Commanders at Falcons
Washington Commanders 24, Atlanta Falcons 10 · Say That Again!? Madden League
Final Score
Commanders 24 3 TD · 1 FG · 3 XP
Falcons 10 1 TD · 1 FG · 1 XPTaylen Green 213 yds passingPhil Mafah 103 yds rushingZachariah Branch 71 yds receivingDarius Rush 8 tkl defenseTotal yards 334 · 390Passing yards 189 · 213Rushing yards 145 · 177Completions 18/25 · 20/35Yards per carry 3.9 · 6.6Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 1d ago
The Washington Commanders topped the Atlanta Falcons 24-10 in a pivotal Week 12 matchup, solidifying their playoff aspirations as the season approaches its climax. With both teams vying for crucial positioning, this victory gives Washington a vital edge in the race for postseason contention.
Taylen Green led the Falcons offensively, throwing for 213 yards and a touchdown, but it was Phil Mafah who shone on the ground with 103 rushing yards. Despite their efforts, Atlanta struggled to find consistency in the red zone, while Washington's balanced attack allowed them to maintain control of the game.
Defensively, Darius Rush was a standout for the Commanders, racking up eight total tackles to stifle Atlanta's offensive rhythm. The game's turning point came in the second quarter when Washington's defense forced a crucial turnover, leading to a touchdown that shifted momentum firmly in their favor. As the Falcons attempted to rally, Washington's defense held strong, ensuring a comfortable victory.
Scoring
| Team | TD | FG | XP | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commanders | 3 | 1 | 3 | 24 |
| Falcons | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
Team Stats
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commanders | ||||||
| Fernando MendozaQB | 18/25 | 72% | 189 | 1 | 0 | 106.9 |
| Falcons | ||||||
| Taylen GreenQB | 20/35 | 57% | 213 | 1 | 0 | 84.5 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commanders | |||||||
| Jacory Croskey-MerrittHB | 8 | 64 | 8.0 | 23 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Ashton JeantyHB | 10 | 40 | 4.0 | 12 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Rachaad WhiteHB | 8 | 20 | 2.5 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Fernando MendozaQB | 9 | 17 | 1.9 | — | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Stefon DiggsWR | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurinWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Falcons | |||||||
| Phil MafahHB | 12 | 103 | 8.6 | 57 | 0 | 25 | 1 |
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 9 | 48 | 5.3 | 31 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Nate CarterHB | 5 | 25 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Ted Hurst IIIWR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Zachariah BranchWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commanders | |||||||
| Terry McLaurinWR | 5 | 63 | 12.6 | 19 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Chigoziem OkonkwoTE | 3 | 42 | 14.0 | 5 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Stefon DiggsWR | 5 | 42 | 8.4 | 16 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jerry JeudyWR | 3 | 35 | 11.7 | — | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Tre TuckerWR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Ashton JeantyHB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Falcons | |||||||
| Zachariah BranchWR | 6 | 71 | 11.8 | 22 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Jalen TolbertWR | 5 | 43 | 8.6 | 9 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst IIIWR | 3 | 41 | 13.7 | 3 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | 16 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Nate CarterHB | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | 17 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Rocky BiersTE | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | — | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Jahan DotsonWR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts SrTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commanders | |||||
| Darius RushCB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Daron PayneDT | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Frankie LuvuWILL | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Trey AmosCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Odafe OwehLEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leo ChenalWILL | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremy ReavesSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quan MartinFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike SainristilCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick CrossSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Joey BosaDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorance ArmstrongLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan MageeMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sanoussi KaneSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Falcons | |||||
| Divine DeabloMIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus JonesCB | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier WattsSS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates IIIFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon WalkerLEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Billy Bowman JrCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kendal DanielsWILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell JrCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Braden FiskeDT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike HughesCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brandon DorlusDT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pearce JrREDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maason SmithDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler OnyedimDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenyatta Jackson Jr.LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanders | |||
| Maddux TrujilloK | 1/1 | 3 | 31 |
| Tress WayP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Falcons | |||
| Nick FolkK | 1/2 | 1 | 44 |