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Clash at FedExField: Atlanta Falcons Prepare to Take on Washington Commanders

As the Atlanta Falcons gear up for their upcoming battle against the Washington Commanders at FedExField, fans are cautiously optimistic. The Falcons' recent performance has been a rollercoaster, but there's reason to believe they could soar in this matchup.


Washington Commanders running back Antonio Gibson (24) carries the ball during an NFL game against the Houston Texans on Sunday, November 20, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Matt Patterson)

Looking back at their last home game on November 20th against the Chicago Bears, the Falcons eked out a narrow victory with a score of 27-24. The offense showed resilience and versatility, racking up 149 rushing yards with an average of about 5 yards per carry and securing a touchdown on the ground. Their passing game was efficient as well, boasting a completion percentage of 65 and achieving an impressive passer rating over 100.


However, it wasn't just the offense that shone; the defense stepped up by forcing turnovers and recording four sacks. This kind of defensive pressure will be crucial when facing the Commanders' lineup.


Washington Commanders quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) is pressured by Houston Texans defensive end Jerry Hughes (55) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

In contrast, during their away game against Carolina Panthers on November 11th, despite putting up two touchdowns through air strikes and maintaining an average gain close to five yards per play overall, they fell short with a final score of 15-25. The team struggled in red zone efficiency and third-down conversions which ultimately cost them valuable points.


The most concerning aspect for ATL might be their performance against Los Angeles Chargers back on November 6th where they lost by three points with a final tally of 17-20. Despite showing promise in rushing with over five yards per attempt and two touchdowns from running plays, turnovers proved detrimental once again.


Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) lines up for the snap during an NFL game against the Houston Texans on Sunday, November 20, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Matt Patterson)

The key takeaway for Atlanta is consistency – both in protecting the ball and making critical stops defensively. If they can replicate their aggressive defense from their win over Chicago without succumbing to errors that plagued them in other games this season, there's every chance they can triumph over Washington Commanders.


Falcons fans should look forward to seeing if their team can maintain discipline while exploiting weaknesses in Washington's armor come game day. With kickoff scheduled for November 27th at FedExField at noon local time (1 PM ET), supporters won't want to miss what promises to be an enthralling contest broadcasted live on FOX.

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