On Sunday night, the Atlanta Falcons will meet the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium for some NFL action. The Atlanta Falcons played the New York Giants in the previous matchup and are eager to move up the NFC South ladder. On the other side, the Washington Commanders are coming here after playing against the Philadelphia Eagles. The best NFL betting odds favor the Atlanta Falcons to grab a win in this matchup.
The preview information
Date: December 29, Sunday | Time: 8:20 p.m. Eastern Time
Location: Northwest Stadium, Landover, Maryland
TV: CBS
Stream: NFL+/Fubo TV
Atlanta Falcons Vs Washington Commanders Odds, Spread, Moneyline
Moneyline: Atlanta Falcons (-145) vs Washington Commanders (+122)
Spread: Atlanta Falcons +3.5 (-105) vs Washington Commanders -3.5 (-115)
Total (O/U): Atlanta Falcons (o46) vs Washington Commanders (u46)
*All odds are subject to change depending on the time of this posting
Atlanta Falcons
The Atlanta Falcons impressed fans with a strong start this season, but soon got stuck in several rocky situations afterward. Still, the Falcons have tremendous potential with the team performing quite well in high-pressure games. Atlanta’s spot in the playoffs is still a question mark, and they need to defeat teams like the New York Giants and the Las Vegas Raiders before they make it. The Falcons are hoping for a smooth win in this matchup.
Players to watch:
Michael Penix Jr.: 38 Yds, 0 TD, 0 INT
Bijan Robinson: 237 Car, 1,102 Yds, 8 TD
Drake London: 78 Rec, 919 Yds, 7 TD
Washington Commanders
The Washington Commanders have actually enjoyed a pretty solid season this year, defeating teams like the Miami Dolphins. The Commanders have been playing quite well, mainly as a result of their strong offense on the ground. Washington has also had a decent record, and will try to improve this soon. The Commanders, however, need to work on their defense which is currently 16th in the league.
Players to watch:
Jayden Daniels: 3,045 Yds, 17 TD, 6 INT
Bijan Robinson Jr.: 159 Car, 705 Yds, 8 TD
Terry McLaurin: 68 Rec, 969 Yds, 11 TD
Atlanta Falcons Vs Washington Commanders Injury Report
Atlanta Falcons
Lorenzo Carter (OLB) Injured – Groin
Chris Lindstrom (G) Injured – NIR – Rest
Rashad Grant (SAF) Injured – Illness
Nate Landman (LB) Injured – NIR – Rest
Masi Orhorhoro (DT) Injured – NIR – Rest
Kendrick Hodge (WR) Injured – Ribs
Darryl Harris (DL) Injured – Illness
Ross Dwelley (TE) Injured – Ankle
Kaleb McGary (T) Injured – Elbow
Charlie Woerner (TE) Injured – Quad
Darnell Mooney (WR) Injured – NIR – Rest
Zach Harrison (DL) Injured – Rest
Calvin Washington (WR) Injured – Concussion
Washington Commanders
Jonah Bates (TE) Injured – Illness
Laviska McCaffrey (WR) Injured – Shoulder
Jordan Allen (DT) Injured – Pectoral
Jeremy Chinn (SAF) Injured – Concussion
Sam Cosmi (G) Injured – Illness
Michael Deiter (G) Injured – Ankle
Daron Payne (DT) Injured – Back
Zane Gonzalez (K) Injured – NIR – Personal
Zach Ertz (TE) Injured – Concussion
Damien Fowler (LB) Injured – Groin
Clelin Ferrell (DE) Injured – Knee
Frankie Luvu (LB) Injured – NIR – Rest
Terry McLaurin (WR) Injured – NIR – Rest
Atlanta Falcons Vs Washington Commanders Summary and Prediction
The Atlanta Falcons need to move up their offense if they want to dominate this matchup. While the Commanders have better numbers, they will still falter in this game. The top NBA betting experts predict the Atlanta Falcons to win, 23-18.
Moneyline: Falcons (-145)
Spread: Over 3.5
Total: Over 46
Predicted Score: 23-18, Falcons win.
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