Howell throws 3 TD passes, Commanders pick off three Ridder passes in 24-16 win over Falcons
— Jamin Davis sensed where the final pass was going before it left the quarterback's hand.
National Football League
FINAL
Washington Commanders
24
Atlanta Falcons
16
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WSH | 3 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 24 |
| ATL | 7 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 16 |
Mercedes-Benz Stadium · 69,921 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/1/26 | vs Philadelphia Eagles | W 27-10 | NFL |
| 10/19/26 | @ San Francisco 49ers | L 17-23 | NFL |
| 10/11/26 | vs New York Giants | D 27-27 | NFL |
| 10/4/26 | vs Indianapolis Colts | L 13-30 | NFL |
| 9/27/26 | vs Seattle Seahawks | W 33-31 | NFL |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 12:38 24-16
Jonnu Smith 2 Yd pass from Desmond Ridder (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed)
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Touchdown 12:03 24-10
Brian Robinson Jr. 24 Yd pass from Sam Howell (Joey Slye Kick)
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Field Goal 1:31 17-10
Younghoe Koo 47 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 5:18 17-7
Curtis Samuel 7 Yd pass from Sam Howell (Joey Slye Kick)
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Touchdown 11:47 10-7
Antonio Gibson 1 Yd pass from Sam Howell (Joey Slye Kick)
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Touchdown 2:46 3-7
Kyle Pitts 9 Yd pass from Desmond Ridder (Younghoe Koo Kick)
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Field Goal 8:45 3-0
Joey Slye 37 Yd Field Goal
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WSH
1 play, -1 yard, 0:26 · End of Game
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ATL 0:26
7 plays, 59 yards, 1:34 · Interception
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WSH 2:00
3 plays, 2 yards, 0:24 · Punt
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ATL 2:24
4 plays, 2 yards, 1:05 · Downs
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WSH 3:29
3 plays, -6 yards, 1:42 · Punt
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ATL 5:11
11 plays, 82 yards, 5:14 · Interception
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WSH 10:25
4 plays, 21 yards, 2:13 · Punt
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ATL 12:38
12 plays, 81 yards, 6:53 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:38 24-16
Jonnu Smith 2 Yd pass from Desmond Ridder (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed)
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WSH 4:31
5 plays, 15 yards, 3:25 · Punt
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ATL 7:56
6 plays, 8 yards, 4:07 · Punt
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WSH 12:03
2 plays, 27 yards, 0:52 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:03 24-10
Brian Robinson Jr. 24 Yd pass from Sam Howell (Joey Slye Kick)
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ATL 12:55
5 plays, 20 yards, 2:05 · Interception
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WSH
2 plays, 8 yards, 0:22 · End of Half
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ATL 0:22
3 plays, -1 yard, 0:26 · Punt
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WSH 0:48
3 plays, -10 yards, 0:43 · Punt
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ATL 1:31
10 plays, 46 yards, 3:47 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:31 17-10
Younghoe Koo 47 Yd Field Goal
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WSH 5:18
7 plays, 52 yards, 3:02 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:18 17-7
Curtis Samuel 7 Yd pass from Sam Howell (Joey Slye Kick)
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ATL 8:20
8 plays, 27 yards, 3:27 · Downs
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WSH 11:47
3 plays, 11 yards, 1:30 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:47 10-7
Antonio Gibson 1 Yd pass from Sam Howell (Joey Slye Kick)
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ATL 13:17
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:46 · Punt
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WSH 0:03
6 plays, 13 yards, 2:43 · Punt
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ATL 2:46
11 plays, 75 yards, 5:59 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:46 3-7
Kyle Pitts 9 Yd pass from Desmond Ridder (Younghoe Koo Kick)
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WSH 8:45
12 plays, 56 yards, 6:15 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 8:45 3-0
Joey Slye 37 Yd Field Goal
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Team Stats
WSH
ATL
13
1st Downs
25
9
Passing 1st downs
18
3
Rushing 1st downs
5
1
1st downs from penalties
2
2-10
3rd down efficiency
5-15
1-1
4th down efficiency
1-3
50
Total Plays
79
193
Total Yards
402
3.9
Yards per Play
5.1
12
Total Drives
11
121
Passing
296
14/23
Comp/Att
28/47
4.3
Yards per pass
5.9
0
Interceptions thrown
3
5-30
Sacks-Yards Lost
3-11
72
Rushing
106
22
Rushing Attempts
29
3.3
Yards per rush
3.7
2-3
Red Zone (Made-Att)
2-3
6-40
Penalties
4-31
0
Turnovers
3
0
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
3
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
23:37
Possession
36:23
Injuries
Atlanta Falcons
- Beaux Collins Injured Reserve
- James Pearce Jr. Questionable
- Divine Deablo Questionable
- Brian Robinson Jr. Out
- Yasir Abdullah Injured Reserve
Washington Commanders
- Jer'Zhan Newton Injured Reserve
- Treylon Burks Out
- Dyami Brown Out
- Daron Payne Injured Reserve
- Jeremy McNichols Injured Reserve
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