The Washington Commanders and Atlanta Falcons clash in a crucial Week 17 matchup. Both teams are vying for NFC playoff spots, and this primetime showdown could have major implications for their postseason hopes.
The Washington Commanders will welcome the Atlanta Falcons to town for a primetime matchup to close out the Sunday action in Week 17. Last week at home, the Falcons made a risky move in switching from veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins to rookie Michael Penix, Jr., and it paid off. Penix powered the team to a convincing victory in his first career start, beating the Giants, 34-7.
The Commanders and their rookie QB Jayden Daniels also grabbed a win at home in Week 16, exploding for a 22-point fourth quarter to complete their comeback and grab a 36-33 victory over NFC East foe. With four wildcard spots left open in the NFC, a win would give each team a major boost in the race. What time is the Falcons vs. Commanders Sunday Night Football game? How to watch the Falcons vs. Commanders Sunday Night Football game Pregame coverage on NBC and Peacock starts at 7 p.m. ET with 'Football Night in America,' as Maria Taylor, Jason Garrett, Chris Simms, Tony Dungy, Rodney Harrison, Mike Florio, Devin McCourty, Matthew Berry and Jac Collinsworth get you ready for the game
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