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LANDOVER, Md. -- The Atlanta Falcons' defense enters Sunday night's game against the Washington Commanders riding a wave of momentum -- one that has the unit amongst the NFL's best over the past ...

The Falcons have had an interesting season after being hyped all offseason and have now made an interesting move, benching veteran Kirk Cousins for rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. Penix saw ...

The "Dirty Birds" hope to soar to a postseason spot in 2024. Will the Falcons be successful in their quest to extend their season or will their wings be clipped with a rookie quarterback ...

The pendulum for the NFC South crown swung slightly in favor of the Atlanta Falcons after Week 16. However, the results of their primetime clash with the Washington Commanders could shift things ...

Everything that could go well for the Falcons in Week 16 did. Not only did new starting QB Michael Penix Jr. help lead Atlanta to a dominant win over the lowly Giants, but a Buccaneers loss in ...

The Week 17 Sunday Night Football matchup features the Washington Commanders (10-5) hosting the Atlanta Falcons (8-7). The Commanders have strung along a three-game win streak. Last week ...

Two NFC contenders looking to clinch their respective divisions face off on Sunday night, as the Washington Commanders host the Atlanta Falcons. Jayden Daniels' historic outing vs. the ...

The Commanders should lead 7-3. Instead, the game is tied 7-7. Washington had Atlanta stopped on third down twice on the Falcons’ second drive. Either stop would have resulted in a field goal. The ...

The Falcons are the opposite, boasting a win-loss mark that belies their talent level. On Sunday night, Washington will host the Falcons, who have beaten up on two of the worst teams in football ...

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 ...

Two teams aiming to secure playoff berths meet when the Atlanta Falcons visit the Washington Commanders on Sunday night in Landover, Md. The Falcons (8-7) can clinch the NFC South with a win over ...