The Washington Commanders defeated the Atlanta Falcons 24-16 Sunday to end their three-game losing streak. Washington improves to 3-3 on the season.
The Commanders started fast, ending their first drive with a field goal. The Falcons answered, and after the two teams traded punts, wide receiver Jamison Crowder returned a punt 61 yards to set up Washington’s first touchdown.
The Commanders forced a turnover on downs near midfield, and quarterback Sam Howell led another scoring drive, finding Curtis Samuel to take a 17-7 lead. Atlanta kicked a field goal, and the lead was 17-10 entering halftime.
Falcons QB Desmond Ridder was intercepted on the first possession of the second half by Kendall Fuller, and two plays later, Howell found Brian Robinson Jr. for his third touchdown pass.
That would be it for Washington’s scoring. While it looked like the Commanders could run away with the game, they got nothing from their offense, and the defense forced three second-half turnovers to help seal the win.
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