Washington defeated the Atlanta Falcons 30-24 on Sunday night, but not before committing 13 penalties, blowing a fourth-quarter lead and surviving a potential game-winning field goal as time expired in regulation.

The Washington Commanders clinched a playoff spot by beating the Atlanta Falcons 30-24 in overtime. Jayden Daniels ran for a season-high 127 yards and threw for 227 and three touchdowns to make the postseason in his rookie year in the NFL.

The Washington Commanders' next opponent, the Atlanta Falcons, signed 69-Touchdown QB Emory Jones to replicate Jayden Daniels in practice.

Washington beats the Atlanta Falcons, 30-24, with its rookie quarterback again providing the heroics with his arm and feet.

Jayden Daniels rifled a spiral between two defenders, hitting a diving Zach Ertz in the hands for a game-winning score against the Atlanta Falcons in overtime, clinching a playoff berth for the Washington Commanders.

Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders are heading to the playoffs after a 30-24 win against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 17's edition of Sunday Night Foot

Two rookie quarterbacks - the Atlanta Falcons' Michael Penix Jr. and Washington Commanders' Jayden Daniels - will share the spotlight on Sunday Night Football.

The Commanders offense was taking its time picking apart the Falcons defense and moving down the field with ease until linebacker Kaden Elliss stepped in front of an ill-fated Jayden Daniels pass for an interception.

The game-winning play came from rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels, who threw a touchdown pass to tight end Zach Ertz. However, it was a powerful moment with backup quarterback Marcus Mariota that captured the spotlight.

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Jayden Daniels has become the running game for the Washington Commanders. The rookie quarterback has been their leading rusher in half their games this season, including four of the past five.

(AP) — Jayden Daniels felt tired ... touchdown pass of the game to clinch a playoff spot by beating the Atlanta Falcons 30-24 in overtime Sunday night in a back-and-forth prime-time showdown ...