Robinson rushes for 220 yards, 4 TDs as Falcons edge Commanders

Landover, MD - Bijan Robinson rushed for a game-high 220 yards and four touchdowns, giving the Atlanta Falcons the centerpiece of a 41-37 victory over the Washington Commanders in Week 15.

Robinson needed only 20 carries to produce his season-defining stat line for the afternoon, averaging 11 yards per attempt and breaking a game-long 59-yard run. Atlanta finished with 242 rushing yards and extended its winning streak to seven games after arriving in Landover with a 10-3 record and six consecutive victories.

"The line gave me room, and I wanted to make every carry count," Robinson said. "Four touchdowns is something you appreciate, but getting the win is what matters. We have a lot we can build on from this."

The final score reflected two very different offensive profiles. Atlanta generated 416 offensive yards, with more than half of that production coming on the ground. Washington finished with 436 offensive yards and held advantages in passing yardage and first downs, but the Commanders also threw three interceptions.

Marcus Mariota completed 24 of 36 passes for a game-high 352 yards and three touchdowns for Washington. His longest completion covered 54 yards, but his three interceptions gave Atlanta's defense a significant statistical counterweight to the Commanders' passing production. The Falcons also recorded one sack.

Washington had several productive targets in the passing game. Antonio Williams led all receivers with 128 yards on five catches, including a 54-yard reception, and scored a touchdown. Ben Sinnott caught four passes for 57 yards and a touchdown, while Rachaad White added 55 yards and a score on three receptions.

"There were a lot of good things in the passing game, but I have to be better with the football," Mariota said. "Three interceptions are too many in a game decided by four points. The yards don't mean as much when you don't finish with the result."

Atlanta's passing workload was divided primarily between Anthony Richardson Sr and Michael Penix Jr. Richardson went 10 of 18 for 129 yards, one touchdown and one interception. His longest completion gained 52 yards, and he also rushed twice for 23 yards. Penix completed seven of eight attempts for 76 yards and posted a 106.2 passer rating.

Kyle Pitts Sr supplied Atlanta's team-high receiving total with 67 yards on three catches, including a 52-yard reception. Zachariah Branch caught two passes for seven yards and scored Richardson's touchdown through the air.

The Falcons finished with 18 first downs and converted five of their 10 third-down opportunities. Washington recorded 20 first downs but went 3-for-9 on third down, although it converted both of its fourth-down attempts.

Production inside the 20 also provided a sharp contrast. Atlanta made six red-zone trips and recorded three touchdowns and one field goal. Washington reached the red zone five times, finishing with one touchdown and no field goals on those possessions.

Washington's defense recorded three sacks and intercepted one pass. The Commanders also generated 92 rushing yards, with Jacory Croskey-Merritt accounting for 73 yards and a touchdown on 14 carries. His longest run went for 22 yards.

Even with Washington gaining 20 more offensive yards and Mariota producing the game's top passing total, Atlanta left Landover with its seventh consecutive victory. Robinson's four-touchdown performance stood at the center of another productive outing for a Falcons team that has not lost since beginning its current streak.

Up Next

The Falcons will return home in Week 16 to host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and look to extend their winning run, while the Commanders will travel to face the Minnesota Vikings as they try to rebound from the loss.