Behind Enemy Lines: Previewing the Commanders’ Week 12 matchup with Falcons Wire

To prepare for Washington’s Week 12 game against the Atlanta Falcons, we caught up with Falcons Wire managing editor Matt Urben.

The Washington Commanders [6-5] have another stiff test Sunday when the Atlanta Falcons [5-6] come to FedEx Field.

Both teams are battling for playoff positioning and cannot afford another NFC loss. The Commanders sit a half-game behind Seattle for the NFC’s final playoff spot, while the Falcons are a half-game behind the Buccaneers in the NFC South.

For the Commanders, quarterback Taylor Heinicke will make his sixth consecutive start. He is 4-1 as the team’s starting quarterback this season. Also, the Commanders could potentially have defensive end Chase Young back on the field Sunday — albeit on a limited basic.

To preview the Falcons, we sat down with Falcons Wire managing editor Matt Urben to gain some intel on Atlanta.