Washington Commanders vs. Atlanta Falcons - News - October 15, 2023

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Falcons

3-3

NEWS

Logan Thomas - Targeted once Thomas caught his lone target for a two-yard gain in Sunday's 24-16 win over Atlanta.

Impact Thomas saw at least three targets in each of his previous four games this year, including 11 the week before in a loss to Chicago. He should see multiple targets Week 7 against the Giants but isn't an especially trustworthy fantasy option even after a solid start to the season.

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Montez Sweat - Believed to have sprained thumb Sweat is believed to have sustained a sprained thumb during Sunday's 24-16 win at Atlanta, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Sweat is still set to undergo further testing, but the initial diagnosis represents a positive development after he was forced out of Washington's Week 6 win early. The Commanders' injury reports during the week will signal whether he has a chance to suit back up in Week 7 at the Giants.

OCTOBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Arnold Ebiketie - Gets after quarterback Ebiketie recorded two tackles (one solo), including 1.5 sacks, during Sunday's 24-16 loss to the Commanders.

Impact Ebiketie, a 2022 second-round pick, recorded 30 tackles, including 2.5 sacks, and two forced fumbles in 16 games as a rookie. He got off to a slow start this year and had been playing fewer snaps compared to 2022, but that all changed against the Commanders. The Falcons pass rush is one of the worst in the NFL, but if Ebiketie can make his presence felt more often, he should quickly carve out more snaps and could emerge as an IDP option later in the season.

OCTOBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Calais Campbell - Records sack in loss Campbell notched four tackles (three solo) and one sack during Sunday's 24-16 loss to the Commanders.

Impact The sack was the 100th of his career, making one of just five active NFL players to hit that special mark. Campbell signed with the Falcons this offseason and was expected to revitalize one of the worst pass-rushing groups in the NFL. He's been a solid presence for Atlanta thus far, but it took until Week 6 to record his first sack. Campbell hasn't recorded a double-digit sack season since 2018, and it doesn't look like that'll change this year.

OCTOBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bud Dupree - Makes impact in Week 6 Dupree recorded four tackles (one solo), including 1.5 sacks, during Sunday's 24-16 loss to the Commanders.

Impact Dupree continues to enjoy a solid role in Atlanta's defense, playing around 75 percent of the team's defensive snaps over the past four weeks. During that stretch, the veteran pass rusher has recorded 12 tackles, including two sacks, and two pass defenses. Dupree is likely a hit-or-miss option, but he can certainly rack up IDP points quickly when he's getting after the quarterback like he was Sunday.

OCTOBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Washington Commanders

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Atlanta Falcons

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FOX FACTS

STAT HIGH

Cody Barton has set his career high with 15 total tackles. His previous career high was 14 total tackles.

MILESTONE

Sam Howell has reached 1,500 passing yards in the 2023 season. This is his first time reaching 1,500 passing yards in a single season. Heading into today, only 2 other players have reached 1,500 passing yards this season.

STAT HIGH

Drake London has set his career high with 9 receptions. His previous career high was 8 receptions.

STANDINGS

LEAGUE STANDINGS

NFC EAST		W-L-T	DIV	STRK
1	Cowboys ^Y	12-5	5-1	W2
2	Eagles ^X	11-6	4-2	L2
3	Giants	6-11	3-3	W1
4	Commanders	4-13	0-6	L8

NFC SOUTH		W-L-T	DIV	STRK
1	Buccaneers ^Y	9-8	4-2	W1
2	Saints	9-8	4-2	W2
3	Falcons	7-10	3-3	L2
4	Panthers	2-15	1-5	L3

YClinched Division

XClinched Playoffs

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NEWS

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NFC EAST

NFC SOUTH

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Washington Commanders vs. Atlanta Falcons - News: Oct 15, 2023

RECAP

BOX SCORE

GAME STATS

PLAY-BY-PLAY

ODDS

NEWS

Desmond Ridder, Arthur Smith facing well-deserved scrutiny after an ugly Falcons loss

What we learned in NFL Week 6: Bill Belichick's clock ticking; Jalen Hurts' pick problem

FOX FACTS

STANDINGS

NFC EAST

NFC SOUTH

EVENT INFO