atlanta falcons vs washington commanders match player stats
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In a thrilling Sunday night showdown on December 29, 2024, Northwest Stadium witnessed the Washington Commanders pull off an exhilarating 30-24 victory against the Atlanta Falcons. During the match, both teams remarkably improved their rookie quarterbacks’ performances. This win not only literally marked the Commanders’ first playoffs game since 2020, but also made the performance of both quarterbacks commendable. This article breaks down the box score, atlanta falcons vs washington commanders match player stats, game summary, and how the game progressed.
Atlanta Falcons vs Washington Commanders Box Score
Team
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
OT
Final
Atlanta Falcons
7
10
0
7
0
24
Washington Commanders
7
0
10
7
6
30
Atlanta Falcons vs Washington Commanders Box Score
Atlanta Falcons vs Washington Commanders Match Player Stats
Atlanta Falcons OffensePlayer Stats
Passing
Player
CP/ATT
YDS
TD
INT
FPTS
M. Penix Jr.
19/35
223
1
1
12
Passing
Rushing
Player
ATT
YDS
TD
LG
FPTS
B. Robinson
17
90
2
13
24
T. Allgeier
3
19
0
8
1
R. McCloud
1
14
0
14
3
M. Penix Jr.
2
3
0
3
12
Rushing
Receiving
Player
TAR
REC
YDS
TD
LG
FPTS
D. London
13
7
106
0
31
17
K. Pitts
5
4
44
1
23
14
D. Mooney
5
2
37
0
25
5
R. McCloud
1
1
13
0
13
3
K. Hodge
4
1
9
0
9
1
B. Robinson
5
3
8
0
6
24
C. Woerner
1
1
6
0
6
1
C. Blair
1
0
0
0
0
0
Receiving
Washington Commanders Offense Player Stats
Passing
Player
CP/ATT
YDS
TD
INT
FPTS
J. Daniels
24/36
227
3
1
37
Passing
Rushing
Player
ATT
YDS
TD
LG
FPTS
J. Daniels
16
127
0
25
37
B. Robinson Jr.
13
60
0
12
8
C. Rodriguez Jr.
5
16
1
6
9
O. Zaccheaus
1
8
0
8
22
J. McNichols
1
5
0
5
2
Rushing
Receiving
Player
TAR
REC
YDS
TD
LG
FPTS
O. Zaccheaus
9
8
85
1
16
22
Z. Ertz
7
6
72
2
37
25
J. Crowder
5
3
25
0
9
5
J. Bates
1
1
14
0
14
2
C. Rodriguez Jr.
1
1
12
0
12
9
B. Robinson Jr.
2
2
9
0
5
8
J. McNichols
3
2
5
0
6
2
T. McLaurin
7
1
5
0
5
1
Receiving
Atlanta Falcons vs Washington Commanders Game Summary
The Falcons won the first two quarters by capitalizing on a dominant ground game with rookie RB Bijan Robinson leading the charge. Robinson scored two touchdowns on 82 rushing yards and 13 attempts, leading the Atlanta Falcons to a comfortable 17-7 score line at halftime. The Commanders seemed to have solved the Atlanta puzzle in the second half as they were able to contain Robinson, limiting the young RB to just 8 yards in the second half.
Jayden Daniels, Washington’s rookie quarterback, exhibited unparalleled adaptability as both a passer and a runner. He completed 24 of his 36 attempts for 227 yards and three touchdowns, while rushing for 127 yards on 16 attempts, which marks a seasonal high for him. His benchmark performance was key in making up for the 10 point deficit at the half.
The Commanders completed their comeback during OT when Daniels threw a 2 yard TD pass to tight end Zach Ertz. Not only did this play win the game, it was a display of incredible determination as well as offensive skill by the Washington team.
Conclusion
This encounter brought us the spotlighting of acceptable newcomer tanks and highlighted the intensity of the last few games in the NFLseason. The offense and the early lead for the Falcons was very surprising for everyone as the Commanders were very first to score but their resilience paired with brilliant tactical changes helped them emerge victorious. The season is not over for the commanders as they intend to build on this victory and push further into the playoffs while the falcons still have a tough battle on their hands.
