The Atlanta Falcons leaned on their backfield on Sunday afternoon, and it made all the difference. In a hard-fought 34-27 victory over the Washington Commanders, the Falcons showcased the formula that has defined their offense throughout the early weeks of the season: physical running, balanced play-calling, and timely execution.
With second-year quarterback Michael Penix Jr continuing to grow as the franchise quarterback, Atlanta turned to its dynamic one-two punch of Bijan Robinson and Tyler Allgeier to establish control. Both backs shouldered the workload, combining for 33 carries, two touchdowns, and countless tough yards that helped the Falcons dictate the tempo and wear down a tough Commanders run defense.