Atlanta
Falcons
2-0
68
FINAL
22
Washington
Commanders
2-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Atlanta Falcons topped the Washington Commanders 68-22 in Week 3 of the 2027 season. This victory solidifies the Falcons' early dominance in the league, showcasing their offensive firepower while the Commanders struggle to find their footing.
Duce Harris was the star of the show for Atlanta, throwing for 351 yards and five touchdowns while also contributing significantly on the ground with 120 rushing yards. His connection with receiver Brandon Aiyuk was particularly effective, as Aiyuk racked up an impressive 188 receiving yards, making critical catches that kept the Falcons' offense rolling.
On the defensive side, the Commanders struggled to contain the Falcons' explosive attack, but Jaylinn Hawkins did manage to lead his team with four total tackles and two interceptions. Despite Hawkins' efforts, the Falcons' offensive momentum proved too much for Washington, especially in the second quarter, where Atlanta scored 27 points, effectively sealing the game and leaving the Commanders with little chance to recover.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duce Harris | QB | 20 | 14 | 70% | 351 | 5 | 2 | 112.4 |
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 34 | 12 | 35% | 232 | 3 | 3 | 52.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duce Harris | QB | 5 | 120 | 24.0 | 7 | 1 | 80 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 10 | 8 | 0.8 | 12 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Brian Robinson Jr | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ricky Pearsall | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Aiyuk | WR | 6 | 188 | 31.3 | 94 | 2 | 89 | 0 |
| Nate Matthews | WR | 6 | 180 | 30.0 | 73 | 3 | 76 | 0 |
| Mike Evans | WR | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | 2 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Ryan Flournoy | WR | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 7 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Ricky Pearsall | WR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 8 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 8 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 3 | 4 | 1.3 | 13 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylinn Hawkins | FS | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Carter | DT | 2 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremy Chinn | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Radio Shaffer | REDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Mekhi Blackmon | FS | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Amos | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alton Blaylock | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Lawrence | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Roquan Smith | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Malaki Starks | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jimmy Rolder | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demetrius Knight Jr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ronnie Hickman | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Barrett Carter | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffery Simmons | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Golday | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Clark Phillips III | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sonny Styles | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Fox | P | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Peewee Queenan | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |

