The Commanders have won five of six to enter the playoff picture and they will attempt to make it six of seven when they host the Falcons in Week 12.
Washington started the season 1-4 straight-up (SU) but made its surge once Taylor Heinicke replaced the then-injured Carson Wentz. The Commanders beat the Texans, 23-10, in Houston in Week 11 to improve to 6-5.
Atlanta remains in the playoff hunt due to the dreadful NFC South. The Falcons (5-6) are just a half-game behind the Buccaneers after their 27-24 win over the Bears in Week 11.