The Atlanta Falcons fought hard until the bitter end but had no answer for the Washington Commanders offense during Sunday night’s 30-24 overtime loss. Jayden Daniels racked up 364 total yards, including a game-high 127 rushing yards, to help the Commanders overcome a 10-point halftime deficit.
The Falcons would not go down easy, though. On fourth-and-goal, rookie Michael Penix Jr. threw a 13-yard touchdown pass to tight end Kyle Pitts, tying the game at 24 with under two minutes left. Atlanta’s defense forced a quick three-and-out but Riley Patterson missed a field goal that would have won the game in regulation.
The Commanders got the ball first in overtime and Daniels connected with Zach Ertz to clinch a ticket to the postseason. The Falcons dropped to second place in the NFC South with one week left. Here are five takeaways from Sunday night’s overtime thriller.