Falcons at Commanders
Atlanta Falcons 36, Washington Commanders 21 · Glory Days Gridiron
Final Score
Falcons 36 1 TD · 5 FG · 3 XP
Commanders 21 0 TD · 2 FG · 1 XPZach Wilson 245 yds passingBijan Robinson 114 yds rushingTerry McLaurin 125 yds receivingRasul Douglas 8 tkl defenseTotal yards 481 · 322Passing yards 245 · 234Rushing yards 236 · 88Completions 0/0 · 0/0Yards per carry 6.3 · 3.8Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 18d ago
In a decisive Week 15 showdown, the Atlanta Falcons topped the Washington Commanders with a final score of 36-21. With playoff implications on the line, the Falcons secured their position with an impressive performance that showcased their offensive firepower and defensive resilience.
Leading the charge for Atlanta was quarterback Zach Wilson, who threw for 245 yards, while standout running back Bijan Robinson rushed for a commanding 114 yards, contributing significantly to their offensive output. On the other side, Washington's Jayden Daniels managed to find the end zone once through the air, but it was Terry McLaurin's 125 receiving yards that highlighted the Commanders' passing game.
Defensively, the Falcons made key plays that shifted momentum, including an interception from Jessie Bates III and a sack by James Pearce Jr. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Atlanta’s defense stifled a potential scoring drive from Washington, allowing the Falcons to take control and ultimately secure the win.
Scoring
| Team | TD | FG | XP | Other | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | 1 | 5 | 3 | 12 | 36 |
| Commanders | 0 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 21 |
Team Stats
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | ||||||
| Zach WilsonQB | 20/42 | 48% | 245 | 0 | 0 | 66.0 |
| Jayden DanielsQB | 17/31 | 55% | 234 | 1 | 1 | 76.5 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||||||
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 18 | 114 | 6.3 | 36 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Jam MillerHB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts SrTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Commanders | |||||||
| Jacory Croskey-MerrittHB | 14 | 60 | 4.3 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Kaytron AllenHB | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurinWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Brian Robinson JrHB | 9 | 89 | 9.9 | 55 | 2 | 43 | 0 |
| Stefon DiggsWR | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 6 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Zach WilsonQB | 4 | 10 | 2.5 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Austin HooperTE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Sincere BrownWR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jayden DanielsQB | 3 | 4 | 1.3 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Zachariah BranchWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||||||
| Tyler HarrellWR | 4 | 58 | 14.5 | 10 | 0 | 28 | 2 |
| Kyle Pitts SrTE | 2 | 40 | 20.0 | 13 | 0 | 33 | 1 |
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 4 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Commanders | |||||||
| Terry McLaurinWR | 5 | 125 | 25.0 | 77 | 1 | 80 | 0 |
| Antonio WilliamsWR | 7 | 84 | 12.0 | 13 | 0 | 29 | 1 |
| Chigoziem OkonkwoTE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-MerrittHB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Sincere BrownWR | 4 | 48 | 12.0 | 17 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| Adonai MitchellWR | 4 | 30 | 7.5 | 5 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
| Austin HooperTE | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | — | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Stefon DiggsWR | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | 9 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Zachariah BranchWR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Brian Robinson JrHB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||||
| Jessie Bates IIIFS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mohamed KamaraLEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maason SmithDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell JrCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ameer SpeedCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon DorlusDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler OwensSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kain MedranoWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Billy Bowman JrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Commanders | |||||
| Sonny StylesMIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leo ChenalMIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey AmosCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quan MartinFS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick CrossSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Odafe OwehLEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Frankie LuvuWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike SainristilCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Daron PayneDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Rasul DouglasCB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelvin JosephCB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yasir AbdullahSAM | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deatrich Wise JrDT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pearce JrREDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua JosephsLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charles OmenihuDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Divine DeabloMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gervon Dexter SrDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||
| Nick FolkK | 5/5 | 3 | 50 |
| Commanders | |||
| Drew StevensK | 2/2 | 1 | 42 |
| Other | |||
| Tress WayP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |