Atlanta
Falcons
8-5
33
FINAL
39
Washington
Commanders
6-7
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 15 showdown, the Washington Commanders narrowly defeated the Atlanta Falcons with a final score of 39-33, solidifying their playoff aspirations. Both teams entered the contest with high stakes, as the Falcons aimed to bolster their postseason bid while the Commanders sought to maintain momentum in their playoff race.
Washington's Jayden Daniels led the charge with a standout performance, throwing for 216 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to connect with his receivers at crucial moments. On the other side, Atlanta's Bijan Robinson was a force to be reckoned with, accumulating 176 rushing yards and adding 99 receiving yards, proving to be a dual-threat weapon throughout the game.
Defensively, the Commanders made key plays that shifted the momentum in their favor. Jer'Zhan Newton's two sacks were instrumental in pressuring the Falcons' offense, while A.J. Terrell Jr.'s interception provided a critical turnover that helped Washington maintain their lead late in the game. The combination of timely defensive stops and Daniels' efficient passing ultimately paved the way for the Commanders' hard-fought victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 17 | 13 | 216 | 3 | 1 | 132.9 |
| Max Duggan | QB | 18 | 10 | 209 | 1 | 1 | 92.1 |
| Antonio Williams | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 10 | 176 | 17.6 | 2 | 69 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 17 | 118 | 6.9 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Max Duggan | QB | 3 | 2 | 0.7 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Antonio Williams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahan Dotson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaytron Allen | HB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 5 | 99 | 19.8 | 0 | 31 | 1 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 3 | 97 | 32.3 | 2 | 51 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 3 | 54 | 18.0 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 1 | 49 | 49.0 | 0 | 49 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 2 | 36 | 18.0 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| Antonio Williams | WR | 4 | 30 | 7.5 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Olamide Zaccheaus | WR | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Ben Sinnott | TE | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jer'Zhan Newton | DT | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Odafe Oweh | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sonny Styles | MIKE | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Avieon Terrell | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Amos | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Lukas Van Ness | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pearce Jr | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Josephs | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Harris | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Percy Butler | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Channing Tindall | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Xavier Watts | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Sainristil | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will McDonald IV | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Harrison | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jailin Walker | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kendal Daniels | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Clark Phillips III | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quan Martin | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leo Chenal | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyler Owens | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Billy Bowman Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Folk | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 43 |
| Drew Stevens | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 29 |

