The Atlanta Falcons suffered a heartbreaking loss to the Washington Commanders on Sunday evening. After tying up the game on a Michael Penix Jr. touchdown pass to Kyle Pitts, the Falcons defense got a quick stop and the offense had a chance to win the game in regulation.

Falcons coach Raheem Morris said he "probably could have" utilized his timeouts better in critical sequences of an overtime loss to the Commanders.

The Washington Commanders beat the Atlanta Falcons 30-24 in OT, led by Jayden Daniels’ 3 TDs. Colin Cowherd discusses the future of Daniels and the Commanders, and why it looks bright.

The future is now for the Washington Commanders as they clinch playoff berth for the first time since 2020 following a 30-24 overtime win over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday Night Football.

It was all worth it after carrying the Washington Commanders into the playoffs. Daniels connected with Zach Ertz in overtime for his third touchdown pass of the game to clinch a playoff spot by beating the Atlanta Falcons 30-24 in overtime Sunday night in a back-and-forth prime-time showdown between highly drafted rookie quarterbacks.

On Sunday night, the Atlanta Falcons lost to the Washington Commanders in overtime and no longer have control of the NFC South. The Falcons’ fate now rests with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers entering the final week of the 2024 season.

In the NFC South, the Bucs face the Saints & the Falcons take on the Panthers. Tampa Bay can clinch the division over the Falcons with a win this Sunday.

The Falcons lost the opportunity to control their own destiny after loss to Commanders. The Atlanta Falcons entered Sunday Night Football against the Washington Commanders in what felt like a must-win game.