Overview

• Michael Penix Jr. posted a career-high 313 passing yards on 20-of-26 with two touchdowns and one interception, earning a postgame game ball from coach Raheem Morris.
• Bijan Robinson totaled 181 scrimmage yards (75 rushing, 106 receiving), including a 69-yard catch-and-run that set up a Kyle Pitts touchdown, and became the Falcons’ first RB since 2017 with 175+ scrimmage yards.
• Atlanta gained 435 yards and converted 6 of 12 third downs, while Washington’s defense struggled with pressure, coverage and tackling and went 1-for-8 on third down offensively.
• Short of multiple starters, Washington started Marcus Mariota, who went 16-of-27 for 156 yards with two touchdowns and one interception; Deebo Samuel had six catches for 72 yards and a score.
• Kyle Pitts recovered the late onside kick to seal it as Atlanta moved to 2-2 with a Week 5 bye before hosting Buffalo on Oct. 13; Washington fell to 2-2 and visits the Chargers next Sunday.