The Washington Commanders won’t have cornerback Marshon Lattimore in this weekend’s prime-time matchup against the Atlanta Falcons. Despite making his Commanders debut in Week 16, the veteran has been ruled out for Sunday’s game due to a chronic hamstring issue.

The Washington Commanders (10-5) will host the Atlanta Falcons (8-7) on Sunday Night Football in Week 17, looking to clinch a playoff berth. Despite the Commanders having the better record, the Falcons are currently a higher seed in the NFC playoff picture because

Washington (10-5) would need to defeat its Week 17 opponent in the Atlanta Falcons on "Sunday Night Football" in addition to an Eagles loss to still be in contention for the NFC East crown in its final game. A win will clinch it a playoff berth regardless.

The Eagles (12-3) had an opportunity to clinch the NFC East last week with a win over the Washington Commanders but a go-ahead touchdown from Washington with six seconds remaining ended those chances.

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The Washington Commanders are preparing to host the Atlanta Falcons in a big game on Sunday at Northwest Stadium. All eyes have been on what Jayden Daniels has been able to accomplish on the field, but it's his leadership off of it that's turning heads.

Two first-round rookie quarterbacks will face off in prime time for the first time in NFL history on Sunday night as Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders host the Atlanta Falcons and new starter Michael Penix Jr.