Falcons at Commanders
Washington Commanders 32, Atlanta Falcons 31 · Takeover Madden 27
Final Score
Falcons 31 4 TD · 2 FG · 1 XP
Commanders 32 4 TD · 1 FG · 3 XPJayden Daniels 228 yds passingBijan Robinson 177 yds rushingChigoziem Okonkwo 127 yds receivingJT Tuimoloau 3 tkl defenseTotal yards 355 · 406Passing yards 178 · 228Rushing yards 177 · 178Completions 12/21 · 8/13Yards per carry 13.6 · 5.0Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 33d ago
In a nail-biter that kept fans on the edge of their seats, the Washington Commanders narrowly defeated the Atlanta Falcons 32-31 in Week 15 of the 2026 season. With playoff implications on the line, both teams fought hard, but it was the Commanders who emerged victorious in a thrilling clash.
Jayden Daniels led the way for Washington, showcasing his skills with 228 passing yards and two touchdown passes. Chigoziem Okonkwo was his favorite target, racking up 127 receiving yards, while Bijan Robinson of the Falcons was a standout on the ground, piling up 177 rushing yards in a valiant effort that ultimately fell short.
Defensively, the Commanders made their mark with JT Tuimoloau dominating the pass rush, recording 2.5 sacks that disrupted Atlanta's offense at crucial moments. The game's turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Washington's defense held firm, allowing the offense to run down the clock and secure the win, despite a late push from the Falcons.
Scoring
| Team | TD | FG | XP | Other | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 31 | |
| 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 32 |
Team Stats
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Falcons | ||||||
| Michael Penix JrQB | 12/21 | 57% | 201 | 1 | 0 | 105.4 |
Commanders | ||||||
| Jayden DanielsQB | 8/13 | 62% | 228 | 2 | 1 | 112.9 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Falcons | |||||||
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 13 | 177 | 13.6 | 74 | 3 | 65 | 0 |
| Zachariah BranchWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Commanders | |||||||
| Jacory Croskey-MerrittHB | 28 | 114 | 4.1 | 31 | 2 | 55 | 0 |
| Israel AbanikandaHB | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 8 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Jayden DanielsQB | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 3 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Stefon DiggsWR | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Falcons | |||||||
| Zachariah BranchWR | 2 | 86 | 43.0 | 6 | 0 | 45 | 0 |
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 5 | 69 | 13.8 | 76 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts SrTE | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 10 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Drake LondonWR | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | — | 0 | 23 | 0 |
Commanders | |||||||
| Chigoziem OkonkwoTE | 2 | 127 | 63.5 | 72 | 0 | 72 | 0 |
| Jayden ReedWR | 3 | 66 | 22.0 | 37 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Ben SinnottTE | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 10 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Antonio WilliamsWR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | — | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-MerrittHB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Charlie WoernerTE | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Falcons | |||||
| Kendal DanielsWILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell JrCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier WattsSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Billy Bowman JrCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon DorlusDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon WalkerLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Commanders | |||||
| JT TuimoloauLEDG | 3 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier McKinneySS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler OwensSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick CrossFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sonny StylesMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Joshua JosephsREDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey AmosCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leo ChenalWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce GardnerCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Divine DeabloMIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian HarrisMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gervon Dexter SrDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maason SmithDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarcco HellamsFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daron PayneDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate HobbsCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
Falcons | |||
| Nick FolkK | 2/2 | 1 | 49 |
Commanders | |||
| Drew StevensK | 1/1 | 3 | 18 |
