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Falcons vs. Commanders result, live updates: The Falcons jump ahead of the Commanders in the first half

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Falcons vs. Commanders result, live updates: The Falcons jump ahead of the Commanders in the first half

The Washington Commanders were one of the top stories of the year in the NFL, and after a last-second win over the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 16, Jayden Daniels and Co. are heading into their Week 17 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons with high pressure They secure a spot in the playoffs for the first time in five seasons.

The likely offensive rookie of the year is the last straw in DC with 22 touchdown passes and a nearly 70% completion rate this season. Oh, and the 2023 Heisman Trophy winner also lived up to the local hype with 737 rushing yards and six rushing scores.

The Falcons enter Week 17 in the NFC South hunt, and wins in the final two weeks mean a first division title in Atlanta since 2016, the season in which they made it to Super Bowl 51. Atlanta made a drastic change for the future begins last week, replacing struggling quarterback Kirk Cousins ​​with rookie Michael Penix Jr. Penix threw for more than 200 yards in his first NFL start, and the Falcons have won their last two, as the club edges closer to its first playoff appearance in eight years.

However, the Buccaneers defeated the Panthers on Sunday to temporarily take the lead in the division. If the Falcons don’t win, the Buccaneers will go for the title and playoff spot.

Live13 updates

  • Halftime: Falcons 17, Commanders 7

    Atlanta ended the first half with a field goal and took a 17-7 lead into the break. Bijan Robinson was the star of the show with 82 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns in the game, and the Falcons are averaging nearly six yards per rush. Both teams turned the ball over, but the Falcons’ defense was slightly better than the Commanders’, containing Brian Robinson Jr.’s 23 yards on six carries. The Commanders start with the ball to open the second half.

  • That’s two for Bijan Robinson

    The flags cost Washington again, and fantasy managers with Bijan Robinson are excited about where they are heading into championship weekend with his two first-half goals. Atlanta leads 14-7 after the PAT.

  • Dante Fowler is warned for rough hitting the passer and continues the Falcons’ push

    Penalties were a story for the commanders’ defense. There were two big hits in the Falcons’ scoring drive and now Atlanta is back in the red zone after another flag.

  • Kaden Elliss fights for the pick

    The edge defender is a top sack artist for the Falcons, but he showed some clean hands in that Jayden Daniels interception in the second quarter. The Falcons now have a chance to take the lead again after stopping the Commanders in the red zone.

  • This is a HIGH stakes match in Washington

  • End of 1st quarter: Falcons 7, Commanders 7

    It was a back-and-forth game to start with the Commanders capitalizing on an early Falcons turnover and the Falcons responding with a score of their own. Jayden Daniels did have a scary play where he was awkwardly bent backwards during a tackle, but he stayed in the game without any issues.

    LANDOVER, MARYLAND – DECEMBER 29: Michael Penix Jr. #9 of the Atlanta Falcons passes the ball to Bijan Robinson #7 in the first quarter against the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium on December 29, 2024 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Timothy Nwachukwu/Getty Images)LANDOVER, MARYLAND – DECEMBER 29: Michael Penix Jr. #9 of the Atlanta Falcons passes the ball to Bijan Robinson #7 in the first quarter against the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium on December 29, 2024 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Timothy Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

    Michael Penix and the Falcons responded to tie their game with the Commanders after the first quarter on Sunday night. (Timothy Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

  • Hawks get a hold

    After a big sack, the Falcons forced a punt with just under three minutes left and had the chance to take the lead.

  • The Falcons get a TD on Bijan Robinson’s direct snap

    A 10-play drive kept alive by two penalties — one on a field goal that gave the Falcons a first down and another on a third-down pass interference in the end zone — set up Robinson’s 11th TD the season before to win the game knotted at 7-7.

  • Jayden Daniels hits Olamide Zaccheaus and opens the scoring

    It was a 4th down inside the 10 yard line and Dan Quinn decided to roll the dice. It got to seven as Washington was able to convert the first drive turnover into points. Washington is 7-0 and looking to secure a spot in the playoffs with a win on Sunday Night Football.

  • Michael Penix Jr. turns over on the Falcons’ first drive

    His second interception of the season, and it was on him. A bad throw – and a great return – puts Washington in business.

  • Falcons and Commanders are in Washington

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