Atlanta
Falcons
2-11
48
FINAL
2
Washington
Commanders
3-10
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominating performance, the Atlanta Falcons defeated the Washington Commanders 48-2 in Week 15 of the 2026 season. With playoff positioning on the line, the Falcons showcased their offensive prowess and defensive strength, solidifying their status as a formidable contender.
Brock Purdy led the charge for Atlanta, throwing for 257 yards and two touchdowns, while Josh Jacobs added 81 rushing yards to complement the air attack. Jordyn Tyson was a standout in the receiving game, racking up 127 yards and proving to be a reliable target for Purdy. The offensive execution was precise, allowing the Falcons to control the tempo throughout the game.
Defensively, Atlanta was relentless, with Kyle Van Noy recording an impressive 3.5 sacks, disrupting Washington's attempts to find rhythm. Zyon McCollum added an interception, further stifling any hopes of a Commanders comeback. The turning point came early in the second half when Van Noy’s pressure led to a key turnover, effectively sealing the game for the Falcons and allowing them to cruise to victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Purdy | QB | 33 | 20 | 61% | 257 | 2 | 0 | 105.2 |
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 30 | 17 | 57% | 137 | 0 | 3 | 28.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 16 | 81 | 5.1 | 26 | 2 | 18 | 0 |
| Tank Bigsby | HB | 8 | 54 | 6.8 | 29 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Tony Pollard | HB | 13 | 33 | 2.5 | 16 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Braelon Allen | HB | 4 | 14 | 3.5 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Cedric Tillman | WR | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Brock Purdy | QB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | — | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Nyheim Miller-Hines | HB | 3 | 4 | 1.3 | — | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 2 | -1 | -0.5 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 7 | 127 | 18.1 | 57 | 1 | 31 | 1 |
| Cedric Tillman | WR | 4 | 66 | 16.5 | 23 | 0 | 29 | 1 |
| Mason Taylor | TE | 6 | 57 | 9.5 | 28 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 4 | 31 | 7.8 | 13 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Zay Jones | WR | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 8 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Dallas Goedert | TE | 4 | 17 | 4.3 | 7 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 14 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Tank Bigsby | HB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jakobi Meyers | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Tony Pollard | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Nyheim Miller-Hines | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Nate Boerkircher | TE | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Van Noy | LEDG | 4 | 3.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Jackson | CB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zyon McCollum | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Fuller | SS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Jones | DT | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaishawn Barham | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Dugger | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Alim McNeill | DT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Stokes | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis Hunter | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Carrington Valentine | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tuli Tuipulotu | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andre Cisco | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Paschal | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremy Chinn | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calais Campbell | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Barrett | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omarr Norman-Lott | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Louis | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jackson Woodard | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JT Tuimoloau | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deone Walker | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan McPherson | K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chad Ryland | K | 2 | 3 | 6 | 52 |

