Falcons at Commanders
Washington Commanders 27, Atlanta Falcons 16 · LJ BOWL
Final Score
Falcons 16 2 TD · 1 FG · 1 XP
Commanders 27 3 TD · 0 FG · 0 XPMichael Penix Jr 260 yds passingBijan Robinson 82 yds rushingStefon Diggs 105 yds receivingTrey Amos 4 tkl defenseTotal yards 346 · 383Passing yards 260 · 255Rushing yards 86 · 128Completions 22/32 · 20/33Yards per carry 3.7 · 4.7Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 28d ago
The Washington Commanders topped the Atlanta Falcons 27-16 in a pivotal Week 17 matchup that solidified their playoff positioning. With the stakes high for both teams, Washington’s victory showcased their offensive firepower and strategic execution in front of a home crowd.
Jayden Daniels was the standout performer for the Commanders, throwing for three touchdown passes and effectively managing the game. Stefon Diggs also shone brightly, racking up 105 receiving yards, making crucial catches that kept the chains moving. On the ground, Bijan Robinson led the Falcons with 82 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with Washington's offensive onslaught.
Defensively, the Commanders made their mark with a key interception by Trey Amos, which swung momentum in their favor during the second half. The Falcons struggled to contain Washington's scoring drives, and the turning point came when Daniels connected with Diggs for a touchdown that pushed the lead to two scores. Leonard Moore's seven total tackles for Atlanta highlighted their efforts, but the Commanders' defense ultimately held firm to secure the win.
Scoring
| Team | TD | FG | XP | Other | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16 | |
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 27 |
Team Stats
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Falcons | ||||||
| Michael Penix JrQB | 22/32 | 69% | 260 | 2 | 1 | 101.0 |
Commanders | ||||||
| Jayden DanielsQB | 20/33 | 61% | 255 | 3 | 0 | 115.0 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Falcons | |||||||
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 20 | 82 | 4.1 | 18 | 0 | 20 | 1 |
| Tank BigsbyHB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Michael Penix JrQB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Austin HooperTE | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Commanders | |||||||
| Jacory Croskey-MerrittHB | 7 | 44 | 6.3 | 31 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Rachaad WhiteHB | 13 | 41 | 3.2 | 19 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Stefon DiggsWR | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 17 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Jayden DanielsQB | 4 | 18 | 4.5 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Antonio WilliamsWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurinWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Falcons | |||||||
| Drake LondonWR | 6 | 64 | 10.7 | 17 | 1 | 19 | 1 |
| Calvin AustinWR | 5 | 62 | 12.4 | 29 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts SrTE | 3 | 55 | 18.3 | 17 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Zachariah BranchWR | 4 | 33 | 8.3 | 4 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Dymere MillerWR | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 7 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Austin HooperTE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
Commanders | |||||||
| Stefon DiggsWR | 5 | 105 | 21.0 | 53 | 1 | 60 | 1 |
| Antonio WilliamsWR | 6 | 64 | 10.7 | 47 | 1 | 33 | 1 |
| Terry McLaurinWR | 4 | 47 | 11.8 | 9 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Chigoziem OkonkwoTE | 4 | 32 | 8.0 | 10 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Rachaad WhiteHB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Falcons | |||||
| Leonard MooreCB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach HarrisonDT | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Divine DeabloMIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Billy Bowman JrFS | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pearce JrREDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier WattsSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Avieon TerrellCB | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen RedmondDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Clark Phillips IIICB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates IIIFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon WalkerLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell JrCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Harold Perkins Jr.WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Commanders | |||||
| Trey AmosCB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Odafe OwehLEDG | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua JosephsREDG | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick CrossSS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sonny StylesMIKE | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daron PayneDT | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kelley JonesCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Percy ButlerFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius RushCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jer'Zhan NewtonDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quan MartinFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leo ChenalWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kain MedranoWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan MageeMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen HarrellLEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
Falcons | |||
| Bryce RaymondK | 1/1 | 1 | 57 |
| Other | |||
| Jimmy RamirezK | 2/2 | 3 | 49 |
