The Washington Commanders have been one of the best stories of the NFL this season and they clinched their first playoff berth since 2020 and first 11-win season since 1991 after beating the Atlanta Falcons 30-24 in overtime on Sunday Night Football.

The Washington Commanders defeated the Atlanta Falcons 30-24 in overtime on 'Sunday Night Football' to seal a playoff berth.

Jayden Daniels won on Sunday night, sending the Washington Commanders to the playoffs. And that usually would be enough that he wouldn’t have to share the spotlight. But the other rookie quarterback in the game, Michael Penix Jr. of the Atlanta Falcons, was also fantastic in rallying his team to overtime with a great game-tying drive in regulation.

The Washington Commanders clinched a playoff spot by beating the Atlanta Falcons 30-24 in overtime. Jayden Daniels ran for a season-high 127 yards and threw for 227 and three touchdowns to make the postseason in his rookie year in the NFL.

Jayden Daniels is running all over opponents and away with the AP Offensive Rookie of the Year Award. His legs are arguably as big a reason the Washington Commanders are heading to the playoffs as his right,

Nobody is going to defend Atlanta Falcons coach Raheem Morris letting his timeouts burn a hole through his pocket in Sunday's consequential loss to the Washington Commanders. Right after rookie quarte

Atlanta Falcons coach Raheem Morris admitted after Sunday’s overtime loss to the Washington Commanders that it might have been wise to use a timeout on the team’s final drive of regulation.

On Sunday night, the Atlanta Falcons lost to the Washington Commanders in overtime and no longer have control of the NFC South. The Falcons’ fate now rests with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers entering the final week of the 2024 season.

In the NFC South, the Bucs face the Saints & the Falcons take on the Panthers. Tampa Bay can clinch the division over the Falcons with a win this Sunday.