National Football League

FINAL
Washington Commanders 27
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Atlanta Falcons 34
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ATL10714334
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Match Report

Penix and Robinson have career-best days to lead Falcons to 34-27 win over short-handed Commanders

— Falcons coach Raheem Morris didn't hesitate when he was asked when he saw something that confirmed his belief in Michael Penix Jr. after last week's disastrous loss to Carolina.

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Team Stats

WSH ATL
17
1st Downs
24
8
Passing 1st downs
14
7
Rushing 1st downs
9
2
1st downs from penalties
1
1-8
3rd down efficiency
6-12
2-2
4th down efficiency
1-1
51
Total Plays
64
294
Total Yards
435
5.8
Yards per Play
6.8
9
Total Drives
10
147
Passing
307
16/27
Comp/Att
20/26
5.1
Yards per pass
11.4
1
Interceptions thrown
1
2-9
Sacks-Yards Lost
1-6
147
Rushing
128
22
Rushing Attempts
37
6.7
Yards per rush
3.5
1-1
Red Zone (Made-Att)
4-6
6-50
Penalties
5-45
1
Turnovers
1
0
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
1
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
25:45
Possession
34:15

Top Performers

WSH

  • Marcus Mariota C/ATT 16/27 · YDS 156 · AVG 5.8
  • Luke McCaffrey NO 6 · YDS 199 · AVG 33.2
  • Tress Way NO 2 · YDS 89 · AVG 44.5
  • Matt Gay FG 4/4 · PCT 100.0 · LONG 52

ATL

  • Michael Penix Jr. C/ATT 20/26 · YDS 313 · AVG 12.0
  • Bijan Robinson REC 4 · YDS 106 · AVG 26.5
  • Bradley Pinion NO 2 · YDS 92 · AVG 46.0
  • Drake London REC 8 · YDS 110 · AVG 13.8

Injuries

Atlanta Falcons

  • Anterio Thompson Out
  • Beaux Collins Injured Reserve
  • Divine Deablo Questionable
  • Olamide Zaccheaus Questionable
  • Brian Robinson Jr. Out

Washington Commanders

  • Daron Payne Out
  • Jer'Zhan Newton Injured Reserve
  • Javon Kinlaw Out
  • John Bates Questionable
  • Treylon Burks Questionable

Play by Play

  1. Field Goal 1:29 27-34

    Matt Gay 42 Yd Field Goal

    Q4
  2. Field Goal 1:57 24-34

    Parker Romo 26 Yd Field Goal

    Q4
  3. Touchdown 8:48 24-31

    Deebo Samuel 24 Yd pass from Marcus Mariota (Marcus Mariota Pass to Zach Ertz for Two-Point Conversion)

    Q4
  4. Touchdown 0:14 16-31

    Tyler Allgeier 15 Yd Rush (Parker Romo Kick)

    Q3
  5. Field Goal 4:22 16-24

    Matt Gay 41 Yd Field Goal

    Q3
  6. Touchdown 9:25 13-24

    Kyle Pitts Sr. 7 Yd pass from Michael Penix Jr. (Parker Romo Kick)

    Q3
  7. Field Goal 10:12 13-17

    Matt Gay 52 Yd Field Goal

    Q3
  8. Field Goal 5:24 10-17

    Matt Gay 43 Yd Field Goal

    Q2
  9. Touchdown 8:27 7-17

    Bijan Robinson 14 Yd Rush (Parker Romo Kick)

    Q2
  10. Touchdown 11:31 7-10

    Luke McCaffrey 5 Yd pass from Marcus Mariota (Matt Gay Kick)

    Q2
  11. Touchdown 0:49 0-10

    Drake London 5 Yd pass from Michael Penix Jr. (Parker Romo Kick)

    Q1
  12. Field Goal 10:46 0-3

    Parker Romo 38 Yd Field Goal

    Q1
  1. ATL

    3 plays, -3 yards, 1:29 · End of Game

    Q4
  2. WSH 1:29

    4 plays, 41 yards, 0:28 · Field Goal

    Q4
  3. Field Goal 1:29 27-34

    Matt Gay 42 Yd Field Goal

    Q4
  4. ATL 1:57

    14 plays, 69 yards, 6:51 · Field Goal

    Q4
  5. Field Goal 1:57 24-34

    Parker Romo 26 Yd Field Goal

    Q4
  6. WSH 8:48

    11 plays, 76 yards, 6:26 · Touchdown

    Q4
  7. Touchdown 8:48 24-31

    Deebo Samuel 24 Yd pass from Marcus Mariota (Marcus Mariota Pass to Zach Ertz for Two-Point Conversion)

    Q4
  8. ATL 0:14

    7 plays, 72 yards, 4:08 · Touchdown

    Q3
  9. Touchdown 0:14 16-31

    Tyler Allgeier 15 Yd Rush (Parker Romo Kick)

    Q3
  10. WSH 4:22

    4 plays, 2 yards, 0:51 · Field Goal

    Q3
  11. Field Goal 4:22 16-24

    Matt Gay 41 Yd Field Goal

    Q3
  12. ATL 5:13

    3 plays, 16 yards, 1:34 · Interception

    Q3
  13. WSH 6:47

    5 plays, 32 yards, 2:38 · Interception

    Q3
  14. ATL 9:25

    2 plays, 76 yards, 0:47 · Touchdown

    Q3
  15. Touchdown 9:25 13-24

    Kyle Pitts Sr. 7 Yd pass from Michael Penix Jr. (Parker Romo Kick)

    Q3
  16. WSH 10:12

    8 plays, 37 yards, 4:48 · Field Goal

    Q3
  17. Field Goal 10:12 13-17

    Matt Gay 52 Yd Field Goal

    Q3
  18. ATL

    3 plays, 3 yards, 0:22 · Punt

    Q2
  19. WSH 0:22

    6 plays, 21 yards, 1:29 · Punt

    Q2
  20. ATL 1:51

    6 plays, 16 yards, 3:33 · Punt

    Q2
  21. WSH 5:24

    6 plays, 16 yards, 3:03 · Field Goal

    Q2
  22. Field Goal 5:24 10-17

    Matt Gay 43 Yd Field Goal

    Q2
  23. ATL 8:27

    5 plays, 63 yards, 3:04 · Touchdown

    Q2
  24. Touchdown 8:27 7-17

    Bijan Robinson 14 Yd Rush (Parker Romo Kick)

    Q2
  25. WSH 11:31

    8 plays, 70 yards, 4:18 · Touchdown

    Q2
  26. Touchdown 11:31 7-10

    Luke McCaffrey 5 Yd pass from Marcus Mariota (Matt Gay Kick)

    Q2
  27. ATL 0:49

    14 plays, 73 yards, 8:13 · Touchdown

    Q1
  28. Touchdown 0:49 0-10

    Drake London 5 Yd pass from Michael Penix Jr. (Parker Romo Kick)

    Q1
  29. WSH 9:02

    3 plays, -6 yards, 1:44 · Punt

    Q1
  30. ATL 10:46

    9 plays, 45 yards, 4:14 · Field Goal

    Q1
  31. Field Goal 10:46 0-3

    Parker Romo 38 Yd Field Goal

    Q1

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