Atlanta
Falcons
8-5
35
FINAL
25
Washington
Commanders
1-12
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a crucial Week 15 matchup, the Atlanta Falcons topped the Washington Commanders 35-25, solidifying their playoff aspirations. This victory not only boosts Atlanta's momentum but also leaves Washington needing to regroup as they fight for postseason positioning.
Michael Penix Jr. led the Falcons with a stellar performance, throwing for three touchdowns and helping his team build an early lead. Meanwhile, Jayden Daniels put up impressive passing numbers for Washington, racking up 274 yards and keeping his team competitive. Bijan Robinson added a solid ground game with 64 rushing yards, while Antonio Williams emerged as a big-play threat, tallying 132 receiving yards.
Defensively, the Falcons made pivotal plays that shifted the game's dynamics. Daylen Everette's two interceptions were crucial in stifling Washington's offensive flow, while Trenton Simpson's sack added pressure on Daniels during critical moments. This defensive effort, particularly in the second half, ultimately sealed the game for Atlanta as they held off a late Commanders rally.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 20 | 13 | 65% | 274 | 2 | 3 | 102.0 |
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 21 | 11 | 52% | 199 | 3 | 3 | 85.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 12 | 64 | 5.3 | 23 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Brian Robinson Jr | HB | 5 | 26 | 5.2 | 11 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Kaytron Allen | HB | 10 | 16 | 1.6 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Rachaad White | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antonio Williams | WR | 6 | 132 | 22.0 | 61 | 1 | 56 | 1 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 3 | 81 | 27.0 | — | 1 | 45 | 0 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 3 | 51 | 17.0 | 18 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Trey Palmer | WR | 1 | 46 | 46.0 | 39 | 1 | 46 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 2 | 37 | 18.5 | 34 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 1 | 28 | 28.0 | 30 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 4 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jaylin Lane | WR | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 4 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 15 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 17 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Kaytron Allen | HB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 18 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Brian Robinson Jr | HB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Taysom Hill | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylen Everette | CB | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Quan Martin | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Amik Robertson | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Amos | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Trenton Simpson | WILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffery Simmons | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sonny Styles | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pearce Jr | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leo Chenal | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dadrion Taylor-Demerson | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Cross | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony Jefferson | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Odafe Oweh | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Frankie Luvu | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Sanborn | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lewis Cine | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Harris | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kaleb Proctor | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Avieon Terrell | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Wiggins | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Folk | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Tress Way | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drew Stevens | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 30 |

