The Washington Commanders pulled off a win in Week 16 against their NFC East rivals the Philadelphia Eagles in dramatic fashion – winning on a last-minute touchdown pass from rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels to Jamison Crowder to lift them 36-33.
The Eagles were without Jalen Hurts for much of that contest, but the win for the Commanders was nonetheless huge as it puts them in prime position to reach the postseason here in Week 17 as they face off against the Atlanta Falcons from Northwest Stadium.
The Falcons have had an interesting season after being hyped all offseason and have now made an interesting move, benching veteran Kirk Cousins for rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr . Penix saw his first NFL action last week against the New York Giants, and while the Falcons did come away with a victory, Penix looked pedestrian at best as the defense led the charge…