The Washington Commanders have been one of the top stories of the year in the NFL, and coming off a last-second victory over the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 16, Jayden Daniels and company entered Week 17 against Atlanta Falcons at. which they can reach for the first time in five seasons.
The potential Offensive Rookie of the Year is the straw that stirs the drink in DC, and with 22 touchdown passes on a nearly 70% completion rate this year. Oh, and the 2023 Heisman Trophy winner also lived up to career highs on the ground with a team-high 737 rushing yards and six rushing scores.
The Falcons enter Week 17 in the hunt for the NFC South, and a win over the past two weeks would mean Atlanta’s first division title since 2016, when they did it in Super Bowl 51. Atlanta has made a big change for present and future last week, replacing Kirk Cousins with rookie Michael Penix Jr. Penix with more than 200. In his first NFL season, the Falcons have won their last two as the team is closing in on its first playoff appearance in eight years.
However, the Buccaneers beat the Panthers on Sunday and temporarily took the lead in the division. If the Falcons are unsuccessful, the Buccaneers are eyeing a title and playoff berth.
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That’s two for Bijan Robinson
The flags are calling for Washington again, and fantasy managers with Bijan Robinson like where they are heading into championship weekend with his first two points. Atlanta leads 14-7 after the made PAT.
Dante Fowler is flagged for taunting a passer on a Falcons drive
Penalties have been the story of the Chiefs’ defence. There were two bigs in the Falcons scoring game and now Atlanta is back on track after another flag.
Kaden Elliss runs back for a pick
The tight end is the top sack artist for the Falcons, but he flashed clean hands on Jayden Daniels’ interception in the second quarter. The Falcons now have a chance to take the lead again after stopping the Chiefs in the red zone.
This is a HIGH-STAKES game in Washington
End of first quarter: Falcons 7, Chiefs 7
It’s game one and one, with the Chiefs spending a lot of money to sell the Falcons and the Falcons responding with their points. Jayden Daniels had a scary game where he went backwards badly, but he stayed in the game without a problem.
Michael Penix and the Falcons responded to tie their game with the Commanders after the first quarter on Sunday night. (Timothy Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
The falcons are waiting
After a big sack, the Falcons forced a punt with less than three minutes left, and took over with a chance to take the lead.
The Falcons get a TD from Bijan Robinson directly
A 10-play drive that was kept alive by two punts — one a field goal that gave the Falcons a first down and another an interception on third down in the end zone — set up a TD Robinson’s 11th hit of the season. it was made 7-7.
Jayden Daniels beats Olamide Zaccheaus to open the scoring
It was 4th down inside the 10 yard line and Dan Quinn elected to roll the dice. It came down to seven, as Washington was able to convert the opening drive into points. Washington leads 7-0 as it looks to complete the playoffs with a win on Sunday Night Football.
Michael Penix Jr. overturned on the Falcons’ first drive
His second shutout of the season, and this one was on him. A bad throw — and a big return — has Washington starting in business.
The Falcons and Chiefs are going head-to-head in Washington
