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Falcons vs. Commanders score, live updates: Falcons jump in front of Commanders in first half

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Falcons vs. Commanders score, live updates: Falcons jump in front of Commanders in first half

The Washington Commanders have been one of the top stories of the year in the NFL, and coming off a last-second win over the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 16, Jayden Daniels and company are riding high into a Week 17 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons in which they can clinch a playoff berth for the first time in five seasons.

The likely Offensive Rookie of the Year is the straw that stirs the drink in D.C., with 22 touchdown passes on a nearly 70% completion rate this season. Oh, and the 2023 Heisman Trophy winner has also lived up to the hype on the ground with a team-leading 737 rushing yards and six rushing scores.

The Falcons enter Week 17 in the hunt in the NFC South, and wins in the last two weeks will mean a first division title in Atlanta since 2016, the season they made it to Super Bowl 51. Atlanta made a drastic change for the present and future heading into 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 past two as the club closes in on its first playoff appearance in eight years.

The Buccaneers beat the Panthers on Sunday, however, and took a momentary lead in the division. If the Falcons don’t win out, the Buccaneers are looking at the title and playoff spot.

Live13 updates

  • Halftime: Falcons 17, Commanders 7

    Atlanta ended the first half with a field goal to take a 17-7 into the break. Bijan Robinson has been the star of the show, with 82 rushing yards and a pair of rushing touchdowns in the game, and the Falcons are averaging nearly six yards per rush. Both teams have turned the ball over, but the Falcons’ defense has been a touch better than the Commanders, keeping Brian Robinson Jr. bottled up, with his 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 loving where they are on championship weekend with his two first half scores. Atlanta leads 14-7 after the made PAT.

  • Dante Fowler flagged for roughing the passer continues Falcons drive

    Penalties have been a story for the Commanders’ defense. There were two big ones on the Falcons’ scoring drive and now Atlanta is back in the redzone after another flag.

  • Kaden Elliss peels back for the pick

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

  • This is a HIGH-STAKES matchup in Washington

  • End 1st quarter: Falcons 7, Commanders 7

    It’s been a back and forth game early, 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 bent back awkwardly on a tackle, but he’s remained in the game without issue.

    LANDOVER, MARYLAND - DECEMBER 29: Michael Penix Jr. #9 of the Atlanta Falcons hands the ball off 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 up after the first quarter on Sunday night. (Timothy Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

  • Falcons get a stop

    After a big sack, the Falcons force a punt with just under three minutes to go, and take over with a chance to take a lead.

  • Falcons get a TD on Bijan Robinson direct snap

    A 10-play drive that was kept alive by two penalties — one on a field goal that gave the Falcons a first down and another on a 3rd down pass interference in the end zone — set up Robinson’s 11th TD of the season to get the game knotted at 7-7.

  • Jayden Daniels hits Olamide Zaccheaus to open the scoring

    It was a 4th down inside the 10 yard line and Dan Quinn elected to roll the dice. It came up with seven, as Washington was able to turn the opening drive turnover into points. Washington leads 7-0 as it looks to wrap up a playoff berth with a win on Sunday Night Football.

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

    His second interception of the season, and this one was on him. A poor throw — and great return — has Washington starting out in business.

  • Falcons and Commanders are underway in Washington

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