How to Watch Commanders vs. Falcons: Time, TV Channel and Live Stream – 2024 Week 17

Updated Dec. 29, 2024 7:12 p.m. ET

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The Washington Commanders host the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday at 8:20 p.m. ET, in a battle featuring two of the best offensive players in the league in Terry McLaurin and Bijan Robinson.

On offense, the Commanders have been a top-five unit, ranking fifth-best in the NFL by compiling 373.5 yards per game. They rank ninth on defense (322.9 yards allowed per game). From an offensive angle, the Falcons are generating 21.8 points per game (17th-ranked). They rank 20th in the NFL on the other side of the ball (23.3 points surrendered per game).

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How to Watch Commanders vs. Falcons

• When: Sunday, December 29, 2024 at 8:20 p.m. ET
• Where: Commanders Field in Landover, Maryland
• TV: Watch on NBC

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Commanders vs. Falcons: Head-to-Head

• In the past five meetings, Washington holds a 3-2 record against Atlanta.
• Atlanta has tallied 122 points in the last five matchups while only allowing 110 to Washington

Commanders' 2024 Schedule

Commanders 2023 Stats & Insights

• Washington ranks 16th in passing yards this year (220.9 per game), but has been playing really well on defense, ranking fourth-best in the NFL with 185.9 passing yards allowed per game.
• While the Commanders rank fifth-worst in the NFL in rushing defense with 137 rushing yards allowed per game, it's been a different story on offense, as they rank third-best in the NFL (152.7 rushing yards per game).
• Washington owns the 15th-ranked turnover margin in the league at +2, forcing 16 turnovers (21st in NFL) while turning it over 14 times (sixth in NFL).

Commanders Key Players

• In addition to his 3,303 passing yards and 69.7% completion percentage this season, Jayden Daniels has connected on 22 touchdowns against eight interceptions.
• In 15 games in 2024, McLaurin has been targeted 98 times for 73 receptions, 1,029 yards and 12 touchdowns.
• Brian Robinson Jr. has contributed to the Commanders' offense by running for 729 yards (60.8 yards per carry) and eight rushing touchdowns.

Falcons' 2024 Schedule

Falcons Stats & Insights

• Atlanta ranks sixth in the NFL with 236.5 passing yards per contest on offense, and it ranks 20th with 223.4 passing yards allowed per contest on the defensive side of the ball.
• From an offensive standpoint, the Falcons are posting 124.4 rushing yards per contest (12th-ranked). They rank 11th in the NFL on the other side of the ball (111.9 rushing yards surrendered per game).
• At -5, Atlanta sports the 19th-ranked turnover margin in the NFL, with 17 forced turnovers (17th in NFL) and 22 turnovers committed (20th in NFL).

Falcons Key Players

• On the ground, Bijan Robinson has 10 touchdowns and 1,196 yards (79.7 per game).
• Kirk Cousins has passed for 3,508 yards (250.6 per game), completing 66.9% of his throws, with 18 touchdowns and 16 interceptions in 14 games.
• Drake London has 83 receptions for 978 yards (65.2 per game) and seven touchdowns in 15 games.

FOX Sports created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

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