Falcons vs Commanders Score, Live Updates: Falcons rally to tie Commanders
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Falcons vs Commanders Score, Live Updates: Falcons rally to tie Commanders

Posted on by Amelia Pressman

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.

Live29 updates

  • Washington goes three-and-out in 29 seconds and now has to punt with just under a minute left in the game

    And now the Falcons are behind with 40 seconds, are deep in their own middle with two timeouts and have the chance to win the game with a field goal.

  • PENIX TO PITTS in 4th place for the TD!!!

    Brilliant from the rookie QB for his first NFL touchdown pass on a 4th-and-1, and Atlanta tied it with 1:19 left.

  • The Falcons lose 21 after botching a wild snap at the two-minute warning

    The ball flew over Bijan Robinson’s head, dealing a heavy blow to Atlanta, who had a second-and-goal at the 26-yard line and needed a touchdown and PAT to tie the game at 24. A terrible mistake for the Falcons comeback effort.

  • The Falcons finish HUGE at 4th and 11th

    A questionable hold call put the Falcons behind the uprights, but Michael Penix Jr. found Drake London for 31 yards to the 19-yard line.

  • The Falcons score a first down

    Drake London advanced to midfield on a third down to continue the drive with 4:08 left to play

  • Commanders are satisfied with a field goal

    The Commanders had a touchdown off the backboard after a call, and despite a 2nd-and-goal at the 1-yard line, they took a 7-point lead at 24-17. The second half was still a dominant rout for the Commanders, who had had the ball for 39 games, going 20-for-20 and 191 yards against the Falcons. Atlanta ran nine plays in the second half and gained 14 yards.

  • Jayden Daniels writes his name in NFL history with the most rushing yards by a rookie QB in NFL history

    Daniels passed former Washington quarterback – and co-winner of the Heisman Trophy – Robert Griffin III, whose old record was 815 yards.

  • Falcons are forced to punt after a first down

    Dante Fowler is killing the game on defense. He was in Michael Penix Jr.’s face all night long and his pressure forced a big incompletion. Now, with just over 10 minutes left in the fourth quarter — and Washington coming off two long drives in a row — the Falcons defense needs a big stop to stay in the game.

  • Chris Rodriguez finishes the drive for the Commanders

    After 14 plays and 70 yards over 7:03 of game time, the Commanders take a 21-17 lead. Atlanta needs anything – a first down, a big play – something to get going. It’s the start of the fourth quarter and Washington has run 29 plays in the second half while Atlanta has three.

  • End of 3rd quarter: Falcons 17, Commanders 14

    Washington completed 25 plays and gained 145 yards in the quarter, while the Falcons completed just three plays and gained -1 total yardage. Washington’s two methodical attacks have worn down Atlanta’s defense and the Commanders find themselves in the red zone, knocking on the door again, with a chance to take the lead and open the fourth quarter.

    Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) passes during the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in Landover, Maryland (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) passes during the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in Landover, Maryland (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

    Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) passes during the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in Landover, Maryland (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

  • The Commanders secure another 4th down conversion

    Jayden Daniels finds Jeremy McNichols, who made a tremendous effort to get that first down. Washington is 3-for-3 on 4th down attempts tonight.

  • Jayden Daniels has a spectacular run

  • Commanders get another stop and can take the lead

    Dante Fowler’s third down strip sack ended Atlanta’s first drive of the third quarter with a three-and-out. At halftime, Washington coach Dan Quinn told NBC Sports’ Melissa Stark that he wanted better tackling, which is what the Commanders’ defense did on the first series. Now we’ll see if the Washington offense can back up that TD push with more points.

  • Zach Ertz by Jayden Daniels for the touchdown

    A monster opening ride from the Commanders. 15 plays and 69 yards over 7:47, and that touchdown pass came on a 3rd-and-8 to cut the lead to 3 in a drive that lasted more than half the third quarter.

  • The Commanders score a huge fourth place with the legs of Jayden Daniels

    The Commanders go with a naked bootleg to get Daniels to the edge for 4th and a conversion to get the ball to 12th.

  • The punishments for the commanders are piling up

    Washington was stopped eight times for 70 yards but was able to overcome it on this drive. First, an illegal contact penalty against the Falcons negated a third down sack, and then Jayden Daniels found Zach Ertz for THAT big ball after a holding penalty to get Washington back on schedule.

  • 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.

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