The Atlanta Falcons announced several transactions ahead of Sunday night’s game against the Washington Commanders. The team placed cornerback Antonio Hamilton on the injured reserve list and signed linebacker Josh Woods to the 53-man roster.

What an exciting past couple weeks it's been for Atlanta Falcons rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. Just days removed from being named the team's starting QB and helping lead them to a 34-7 win over the Giants,

The NFL has never had a game in primetime like it will on Sunday Night Football when the Washington Commanders and Atlanta Falcons face off this weekend.

Although Darnell Mooney was held out of the end zone in Michael Penix Jr.'s debut last week, the veteran wideout showed early chemistry with the rookie quarterback. We expect that connection to pay off in Sunday night's marquee NFC clash.

The stakes are high for a "Sunday Night Football" tilt featuring the Atlanta Falcons (8-7) and the Washington Commanders (10-5). Michael Penix had a nice debut with a victory − and it certainly helped it came against the awful New York Giants.

Catch the Falcons vs. Commanders on Sunday Night Football! Atlanta chases hopes of an NFC South Title, and Washington eyes one of the last NFC Wildcard spots.

Week 17’s Sunday Night Football matchup between the Atlanta Falcons and Washington Commanders has become a crucial game in the NFC playoff picture. So much so that the NFL flexed that game to Sunday night.