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A list of stats and notes from the Washington Commanders' 30-24 win against the Atlanta Falcons, presented by BDO by the Numbers, as compiled by Washington Commanders Public Relations.
General
- The Washington Commanders defeated the Atlanta Falcons 30-24 on Sunday Night.
- Washington has won 11 games for the first time since 1991.
- Washington has their best record through 16 games since 1991.
- Washington won their first overtime game since 2014 and their first home overtime game since 2013.
- Washington is 7-2 at home and has seven wins at home for the first time since 1991 and the first time ever at Northwest Stadium.
- Washington's 7-2 home record is their best since the NFL added the 17th game to the schedule which includes a ninth home game every other season.
- Washington is 8-3 against NFC opponents, their best record against NFC opponents through 11 games since 2005.
- Washington is 5-1 against NFC opponents at home, their best record against NFC opponents at home through six games since 2015.
- Washington is 3-1 against the NFC South for the first time since 2021.
- Washington is 18-10-1 in their all-time series against Atlanta.
- Washington has set the single-season franchise record with 17 fourth down conversions this season.
- Washington has won four consecutive games over Atlanta, the first time the team has won four consecutive games against Atlanta since doing so from 1989-1993.
- Washington has won at home against Atlanta for the first time since 2022 and it marks the first time the team has won consecutive home games against Atlanta since 1992-93.
- This is Washington's first win on Sunday Night Football since clinching the NFC East against Philadelphia in Week 17 of the 2020 season.
- This is Washington's first win on Sunday Night Football at home since beating the Raiders in Week 3 of the 2017 season.
- Washington is 4-0 in the month of December which is the team's best record in the month of December since 2012.
- Washington has recorded an interception in three straight games for the first time this season and the first time since Weeks 9-12 of the 2022 season.
- With WR Olamide Zaccheaus' first quarter touchdown, Washington scored 439 total points this season and moved past the 2012 team (436) for No. 4 all-time in franchise history in total points scored in a single season.
- With TE Zach Ertz's third quarter touchdown reception, Washington scored 446 total points this season and has moved past the 1999 team (443) for No. 3 all-time in franchise history in total points scored in a single season.
- Washington has rushed for 2,506 yards this season and moved past the 1979 team (2,328) for No. 4 all-time in franchise history in rushing yards in a single season.
- RB Chris Rodriquez Jr's fourth quarter rushing touchdown was Washington's 24th rushing touchdown this season. They move into sole possession of No. 3 in franchise history in rushing touchdowns in a single season, passing the 1986 team (23) and 1999 team (23).
- The Washington Commanders have registered 6,015 total net yards this season. They have moved into No. 5 all-time in franchise history in a single season, passing the 2013 team (5,915) and the 1999 team (5,965).
- Washington eclipsed 400 total yards for the eighth time this season, tying a franchise record for most games in a single season.
- Washington converted 29 first downs Sunday night. It's the third time this season Washington converted at least 29 first downs in a game, the most in a single season in franchise history.
- With 11 wins this season, GM Adam Peters has recorded the most wins in franchise history for a first-year general manager.
Check out the top photos of the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium during their Week 17 matchup with the Atlanta Falcons, shot on Sony. (Photos by Emilee Fails and Kourtney Carroll/Washington Commanders)
Offense
- QB Jayden Daniels completed 24-of-36 passes for 227 yards, three passing touchdowns, one interception and a 100.1 quarterback rating. He also rushed for 127 rushing yards.
- Daniels has become the first quarterback in NFL history with 2+ touchdowns, 200+ passing yards, and 65+ rushing yards in three straight games.
- Daniels has scored 31 combined touchdowns (passing and rushing) this season and moved past Russell Wilson for No. 3 all-time by a rookie QB in NFL history.
- His 31 combined touchdowns (passing and rushing) are tied with Kirk Cousins (31 in 2017) for No. 3 all-time in franchise history by a QB in a single season.
- Daniels on his first score recorded his 29th combined touchdown (passing and rushing) on his throw to Zaccheaus. He moved into a tie with Dak Prescott for the fourth most combined touchdowns by a rookie in NFL history.
- Daniels moved into a tie with Mark Rypien (29 in 1991) and Kirk Cousins (29 in 2016) for No. 5 in franchise history in combined touchdowns (passing and rushing) by a quarterback in a single season following the first touchdown throw to Zaccheaus.
- Daniels joins Mike Vick as the only quarterbacks in NFL history to record 225-plus passing yards, three-plus passing touchdowns and 125-plus rushing yards in a single game. Vick accomplished that feat in 2010 against the New York Giants at the "Miracle at the Meadowlands".
- Daniels became the 7th rookie quarterback in NFL history with five straight games with at least two touchdown passes.
- Daniels (325) passed Taylor Heinicke (321 in 2021) for No. 6 in completions in a single season in franchise history.
- Daniels registered 4,394 combined yards (passing and rushing) passed Kirk Cousins (4,272 in 2017) for No. 2 in franchise history in most combined yards by a quarterback in a single season in franchise history.
- Daniels' 127 rushing yards are the most in a game in franchise history since Robert Griffin III rushed for 138 yards in Week 6, 2012.
- Daniels (325) passed CJ Stroud (319) for No. 11 all-time in NFL history in completions by a rookie QB in a single season.
- Daniels rushed for 7.9 yards per rush. It is the fifth-most average yards-per-rush in single game by a quarterback in NFL history (minimum 15 carries).
- Daniels has posted a 69.4 completion percentage through 16 games. That ranks No. 2 all-time in franchise history in a single season and is a rookie single season franchise record (minimum 16 games played).
- WR Olamide Zaccheaus caught eight receptions for 85 yards and a touchdown.
- Zaccheaus recorded a touchdown in back-to-back games for the first time in his career.
- Zaccheaus tied a career-high eight receptions in a single game.
- TE Zach Ertz caught six receptions for 72 yards and two touchdowns.
- Ertz (8,044) passed Ozzie Newsome (7,980) for No. 9 all-time in receiving yards by a tight end in NFL history.
- Ertz became one-of-six tight ends in NFL history to record 750-plus receptions and 8,000-plus receiving yards. He joins Tony Gonzalez, Jason Witten, Travis Kelce, Antonio Gates and Shanonn Sharpe as the only players to accomplish the feat.
- Ertz surpassed 8,000 career receiving yards, becoming the ninth tight end in NFL history to accomplish the feat.
- Ertz scored his 52nd career receiving touchdown moved into a tie with Dave Casper for No. 13 all-time in NFL history by a tight end.
- Ertz (61) passed Fred Davis (59 in 2011) for No. 9 all-time in receptions in a single season by a tight end in franchise history.
- RB Chris Rodriguez Jr. rushed for 16 yards and one rushing touchdown.
Defense
- S Quan Martin led the team with eight tackles.
- Martin also added one interception and two passes defensed.
- LB Dante Fowler Jr. had two tackles, one sack, one quarterback hit, one tackle for loss and one forced fumble.
- Fowler Jr. became the first Washington player with 10-plus sacks in a single season since DT Daron Payne in 2022.
- Fowler Jr. became the first Washington edge rusher with 10-plus sacks in a single season since OLB Ryan Kerrigan in 2018.
- DE Dorance Armstrong had four tackles, one tackle for loss, one quarterback hit and one forced fumble.
- S Jeremy Chinn had five total tackles and two passes defensed.
Special Teams
- K Zane Gonzalez made a 31-yard field goal and connected on three extra point attempts.
Snap counts
Offense (83 plays)
Player | Plays | Percentage |
---|---|---|
Brandon Coleman | 83 | 100% |
Nick Allegretti | 83 | 100% |
Sam Cosmi | 83 | 100% |
Jayden Daniels | 83 | 100% |
Terry McLaurin | 68 | 82% |
Olamide Zaccheaus | 63 | 76% |
Michael Deiter | 61 | 73% |
Zach Ertz | 55 | 66% |
Cornelius Lucas | 49 | 59% |
Brian Robinson | 45 | 54% |
John Bates | 43 | 52% |
Trent Scott | 35 | 42% |
Jamison Crowder | 34 | 41% |
Jeremy McNichols | 22 | 27% |
Luke McCaffrey | 22 | 27% |
Tyler Biadasz | 22 | 27% |
K.J. Osborn | 19 | 23% |
Chris Rodriguez | 18 | 22% |
Brycen Tremayne | 16 | 19% |
Ben Sinnott | 8 | 10% |
Chris Paul | 1 | 1% |
Defense (64 plays)
Player | Players | Percentage |
---|---|---|
Jeremy Chinn | 64 | 100% |
Quan Martin | 64 | 100% |
Bobby Wagner | 64 | 100% |
Mike Sainristil | 64 | 100% |
Noah Igbinoghene | 64 | 100% |
Frankie Luvu | 64 | 100% |
Michael Davis | 49 | 77% |
Daron Payne | 48 | 75% |
Dorance Armstrong | 42 | 66% |
Dante Fowler | 41 | 64% |
Johnny Newton | 30 | 47% |
Jonathan Allen | 27 | 42% |
Sheldon Day | 18 | 28% |
Benjamin St-Juste | 15 | 23% |
Jalyn Holmes | 15 | 23% |
Percy Butler | 13 | 20% |
Clelin Ferrell | 12 | 19% |
Javonte Jean-Baptiste | 10 | 16% |