A stunning comeback victory over the Philadelphia Eagles put the Washington Commanders in pole position to make the postseason. They need to finish the job in Week 17 against the Atlanta Falcons with the national spotlight glaring.
This is a monumental occasion for everyone associated with the franchise. The Commanders have been a laughingstock and one of the league's bottom feeders for decades. There is legitimate hope under the new regime. Making the postseason in Year 1 of this exciting rebuild was beyond the wildest dreams of every fan before the game.
The Atlanta Falcons won't be doing the Commanders any favors. They have playoff aspirations of their own and are one triumph away from securing the NFC South. The division might be theirs if the Tampa Bay Buccaneers cannot beat the Carolina Panthers during the early window. But that's outside of their control for now.
Dan Quinn's professional culture shift galvanized everyone. Remaining focused on what's in front of them and producing another professional performance is essential to cement their place in the knockout rounds.
Falcons vs. Commanders game details
- Date: Sunday, December 29
- Time: 8.20 p.m. ET
- Venue: Northwest Stadium
- TV channel: NBC
The Commanders have a decent record against the Falcons throughout their storied history. Hopefully, this can serve them well heading into this pivotal clash that could see them return to the playoffs for the first time since 2020.
Washington leads Atlanta 18-10-1 in the records. They've also won their last three games versus the Falcons to further raise optimism, including a 24-16 success during their last meeting during the 2023 campaign.
How to listen to Falcons vs. Commanders on the radio
Anyone otherwise engaged and unable to view the Commanders' primetime clash against the Falcons can keep up to date with developments on the radio.
The Washington Commanders Broadcast Network has you covered, providing comprehensive pre-game coverage, a play-by-play of the contest itself, and an analysis of the game following the clash.
Bram Weinstein anchors the coverage on play-by-play, with former Washington linebacker London Fletcher and Logan Paulsen providing passionate insight into the big moments as they happen.
Outside of the Washington, D.C., the network covers Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, and West Virginia.
BIG 100 (WBIG-FM) is the official flagship station for the Commanders in 2024 and will also be broadcasting the contest. A full list of affiliate stations can be found here.
The Commanders' primetime clash versus the Falcons will get the Westwood One Radio treatment, too. Tom McCarthy is handling play-by-play duties, with former Las Vegas Raiders general manager Mike Mayock the analysis.