Atlanta Falcons vs Washington Commanders Prediction, Odds & Props — Week 15

The Atlanta Falcons visit the Washington Commanders in Week 15 of the 2026 NFL season, on Sunday, December 20 at 1:00 PM ET at Northwest Stadium. Open air · Grass. The Falcons are 3-6 (3rd in the NFC South), the Commanders 2-5-1 (3rd in the NFC East). The Falcons went 2-4 down the stretch, the Commanders 2-3.

In 2026 the Falcons scored 20.9 points per game (23rd in the NFL) and allowed 24.8 (20th in the NFL); the Commanders scored 21.5 (21st in the NFL) and allowed 25.3 (24th in the NFL).

Head-to-head, the recent series reads WSH 4–2 over the last 6 meetings, at an average total of 50.5; against the spread it is WSH 4–2, and the total has gone OVER 4–2. WSH have taken 4 of the last 6 — 5 of the 6 landed inside a score.

Injury report: 29 players out and 10 questionable across the two teams — Lucas Patrick (WSH G, Doubtful), Zachariah Branch (ATL WR, Doubtful), Cameron Williams (ATL OL, IR, designated to return) and Dyami Brown (WSH WR, Injured reserve).

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Atlanta Falcons vs Washington Commanders: team comparison (2026 season, NFL rank in brackets)
Atlanta FalconsWashington Commanders
Record3-62-5-1
Division3rd NFC S3rd NFC E
Last six resultsW L L W L LW L T L W L
Points / G20.9 (23rd)21.5 (21st)
Total Yds / G333.4 (23rd)340.3 (19th)
Yards / Play5.7 (15th)5.5 (18th)
Pass Yds / G196.2 (25th)222 (22nd)
Rush Yds / G137.2 (6th)118.3 (11th)
3rd Down %34.9% (27th)31.1% (32nd)
1st Downs / G17.9 (25th)18.0 (24th)
Turnover Diff-8 (30th)+7 (4th)
Pts Allowed / G24.8 (20th)25.3 (24th)
Yds Allowed / G360 (22nd)358.3 (21st)
Pass Yds Allowed241.2 (20th)256 (29th)
Rush Yds Allowed118.8 (17th)102.3 (12th)
Sacks20 (14th)17 (22nd)
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Atlanta Falcons vs Washington Commanders injury report
PlayerTeamPositionStatusInjury
Colson YankoffWSHTEQuestionableKnee
Treylon BurksWSHWRQuestionableFoot
Lucas PatrickWSHGDoubtfulConcussion
Zachariah BranchATLWRDoubtfulHamstring
Cameron WilliamsATLOLIR, designated to returnAnkle
Dyami BrownWSHWRInjured reserveCalf
Brian Robinson Jr.ATLRBInjured reserveHamstring
Daron PayneWSHDTInjured reserveFoot
Jeremy McNicholsWSHRBInjured reserveQuadricep
Javon KinlawWSHDTInjured reserveKnee
Samson EbukamATLDEInjured reserveHamstring
Anterio ThompsonATLDTOut
Terry McLaurinWSHWRInjured reserveHamstring
Laremy TunsilWSHOTInjured reserveTriceps
Michael JerrellATLOTInjured reserveBiceps
Jaylin LaneWSHWRInjured reserveGroin
Javontae Jean-BaptisteWSHLBInjured reservePectoral
Jacory Croskey-MerrittWSHRBInjured reserveGroin
Leo ChenalWSHLBInjured reserveChest
Da'Shawn HandATLDTInjured reserveKnee
Storm NortonATLOTReserve/PUP
Trey SermonATLRBInjured reserve
JD BertrandATLLBInjured reserveUndisclosed
Jalon WalkerATLLBInjured reserve
DeAngelo MaloneATLLBReserve/PUPUndisclosed
Lucas NiangWSHOTInjured Reserve
Jerome FordWSHRBInjured Reserve
Tyree JacksonWSHTEInjured Reserve
Eddie GoldmanWSHDTInjured Reserve
Marshon LattimoreWSHCBInjured Reserve
Jacoby JonesWSHWRInjured Reserve
River CracraftWSHWRInjured Reserve
Max ScharpingWSHGQuestionable
Drake JacksonWSHDEInjured Reserve
T.J. MaguranyangaWSHDEOut
Curtis JacobsWSHLBInjured Reserve
Trey AmosWSHCBInjured Reserve
Deatrich Wise Jr.WSHDEOut
Dorance ArmstrongWSHDEInjured Reserve
Luke McCaffreyWSHWROut
Malik SpencerWSHSInjured Reserve
Charles OmenihuWSHDEQuestionable
Austin EkelerWSHRBQuestionable
Tyrone Wheatley Jr.ATLOTInjured Reserve
Trevor SiemianATLQBQuestionable
Emory JonesATLQBInjured Reserve
Kaleb McGaryATLOTInjured Reserve
Malik HeathATLWROut
Malik VerdonATLLBInjured Reserve
Sam RobertsATLDTInjured Reserve
Troy AndersenATLLBOut
Ronnie Harrison Jr.ATLLBQuestionable
Keshawn BanksATLDEInjured Reserve
Darren HallATLSQuestionable
Zach HarrisonATLDEInjured Reserve
Mike HughesATLCBOut
Cooper RushATLQBOut
Kam DewberryATLGQuestionable
C.J. HendersonATLCBQuestionable
Beaux CollinsATLWRInjured Reserve
Yasir AbdullahATLLBInjured Reserve

WSH have taken 4 of the last 6 — 5 of the 6 landed inside a score.

Recent meetings
GameWinnerScoreVenue
2025 Week 4ATL34–27Mercedes-Benz Stadium
2024 Week 17WSH30–24Northwest Stadium
2023 Week 6WSH24–16Mercedes-Benz Stadium
2022 Week 12WSH19–13Northwest Stadium
2021 Week 4WSH34–30Mercedes-Benz Stadium
2018 Week 9ATL38–14Northwest Stadium

Frequently asked questions

When do the Falcons play the Commanders?

Atlanta Falcons at Washington Commanders is Week 15 of the 2026 NFL season, kicking off on Sunday, December 20 at 1:00 PM ET at Northwest Stadium.

What is the head-to-head record between the Falcons and the Commanders?

The recent series is WSH 4–2 over the last 6 meetings — the last one finished ATL 34–27 in 2025 (Week 4), and against the spread the series is WSH 4–2.

Who is injured for Falcons vs Commanders?

61 players carry a designation: 29 out and 10 questionable, including Lucas Patrick (WSH G, Doubtful), Zachariah Branch (ATL WR, Doubtful), Cameron Williams (ATL OL, IR, designated to return) and Dyami Brown (WSH WR, Injured reserve).

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