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.