Atlanta
Falcons
6-7
14
FINAL
33
Washington
Commanders
8-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 15 matchup, the Washington Commanders topped the Atlanta Falcons with a final score of 33-14, solidifying their playoff aspirations. With both teams vying for a stronger position as the season winds down, the Commanders showcased their offensive prowess and defensive tenacity to secure the victory.
Taylen Green led the charge for Washington, throwing for an impressive 296 yards, while Tyler Harrell was a standout receiver, racking up 189 yards through the air. Though Michael Penix Jr. of the Falcons found the end zone twice, his efforts weren’t enough to keep pace with the Commanders’ explosive offense. Kaytron Allen also contributed significantly on the ground, adding 56 rushing yards to Washington's tally.
Defensively, the Commanders were a formidable presence, highlighted by Christen Miller's sack and Emmanuel McNeil-Warren's interception. The turning point came late in the second quarter when McNeil-Warren picked off a crucial pass, setting up a touchdown that shifted the momentum squarely in Washington's favor. With their defense stepping up at key moments, the Commanders were able to maintain control and secure a comfortable win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylen Green | QB | 15 | 13 | 87% | 296 | 2 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 23 | 12 | 52% | 235 | 2 | 2 | 80.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaytron Allen | HB | 16 | 56 | 3.5 | 16 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 5 | 32 | 6.4 | 1 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Adam Randall | HB | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 4 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jayden Higgins | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jahan Dotson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antonio Williams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Harrell | WR | 6 | 189 | 31.5 | 61 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 4 | 115 | 28.8 | 118 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 2 | 40 | 20.0 | 1 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Antonio Williams | WR | 1 | 35 | 35.0 | 28 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 1 | 34 | 34.0 | 17 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 18 | 0 | 23 | 1 |
| Jayden Higgins | WR | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 9 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Kaytron Allen | HB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 5 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jahan Dotson | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | — | 0 | 9 | 2 |
| Marquez Valdes-Scantling | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 9 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 9 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Adam Randall | HB | 2 | -2 | -1.0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Cross | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Brandon Dorlus | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christen Miller | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sonny Styles | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Walker | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Divine Deablo | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Watts | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Billy Bowman Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Sainristil | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| James Pearce Jr | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avieon Terrell | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Amos | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leo Chenal | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre Hawkins III | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ameer Speed | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Folk | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Drew Stevens | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 41 |

