Falcons at Commanders
Washington Commanders 45, Atlanta Falcons 17 · Madden 27 Next Gen LG
Final Score
Falcons 17 2 TD · 1 FG · 2 XP
Commanders 45 6 TD · 1 FG · 6 XPDrake Maye 226 yds passingTerry McLaurin 128 yds rushingDrake London 116 yds receivingSonny Styles 5 tkl defenseTotal yards 392 · 413Passing yards 226 · 168Rushing yards 166 · 245Completions 16/28 · 15/24Yards per carry 5.2 · 7.9Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 1d ago
In a commanding performance, the Washington Commanders topped the Atlanta Falcons 45-17 in Week 15 of the 2026 season, solidifying their playoff positioning. This decisive victory showcased the Commanders' offensive prowess as they continue to make a push for the postseason.
Jayden Daniels was spectacular for Washington, throwing for four touchdowns and helping his team maintain control throughout the game. Terry McLaurin added a dynamic element on the ground, rushing for 128 yards, while Drake Maye of the Falcons managed to rack up 226 passing yards, with Drake London leading Atlanta's receiving corps with 116 yards.
Defensively, the Commanders made their mark with Trey Amos leading the charge with six total tackles, while Sonny Styles contributed with a sack that disrupted Atlanta's momentum. The game's turning point came early in the second half when Washington expanded their lead to three scores, leaving the Falcons struggling to keep pace and ultimately sealing their fate.
Scoring
| Team | TD | FG | XP | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | 2 | 1 | 2 | 17 |
| Commanders | 6 | 1 | 6 | 45 |
Team Stats
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | ||||||
| Drake MayeQB | 16/28 | 57% | 226 | 2 | 0 | 107.1 |
| Commanders | ||||||
| Jayden DanielsQB | 15/24 | 63% | 168 | 4 | 0 | 122.9 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||||||
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 10 | 55 | 5.5 | 37 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Austin HooperTE | 5 | 46 | 9.2 | 26 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Brian Robinson JrHB | 11 | 37 | 3.4 | 17 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| Drake MayeQB | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 15 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| Darnell WashingtonTE | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Drake LondonWR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Commanders | |||||||
| Terry McLaurinWR | 3 | 128 | 42.7 | 110 | 1 | 99 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-MerrittHB | 15 | 72 | 4.8 | 26 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Jayden DanielsQB | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 6 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Austin EkelerHB | 3 | 13 | 4.3 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Rachaad WhiteHB | 7 | 8 | 1.1 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||||||
| Drake LondonWR | 3 | 116 | 38.7 | 78 | 1 | 79 | 1 |
| Dalevon CampbellWR | 3 | 45 | 15.0 | 6 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Zachariah BranchWR | 4 | 38 | 9.5 | 10 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Darnell WashingtonTE | 4 | 16 | 4.0 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 2 |
| Charlie WoernerTE | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | — | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Commanders | |||||||
| Terry McLaurinWR | 6 | 111 | 18.5 | 73 | 2 | 71 | 0 |
| Zavion ThomasWR | 3 | 30 | 10.0 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Chigoziem OkonkwoTE | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | 11 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Tyreek HillWR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Rachaad WhiteHB | 2 | -1 | -0.5 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||||
| James Pearce JrREDG | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avieon TerrellCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yasir AbdullahMIKE | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Isaiah BoldenSS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates IIIFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell JrCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gervon Dexter SrDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anterio ThompsonDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Perkins JrWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Karon PruntyCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach HarrisonLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Art GreenFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Commanders | |||||
| Sonny StylesMIKE | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey AmosCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike SainristilCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Odafe OwehLEDG | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Quan MartinFS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon ThienemanSS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler OwensSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Preston SmithREDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Frankie LuvuWILL | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jer'Zhan NewtonDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charles OmenihuDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daron PayneDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| K'Lavon ChaissonREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevon DiggsCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||
| Nick FolkK | 1/1 | 2 | 51 |
| Commanders | |||
| Tress WayP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drew StevensK | 1/1 | 6 | 43 |