The Atlanta Falcons bounced back from a four-game losing streak by winning back-to-back games in Weeks 15 and 16, potentially saving their season in the process. The team has been rewarded with a prime-time matchup against the Washington Commanders in Week 17.
Two first-round rookie quarterbacks will face off in prime time for the first time in NFL history on Sunday night as Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders host the Atlanta Falcons and new starter Michael Penix Jr.
The NFL has never had a game in primetime like it will on Sunday Night Football when the Washington Commanders and Atlanta Falcons face off this weekend.
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels is rooting for his fellow classmates. Daniels was one of six quarterbacks selected in the first round — within the first 12 picks — of the 2024 NFL draft.
The Ringer's Todd McShay has Washington Commanders QB Jayden Daniels at No. 1 overall in his 2024 NFL draft re-draft.
The Washington Commanders are preparing to host the Atlanta Falcons in a big game on Sunday at Northwest Stadium. All eyes have been on what Jayden Daniels has been able to accomplish on the field, but it's his leadership off of it that's turning heads.
Michael Penix Jr. and the Atlanta Falcons visit Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders in the NFL's first prime-time game featuring rookie quarterbacks taken in the first round of the draft.
It's the Atlanta Falcons vs Washington Commanders this week on Sunday Night Football. Live coverage begins at 7 PM ET on NBC and Peacock.
Former LSU football star quarterback Jayden Daniels continues to set records. Daniels won Rookie of the Week for the 10th time after a heroic performance to beat the Philadelphia Eagles in
Christmas may be right around the corner, but the stars of the NFL were working harder than ever to give their teams the best chance of making the playoffs.
With playoff positioning always important the Washington Commanders have two options for punching their ticket to the postseason this weekend.