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The Atlanta Falcons fought hard until the bitter end but had no answer for the Washington Commanders offense during Sunday night’s 30-24 overtime loss. Jayden Daniels racked up 364 total yards, including a game-high 127 rushing yards, to help the Commanders overcome a 10-point halftime deficit.The Falcons would not go down easy, though. On fourth-and-goal, rookie Michael Penix … [Read more...] about 5 takeaways from Falcons’ 30-24 loss to Commanders in overtime

The Falcons just will not quit. After a massive setback by a poor snap, the offense marched right back into scoring range where Michael Penix Jr. connected with Kyle Pitts on fourth and 11 to tie the game at 24. It was Penix’s first career touchdown pass. Watch Pitts tie the game in the fourth quarter against the Washington Commanders, as shared by the Falcons’ social media … [Read more...] about Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. throws first career TD pass to Kyle Pitts

The Atlanta Falcons have released their inactives list for Sunday night’s game against the Washington Commanders. Seven players, including cornerback Kevin King and rookie defensive lineman Brandon Dorlus, have been ruled out for Week 17. King suffered a concussion during last week’s win over the New York Giants and missed all three days of practice. Atlanta also placed … [Read more...] about Falcons list inactives for Sunday night matchup vs. Commanders

The Atlanta Falcons are in unfamiliar territory as they prepare to battle the Washington Commanders on NBC’s “Sunday Night Football.” This Week 17 matchup has serious playoff implications for both teams. The Falcons are holding onto a narrow lead in the NFC South while the Commanders are clutching onto the final NFC wild-card seed.Washington head coach Dan Quinn, who coached … [Read more...] about 5 bold predictions for Falcons-Commanders matchup on SNF

Will the Atlanta Falcons be on the field today in Week 17 of the 2024 NFL season schedule? The Falcons will look to win their third game in a row against the Washington Commanders on NBC’s “Sunday Night Football.” Rookies Michael Penix Jr. and Jayden Daniels will face off in the first-ever prime-time matchup between two rookie quarterbacks drafted in the first round. Daniels … [Read more...] about Falcons schedule: Is Atlanta playing today?