Falcons at Commanders
Washington Commanders 27, Atlanta Falcons 24 · DollaZone Madden 27
Final Score
Falcons 24 3 TD · 1 FG · 3 XP
Commanders 27 3 TD · 2 FG · 3 XPMichael Penix Jr 311 yds passingJacory Croskey-Merritt 78 yds rushingStefon Diggs 147 yds receivingTrey Amos 6 tkl defenseTotal yards 413 · 321Passing yards 311 · 238Rushing yards 102 · 83Completions 24/41 · 23/39Yards per carry 3.4 · 4.9Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 12d ago
The Washington Commanders narrowly defeated the Atlanta Falcons 27-24 in a thrilling Week 15 matchup that kept their playoff hopes alive. With both teams vying for crucial positioning as the season nears its conclusion, the stakes could not have been higher.
Jayden Daniels turned in a stellar performance for the Commanders, throwing for three touchdowns and showcasing his ability to connect with his top receiver, Stefon Diggs, who racked up an impressive 147 receiving yards. On the ground, Jacory Croskey-Merritt contributed significantly with 78 rushing yards, helping Washington maintain a balanced offensive attack against a tough Falcons defense.
Defensively, the Commanders made key plays that shifted momentum in their favor. Malik Harrison led the charge with nine total tackles, while K'Lavon Chaisson registered a critical sack that disrupted Atlanta's rhythm. The game’s turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Trey Amos intercepted a pass, sealing the victory for Washington and ensuring their playoff aspirations remain intact.
Scoring
| Team | TD | FG | XP | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | 3 | 1 | 3 | 24 |
| Commanders | 3 | 2 | 3 | 27 |
Team Stats
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | ||||||
| Michael Penix JrQB | 24/41 | 59% | 311 | 2 | 1 | 88.5 |
| Commanders | ||||||
| Jayden DanielsQB | 23/39 | 59% | 238 | 3 | 1 | 91.6 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||||||
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 19 | 66 | 3.5 | 26 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Brian Robinson JrHB | 5 | 18 | 3.6 | 17 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Trey SermonHB | 4 | 11 | 2.8 | — | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Michael Penix JrQB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Zachariah BranchWR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts SrTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Commanders | |||||||
| Jacory Croskey-MerrittHB | 14 | 78 | 5.6 | 35 | 0 | 27 | 1 |
| Jayden DanielsQB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Rachaad WhiteHB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Stefon DiggsWR | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||||||
| Zachariah BranchWR | 8 | 138 | 17.3 | 84 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| Drake LondonWR | 6 | 79 | 13.2 | 17 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| A.T. PerryWR | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 8 | 0 | 19 | 1 |
| Kyle Pitts SrTE | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 9 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 21 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Trey PalmerWR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Austin HooperTE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Commanders | |||||||
| Stefon DiggsWR | 10 | 147 | 14.7 | 99 | 2 | 57 | 1 |
| Antonio WilliamsWR | 3 | 40 | 13.3 | 5 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| Rachaad WhiteHB | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | — | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Chigoziem OkonkwoTE | 4 | 22 | 5.5 | 10 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurinWR | 4 | 5 | 1.3 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-MerrittHB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||||
| Avieon TerrellCB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Divine DeabloMIKE | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike HughesCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jessie Bates IIIFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier WattsSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gervon Dexter SrDT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon DorlusDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon WalkerLEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kendal DanielsWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell JrCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Billy Bowman JrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Christian HarrisMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Commanders | |||||
| Trey AmosCB | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik HarrisonMIKE | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leo ChenalWILL | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Frankie LuvuWILL | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amik RobertsonCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| K'Lavon ChaissonREDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Odafe OwehLEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sonny StylesWILL | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick CrossFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quan MartinSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daron PayneDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jer'Zhan NewtonDT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorance ArmstrongLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charles OmenihuDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jerome BakerSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike SainristilCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||
| Nick FolkK | 1/1 | 3 | 28 |
| Commanders | |||
| Charlie SmythK | 2/2 | 3 | 54 |