Falcons at Commanders
Washington Commanders 30, Atlanta Falcons 17 · Legacy Football Association
Final Score
Falcons 17 2 TD · 1 FG · 2 XP
Commanders 30 3 TD · 3 FG · 3 XPMichael Penix Jr 290 yds passingBijan Robinson 60 yds rushingTerry McLaurin 87 yds receivingTyler Owens 8 tkl defenseTotal yards 367 · 317Passing yards 290 · 177Rushing yards 77 · 140Completions 28/42 · 21/32Yards per carry 3.7 · 4.1Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 1d ago
The Washington Commanders topped the Atlanta Falcons 30-17 in a crucial Week 15 matchup, solidifying their playoff positioning as the season winds down. With this victory, the Commanders not only enhanced their chances for a postseason run but also handed the Falcons a setback in their quest for a playoff spot.
Joe Milton led the way for Washington, throwing for a touchdown and helping maintain offensive momentum throughout the game. Terry McLaurin was a standout in the receiving corps, racking up 87 yards and providing key catches when it mattered most. Meanwhile, Michael Penix Jr. put up solid numbers for Atlanta with 290 passing yards, but it wasn't enough to secure a win.
Defensively, the Commanders were relentless, with Tyler Owens leading the charge with eight total tackles. Amik Robertson's interception proved pivotal, halting a potential scoring drive and shifting momentum toward Washington. The game's turning point came late in the third quarter when the Commanders' defense forced a turnover, allowing them to extend their lead and ultimately secure the victory.
Scoring
| Team | TD | FG | XP | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | 2 | 1 | 2 | 17 |
| Commanders | 3 | 3 | 3 | 30 |
Team Stats
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | ||||||
| Michael Penix JrQB | 28/42 | 67% | 290 | 1 | 1 | 84.4 |
| Commanders | ||||||
| Joe MiltonQB | 21/32 | 66% | 177 | 1 | 0 | 90.2 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||||||
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 13 | 60 | 4.6 | 29 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Brian Robinson JrHB | 6 | 11 | 1.8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Michael Penix JrQB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Drake LondonWR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts SrTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahan DotsonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Commanders | |||||||
| Breece HallHB | 12 | 50 | 4.2 | 21 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Nick SingletonHB | 10 | 34 | 3.4 | — | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-MerrittHB | 5 | 31 | 6.2 | 9 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Joe MiltonQB | 5 | 23 | 4.6 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurinWR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Tre TuckerWR | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ben SinnottTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||||||
| Drake LondonWR | 6 | 79 | 13.2 | 17 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Jahan DotsonWR | 6 | 74 | 12.3 | 20 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts SrTE | 6 | 59 | 9.8 | 37 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Zachariah BranchWR | 4 | 36 | 9.0 | 19 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| Olamide ZaccheausWR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 7 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Brian Robinson JrHB | 3 | 16 | 5.3 | 12 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Austin HooperTE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Commanders | |||||||
| Terry McLaurinWR | 10 | 87 | 8.7 | 28 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Ben SinnottTE | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 14 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Breece HallHB | 3 | 22 | 7.3 | 15 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Omari EvansWR | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | — | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Chigoziem OkonkwoTE | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 5 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| Jacory Croskey-MerrittHB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Tre TuckerWR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||||
| Jalon WalkerLEDG | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier WattsSS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avieon TerrellCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pearce JrREDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Billy Bowman JrCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian HarrisMIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach HarrisonDT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mike HughesCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell JrCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gervon Dexter SrDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sydney BrownSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon DorlusDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Perkins JrWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C.J. HendersonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Commanders | |||||
| Tyler OwensSS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Amik RobertsonCB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Sonny StylesMIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Art GreenCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey AmosCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daron PayneDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| K'Lavon ChaissonREDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Percy ButlerFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremy ChinnSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Odafe OwehLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorance ArmstrongDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jer'Zhan NewtonDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan MageeSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Channing TindallMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||
| Nick FolkK | 1/1 | 2 | 32 |
| Commanders | |||
| Tress WayP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drew StevensK | 3/4 | 3 | 51 |