The Atlanta Falcons have a chance to move past the Washington Commanders in the NFC playoff race with a win on Sunday Night Football.
The Falcons are looking to upset the Commanders on Sunday, Dec. 17 at 8:20 p.m. The Falcons have lost the three previous games versus Washington by one possession and are due for a win. If the Falcons win and the Commanders lose, Atlanta can move past the Commanders in the wild-card race. The game has been flexed to Sunday Night Football as NBC anticipates a meaningful matchup. The Commanders are playing the 12-2 Philadelphia Eagles, while the Falcons face the 2-12 New York Giants.
The Falcons also need to keep an eye on the Vikings and Seahawks game as well as the Eagles, Vikings, and Rams' remaining schedules. A victory for Atlanta would require a win-out and help from some of the top teams in the conference
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