Commanders at Falcons
Atlanta Falcons 34, Washington Commanders 8 ยท ๐๐๐๐จ๐ซ๐ง ๐๐ ๐ | ๐๐๐ ๐
Final Score
Commanders 8 1 TD ยท 0 FG ยท 0 XP
Falcons 34 4 TD ยท 2 FG ยท 4 XPJayden Daniels 297 yds passingBijan Robinson 129 yds rushingAntonio Williams 171 yds receivingTotal yards 293 ยท 406Passing yards 279 ยท 253Rushing yards 14 ยท 153Completions 19/40 ยท 13/19Yards per carry 1.8 ยท 7.3Recap
Franchise Hub Beat ยท 5d ago
In a decisive Week 17 showdown, the Atlanta Falcons topped the Washington Commanders with a commanding 34-8 victory, solidifying their playoff positioning as the regular season winds down. The Falcons capitalized on their home-field advantage, showcasing a dominant performance that left the Commanders struggling to keep pace.
Aidan Chiles led the Falcons' offense with two touchdown passes, while Bijan Robinson was a force on the ground, racking up 129 rushing yards. Jayden Daniels put up impressive numbers for Washington, throwing for 297 yards, but it wasn't enough to overcome Atlanta's offensive firepower. Antonio Williams stood out as the top receiver in the game, accumulating 171 receiving yards, yet the Commanders' efforts were ultimately stymied.
Defensively, the Falcons made their mark with a relentless effort, highlighted by Jalon Walker's two sacks and Billy Bowman Jr.'s remarkable three interceptions. The turning point came in the second quarter when Bowman Jr. picked off a pass, setting up a touchdown that extended Atlanta's lead and shifted the momentum firmly in their favor. The Falcons' defense not only stifled Washington's attempts to rally but also contributed significantly to the team's overall success.
Scoring
| Team | TD | FG | XP | Other | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commanders | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8 |
| Falcons | 4 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 34 |
Team Stats
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commanders | ||||||
| Jayden DanielsQB | 19/40 | 48% | 297 | 1 | 6 | 41.3 |
| Falcons | ||||||
| Aidan ChilesQB | 13/19 | 68% | 255 | 2 | 1 | 124.3 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commanders | |||||||
| Jayden DanielsQB | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | โ | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Antonio WilliamsWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-MerrittHB | 7 | 0 | 0.0 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Chigoziem OkonkwoTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Falcons | |||||||
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 17 | 129 | 7.6 | 25 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Aidan ChilesQB | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | โ | 1 | 12 | 1 |
| Nate FrazierHB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts SrTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commanders | |||||||
| Antonio WilliamsWR | 7 | 171 | 24.4 | 28 | 0 | 35 | 2 |
| Terry McLaurinWR | 3 | 70 | 23.3 | 5 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Stefon DiggsWR | 4 | 32 | 8.0 | 7 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Cole KmetTE | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Chigoziem OkonkwoTE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jaylin LaneWR | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Falcons | |||||||
| Zachariah BranchWR | 3 | 138 | 46.0 | 55 | 1 | 97 | 0 |
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 4 | 41 | 10.3 | 40 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts SrTE | 4 | 33 | 8.3 | 13 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| KeAndre Lambert-SmithWR | 1 | 28 | 28.0 | 22 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Drake LondonWR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 10 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commanders | |||||
| Trey AmosCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Garrett WilliamsCB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Sonny StylesWILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jer'Zhan NewtonDT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leo ChenalMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Nick CrossSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amik RobertsonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A'Mauri WashingtonDT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Harold Landry IIIREDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Odafe OwehLEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Falcons | |||||
| Billy Bowman JrCB | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon WalkerLEDG | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kendal DanielsWILL | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell JrCB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Avieon TerrellCB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelee RingoSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier WattsSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pearce JrREDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tysheem JohnsonFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gervon Dexter SrDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matthias GivensDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wesley BissaintheMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanders | |||
| Drew StevensK | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Falcons | |||
| Charlie SmythK | 2/2 | 4 | 37 |
| Jamie SantosK | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |