With the Philadelphia Eagles clinching the NFC East, the Washington Commanders head into Week 17 determined to secure a win against the Atlanta Falcons at Northwest Stadium and secure a playoff spot.
Week 17 also marks a historic moment: the first prime-time game in NFL history between two rookie quarterbacks selected in the first round of the draft. The Sunday night showdown between the Commanders and Falcons carries significant stakes, with playoff berths and seeding on the line.
Washington is aiming to improve its regular-season record to 11-5 for the first time since 1987 while also ending a playoff drought that dates back to 2020.
PREGAME
💧💧💧 @JayD__5 | #RaiseHail pic.twitter.com/8b7Olev3Ol
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) December 30, 2024
FR0Z0NE 🥶 @MikeSainristil | #RaiseHail pic.twitter.com/Vshy2fdx8c
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) December 30, 2024
Twins! @frankluvu7 x @_Dfoe5 pic.twitter.com/tfGxn0kz6o
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) December 29, 2024
He’s back 👀 @jonallen93 | #RaiseHail pic.twitter.com/5xadKukIUr
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) December 29, 2024
5 has arrived #ATLvsWAS | #RaiseHail pic.twitter.com/cperBcDdzF
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) December 29, 2024
Rookie & the vet #ATLvsWAS | #RaiseHail pic.twitter.com/V03MwLIlII
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) December 29, 2024
– Commanders Inactives: QB Jeff Driskel (emergency 3rd quarterback), WR Dyami Brown, CB Marshon Lattimore, S Tyler Owens, LB Dominique Hampton, LB Jordan Magee, T Andrew Wylie …