The Washington Commanders are riding high after Sunday’s 19-13 win over the Atlanta Falcons. The Commanders improved to 7-5 and now hold the NFC’s final playoff spot.
As with most Washington wins, it wasn’t pretty, and considering the conditions Sunday at FedEx Field, the Commanders would have to grind out a win in the rain against a tough Falcons squad.
That’s what happened as rookie running back Brian Robinson Jr. rushed for a career-high 105 yards and also caught a touchdown pass. Robinson’s power was on full display Sunday, bowling over multiple Atlanta defenders on two separate occasions.
Afterward, Robinson celebrated by wearing the biggest you’ve ever seen.
Quarterback Taylor Heinicke completed 14 of 23 passing attempts for 138 yards with two touchdowns and one interception. However, it was the defense that would seal the game for the Commanders.
Defensive tackle Daron Payne deflected a Marcus Mariota pass into the waiting hands of cornerback Kendall Fuller who made a tremendous catch in the end zone to give Washington its sixth win in seven games.
Before the game, Washington honored legendary safety Sean Taylor with a memorial.
Here are some of the top images from Sunday’s win over the Falcons.