by only four points even after taking a nearly 28-3 lead in the second half

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Durant made his move for injured Troy Hill in the second quarter and quickly made an impact in the middle

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He picked up Marcus Mariota on a pass dropped by Cordrell Patterson

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Turns it back to set up the Rams' third touchdown from 52 yards

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In the second half, Durant showed a big game on the defense. He dismissed Mariota from the slot on a perfect blitz

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