Commanders at Falcons
Atlanta Falcons 36, Washington Commanders 34 · OGPN Leagues
Final Score
Commanders 34 5 TD · 0 FG · 4 XP
Falcons 36 4 TD · 3 FG · 3 XPC.J. Stroud 295 yds passingJaydon Blue 163 yds rushingSaquon Barkley 116 yds receivingHenry To'oTo'o 5 tkl defenseTotal yards 359 · 449Passing yards 254 · 262Rushing yards 105 · 187Completions 17/24 · 29/38Yards per carry 6.5 · 8.9Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 17d ago
In a thrilling Week 1 matchup of the 2027 season, the Atlanta Falcons narrowly defeated the Washington Commanders, finishing with a final score of 36-34. This game marked a hot start for both teams, setting the tone for what promises to be an exciting season ahead.
C.J. Stroud led the Falcons' offense with an impressive performance, throwing for 295 yards and three touchdowns. He showcased his versatility and poise, connecting with his receivers at critical moments. Meanwhile, Jaydon Blue was a force on the ground, racking up 163 rushing yards and keeping the Commanders' defense on its heels throughout the game.
Defensively, the Falcons made crucial plays that turned the tide in their favor. Lukas Van Ness recorded a sack, while Odafe Oweh added an interception, both of which were pivotal in stifling Washington's momentum. The game's turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Oweh's interception set up a touchdown drive, securing the Falcons' victory and showcasing their ability to capitalize on key opportunities.
Scoring
| Team | TD | FG | XP | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commanders | 5 | 0 | 4 | 34 |
| Falcons | 4 | 3 | 3 | 36 |
Team Stats
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commanders | ||||||
| Jordan LoveQB | 15/21 | 71% | 260 | 3 | 1 | 132.9 |
| Byrum BrownQB | 2/3 | 67% | 11 | 0 | 1 | 33.3 |
| Falcons | ||||||
| C.J. StroudQB | 29/38 | 76% | 295 | 3 | 2 | 102.4 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commanders | |||||||
| Saquon BarkleyHB | 10 | 77 | 7.7 | 8 | 1 | 62 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne JrHB | 7 | 39 | 5.6 | 8 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Byrum BrownQB | 4 | 20 | 5.0 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Jordan LoveQB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| DK MetcalfWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Romeo DoubsWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jayden HigginsWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Sategna IIIWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mark AndrewsTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Falcons | |||||||
| Jaydon BlueHB | 11 | 163 | 14.8 | 18 | 1 | 51 | 0 |
| Braelon AllenHB | 6 | 9 | 1.5 | 6 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Omarion HamptonHB | 3 | 9 | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| C.J. StroudQB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Chris OlaveWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chigoziem OkonkwoTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commanders | |||||||
| Saquon BarkleyHB | 6 | 116 | 19.3 | 86 | 1 | 66 | 0 |
| Mark AndrewsTE | 4 | 74 | 18.5 | 54 | 0 | 52 | 0 |
| Jayden HigginsWR | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 9 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| DK MetcalfWR | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 10 | 2 | 14 | 0 |
| Romeo DoubsWR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 5 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne JrHB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Isaiah Sategna IIIWR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Falcons | |||||||
| Nick MarshWR | 5 | 68 | 13.6 | 13 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Chigoziem OkonkwoTE | 4 | 63 | 15.8 | 67 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Chris OlaveWR | 7 | 57 | 8.1 | 17 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Braelon AllenHB | 3 | 30 | 10.0 | 28 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Luke HaszTE | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 12 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Ricky PearsallWR | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 14 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Omarion HamptonHB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Jaydon BlueHB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 11 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commanders | |||||
| Henry To'oTo'oMIKE | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant DelpitFS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Devin LloydWILL | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Brian BranchSS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon JohnsonCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. ReaderDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| L'Jarius SneedCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris PealCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrell BurgessFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Miles ScottSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Billy Bowman JrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon CooperLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian BurnsREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taron JohnsonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Falcons | |||||
| Lukas Van NessLEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Odafe OwehLEDG | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Marlon HumphreyCB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Aidan HutchinsonLEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-KoramoahWILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg RousseauLEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ellis Robinson IVCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon BullardSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon HollandFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Khaleke HudsonMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devon WitherspoonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Divine DeabloMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanders | |||
| Will ReichardK | 0/0 | 4 | 0 |
| Falcons | |||
| Chase McLaughlinK | 3/3 | 3 | 51 |
| Michael DicksonP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |