US EditionFour Downs with the Commanders: Doomed by Defensive Deficiencies
Michael Penix Jr. threw for 313 yards and two touchdowns while Bijan Robinson rushed for 181 yards to lead the Falcons over an injury-plagued Commanders team.
- On Sunday, the Atlanta Falcons beat the short-handed Washington Commanders 34-27, led by career-best efforts from Michael Penix Jr. and Bijan Robinson.
- Short-Handed on offense, the Washington Commanders missed injured starter Jayden Daniels and receiver Terry McLaurin, with Marcus Mariota completing 16 of 27 for 156 yards and two touchdowns.
- Penix completed 20 of 26 passes for a career-high 313 yards with two touchdowns and an interception, while Bijan Robinson rushed 17 times for 75 yards and a 14-yard touchdown.
- The Falcons closed with a 14-play drive that ended with Parker Romo's 26-yard field goal and recovered the onside kick after Matt Gay's 42-yard field goal.
- Drake London emerged with eight catches for 110 yards and a touchdown after the Falcons fired Ike Hilliard, while Kyle Pitts is pacing for 85 catches, 867 yards, and four touchdowns despite Atlanta secondary concerns.
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Atlanta Falcons top Washington Commanders 34-27, behind career days from Michael Penix, Bijan Robinson
Michael Penix looked more like his old self for — arguably — the first time in 2025. He was hitting receivers deep downfield, helping himself to amassing 300 passing yards on the day. He had eight passing plays of over…
The Virginian Pilot
Daily PressRevitalized offense helps Falcons outscore short-handed Commanders
By Bill Trocchi ATLANTA — Falcons coach Raheem Morris didn’t hesitate when he was asked when he saw something that confirmed his belief in Michael Penix Jr. after last week’s disastrous loss to Carolina. “Monday, when he came to work,” Morris said. “I believed in him that day.” Penix proved worthy of that belief in Atlanta’s 34-27 win over the short-handed Washington Commanders on Sunday. He threw for a career-high 313 yards, completing 20 of 26…
Post-game reaction after Atlanta's 34-27 victory over Washington
ATLANTA -- The Atlanta Falcons put last week's disappointing performance behind them with a 34-27 victory over the Washington Commanders at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sept. 28. The game saw two Falcon offensive players achieve career highs. Running back Bijan Robinson had a career-high 106 receiving yards. His second 100-yard receiving game this season. The first was in the season-opening loss against Tampa Bay when he had 100 yards. Quarterback M…
Short-handed Commanders lose 34-27 to Falcons
ATLANTA — Falcons coach Raheem Morris didn't hesitate when he was asked when he saw something that confirmed his belief in Michael Penix Jr. after last week's disastrous loss to Carolina."Monday, when he came to work," Morris said. "I believed in him that day."Penix proved worthy of that belief in Atlanta's 34-27 win over the short-handed Washington Commanders on Sunday. He threw for a career-high 313 yards, completing 20 of 26 passes with two t…
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