The rush from Penix’s late heroics quickly faded as Daniels marched the Commanders down the field for the game-winning touchdown in overtime. Sunday’s loss was as painful as they come, but Hawks point guard Trae Young chose to focus on the bright side.

The Falcons lost the opportunity to control their own destiny after loss to Commanders. The Atlanta Falcons entered Sunday Night Football against the Washington Commanders in what felt like a must-win game.

It was a brutal defeat at the hands of the Washington Commanders on Sunday Night Football, which has now stripped the Falcons of control in the NFC South and has all but eliminated them from playoff contention,