Falcons 24–30 Commanders: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 17, 2024

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

J. Daniels (Washington Commanders), 47.1% completion, -0.3% CPOE, +0.21 EPA per dropback, +10.51 total passing EPA. M. Penix (Atlanta Falcons), 45.2% completion, -4.8% CPOE, +0.05 EPA per dropback, +2.18 total passing EPA.

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

J. Daniels (Washington Commanders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.51 total EPA on Passing plays. across 51 snaps. Their top snap (-5.12 EPA): (10:45) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Daniels pass short middle intended for 80-J.Crowder INTERCEPTED by 55-K.Elliss at ATL 16. 55-K.Elliss pushed ob at ATL 28 for 12 yards (80-J.Crowde.

Quick answer

Winner: Washington Commanders
Final score: Washington Commanders 30–24 Atlanta Falcons
Halftime: Atlanta Falcons 17–7 Washington Commanders at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Jayden Daniels
Top passer: Jayden Daniels
Biggest EPA play: (10:45) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Daniels pass short middle intended for 80-J.Crowder INTER…
Game date: 2024-12-29

Game summary

The Washington Commanders beat the Atlanta Falcons 30–24 on 2024-12-29, overcoming Atlanta Falcons's 17–7 halftime lead. Jayden Daniels posted a game-high +10.51 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	OT	T
Atlanta Falcons	7	10	0	7	0	24
Washington Commanders	7	0	7	10	12	30

Scoring Map

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

ATLAtlanta Falcons

WAS 1

+3WAS 21

WASWashington Commanders

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

16 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

WASWashington Commanders
Q1 9:37TD
Olamide Zaccheaus
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 7
Score
0-6
(9:37) (Shotgun) 5-J.Daniels pass short left to 14-O.Zaccheaus for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN [3-J.Bates].
WASWashington Commanders
Q1 9:33XP
Zane Gonzalez
Points+1
Yard line
ATL 15
Score
0-7
47-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 5:12TD
Brian Robinson
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 1
Score
6-7
(5:12) (Shotgun) Direct snap to 7-B.Robinson. 7-B.Robinson left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 5:10XP
Riley Patterson
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 15
Score
7-7
37-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 4:27TD
Brian Robinson
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 1
Score
13-7
(4:27) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Robinson right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 4:24XP
Riley Patterson
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 15
Score
14-7
37-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 0:06FG
Riley Patterson
Points+3
Yard line
WAS 21
Score
17-7
(:06) 37-R.Patterson 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
WASWashington Commanders
Q3 7:19TD
Zach Ertz
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 10
Score
17-13
(7:19) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Daniels pass short left to 86-Z.Ertz for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
WASWashington Commanders
Q3 7:13XP
Zane Gonzalez
Points+1
Yard line
ATL 15
Score
17-14
47-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.
WASWashington Commanders
Q4 13:08TD
Chris Rodriguez Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 2
Score
17-20
(13:08) (No Huddle) 36-C.Rodriguez left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
WASWashington Commanders
Q4 13:03XP
Zane Gonzalez
Points+1
Yard line
ATL 15
Score
17-21
47-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.
WASWashington Commanders
Q4 4:35FG
Zane Gonzalez
Points+3
Yard line
ATL 12
Score
17-24
(4:35) 47-Z.Gonzalez 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 1:23TD
Kyle Pitts
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 13
Score
23-24
(1:23) (Shotgun) 9-M.Penix pass short middle to 8-K.Pitts for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 1:19XP
Riley Patterson
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 15
Score
24-24
37-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
WASWashington Commanders
OT 2:45TD
Zach Ertz
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 2
Score
24-30
(2:45) (Shotgun) 5-J.Daniels pass short middle to 86-Z.Ertz for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
WASWashington Commanders
OT 2:42TD
Points+6
Yard line
—
Score
24-30
END GAME

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Jayden Daniels · Washington Commanders · Passing · +10.51 total EPA · 51 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
2Zach Ertz · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +9.05 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.29 EPA/play
3Olamide Zaccheaus · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +7.31 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.81 EPA/play
4Kyle Pitts · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +5.67 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.13 EPA/play
5Drake London · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +5.04 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
6Jayden Daniels · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +2.95 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
7Brian Robinson · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +2.66 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
8Michael Penix Jr. · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +2.18 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.05 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

Jayden Daniels — WAS · Passing

Jayden Daniels posted the highest total EPA (+10.51) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Washington Commanders. Across 51 counted snaps, they averaged +0.21 EPA per play.

Jayden Daniels's top snap (-5.12 EPA): (10:45) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Daniels pass short middle intended for 80-J.Crowder INTERCEPTED by 55-K.Elliss at ATL 16. 55-K.Elliss pushed ob at ATL 28 for 12 yards (80-J.Crowder; 63-T.Biadasz).

Quarterback report card

Jayden Daniels led all passers in efficiency for Washington Commanders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Jayden Daniels (Washington Commanders) · 51 dropbacks · 47.1% completion · -0.3% CPOE · +0.21 EPA/play · +10.51 total EPA
Michael Penix Jr. (Atlanta Falcons) · 42 dropbacks · 45.2% completion · -4.8% CPOE · +0.05 EPA/play · +2.18 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Atlanta Falcons	Washington Commanders
Offensive EPA/play	+0.100	+0.131
Offensive success rate	56.2%	51.0%
Pass EPA/play	+0.052	+0.206
Rush EPA/play	+0.223	+0.084
Defensive EPA/play	-0.131	-0.100
Defensive success rate	49.0%	43.8%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Atlanta Falcons +0.10, Washington Commanders +0.13) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Atlanta Falcons: +0.10 EPA/play (71st percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)
Washington Commanders: +0.13 EPA/play (78th percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)

Atlanta Falcons: 9 drives, +8.00 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Washington Commanders: 10 drives, +13.12 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Washington Commanders — Olamide Zaccheaus (Jayden Daniels pass) (Q1 9:37)
Atlanta Falcons — Brian Robinson (Q1 5:12)
Atlanta Falcons — Brian Robinson (Q2 4:27)
Washington Commanders — Zach Ertz (Jayden Daniels pass) (Q3 7:19)
Washington Commanders — Chris Rodriguez Jr. (Q4 13:08)
Atlanta Falcons — Kyle Pitts (Michael Penix Jr. pass) (Q4 1:23)
Washington Commanders — Zach Ertz (Jayden Daniels pass) (OT 2:45)

Field goals

Atlanta Falcons — Riley Patterson (Q2 0:06)
Washington Commanders — Zane Gonzalez (Q4 4:35)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the ATL 7 (Q1 9:37) — (9:37) (Shotgun) 5-J.Daniels pass short left to 14-O.Zaccheaus for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN [3-J.Bates].; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q1 9:33) — 47-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the WAS 1 (Q1 5:12) — (5:12) (Shotgun) Direct snap to 7-B.Robinson. 7-B.Robinson left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q1 5:10) — 37-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion..

The second quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 10–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the WAS 1 (Q2 4:27) — (4:27) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Robinson right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q2 4:24) — 37-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the WAS 21 (Q2 0:06) — (:06) 37-R.Patterson 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion..

The third quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 7–0. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the ATL 10 (Q3 7:19) — (7:19) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Daniels pass short left to 86-Z.Ertz for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q3 7:13) — 47-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way..

The fourth quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 10–7. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the ATL 2 (Q4 13:08) — (13:08) (No Huddle) 36-C.Rodriguez left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q4 13:03) — 47-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the ATL 12 (Q4 4:35) — (4:35) 47-Z.Gonzalez 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the WAS 13 (Q4 1:23) — (1:23) (Shotgun) 9-M.Penix pass short middle to 8-K.Pitts for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q4 1:19) — 37-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion..

Overtime: Washington Commanders won the period 12–0. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the ATL 2 (OT 2:45) — (2:45) (Shotgun) 5-J.Daniels pass short middle to 86-Z.Ertz for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders found the end zone (OT 2:42) — END GAME.

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Atlanta Falcons (Q4 0:02) — (:02) 37-R.Patterson 56 yard field goal is No Good, Short, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion. [WPA -27.2% · EPA -1.53]
Atlanta Falcons (Q4 2:34) — (2:34) (Shotgun) 9-M.Penix pass deep left to 5-D.London pushed ob at WAS 19 for 31 yards (20-Q.Martin). [WPA +20.6% · EPA +4.03]
Washington Commanders (OT 7:34) — (7:34) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Daniels scrambles right end ran ob at ATL 34 for 16 yards (31-J.Simmons). [WPA +20.1% · EPA +1.46]
Atlanta Falcons (Q4 1:23) — (1:23) (Shotgun) 9-M.Penix pass short middle to 8-K.Pitts for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +19.0% · EPA +4.40]
Atlanta Falcons (Q4 0:07) — (:07) (Shotgun) 9-M.Penix pass incomplete deep right to 1-D.Mooney [92-D.Armstrong]. PENALTY on WAS-24-M.Davis, Defensive Pass Interference, 13 yards, enforced at ATL 49 - No Play. [WPA +18.2% · EPA +1.08]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Washington Commanders (Q2 10:45) — (10:45) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Daniels pass short middle intended for 80-J.Crowder INTERCEPTED by 55-K.Elliss at ATL 16. 55-K.Elliss pushed ob at ATL 28 for 12 yards (80-J.Crowder; 63-T.Biadasz). [WPA -14.1% · EPA -5.12]
Atlanta Falcons (Q1 12:54) — (12:54) (Shotgun) 9-M.Penix pass deep left intended for 19-C.Blair INTERCEPTED by 20-Q.Martin at WAS 33. 20-Q.Martin to ATL 38 for 29 yards (34-R.McCloud; 9-M.Penix). [WPA -11.1% · EPA -4.76]
Atlanta Falcons (Q4 1:23) — (1:23) (Shotgun) 9-M.Penix pass short middle to 8-K.Pitts for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +19.0% · EPA +4.40]
Atlanta Falcons (Q4 2:34) — (2:34) (Shotgun) 9-M.Penix pass deep left to 5-D.London pushed ob at WAS 19 for 31 yards (20-Q.Martin). [WPA +20.6% · EPA +4.03]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q1 9:37 · ATL 7 · Score 0-6
(9:37) (Shotgun) 5-J.Daniels pass short left to 14-O.Zaccheaus for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN [3-J.Bates].
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q1 9:33 · ATL 15 · Score 0-7
47-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q1 5:12 · WAS 1 · Score 6-7
(5:12) (Shotgun) Direct snap to 7-B.Robinson. 7-B.Robinson left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 5:10 · WAS 15 · Score 7-7
37-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 4:27 · WAS 1 · Score 13-7
(4:27) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Robinson right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 4:24 · WAS 15 · Score 14-7
37-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 0:06 · WAS 21 · Score 17-7
(:06) 37-R.Patterson 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 7:19 · ATL 10 · Score 17-13
(7:19) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Daniels pass short left to 86-Z.Ertz for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q3 7:13 · ATL 15 · Score 17-14
47-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 13:08 · ATL 2 · Score 17-20
(13:08) (No Huddle) 36-C.Rodriguez left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q4 13:03 · ATL 15 · Score 17-21
47-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q4 4:35 · ATL 12 · Score 17-24
(4:35) 47-Z.Gonzalez 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 1:23 · WAS 13 · Score 23-24
(1:23) (Shotgun) 9-M.Penix pass short middle to 8-K.Pitts for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 1:19 · WAS 15 · Score 24-24
37-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — OT 2:45 · ATL 2 · Score 24-30
(2:45) (Shotgun) 5-J.Daniels pass short middle to 86-Z.Ertz for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — OT 2:42 · Score 24-30
END GAME

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.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
Jayden Daniels (Washington Commanders) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Michael Penix Jr. (ATL) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Atlanta Falcons vs Washington Commanders on 2024-12-29?

The Washington Commanders beat the Atlanta Falcons 30-24 in Week 17, 2024.

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

Q1: Atlanta Falcons 7, Washington Commanders 7; Q2: Atlanta Falcons 10, Washington Commanders 0; Q3: Atlanta Falcons 0, Washington Commanders 7; Q4: Atlanta Falcons 7, Washington Commanders 10; Q5: Atlanta Falcons 0, Washington Commanders 12; Final: Atlanta Falcons 24, Washington Commanders 30.

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

Washington Commanders touchdown — O. Zaccheaus (J. Daniels pass) (Q1 9:37) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — B. Robinson (Q1 5:12) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — B. Robinson (Q2 4:27) Washington Commanders touchdown — Z. Ertz (J. Daniels pass) (Q3 7:19) Washington Commanders touchdown — C. Rodriguez (Q4 13:08) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — K. Pitts (M. Penix pass) (Q4 1:23) Washington Commanders touchdown — Z. Ertz (J. Daniels pass) (OT 2:45) Atlanta Falcons field goal — R. Patterson (Q2 0:06, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — Z. Gonzalez (Q4 4:35, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

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

Jayden Daniels (Washington Commanders), 47.1% completion, -0.3% CPOE, +0.21 EPA per dropback, +10.51 total passing EPA. Michael Penix Jr. (Atlanta Falcons), 45.2% completion, -4.8% CPOE, +0.05 EPA per dropback, +2.18 total passing EPA.

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

Jayden Daniels (Washington Commanders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.51 total EPA on Passing plays. across 51 snaps. Their top snap (-5.12 EPA): (10:45) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Daniels pass short middle intended for 80-J.Crowder INTERCEPTED by 55-K.Elliss at ATL 16. 55-K.Elliss pushed ob at ATL 28 for 12 yards (80-J.Crowde.

Was Atlanta Falcons vs Washington Commanders a close game?

Yes — the margin was 6 points. Washington Commanders won 30-24 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Atlanta Falcons

Entered 8-7 Now 8-8 L

Washington Commanders

Entered 10-5 Now 11-5 W

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