Commanders 24–16 Falcons: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 6, 2023

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Washington Commanders vs Atlanta Falcons?

D. Ridder (Atlanta Falcons), 51.9% completion, -3.2% CPOE, -0.04 EPA per dropback, -2.11 total passing EPA. S. Howell (Washington Commanders), 46.7% completion, +1.9% CPOE, -0.03 EPA per dropback, -0.86 total passing EPA.

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Washington Commanders vs Atlanta Falcons?

C. Samuel (Washington Commanders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.88 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 4 snaps. Their top snap (+1.57 EPA): (5:24) (Shotgun) 14-S.Howell pass short middle to 4-C.Samuel for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Quick answer

Winner: Washington Commanders
Final score: Washington Commanders 24–16 Atlanta Falcons
Halftime: Washington Commanders 17–13 Atlanta Falcons at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Curtis Samuel
Top passer: Desmond Ridder
Biggest EPA play: (13:03) (Shotgun) 9-D.Ridder pass short left intended for 15-V.Jefferson INTERCEPTED by 29…
Game date: 2023-10-15

Game summary

The Washington Commanders beat the Atlanta Falcons 24–16 on 2023-10-15. Curtis Samuel posted a game-high +4.88 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Washington Commanders	3	14	7	0	0	24
Atlanta Falcons	7	6	0	6	0	16

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

WASWashington Commanders

WAS 9

+1WAS 15

ATL 1

ATL 7

+3WAS 29

+3ATL 35

ATL 24

WAS 2

ATLAtlanta Falcons

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

WASWashington Commanders
Q1 8:48FG
Joey Slye
Points+3
Yard line
ATL 19
Score
3-0
(8:48) 6-J.Slye 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 2:51TD
Kyle Pitts
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 9
Score
3-6
(2:51) (Shotgun) 9-D.Ridder pass short right to 8-K.Pitts for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on WAS-25-B.St-Juste, Defensive Holding, declined.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 2:46XP
Younghoe Koo
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 15
Score
3-7
6-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 11:51TD
Antonio Gibson
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 1
Score
9-7
(11:51) 14-S.Howell pass short right to 24-A.Gibson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 11:47XP
Joey Slye
Points+1
Yard line
ATL 15
Score
10-7
6-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 5:24TD
Curtis Samuel
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 7
Score
16-7
(5:24) (Shotgun) 14-S.Howell pass short middle to 4-C.Samuel for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 5:18XP
Joey Slye
Points+1
Yard line
ATL 15
Score
17-7
6-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 1:36FG
Younghoe Koo
Points+3
Yard line
WAS 29
Score
17-10
(1:36) 6-Y.Koo 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 1:31FG
Bradley Pinion
Points+3
Yard line
ATL 35
Score
17-10
13-B.Pinion kicks 65 yards from ATL 35 to end zone, Touchback.
WASWashington Commanders
Q3 12:12TD
Brian Robinson
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 24
Score
23-10
(12:12) (Shotgun) 14-S.Howell pass short right to 8-B.Robinson for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
WASWashington Commanders
Q3 12:03XP
Joey Slye
Points+1
Yard line
ATL 15
Score
24-10
6-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 12:43TD
Jonnu Smith
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 2
Score
24-16
(12:43) 9-D.Ridder pass short left to 81-J.Smith for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Curtis Samuel · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +4.88 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.22 EPA/play
2Mack Hollins · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +4.21 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.05 EPA/play
3Drake London · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +3.59 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
4Kyle Pitts · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +2.53 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
5Jonnu Smith · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +2.37 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
6Sam Howell · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +2.21 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play
7Brian Robinson · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +1.99 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.99 EPA/play
8Cordarrelle Patterson · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +0.75 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Curtis Samuel — WAS · Receiving

Curtis Samuel posted the highest total EPA (+4.88) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Washington Commanders. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +1.22 EPA per play.

Curtis Samuel's top snap (+1.57 EPA): (5:24) (Shotgun) 14-S.Howell pass short middle to 4-C.Samuel for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-5.87 EPA): Desmond Ridder — (13:03) (Shotgun) 9-D.Ridder pass short left intended for 15-V.Jefferson INTERCEPTED by 29-K.Fuller at 50. 29-K.Fuller ran ob at ATL 27 for 23 yards (67-D.Dalman; 63-C.Lindstrom).

Quarterback report card

Desmond Ridder led all passers in efficiency for Atlanta Falcons, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Desmond Ridder (Atlanta Falcons) · 54 dropbacks · 51.9% completion · -3.2% CPOE · -0.04 EPA/play · -2.11 total EPA
Sam Howell (Washington Commanders) · 30 dropbacks · 46.7% completion · +1.9% CPOE · -0.03 EPA/play · -0.86 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Washington Commanders	Atlanta Falcons
Offensive EPA/play	-0.037	-0.133
Offensive success rate	36.9%	37.4%
Pass EPA/play	-0.029	-0.039
Rush EPA/play	-0.029	-0.278
Defensive EPA/play	+0.133	+0.037
Defensive success rate	62.6%	63.1%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Washington Commanders generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.04 vs -0.13), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Washington Commanders: -0.04 EPA/play (47th percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)
Atlanta Falcons: -0.13 EPA/play (26th percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)

Atlanta Falcons: 11 drives, -13.15 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Washington Commanders: 12 drives, -2.41 total EPA, 4 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

Atlanta Falcons — Kyle Pitts (Desmond Ridder pass) (Q1 2:51)
Washington Commanders — Antonio Gibson (Sam Howell pass) (Q2 11:51)
Washington Commanders — Curtis Samuel (Sam Howell pass) (Q2 5:24)
Washington Commanders — Brian Robinson (Sam Howell pass) (Q3 12:12)
Atlanta Falcons — Jonnu Smith (Desmond Ridder pass) (Q4 12:43)

Field goals

Washington Commanders — Joey Slye (Q1 8:48)
Atlanta Falcons — Younghoe Koo (Q2 1:36)
Atlanta Falcons — Bradley Pinion (Q2 1:31)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 7–3. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the ATL 19 (Q1 8:48) — (8:48) 6-J.Slye 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the WAS 9 (Q1 2:51); Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q1 2:46) — 6-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion..

The second quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 14–6. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the ATL 1 (Q2 11:51) — (11:51) 14-S.Howell pass short right to 24-A.Gibson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q2 11:47) — 6-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the ATL 7 (Q2 5:24) — (5:24) (Shotgun) 14-S.Howell pass short middle to 4-C.Samuel for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q2 5:18) — 6-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the WAS 29 (Q2 1:36) — (1:36) 6-Y.Koo 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the ATL 35 (Q2 1:31) — 13-B.Pinion kicks 65 yards from ATL 35 to end zone, Touchback..

The third quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 7–0. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the ATL 24 (Q3 12:12) — (12:12) (Shotgun) 14-S.Howell pass short right to 8-B.Robinson for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q3 12:03) — 6-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way..

The fourth quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 6–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the WAS 2 (Q4 12:43) — (12:43) 9-D.Ridder pass short left to 81-J.Smith for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Atlanta Falcons (Q4 5:17) — (5:17) (Shotgun) 9-D.Ridder pass short right intended for 5-D.London INTERCEPTED by 25-B.St-Juste at WAS -5. Touchback. [WPA -17.1% · EPA -4.87]
Washington Commanders (Q1 11:15) — (11:15) (Shotgun) 14-S.Howell pass deep right to 17-T.McLaurin ran ob at ATL 23 for 22 yards. Penalty on ATL-97-G.Jarrett, Defensive Offside, declined. [WPA +13.1% · EPA +3.06]
Atlanta Falcons (Q2 13:35) — (13:35) 13-B.Pinion punts 43 yards to WAS 28, Center-49-L.McCullough. 83-J.Crowder to ATL 11 for 61 yards (33-T.Flowers). [WPA -11.4% · EPA -4.21]
Atlanta Falcons (Q2 8:23) — (8:23) (Shotgun) 9-D.Ridder pass incomplete short right to 7-B.Robinson. [WPA -10.9% · EPA -2.96]
Atlanta Falcons (Q3 13:03) — (13:03) (Shotgun) 9-D.Ridder pass short left intended for 15-V.Jefferson INTERCEPTED by 29-K.Fuller at 50. 29-K.Fuller ran ob at ATL 27 for 23 yards (67-D.Dalman; 63-C.Lindstrom). [WPA -10.9% · EPA -5.87]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Atlanta Falcons (Q3 13:03) — (13:03) (Shotgun) 9-D.Ridder pass short left intended for 15-V.Jefferson INTERCEPTED by 29-K.Fuller at 50. 29-K.Fuller ran ob at ATL 27 for 23 yards (67-D.Dalman; 63-C.Lindstrom). [WPA -10.9% · EPA -5.87]
Atlanta Falcons (Q4 5:17) — (5:17) (Shotgun) 9-D.Ridder pass short right intended for 5-D.London INTERCEPTED by 25-B.St-Juste at WAS -5. Touchback. [WPA -17.1% · EPA -4.87]
Atlanta Falcons (Q2 13:35) — (13:35) 13-B.Pinion punts 43 yards to WAS 28, Center-49-L.McCullough. 83-J.Crowder to ATL 11 for 61 yards (33-T.Flowers). [WPA -11.4% · EPA -4.21]
Washington Commanders (Q1 11:15) — (11:15) (Shotgun) 14-S.Howell pass deep right to 17-T.McLaurin ran ob at ATL 23 for 22 yards. Penalty on ATL-97-G.Jarrett, Defensive Offside, declined. [WPA +13.1% · EPA +3.06]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q1 8:48 · ATL 19 · Score 3-0
(8:48) 6-J.Slye 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q1 2:51 · WAS 9 · Score 3-6
(2:51) (Shotgun) 9-D.Ridder pass short right to 8-K.Pitts for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on WAS-25-B.St-Juste, Defensive Holding, declined.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 2:46 · WAS 15 · Score 3-7
6-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 11:51 · ATL 1 · Score 9-7
(11:51) 14-S.Howell pass short right to 24-A.Gibson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 11:47 · ATL 15 · Score 10-7
6-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 5:24 · ATL 7 · Score 16-7
(5:24) (Shotgun) 14-S.Howell pass short middle to 4-C.Samuel for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 5:18 · ATL 15 · Score 17-7
6-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.
Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 1:36 · WAS 29 · Score 17-10
(1:36) 6-Y.Koo 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 1:31 · ATL 35 · Score 17-10
13-B.Pinion kicks 65 yards from ATL 35 to end zone, Touchback.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 12:12 · ATL 24 · Score 23-10
(12:12) (Shotgun) 14-S.Howell pass short right to 8-B.Robinson for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q3 12:03 · ATL 15 · Score 24-10
6-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 12:43 · WAS 2 · Score 24-16
(12:43) 9-D.Ridder pass short left to 81-J.Smith for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

Washington Commanders earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
Curtis Samuel (Washington Commanders) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Desmond Ridder (ATL) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Washington Commanders vs Atlanta Falcons on 2023-10-15?

The Washington Commanders beat the Atlanta Falcons 24-16 in Week 6, 2023.

What was the score by quarter in Washington Commanders vs Atlanta Falcons?

Q1: Washington Commanders 3, Atlanta Falcons 7; Q2: Washington Commanders 14, Atlanta Falcons 6; Q3: Washington Commanders 7, Atlanta Falcons 0; Q4: Washington Commanders 0, Atlanta Falcons 6; Final: Washington Commanders 24, Atlanta Falcons 16.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Washington Commanders vs Atlanta Falcons?

Atlanta Falcons touchdown — K. Pitts (D. Ridder pass) (Q1 2:51) Washington Commanders touchdown — A. Gibson (S. Howell pass) (Q2 11:51) Washington Commanders touchdown — C. Samuel (S. Howell pass) (Q2 5:24) Washington Commanders touchdown — B. Robinson (S. Howell pass) (Q3 12:12) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — J. Smith (D. Ridder pass) (Q4 12:43) Washington Commanders field goal — J. Slye (Q1 8:48, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — Y. Koo (Q2 1:36, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — B. Pinion (Q2 1:31, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Washington Commanders vs Atlanta Falcons?

Desmond Ridder (Atlanta Falcons), 51.9% completion, -3.2% CPOE, -0.04 EPA per dropback, -2.11 total passing EPA. Sam Howell (Washington Commanders), 46.7% completion, +1.9% CPOE, -0.03 EPA per dropback, -0.86 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Washington Commanders vs Atlanta Falcons?

Curtis Samuel (Washington Commanders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.88 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 4 snaps. Their top snap (+1.57 EPA): (5:24) (Shotgun) 14-S.Howell pass short middle to 4-C.Samuel for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Washington Commanders

Entered 2-3 Now 3-3 W

Atlanta Falcons

Entered 3-2 Now 3-3 L

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