It shouldn't have come down to a nerve-jangling, nail-biting finish.
The defending Super Bowl champion Rams had big enough leads over the Atlanta Falcons late enough Sunday to suggest they'd easily even their record at 1-1 and rebound strongly after being thrashed by the Buffalo Bills in their season opener. Their offense was balanced and productive.
Their defense was solid. Quarterback Matthew Stafford had two passes intercepted, but the Rams had lived with 17 of those during their championship season. They minimized the damage.