Commanders Win Third in a Row, Besting Atlanta
Commanders 19 – Falcons 13
Nov. 27, 2022; Landover MD: Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota (1) during the playing of the national anthem before an NFL game between the Washington Commanders and the Falcons at FedEx Field. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Nov. 27, 2022; Landover MD: A member of The Command Force performs during an NFL game between the Washington Commanders and the Atlanta Falcons at FedEx Field. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Nov. 27, 2022; Landover MD: A member of The Command Force performs during an NFL game between the Washington Commanders and the Atlanta Falcons at FedEx Field. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Nov. 27, 2022; Landover MD: Washington Commanders running back Antonio Gibson (24) runs the ball during an NFL game between the Commanders and the Atlanta Falcons at FedEx Field. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Nov. 27, 2022; Landover MD: Washington Commanders running back Antonio Gibson (24) runs the ball during an NFL game between the Commanders and the Atlanta Falcons at FedEx Field. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Nov. 27, 2022; Landover MD: Washington Commanders punter Tress Way (5) watches one of his punts during an NFL game at FedEx Field. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Nov. 27, 2022; Landover MD: Washington Commanders safety Darrick Forrest (22) scoops up Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota (1) during an NFL game between the Commanders and the Falcons at FedEx Field. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Nov. 27, 2022; Landover MD: Washington Commanders safety Darrick Forrest (22) tackles Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota (1) during an NFL game at FedEx Field. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Nov. 27, 2022; Landover MD: Washington Commanders safety Darrick Forrest (22) tackles Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota (1) during an NFL game between the Commanders and the Falcons at FedEx Field. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Nov. 27, 2022; Landover MD: Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier (25) hurdles a Washington Commanders safety Kamren Curl (31) tackle during an NFL game at FedEx Field. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Nov. 27, 2022; Landover MD: Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier (25) hurdles away from Washington Commanders safety Kamren Curl (31) during an NFL game at FedEx Field. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Nov. 27, 2022; Landover MD: Washington Commanders safety Darrick Forrest (22) lays a lick on Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier (25) during an NFL game at FedEx Field. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Nov. 27, 2022; Landover MD: Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith during an NFL game between the Washington Commanders and the Falcons at FedEx Field. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Nov. 27, 2022; Landover MD: Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson (84) during an NFL game at FedEx Field. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Nov. 27, 2022; Landover MD: Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson (84) runs the ball during an NFL game against the Washington Commanders at FedEx Field. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Nov. 27, 2022; Landover MD: Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson (84) runs the ball during an NFL game against the Washington Commanders at FedEx Field. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Nov. 27, 2022; Landover MD: Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London (5) runs the ball during an NFL game between the Washington Commanders and the Falcons at FedEx Field. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Nov. 27, 2022; Landover MD: Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London (5) runs the ball during an NFL game between the Washington Commanders and the Falcons at FedEx Field. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Nov. 27, 2022; Landover MD: Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota (1) signals during an NFL game between the Washington Commanders and the Falcons at FedEx Field. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Nov. 27, 2022; Landover MD: Washington Commanders wide receiver Dyami Brown (2) signals first down during an NFL game between the Commanders and the Atlanta Falcons at FedEx Field. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Nov. 27, 2022; Landover MD: Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota (1) hands the ball off to running back Cordarrelle Patterson (84) during an NFL game between the Commanders and the Atlanta Falcons at FedEx Field. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Nov. 27, 2022; Landover MD: Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota (1) during an NFL game at FedEx Field. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Nov. 27, 2022; Landover MD: Washington Commanders defensive end Montez Sweat (90) during an NFL game at FedEx Field. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Nov. 27, 2022; Landover MD: Washington Commanders quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) during an NFL game at FedEx Field. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Nov. 27, 2022; Landover MD: Washington Commanders quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) throws a pass during an NFL game at FedEx Field. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Nov. 27, 2022; Landover MD: Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) signals first down during an NFL game between the Commanders and the Atlanta Falcons at FedEx Field. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Nov. 27, 2022; Landover MD: Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. (8) ran for 108 yards against the Atlanta Falcons during an NFL game at FedEx Field. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Nov. 27, 2022; Landover MD: Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. (8) is wrapped up by several Atlanta Falcons during an NFL game at FedEx Field. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Nov. 27, 2022; Landover MD: Washington Commanders defensive end Montez Sweat (90) rushes against Atlanta Falcons tight end MyCole Pruitt (85) during an NFL game at FedEx Field. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Nov. 27, 2022; Landover MD: Washington Commanders quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) gestures after an officialÕs call during an NFL game between the Commanders and the Atlanta Falcons at FedEx Field. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Nov. 27, 2022; Landover MD: Washington Commanders guard Andrew Norwell (68) pass blocks during an NFL game at FedEx Field. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Nov. 27, 2022; Landover MD: during an NFL game at FedEx Field. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Nov. 27, 2022; Landover MD: Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) runs the ball during an NFL game at FedEx Field. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Nov. 27, 2022; Landover MD: Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) is encircled by Atlanta Falcons cornerback Darren Hall (34) and Atlanta Falcons safety Jaylinn Hawkins (32) during an NFL game at FedEx Field. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Nov. 27, 2022; Landover MD: Washington Commanders running back Jonathan Williams (41)runs the ball during an NFL game at FedEx Field. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Nov. 27, 2022; Landover MD: Washington Commanders defensive tackle Jonathan Allen (93) and defensive tackle John Ridgeway (91) sandwich Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota (1) during an NFL game at FedEx Field. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Nov. 27, 2022; Landover MD: Washington Commanders defensive tackle Daron Payne (94) and defensive tackle John Ridgeway (91) celebrate during an NFL game at FedEx Field. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Nov. 27, 2022; Landover MD: A member of The Command Force performs during an NFL game between the Washington Commanders and the Atlanta Falcons at FedEx Field. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Nov. 27, 2022; Landover MD: A member of The Command Force performs during an NFL game between the Washington Commanders and the Atlanta Falcons at FedEx Field. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Nov. 27, 2022; Landover MD: Washington Commanders defensive end Montez Sweat (90) on the sideline during an NFL game against the Atlanta Falcons at FedEx Field. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Nov. 27, 2022; Landover MD: Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera during an NFL game against the Atlanta Falcons at FedEx Field. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Nov. 27, 2022; Landover MD: Washington Commanders place kicker Joey Slye (6) kicks a field goal during an NFL game against the Atlanta Falcons at FedEx Field. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Nov. 27, 2022; Landover MD: Washington Commanders place kicker Joey Slye (6) watches his field goal during an NFL game at FedEx Field. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Nov. 27, 2022; Landover MD: From left to right: Washington Commanders punter Tress Way (5), long snapper Camaron Cheeseman (54), and place kicker Joey Slye (6) after a made field goal during an NFL game at FedEx Field. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Nov. 27, 2022; Landover MD: Washington Commanders defensive tackle Jonathan Allen (93) and defensive tackle Daron Payne (94) celebrate a big play during an NFL game at FedEx Field. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Nov. 27, 2022; Landover MD: Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota (1) drops back to throw a pass during an NFL game at FedEx Field. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Nov. 27, 2022; Landover MD: Washington Commanders defensive end Montez Sweat (90) and defensive end Casey Toohill (95) sack Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota (1) during an NFL game at FedEx Field. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Nov. 27, 2022; Landover MD: Washington Commanders defensive end Casey Toohill (95) performs his sack dance during an NFL game at FedEx Field. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Nov. 27, 2022; Landover MD: Washington Commanders defensive end Casey Toohill (95) performs his sack dance during an NFL game at FedEx Field. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Nov. 27, 2022; Landover MD: Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota (1) throws a pass during an NFL game at FedEx Field. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Nov. 27, 2022; Landover MD: Washington Commanders linebacker Jamin Davis (52) points during an NFL game against the Atlanta Falcons at FedEx Field. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Nov. 27, 2022; Landover MD: Washington Commanders linebacker Jamin Davis (52) during an NFL game against the Atlanta Falcons at FedEx Field. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Nov. 27, 2022; Landover MD: Jackie Taylor (l), Sean TaylorÕs daughter, and referee Brad Rogers (126) before an NFL game between the Washington Commanders and the Atlanta Falcons at FedEx Field. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Nov. 27, 2022; Landover MD: Washington Commanders defensive tackle Jonathan Allen (93) and linebacker Jamin Davis (52) tackle Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson (84) during an NFL game at FedEx Field. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Nov. 27, 2022; Landover MD: The Washington Commanders defense celebrates a turnover during an NFL game at FedEx Field. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Nov. 27, 2022; Landover MD: Washington Commanders quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) runs onto the field during player introductions before an NFL game between the Commanders and the Atlanta Falcons at FedEx Field. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Nov. 27, 2022; Landover MD: Washington Commanders linebacker Jamin Davis (52) tackles Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson (84) during an NFL game at FedEx Field. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse).